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 throughout the world. As per...
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...
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...