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Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction treatment in Chennai
A partial or whole blockage of either the large or small intestine is referred to as a bowel obstruction.
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Key facts about Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction
- Condition
- Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction
- Speciality
- GI Cancer Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
A partial or whole blockage of either the large or small intestine is referred to as a bowel obstruction.
Symptoms of Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- Patients may have abdominal distention
- Abdominal pain and not passing motion/flatus
What causes Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
- May be caused by 1) adhesions 2) tumours 3)obstructed hernias 4) ingested foreign bodies like dentures
- 5) gallstones- Gallstone Ileus 6) worms etc.
How Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction is treated
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Usually treatment depends upon the cause.
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In case of obstructed hernias emergency surgery is performed to relieve the obstruction.
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In cases with adhesive obstruction initial medical management may tried, failure of medical treatment may require surgical intervention either by Laparoscopically or by open method.
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In case of obstruction by tumours, emergency surgery and Resection of the segment of intestine with tumour is performed.
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Dr. Kumaragurubaran is one of the Best Doctors in treating patients with Bowel Obstructions.
Keyhole versus open surgery
Typical differences for a planned procedure in a generally healthy adult. Your own risks are discussed with you before consent.
| Measure | Open surgery | Keyhole |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One cut, 10–15 cm | Three or four cuts, 5–10 mm |
| Hospital stay | 3–5 nights | Same day to 1 night |
| Back to desk work | 4–6 weeks | About 1 week |
| Wound infection risk | Higher | Substantially lower |
| Scarring | One long scar | Marks that fade |
| Still right when | Dense adhesions, bleeding, unclear anatomy | The large majority of planned cases |
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Keyhole most of the time
Ninety-five per cent of procedures are completed through keyhole access; the rest are open because open was the safer call.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction: frequently asked questions
What is Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
A partial or whole blockage of either the large or small intestine is referred to as a bowel obstruction.
What are the symptoms of Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
Patients may have abdominal distention. Abdominal pain and not passing motion/flatus.
What causes Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
May be caused by 1) adhesions 2) tumours 3)obstructed hernias 4) ingested foreign bodies like dentures. 5) gallstones- Gallstone Ileus 6) worms etc.
How is Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction treated?
Usually treatment depends upon the cause. In case of obstructed hernias emergency surgery is performed to relieve the obstruction. In cases with adhesive obstruction initial medical management may tried, failure of medical treatment may require surgical intervention either by Laparoscopically or by open method.
Who treats Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Bowel Obstruction-Intestinal Obstruction with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.