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...
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
PreviousNext View Larger Image Have you ever heard people talking about ‘minimally invasive’ surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is one of the most recommended ones. In the initial days, doctors used it for gynecology and gallbladder surgery. With the passing course of...
Laparoscopic Rectopexy Surgery for Rectal Prolapse Treatment
Overview Laparoscopic rectopexy, one of the most advanced surgical procedures, is used for repairing a rectal prolapse. The rectum is returned to its original place in the pelvis, so it no longer protrudes into the anus. Stitches, coupled with mesh, are commonly...
GI Onco surgeon Elucidates Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is a form of cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is the third most common form of cancer in men and the second most common type of cancer in women...
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer – Gastroenterologist Explains
Pancreatic cancer is characterized by the irregular growth of malignant cells in the pancreas tissue, which gradually replace all healthy tissues. The pancreas is a glandular organ located in the upper abdomen that produces a variety of digestive enzymes and juices....
Prospects of Advanced (Stage 4) Colon Cancer – GI Oncosurgeon Explains
PreviousNext View Larger Image When your doctor informs you that you have colon cancer that has spread to other areas of your body, you will understandably be filled with concerns about what this means for your future. We all are different. Even if the condition is...
Pros and Cons of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
The primary problem in GERD patients is that an esophageal sphincter is either too short or too loose. By taking a section of the patient’s stomach and wrapping it around the current sphincter, Dr Sanjoy Mandal effectively reconstructs the sphincter, developing the...
4 Facts about Hiatal Hernias Explained
As one of the senior medical professionals and certified hernia doctors in Kolkata, Dr Sanjoy Mandal understands that there is whole lot of info out there about the most common medical condition that patients frequently deal with, i.e., hiatal hernias. These hernias...