Common myths & key facts about Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of bile (digestive fluid) that can form in your gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen beneath the liver). A gallstone specialist doctor in Kolkata states that the size of a gallstone can range from...
Understand the potential complications of intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction is a condition that prevents your stool and gas from passing through the intestines due to the presence of a blockage. Whenever you consume food, the food passes through the stomach to the rectum. Along the way, the body breaks down the portions...
What causes bleeding in the digestive tract?
Bleeding in the digestive tract, often known as gastrointestinal bleeding, is a serious medical condition that can occur at any place along the digestive system from the esophagus to the rectum. The bleeding may occur from a small area such as an ulcer on the lining...
Experiencing stomach pain? Is it normal or a sign of appendicitis?
Experiencing stomach pain? Wondering if it’s just a normal occurrence or a potential sign of appendicitis? Get an answer from the best gastro surgeon.
11- year old Covid infected boy undergoes appendix cancer surgery
An 11-year-old child with acute perforated appendicitis was brought to Dr. Sanjoy Mandal, the best gastroenterologist surgeon in kolkata. Let’s see how he treated him.
Hernia in men vs. women: Know the difference
Hernia is a common condition that occurs when an organ protrudes through a weakened muscle. While hernias can affect both men and women, there are some differences in the types of hernias that are more common in each gender. Understanding these differences can help...
40-year old patient undergoes colon cancer surgery amidst COVID19
A 40-year old lady with a large tumour in her colon came to Dr. Sanjoy Mandal, the best cancer surgeon in Kolkata, amidst COVID 19. Let’s see how he treated her.
Advances in cancer treatment through clinical trials
It is a common misconception that cancer has no treatment, and this belief can prevent individuals from seeking medical help early on. While it is true that cancer is a complex and often devastating disease, there are many advancements in the treatment options through...
55-year-old HIV patient undergoes complex bile duct surgery
Initial evaluation of the illness A 55-year-old patient was suffering from a complex bile duct condition. He has developed an obstruction in his bile duct with the formation of multiple large stones. He was undergoing long-term treatment, but there was no effective...
Warning signs & treatment of colon cancer
Harmful environmental effects have led to an increase in colon cancer. But due to medical advancements, the diagnosis of cancer has become easy in the early stage. Colon and rectum cancer is one such cancer which is on the rise among younger people. It is common in...
45-year-old patient undergoes complex rectal cancer surgery
Initial evaluation of the illness A 45-year-old lady was diagnosed with a critical condition. She was detected with advanced and complex rectal cancer. The tumour had grown in size and was located close to the anal canal. Initially, she consulted multiple cancer...
40-year-old female patient with oesophageal acid ingestion injury
Initial evaluation of the illness: A 40-year old lady came to the clinic with a complex condition. She was detected with a severe injury in her food pipe as a result of suicidal ingestion of acid, which completely damaged her oesophagus (food pipe). She was...
Why is colorectal cancer increasing among young adults?
Colorectal cancer occurs when cancerous polyps develop in the inner lining of the colon or the rectum. This cancer is now curable with the development of many screening options for patients, which helps to diagnose and remove the polyps before they turn cancerous....
Frequently Asked Questions about Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is one of the most common types of cancers. It develops when cancerous cells grow in the liver and then spread to other parts of the body. A lot of recent developments have taken place in the treatment of liver cancer. However, it is still essential to...
Gastro surgeon explains causes & treatment of small bowel cancer
Small bowel cancer develops when cancerous cells grows in the small intestine. Small intestine is a part of the GI tract, hence small bowel cancer can also spread to other parts of the gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach and large intestine, said...
GI surgeon explains the treatment of digestive carcinoid tumours
Gastrointestinal or digestive carcinoid tumours are a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the GI tract. These tumours can spread to the liver, and other body parts said a GI surgeon in Kolkata. Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumours do not have any...
Gastro surgeon explains causes & treatment of appendix cancer
What is appendix cancer? Answers gastro surgeon An appendix is a finger-shaped small pouch of tissue in the abdomen which absorbs nutrients and removes waste from the body. Appendix cancer develops when abnormal cells grow out of control in your appendix. The...
GI surgeon explains the causes & treatment of stomach cancer
Stomach cancer, often known as gastric cancer, is the growth of abnormal cells in the stomach. Stomach cancer can happen in any part of the stomach. Stomach cancer is likely to start in the gastroesophageal junction in the body, says the best GI surgeon in Kolkata. ...
Bile Duct cancer treatment by gastrointestinal surgeon in Kolkata
Bile duct cancer is treatable in a number of ways. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and other treatments fall under this category. However, the best gastrointestinal surgeon in Kolkata applies the right procedure of treatment to cure bile duct...
Neuroendocrine tumour treatment by GI surgeon in Kolkata
Doctors mainly use specific test results to diagnose neuroendocrine tumours. In most cases, the GI surgeon in Kolkata recommends a biopsy to ensure that the particular body area has developed a tumour. If a biopsy is impossible, the doctor may suggest other tests to...