GI Cancer Surgery
When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist? treatment in Chennai
Bloating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, belching, altered bowel habits, abdominal pain or blood in the stool are all reasons to see a gastroenterologist rather than wait.
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- BillrothShenoy Nagar
Key facts about When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
- Condition
- When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
- Speciality
- GI Cancer Surgery
- Approach
- Keyhole where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist??
For what symptoms should you consult a Gastroenterologist
Symptoms of When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- Abdomen Bloating
- Loss of Appetite
- Belching/ Burping
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Abdomen Pain
- Blood in Stools
- Blood in Vomiting
- Yellowish discoloration of eyes
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.
When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?: frequently asked questions
What is When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist??
Bloating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, belching, altered bowel habits, abdominal pain or blood in the stool are all reasons to see a gastroenterologist rather than wait.
What are the symptoms of When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist??
Abdomen Bloating. Loss of Appetite. Belching/ Burping. Altered Bowel Habits.
Who treats When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist? in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist?. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist??
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 When Should You Consult a Gastroenterologist? 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.