Gastroenterology
Hospital in Bangalore

Gastroenterology is a specialised branch of medicine focusing on the digestive system and its disorders. This field deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Gastroenterologists are experts in managing issues like acid reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, and hepatitis, among others. 

They use advanced techniques such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to examine and treat these areas. Whether it’s a routine check-up or complex surgical procedures, gastroenterology plays a crucial role in maintaining digestive health, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs. Regular consultations with a gastroenterologist can help in early detection and prevention of serious gastrointestinal diseases.

Medical Gastroenterology

Our medical gastroenterology team comprises highly qualified doctors, technicians and nursing staff. The team uses a multi-disciplinary approach and works in collaboration with other consultants and specialities such as surgery, radiology and pathology. This ensures a better diagnosis of medical conditions. The department offers a comprehensive range of clinics – IBD clinic, liver clinic, pancreatic clinic and bariatric clinic to ensure the best gastroenterology treatment.

We Specialise in the Treatment of:

• Chronic Liver Disease
• Hepatitis B, C, E, A
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Ascites
• Diarrhoea, IBD, IBS
• Gallstones, Bile Duct Stones
• Cancers of Gallbladder and Bile Duct
• Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Stones, Pseudocyst
• Dysphagia, Cancers, Achalasia Cardia
• GERD, Dyspepsia, Heartburn
• Gas and Constipation
• Ulcer, Varices, Piles
• Anaemia, Vitamin B12 & Iron Deficiency
• Unexplained Weight loss, Fever
• Oral Ulcers

Hepatology

The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology was set up at SPARSH Hospitals (Yeshwantpur and Infantry Road) in early 2019 with an aim to provide comprehensive and affordable Gastro and Hepatology care to the surrounding population. Gastroenterology and Hepatology are a rapidly changing fields with technological advances allowing complex procedures to be done in a minimally invasive manner with no or minimal period of hospitalisation. The department is manned by a qualified and experienced team of Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists who provide round-the-clock services at all the centres of SPARSH Hospitals. The team of doctors at SPARSH Hospitals are experts in providing a whole range of routine as well as advanced procedures.

Double Balloon Enteroscopy

The Double Balloon Enteroscopy has allowed visualisation of deeper parts of the small intestine and to intervene/treat illnesses and lesions which earlier needed surgeries. Intestinal ulcers can be biopsied, strictures dilated, and bleeding lesions tackled with a DBE. SPARSH Hospitals is one of the prime centers performing Double Balloon Enteroscopy in Karnataka.

Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a small battery-driven camera that is to be ingested and records the entire gastrointestinal tract to be visualised later on a computer. This is a painless way to visualise the entire gastrointestinal tract and help to achieve diagnosis/direct treatment in people with anaemia/black stools of unknown origin, unclassified abdominal pain, and malabsorption syndromes.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound helps us to visualise structures in and beyond the intestinal walls. It helps in the accurate diagnosis and staging of gastrointestinal tumours, CBD stones, pancreatitis as well as helps us in decompressing the bile duct/pseudocyst and providing pain relief in pancreatitis via celiac plexus neurolysis.

Spy Cholangioscopy

Large-sized bile duct stones were earlier subjected to surgical treatment. Nowadays moderate-sized stones can be removed after large balloon sphincteroplasty where the papillary opening is dilated with a balloon and large stones can be removed after breaking them with a laser through a spy cholangioscopy. Spy Cholangioscopy is a special type of endoscope which can be passed into the bile duct to visualise the stones and tumours within as well as break large bile duct stones with the help of laser. This has made management of complex bile strictures (narrowing) and large bile stones easyand safe. Spy Cholangioscopy can help plan surgery better or avoid it altogether. Manometry & pHmetry

Manometry helps to record muscle contractions and sequential coordinated muscle activity involved in the act of swallowing and passing motion. This aids in classifying disorders of swallowing as well as constipation so that directed therapy can be applied. This is combined with 24-hour pHmetry – where a continuous record of the lower esophageal pH measurements are taken in people with difficult acidity/GERD. These investigations help us select patients who would respond best to anti-reflux surgery.

