Bariatric Surgeon ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
52 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Specialises in:
The conditions that a Gastrointestinal Surgeon Balachandar T G treats are listed below:
The Gastrointestinal Surgeon has treated even the most complex conditions with high precision and accuracy. The specialist assesses the condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The doctor is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. The doctor follows strict medical protocols in order to ensure the quality of care.
Gastrointestinal diseases may produce a wide arrow of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. We list here some of the symptoms:
The above-listed symptoms can indicate a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Many conditions are effectively treated. Living with pain or stress regarding the symptoms can affect your health. If your symptoms indicate a serious health concern, consult a specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment. The specialist will perform tests and will design a treatment plan accordingly.
You can see Dr Balachandar T G between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Balachandar T G perform is given below:
Cholecystectomy is the most common gastrointestinal surgery used for the removal of the gallbladder. The surgery is either done by the open method or the laparoscopic method. The latter is more preferred as it is minimally invasive in which a very small incision is made in your belly, resulting in less bleeding and pain. The recovery time is shorter than open surgery.
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Gastrointestinal surgeons diagnose and treat gastrointestinal diseases. They perform surgical procedures and use special instruments to view the GI tract and make diagnoses. They primarily work in clinic or hospital settings. Some disorders that Gastrointestinal Surgeon treats include:
As experts, Gastrointestinal Surgeons can do more than only treat problems. They could also help both adults and children by educating them on what they need to do to keep their system healthy.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon are listed below:
Endoscopy is a very common diagnostic procedure in which a doctor inserts a tube-like medical instrument, known as an endoscope, into the mouth and the throat to look for any condition.
You may be instructed to visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon if you experience the below symptoms:
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