Bile Duct Cancer: Early Warning Signs You Must Never Overlook
Bile duct cancer is a rare but serious disease. It is also known as cholangiocarcinoma. This cancer starts in the small tubes that carry bile from your liver to your gallbladder and small intestine. Because these tubes are deep inside the body, early signs are often missed. In Chennai, many […]
Chronic Pancreatitis: Surgical Treatment Options
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas. It can cause constant pain in the upper abdomen, digestive problems, and sometimes lead to diabetes if left untreated.
Cirrhosis of the Liver: When Surgery or Transplant Is Needed?
Liver cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease. The liver loses its ability to regenerate due to repeated injury. Over time, scar tissue builds up and blocks blood flow through the liver. This leads to multiple complications.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Rising in Urban India — What You Need to Know?
Digestive health problems are increasing rapidly in Indian cities. One condition that doctors are seeing more often today is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Earlier, IBD was considered rare in India. But with changing lifestyles, stress, and food habits, the number of urban patients diagnosed with IBD is rising every year. […]
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Often Detected Late?– and How to Change That?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to detect early. Unlike many other types of cancers, it often grows silently without clear symptoms. By the time it is found, the disease may already be advanced. However, with growing awareness, advanced screening tools, and expert medical guidance, early detection […]
Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Benefits Explained
By Dr. S. Srivatsan Gurumurthy, Robotic & GI Cancer Surgeon, Chennai Rectal cancer is a complex condition that demands precise and advanced surgical management. Over the years, surgical techniques have evolved significantly—from open surgery to laparoscopic and now robotic-assisted surgery. Among these, robotic surgery has emerged as a game-changer, especially […]
10 Tips to Prevent Hemorrhoids Naturally
Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus that cause discomfort, itching, pain, and sometimes bleeding. They are extremely common, especially among adults over the age of 30, and can result from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to straining during bowel movements, […]
Colon Polyps: When Do They Require Surgery?
Colon polyps are small growths that form on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. While most polyps are harmless, some can develop into cancer over time. Detecting and treating them early is key to preventing colon cancer. In this blog, we’ll understand what colon polyps are, when they […]
Simple Home Care Tips After Hernia Surgery During Monsoon
Recovering from hernia surgery needs proper care and attention.
Common Mistakes That Lead to Recurrent Hernias
A hernia can happen when a part of the internal tissue or organ pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall.