Surgical gastroenterology is the medical discipline that deals with procedural interventions that use advanced technologies such as third space endoscopy, laparoscopy, robotic surgeries, and so on to provide care and benefit to patients suffering from specific and serious gastroenterological issues that are typically not treated by medical gastroenterology (medicines).

The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at KIMS-Arete Hospital is equipped with ultra-sophisticated facilities offering tech-enabled services aimed at patient-centric care for optimal surgical results. They diagnose, treat, prevent, and perform surveillance procedures for conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HBP) systems, such as gastrointestinal malignancies, gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia cardia, colorectal diseases, subepithelial tumours, refractory gastroparesis, Zenker diverticulum, Hirschsprung disease, internal anal sphincter achalasia, Jackhammer oesophagus, Barrett's oesophagus among others.

A patient may be considered for surgical gastroenterology if the gastrointestinal condition cannot be relieved with medicines, i.e., through medical gastroenterology. In such cases, the medical gastroenterologist may refer the patient for surgical gastroenterology, thus necessitating a surgical intervention. The most common diseases that require surgical gastroenterological interventions are gastrointestinal tumours, gastroparesis, chronic constipation, severe inflammatory bowel disease, and intestinal obstruction, among others. Alternatively, patients can consult surgical gastroenterologist if they are experiencing symptoms such as heartburn, increased saliva secretion, belching, dental erosions etc which could indicate various types of gastrointestinal condition that may require surgery. 

At KIMS-Arete Hospital deploying cutting-edge technology, such as advanced 4K laparoscopy systems and robotic surgery, a few of the common surgeries include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, common bile duct exploration, laparoscopic liver tumour resection, and laparoscopic pancreatic surgeries, esophagectomy, Heller's cardiomyotomy, gastric bypass, and fundoplication, D2 gastrectomy, Whipple surgery, and radical colectomies, among various others.

KIMS-Arete Hospital is designed and developed as a process- oriented structure that caters to patient needs, in which multiple medical specialities can each handle all the needs of specific patient groups with few interdependencies between departments. The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at KIMS-Arete Hospital performs complicated procedures such as the resection of liver, surgery for portal hypertension, surgery of pancreas and oesophagus, esophagectomy, Heller's cardiomyotomy, hepatico-jejunostomy, total proctocolectomy, shunt & devascularization surgeries, ileal pouch anal anastomosis, biliary strictures surgeries, gastric bypass, fundoplication, laparoscopic and robotic surgeries etc.

KIMS-Arete Hospital prioritizes patient comfort with well-designed amenities that represent elegance. Our devotion to efficiency provides consistent experiences, while cutting-edge technology ensures medical efficacy. From personalized treatment plans to private rooms, the goal of Surgical Gastroenterology Department at KIMS-Arete Hospital is to exceed expectations and enrich the healthcare journey.

A study published in “The Patient” journal in 2023 revealed that patient preferences in choosing gastroenterologists mainly depended on manner and communication skills, the virtue of listening, and providing good explanations. 

At KIMS-Arete Hospital, the surgical gastroenterologists do not just hear to patients; they listen to everything a patient says — their perspectives towards their problems. Understanding everything, the healthcare professionals take their time in explaining things to the patients and caregivers, thus effectively integrating the patients into their care. KIMS-Arete Hospital integrate  advanced technology and facilities such as third space endoscopy, robotic minimally invasive surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, 4K laparoscopy techniques, open abdominal surgeries, laparotomy, colostomy, laser treatment, haemorrhoidopexy, fistula, pilonidal sinus ablation, as well as fissurectomy, stapled haemorrhoidectomy., colonoscopy, peroral endoscopic myotomy, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, etc to treat and enhance the quality of life of patients. 

Any top surgical gastroenterology hospital must be in the possession of ultra-sophisticated facilities offering tech-enabled services driving the optimal surgical results, along with the disposal of renowned gastrosurgeons who can provide unparalleled medical acumen and expertise.

KIMS-Arete Hospital, being one of the best surgical gastroenterology hospitals, along with the provision of ultra-sophisticated facilities and tech-enabled services, employ cutting-edge technology, including an advanced 4K Laparoscopy system, robotic surgery, and advanced surgical energy devices, ensuring a premium patient experience, seamlessly blending the latest medical advancements with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making us an exceptional hospital for hospitality and care.

Patients in and around Hyderabad who are looking for a decent surgical gastroenterology treatment serving the patients from humanistic experience can type in phrases such as “surgical gastroenterology hospital near me” or “Hyderabad's best surgical gastroenterology hospital” or “best surgical gastroenterology in Hyderabad” or “best surgical gastroenterology doctors in Hyderabad” in the Google search bar to open KIMS-Arete Hospital homepage to find a “book an appointment” on the top right-hand side. Upon clicking it, the slots of the doctors are displayed. The patients can book a desired slot with their choice of doctors for an appointment. Alternatively, the patients can also call 040-69696969 for appointment assistance.

Gastroenterology is the medical discipline that deals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care for all the ailments of the digestive system—the gut, which starts from the buccal cavity in the mouth to the anus. It also constitutes the care and treatment of diseases of other digestive organs such as the pancreas, the gallbladder, the bile ducts, the liver, etc.

Although both medical and gastroenterology may perform diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, etc., the difference lies with the therapy. While medical and gastroenterology mainly deal with pharmacological interventions (medicines), surgical gastroenterology, on the other hand, deals patients by providing procedural interventions