Question 1

Which are the Best Gastroenterology Hospitals in India?

Accepted Answer

With the growing demand for quality medical treatment, India has emerged to be one of the most popular destinations amongst patients from abroad. Every year, numerous patients travel to the country on a medical visa for all kinds of medical problems, including diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. There are many top gastroenterology hospitals in India that offer world-class medical services to patients from abroad. These hospitals are nationally and internationally accredited for their quality of patient care as well as a safety standard.
International patients looking for the best gastroenterology treatment in India can choose the top hospitals in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and other cities to deliver efficient services.
The list of top 10 gastroenterology hospital in India include:




S.NO


NAME


Rating






1

Medanta The Medicity

4.9




2

BLK Super Speciality Hospital

4.9




3

Artemis Hospital

4.9




4

Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

4.8




5

Shalby Hospital

4.8




6

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

4.8




7

Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital

4.7




8

Aster Medcity

4.7




9

SevenHills Hospital

4.7




10

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

4.6

Question 2

What is Gastroenterology?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the digestive system. This includes problems of the entire gastrointestinal tract - the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum, as well as pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and biliary system.
The branch of Gastroenterology is further categorized on the basis of medical and surgical management of liver diseases, obesity-related problems and pancreatic problems.

Question 3

What are the different gastroenterology related diseases and their symptoms?

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Some commonly diagnosed digestive diseases include

Inflammatory and irritable bowel diseases
Gallbladder stones
Hepatitis infection
Gastric ulcers
Malabsorption syndrome
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Acute liver failure and chronic liver diseases 
Portal hypertension
Biliopancreatic disorders and malignancies

Symptoms associated with the digestive tract mostly include:

Diarrhea
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Unjustified weight gain or loss
Heartburn
Bleeding and
Bloating

Question 4

What kinds of procedures come under this speciality?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of procedure that is performed for diagnosis, management and treatment of a variety of digestive system disorders. Some commonly performed procedures, are not limited to, but include the following:
Some standard gastrointestinal procedures used for diagnostic purposes are:

Colonoscopy: a procedure that is used to visualize the inside of the colon and rectum. Colonoscopy can be performed with polyp removal
Capsule endoscopy: to visualize and evaluate the middle lining of the gastrointestinal tract, including the three portions of the small intestine - duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The capsule endoscope is swallowed by the patient, and as it passes through the digestive tract, it transmits the images to a data recorder/sensor device worn on fastened around the abdomen.
EGD / Upper GI endoscopy: A procedure in which a flexible endoscope is used to visualize the upper Gastrointestinal tract, including the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum (part of the small intestine).
Enteroscopy: is used to examine the small intestine
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Procedure used to diagnose disease of the gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It combines the use of an endoscope and X-rays.
Oesophageal manometry: It is used to examine whether the oesophagus is contracting and relaxing properly. Anorectal manometry is another test that is performed to diagnose conditions of patients with constipation or faecal incontinence.
Other procedures such as Oesophageal variceal banding, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube and Reflux testing. 
Liver-related studies: Elastography, Liver biopsy

Therapeutic procedures:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Non-surgical methods as well as surgical procedures such as Laparoscopic Fundoplication surgery,  Stretta Therapy (trans-oral Stretta catheter system).
Endoscopic Non-Ablative Radiofrequency (NARF) Treatment for Sphincter Disorders:
Endoscopic procedures such as band ligation for bleeding varies in a cirrhotic patient, ERCP for biliary problems, sclerotherapy for management of ulcer bleeding.
Placement of pancreatic stents
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Liver transplant and Pancreatic transplant are performed for patients whose organs (liver and pancreas respectively) fail to perform their functions.
Read Liver Transplant cost in India
The speciality also involves the treatment of obesity-related problems with non-surgical and surgical methods. There are different kinds of bariatric surgeries that can be performed for patients with morbid obesity and related health conditions. Read more about weight loss surgery in India.

Question 5

What is endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Endoscopy is a medical technique that is generally used to evaluate the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This involves the use of a thin, flexible tube called endoscope attached to a light and camera. This provides the view and pictures of the digestive tract on the screen.
The upper GI endoscopy is done by inserting the endoscope mouth and into the oesophagus to detect problems in the oesophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine. A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy uses the endoscope, through the rectum, to screen the large intestine (colon).

Question 6

Who are the best gastroenterology doctors in India?

Accepted Answer

India is home to many renowned gastroenterologists who have extensive experience in managing all kinds of digestive tract problems. They have been trained at the top institutions and have expertise in the latest endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery. The list of the best gastroenterologists in India include:

Dr Arvinder Singh Soin
Dr Subash Gupta
Dr Deepak Govil
Dr Sharat Varma
Dr Manish Joshi
Dr Giriraj Bora
Dr Nikhil Agrawal

Question 7

What are the latest facilities available at the Gastroenterology Hospitals in India?

Accepted Answer

The best Gastroenterology Hospitals in India are equipped with the latest facilities for providing effective and complete care to patients with gastrointestinal problems. These hospitals offer endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal bleed, gastrointestinal cancers, foreign body removal, and other problems. Diagnostic procedures such as endosonography and capsule endoscopy are also available.
The doctors at the top-tier hospitals in Delhi-NCR and other cities are experts in Minimal Access gastrointestinal surgical problems of the intestines, pancreas and hepatobiliary tract (liver and gallbladder) including cancer and other diseases. The hospitals have a dedicated Liver Transplant program known for its highly successful adult and pediatric transplant surgeries and the use of cutting edge hepatobiliary techniques.
Other advanced endoscopic procedures available at the top gastroenterology hospitals include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), ERCP with cholangioscopy (spyglass), Endoscopic stenting, Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration, Radiofrequency ablation, and Small bowel (balloon-assisted) enteroscopy.

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