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...
Ways To Get Relief from Mild GI Pain
The gastrointestinal system consists of various organs which are primarily involved in digestion. GI pain refers to a dull or sharp pain which you might experience in your stomach, intestines, gallbladder, appendix and pancreas. The pain can either be severe or mild,...
Hernia recurrence after surgery
Hernia is mainly caused when a tissue or organ protrudes through a weak abdominal muscle. If the hernia does not cause any discomfort, you may tend to avoid surgery. But if left untreated, it can cause strangulation and other complications in future. Hence, surgical...
Understanding Pancreas Cancer and Laparoscopic Approach Of Treating It
The pancreas, a tiny organ in the upper abdomen, plays a crucial role in the digestive system. Pancreas releases digestive enzymes which helps in digestion and also has a role to play in the balancing of hormones and sugar levels in our body. So, you can well...
Timely Vs. Delayed Gallstone Laparoscopic Surgery – the Benefits
We have all come across the term ‘gallstone’ at some point in our lives. Gallstones or gallbladder stones, as the name suggests, are solid particles formed in the gallbladder due to excessive production of bilirubin and cholesterol in the liver. Earlier, the treatment...