Third Space Endoscopy

Third space endoscopy is the newest kid on the block of endoscopy and allows us to remove lesions which were considered surgical indication. It is used to treat tumours within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well as a motility disorder called achalasia cardia. Large polyps can also be removed endoscopically without the fear of bleeding or perforation (hole) by applying clips or a loop to the base of the polyps. A wide variety of foreign bodies are routinely and safely removed at SPARSH with the help of special hoods and baskets. Bleeding ulcers and varices are routinely managed with clips, bands, and thermal coagulation. Argon plasma photocoagulation is applied to control bleeding from abnormal blood vessels and after radiotherapy. Obstruction because of tumours and narrowings is routinely managed with balloon dilation and stents as appropriate. The Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is run by a qualified team of Gastrointestinal surgeons, hepatobiliary and transplant surgeons, oncologists, oncosurgeons, and interventional radiologists, who are experienced in handling complex cases.

Innovative Treatments

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery and Oncosurgery
• Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
• Latest Laparoscopic Equipment
• Excellent Post-operative care and Follow-up

We Specialise in:

• Obesity Surgery
• Cancer Surgery (Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Colorectal)
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Appendectomy
• Hernia Surgery

Bariatric Endoscopy and Nutrition

At SPARSH, we have a team of qualified doctors looking at reversible causes for obesity like endocrine disorders, depression, eating disorders, medications, and acid peptic disease. Our Gastroenterologists, dieticians, and physiotherapists analyse your daily routine and food consumption and come up with plans for you to stay healthy.

Innovative Treatments:

• Intragastric Balloon Placement – Non-invasive surgeries
• The Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Sleeve (EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner)

We Specialise in the Treatment of:

• Obesity-related comorbidities – Endocrine disorders – eating disorders
• Acid Peptic disease – Bariatric Endoscopy to assist weight-loss

Surgical Gastroenterology

The Surgical Gastroenterology department at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries consists of a team of highly skilled surgeons who specialise in the latest surgical techniques and clinical practices. They are proficient in addressing a wide range of upper GI symptoms, such as those caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as issues related to the gallbladder, pancreas, and small bowel. Additionally, the department is well-equipped to evaluate and treat lower GI symptoms, including constipation, tumours, infectious diseases, trauma, and more.

Other Treatments

• Piles: Inflamed blood vessels in or around the anus and rectum are called piles. They are very common and usually common in the elderly and pregnant women.
• Anal Fissure: Small tear or scar in the lining of the anus is called anal fissure.
• Fistula: A fistula is an abnormal, narrow passage or duct-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels that are lined with epithelial cells.
• Colonic Polyps: Small growth in the lining of the colon or rectum. This growth could become cancerous at times.
• Colorectal Cancer: Also known as bowel cancer or colon cancer developed from polyps. Symptoms of Colorectal cancer are usually pain in the abdomen and bowel changes.
• Rectal Prolapse: Sliding of part of the wall or the wall of the rectum out of place is called rectum prolapse.
• Diverticular Disease: Diverticular disease occurs due to the ageing of muscles that make up the wall of the large intestine. An infection occurs in the tiny pockets of the large intestine. The pockets are called diverticula. These pockets bulge out through weak spots in your large intestine. The pockets can become inflamed or infected.
• Inflammatory Bowel: Ailments that cause prolonged swelling of part or all of the digestive tract. Symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, blood in the stools, reduced appetite, and unintended weight loss.
• Ulcerative Colitis: Ulcerative colitis is a common form of inflammatory bowel disease. The innermost lining of the large intestine becomes swollen, and ulcers may form on the surface.

Why Choose SPARSH Hospital

The Gastroenterology Hospital at SPARSH Hospitals specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive tract and liver disorders. This includes conditions involving the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. As a leading gastroenterology hospital in Bangalore, we offer a comprehensive range of services at a tertiary level. Our department also provides a full spectrum of general and gastrointestinal surgeries, featuring some of the top gastroenterologists in the field of general and minimal access surgeries. Minimal access techniques are employed to promote faster recovery, minimise complications, and simplify post-surgical follow-ups. SPARSH Hospitals is recognised as a leader in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries. Equipped with advanced computer-assisted video navigational tools, state-of-the-art endoscopic technology, and high-precision instruments, we perform a wide array of minimal access and open surgical procedures. For anyone seeking a reliable hospital for stomach problems, SPARSH Hospitals is a trustworthy choice.