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Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical Gastroenterology

The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai provides comprehensive surgical care for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas and biliary system in Kottayam, Kerala. The department manages benign and malignant conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, intestine, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas and biliary system. Surgical expertise includes treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary cancers, with procedures such as Whipple surgery, liver and pancreatic resection, oesophagectomy, gastrectomy, colorectal cancer surgery, cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, bariatric surgery and surgery for portal hypertension.

Both open and minimally invasive techniques are offered according to the disease and individual patient requirements. Laparoscopic liver, pancreatic and colorectal surgery and thoracoscopic oesophageal surgery are performed where appropriate. The department is supported by surgical gastroenterologists, transplant surgeons, advanced operating theatre facilities and dedicated perioperative care, with liver and kidney transplantation also available as part of its advanced surgical services.

Our Doctors

Dr. Manjuraj K P
Dr. Manjuraj K P

Senior Consultant and Head - Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. A. G. Harisankar
Dr. A. G. Harisankar

Associate Consultant- Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Kiran Nath A . V
Dr. Kiran Nath A . V

Associate Consultant- Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Dantis John Thomas
Dr. Dantis John Thomas

Associate Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology

Doctors vector

Treatments & Procedures

Advanced surgical gastroenterology centre in Kottayam, providing expert surgical care for complex gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary conditions.

Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) Surgery

Advanced surgery for diseases of the liver, pancreas and biliary system, performed by open and laparoscopic approach.

  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Pancreatobiliary Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Hepato Pancreato Biliary Cancer Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
  • Surgeries for Portal Hypertension
  • Advanced Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Open and Laparoscopic

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgical treatment of the oesophagus and stomach, including keyhole approaches to major cancer resection.

  • Esophageal Cancer Surgery (Esophagectomy)
  • Thoracoscopic (Keyhole) Esophageal Surgery
  • Gastric Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)
  • Gastric Surgeries
  • Anti Reflux Surgery
  • Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Open and Laparoscopic

Colorectal Surgery

Surgical management of the colon and rectum, from benign disease to cancer resection.

  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Advanced Colorectal Surgery, Open and Laparoscopic

Peritoneal Cancer Surgery (CRS and HIPEC)

Treatment of cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity, combining surgery with heated chemotherapy.

  • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
  • HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
  • Peritonectomy Procedures
  • Omentectomy
  • Debulking Surgery for Peritoneal Malignancies
  • Management of Peritoneal Metastases (Colorectal, Ovarian, Gastric Cancers)

Obesity and Metabolic (Bariatric) Surgery

Laparoscopic weight loss and metabolic procedures, selected after individual assessment.

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes

Transplant Surgery

Transplant services delivered by the surgical gastroenterology and transplant surgery team.

  • Multi-visceral Organ Transplantation (Liver and Kidney)
  • Multi-organ Procurement

Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Keyhole repair of hernias of the abdominal wall, with smaller incisions and faster recovery.

  • Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Minimally Invasive and Advanced GI Surgery

Minimally invasive techniques allow smaller incisions, reduced pain, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • Complex Abdominal Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Oncosurgery
  • Perioperative Critical Care

Patient Testimonials

Every diagnosis tells a story of hope. At one of the most advanced gastroenterology centres in Kottayam, our greatest measure of success is not the procedures we perform. It is the comfort we restore and the healthy, worry free lives we give back to our patients.

From Our Experts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about treatment at the best gastroenterology hospital in Kerala? The answers can be found here.

You can book a consultation with the Surgical Gastroenterology team at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai by visiting marsleevamedicity.com, using the mobile app, or calling 04822 359 900.
Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is among the best surgical gastroenterology hospitals in Kottayam and Central Kerala, performing complex procedures including Whipple surgery, liver transplant, keyhole liver surgery, HIPEC, and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries with experienced surgeons and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Yes. Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai has successfully performed HIPEC and PIPEC surgeries for advanced abdominal cancers. This complex procedure combines cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy to treat peritoneal surface malignancies.
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