Obesity and GI Cancer: What Every Family Should Know?

Obesity isn't just "extra weight" — it's chronic, low-grade inflammation running in the background. Excess fat, especially around the belly, releases hormones and inflammatory chemicals that damage cells over time.

Why do some GI Cancers Show No Symptoms in the Early Stage?

Many gastrointestinal cancers — including pancreatic, stomach, colorectal, and liver cancer — can grow quietly for months or years without giving away any obvious clues, often progressing to an advanced stage before symptoms finally show up.

What Is Frey’s Procedure? When Is It Recommended?

Frey's Procedure is a specialised surgical procedure performed mainly for patients with chronic pancreatitis. It is designed to relieve severe pain caused by inflammation and blockage of the pancreatic duct while preserving healthy pancreatic tissue.

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Robotic Surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery has moved from a futuristic buzzword to a routine part of modern healthcare. From gallbladder removal to complex hernia repairs, hospitals across India now offer robotic options, and more patients are choosing this route for its precision and faster recovery. Dr Srivatsan Gurumurthy, a Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Chennai with over 17 years of experience, sees this question play out in his consultations at SS Surgical Clinic almost every single day.

Robotic GI Surgery guide showing da Vinci surgical robot arms performing minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery

What is Robotic GI Surgery? A Complete Patient Guide

Robotic GI Surgery, also known as Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery, is an advanced form of Gastrointestinal Surgery performed using a sophisticated robotic surgical system. Although the procedure involves robotic technology, the surgery is completely controlled by a highly trained surgeon. The robot never makes decisions or performs the operation independently.

9 warning signs of dangerous fatty liver disease including fatigue, jaundice, ascites, and edema

9 Signs Your Fatty Liver Disease Is Becoming Dangerous

Instead, you have to watch out for systemic warning signs. If you have been diagnosed with a fatty liver, look out for these 9 symptoms indicating the disease is entering a dangerous phase.

Can gallstones lead to gall bladder cancer? Warning signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer

Can Gallstones Lead to Cancer? Warning Signs You Should Know

In most cases, gallstones stay silent. They cause no pain and no problem. But in some people, gallstones lead to severe pain, infection, or blockage in the bile duct. A more serious concern is their link to gallbladder cancer. Though gallbladder cancer is rare, it is seen more often in people who have had gallstones for many years.