The Department of Gastroenterology provides diagnosis and treatment for patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, pancreatic and nutritional problems. Using the latest equipments and techniques, we ensure the highest quality care in this department. Apart from ongoing research in hepatology and various drug trials, the department also runs periodic specialty clinics. The facilities provided by the department include:
Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Side Viewing Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy-Intra operative, Lapro endoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
Therapeutic Upper GI Procedures
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Variceal Bleeding – Sclerotheraphy, Variceal banding, Hemoclips
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Gastric Varices – Cyanoacrylate glue injection
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Ulcer Bleed – Injection Haemostasis, Gold probe, Haemoclips
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Mallory Weiss Ters – Injection haemostasis
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Foreign Body – Extraction
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Corrosive/Peptic Stricture – Savary Gillard Dilatation, TTS Balloon dilatation
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Achalasis Cardia – Rigiflex Balloon dilatation
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Carcinoma Esophagus/ GE junction – Ethanol tumour necrolysis, self expandable metal stent placement
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Tracheo-Esophageal Fistulas – Covered SEMS placement
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Pyloric stenosis – TTS Balloon Dilatation, SEMS placement
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Dieulafoy's Ulcer – Injection haemostsis, Haemoclips
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Gastric Polyps – Endoscopic polypectomy
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Early Gastric/Esophageal Cancer – Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
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Feeding Technique – PEG,PEGJ,Nasojejunal Feeding tube placement
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Therapeutic Lower GI Endoscopic Procedures
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Colonic Polyps – Polypectomy + tattoing
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Diverticular Bleed – Injection haemostasis
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Carcinoma Colon – Metallic stent placement
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Therapeutic ERCP Procedures
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Bile Duct Stones – Basket/Balloon Extraction;Lithotripsy
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Papillary stenosis – Sphincterotomy
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Bile Duct Strictures – Stenting
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Bile Duct Cancer – Metallic stent placement
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Chronic Pancreatitis – Pancreat stenting C
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Pancreas Divisum – MinorPappilla stenting
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Papillary Carcinoma – Ampullectomy
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Pancreatic Paseudocyst – Cystogastrostomy, Cystoduodenostomy
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Therapeutic & Diagnostic Radiology Procedures
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FNAC,Liver Biopsy
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Percutaneous Cholangiogram / Pancreatogram
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Biliary Obstruction – Percutaneous Transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD)
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Rendevouz Biliary stenting
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Liver Tumours – Percutaneous Ethanol injection (PEI)
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CONSULTANTS
Qualifications
MBBS from Medical College, Thiruvanathapuram in 1989
MD from Medical College, Thiruvanathapuram in 1996
DM from Medical College, Thiruvanathapuram in 1999
Rank Holder in DM Examination
Work Experience
Worked as Asst. Professor in Gastroenterology at Medical College, Kottayam from 2000 to 2002
Working as Consultant Gastroenterologist in Caritas Hospital since 2003
Field of Interest
Therapeutic Endoscopy, Endosonography
Consulting Time |
Day |
Morning |
Evening |
Monday |
12.00 NOON to 12.30 PM |
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Tuesday |
10.30 AM to 12.30 PM |
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Wednesday |
12.00 NOON to 12.30 PM |
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Thursday |
12.00 NOON to 12.30 PM |
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Friday |
12.00 NOON to 12.30 PM |
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Saturday |
12.00 NOON to 12.30 PM |
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Available round the clock for all Emergency Consultations
Consulting Time |
Day |
Morning |
Evening |
Monday |
10.30 AM to 1.00 PM |
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Tuesday |
12.00 NOON to 2.00 PM |
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Wednesday |
10.30 AM to 1.00 PM |
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Thursday |
12.00 NOON to 2.00 PM |
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Friday |
10.30 AM to 1.00 PM |
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Saturday |
12.00 NOON to 2.00 PM |
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