General surgery and gastroenterology are two medical specialties that focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the digestive system.
General Surgery in Chennai
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General surgery in Chennai involves the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions that require surgical intervention.
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1. Abdominal pain or discomfort that is severe or persistent.
2. Chronic constipation or diarrhea.
3. Blood in your stool.
4. Difficulty swallowing.
5. Heartburn or acid reflux that does not respond to medication.
Endoscopy: An endoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of a person’s digestive system using a flexible tube with a camera attached. The tube is inserted through the mouth and into the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
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Colonoscopy:
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the inside of a person’s colon (large intestine) using a flexible tube with a camera attached. The tube is inserted through the rectum and advanced to the cecum (the beginning of the large intestine).
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Laparoscopic Gallstone Removal:
Laparoscopic gallstone removal, also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the gallbladder and gallstones.
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Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy:
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Bariatric procedures are a type of surgical intervention designed to help individuals with severe obesity achieve long-term weight loss and improve their overall health.