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Diagnostic Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
Camera examination of the stomach or bowel to find the cause of bleeding, pain or weight loss.
- Hospital stay: Day care
- Time in India: 3–5 days
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Stomach, bowel, liver and pancreas care
Gastroenterology and liver care
Diagnosis and treatment for problems of the stomach, bowel, liver, gallbladder and pancreas, from endoscopy to complex surgery. Send your reports for a free specialist opinion.
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists and gastrointestinal surgeons at Fortis work together, so a patient with a liver or bowel problem sees the right specialist from the start.
Many digestive conditions can be diagnosed and treated through an endoscope without open surgery. When surgery is needed, most operations are performed laparoscopically for a quicker recovery.
- Advanced endoscopy, ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound
- Laparoscopic and robotic GI surgery
- Hepatology programme linked to liver transplant
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and diabetes
Procedures in Gastro Sciences
7 procedures2
ERCP
Endoscopic removal of bile duct stones and relief of blocked bile ducts, without surgery.
- Hospital stay: 1–2 days
- Time in India: 5–7 days
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Keyhole removal of the gallbladder for gallstones and repeated attacks of pain.
- Hospital stay: 1–2 days
- Time in India: 7 days
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Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic or open repair of inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias with mesh.
- Hospital stay: 1–2 days
- Time in India: 7 days
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Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass for severe obesity and related diabetes.
- Hospital stay: 3–4 days
- Time in India: 2 weeks
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GI Cancer Surgery (Whipple & others)
Surgery for cancers of the pancreas, stomach, food pipe and liver.
- Hospital stay: 10–14 days
- Time in India: 4 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
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Liver Disease & Cirrhosis Care
Treatment of hepatitis B and C, fatty liver and cirrhosis, and assessment for liver transplant.
- Hospital stay: Outpatient
- Time in India: 1–2 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
Stays and prices are indicative and are confirmed in your written estimate after the specialist reviews your reports.
Questions about Gastro Sciences
Yes. A hepatologist can review your viral load, liver function tests and scans, and advise on treatment and monitoring, much of which can continue in Nigeria.
For most laparoscopic operations, about a week after surgery once the surgeon has checked you. Larger operations need longer.
Start your treatment journey with Fortis India
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