Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool that uses a flexible tube with a camera to visualise the gastrointestinal tract in real time.

Types of Endoscopy:

  • Upper GI Endoscopy: Examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
  • Colonoscopy: Evaluates the large intestine and rectum
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): Assesses and treats pancreatic and biliary duct disorders

Our Endoscopic Services:

  • Upper GI endoscopy & colonoscopy
  • ERCP (bile/pancreatic duct access and treatment)
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • Cholangioscopy (direct bile duct visualization)
  • Single-balloon enteroscopy
  • Capsule endoscopy

Common Indications:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic acidity, unexplained weight loss
  • Dysphagia due to strictures or achalasia
  • Screening and removal of gastric or colonic polyps
  • Cancer screening and staging
  • Obstructive jaundice, biliary stenting, stone extraction (CBD)
  • Pancreatic stenting and stone removal in chronic pancreatitis
  • Diagnostic studies: esophageal manometry, pH studies, rectal manometry
  • Liver biopsy, therapeutic or diagnostic paracentesis

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

ERCP combines endoscopy with X-ray imaging to evaluate and treat disorders of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas. A contrast dye outlines the anatomy for precise intervention.

Bile Duct Conditions Treated:

  • Removal of bile duct stones (including crushing and retrieval of large stones)
  • Relief of jaundice from ductal narrowing
  • Treatment of bile duct infection
  • Stent or catheter placement for bile drainage
  • Management of bile leaks following trauma or surgery
  • Metallic stent placement for palliation in cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, or gallbladder

Pancreatic Conditions Treated:

  • Pain relief in chronic pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic duct stone removal
  • Dilatation of narrowed pancreatic ducts
  • Stent placement for pseudocyst drainage or infected collections

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

EUS combines endoscopy with ultrasound to obtain detailed images of the GI tract and nearby structures such as the pancreas, bile ducts, and lymph nodes. It also enables fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for diagnostic sampling.

Indications:

  • Staging of GI and pancreatic cancers
  • Evaluation of submucosal GI lesions
  • Assessment of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts
  • FNA of lymph nodes or suspected masses
  • Investigation of unexplained abdominal or chest pain

FibroScan (Transient Elastography)

FibroScan is a non-invasive ultrasound-based tool that measures liver stiffness and fat content, helping assess fibrosis and steatosis without the need for biopsy.

Indications:

  • Monitoring fibrosis in hepatitis B and C
  • Diagnosis and follow-up of NAFLD/NASH
  • Evaluation of alcoholic liver disease
  • Cirrhosis surveillance for disease progression
  • Screening for liver involvement in genetic/metabolic disorders (e.g., Wilson’s disease)

SpyGlass Cholangioscopy

SpyGlass cholangioscopy is an advanced endoscopic system that provides direct visualization of bile and pancreatic ducts through a fiber-optic probe, allowing highly precise interventions.

Indications:

  • Evaluation of indeterminate biliary strictures
  • Biopsy of suspected cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic tumors
  • Removal of difficult bile duct stones
  • Assessment of post–liver transplant biliary complications
  • Investigation of unexplained biliary obstruction or hemobilia

    Others

GI Surgery, HPB & Liver Science

Our GI Surgery & HPB division provides advanced surgical solutions for cancers, benign conditions, and complex hepatobiliary disorders. Equipped with robotic platforms and high-definition laparoscopic systems, our surgeons perform precision procedures with minimal trauma and faster recovery.

Key Procedures:

  • Whipple’s surgery for pancreatic cancer
  • Robotic and laparoscopic liver resections
  • Biliary and gallbladder surgeries with ERCP support
  • Minimally invasive surgeries for gastric and colorectal cancers
  • Surgical management of portal hypertension
  • Complex hernia and abdominal wall reconstructions

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is offered to patients with severe obesity and related comorbidities like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Our approach focuses on long-term weight management and metabolic improvement using minimally invasive surgical options.

Procedures Performed:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy – removal of part of the stomach to restrict intake.
  • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – rerouting the digestive pathway to limit absorption.
  • Adjustable Gastric Banding – placing a band to restrict stomach size.
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion – reduces calorie absorption.
  • Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery – non-surgical endoscopic sleeve procedures.

These surgeries not only help patients achieve weight loss but also improve or resolve diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.

Liver Transplant

Our Liver Transplant Program is designed for patients with end-stage liver disease and complex hepatology conditions. Transplants are performed by a dedicated team of hepatologists, surgeons, anesthetists, and transplant coordinators.

Indications:

  • Cirrhosis due to alcohol, hepatitis B or C
  • MASLD/NAFLD and metabolic liver disease
  • Acute liver failure
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (select cases)

Process:
The damaged liver is surgically removed and replaced with a healthy liver from a deceased or living donor. Post-transplant care includes immunosuppression, infection monitoring, and lifestyle modification to ensure long-term graft survival.

Benefits:

  • Restores normal liver function
  • Reduces complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension
  • Improves life expectancy and quality of life

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Frequently Asked Questions

A fiber-rich diet, adequate hydration, exercise, stress management, avoiding smoking and excess alcohol, and regular health checkups are key.

Treatment involves lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, alcohol avoidance), medications in select cases, and regular monitoring with FibroScan and lab tests.

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to see inside the digestive tract. Preparation usually involves fasting and sometimes bowel cleansing.

If digestive symptoms persist beyond a few days, are severe, or recur frequently, it is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist for specialized evaluation.

Symptoms include persistent abdominal pain, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, blood in stool, nausea, jaundice, and unexplained weight loss.