GI Surgeon Talks About IBS & IBD
There are a lot of acronyms in the world of gastrointestinal diseases, such as IBD and IBS. Chronic swelling (inflammation) of the intestine is referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), says Dr Sanjoy Mandal, a gastroenterologist in Kolkata. Irritable bowel...
Gastro Surgeon Explains Bile Duct Cancer Follow-Up Care
After active treatment, care for persons with bile duct cancer does not cease. Your doctor will continue to examine your general health and check to see whether cancer has returned. This is referred to as follow-up care, says Dr Sanjoy Mandal, the best gastro surgeon...
Cancer Doctor Explains Diagnosis & Treatment Of Carcinoid Tumors
Carcinoid tumours are a kind of tumour that originates in neuroendocrine cells. Neuroendocrine cells receive and transmit messages to and from the body via hormones and are found throughout the body's organs, says Dr Sanjoy Mandal, the best cancer doctor in Kolkata....
Gastro Sugeon Explains Treatments For Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Primary peritoneal cancer (PPC) is rare cancer. It can occur anywhere in the abdominal space. It affects the surface of organs contained inside the peritoneum, says Sanjoy Mandal, the gastro surgeon in Kolkata. The doctor makes treatment recommendations based on the...
Cancer Surgeon Talks About Breast Cancer That Spread To Liver
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to another part of the body, most typically the liver, brain, bones, or lungs. Cancer cells can break away from the initial tumour in the breast and travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or...
Surgeon States IBS Symptoms That Masks Colorectal Cancer
Introduction People with a feeling that something is wrong with their digestive system, especially if it is a pain or other symptoms should get checked out by their doctor, says Dr. Sanjoy Mandal, the best cancer surgeon in Kolkata. One explanation can be that...
Surgeon States Digestive Issues Caused By Acute Pancreatitis
What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a long gland positioned behind the stomach in the upper abdomen that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Usually, when released by the pancreas, these digestive...
How to Relieve the Symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer?
Introduction Some patients with bile duct cancer may not qualify for surgery. However, Dr Sanjoy Mandal, the best surgical oncologist in Kolkata, says that minimally invasive, image-guided procedures can help improve patients’ quality of life. Procedures used to...
Everything You should Know about GIST – An Onco Surgeon Explained
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (commonly called GIST) are cancerous cells that develop in the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive system. The Interstitial Cells of Cajal (or ICCs) are specialised cells that give rise to...
Surgical Treatment of Lung Carcinoid Tumours
Surgery, whenever possible, is the primary treatment for lung carcinoid tumours. Surgery alone can typically cure a tumour if it hasn't metastasized. Lung carcinoid tumours can be treated (and possibly cured) through a variety of surgeries. These procedures...
Rectal Prolapse Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment
Overview The last portion of the large intestine is called the rectum and the opening of the rectum through which the stools exit is called the anus. The condition in which a person’s rectum starts to push through the anus resulting in discomfort is known as rectal...
Understanding Barrett’s Oesophagus – Explained by a Gastro Surgeon
The food pipe, or oesophagus, is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It facilitates the transit of food and aids in the digestive process. The oesophagus is a structurally complicated tube that is prone to a variety of disorders, including GERD, which leads...
Understanding Laparoscopic Splenectomy – Gastro Surgeon Explains
Laparoscopic Splenectomy - Overview The spleen, a sensitive organ located near the stomach and just under the left rib cage, is removed during splenectomy surgery. The spleen is an important organ for the immune system because it contains white blood cells that...
Laparoscopic Rectopexy Facts – The Top Gastro Surgeon Explained
What is laparoscopic ventral rectopexy Laparoscopic surgery is sometimes known as "keyhole" surgery because it is performed through a succession of small cuts (1cm or less) in the belly rather than a large cut (tummy). The procedure is carried out while you are...
Some Facts About Gastroparesis – Best Surgeon Explains
Gastroparesis – Overview Gastroparesis is a medical term that literally means "stomach paralysis." Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach's motility is either faulty or non-existent. A healthy stomach produces contractions that help to compress ingested...
Laparoscopic GI Surgeon Answers Some FAQs on Lap Rectopexy
A surgical procedure that addresses rectal prolapse is laparoscopic rectopexy. Patients have a lot of questions about this medical procedure, and Dr. Sanjoy Mandal, a renowned gastroenterology surgeon in Kolkata has answered them in this blog. Q: Why have a...
Advantages of Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery – Best Surgeon Explains
A hernia is a condition in which body organs or tissue protrude through a weak area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are caused by weaker abdominal muscles combined with excessive strain on organs or tissue. Although hernias are not fatal, they can cause serious...
Colon Cancer and Laparoscopic Surgery
Did you know surgery is often the main treatment for early-stage of colon cancer? However, deciding the type of surgery is the concerned surgeon’s task. First and foremost, a surgeon diagnoses the stage of the cancer and then the goal of the surgery. For...
What is Hernia?
A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. Dr Sanjoy Mandal, renowned Hernia surgeon in kolkata, says, these contents, usually the portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the...
Laparoscopic Myths V/s Truths
Laparoscopy, a widely used surgical procedure, involves the insertion of certain surgical instruments, video cameras and small tubes in your abdomen through small cuts. This advanced method is used for diagnosing a number of ailments such as endometriosis, ovarian...