Gastrointestinal Procedures
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract encompasses the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and associated organs including the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. Dr. Pravin Goykar provides surgical management for a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions, offering both minimally invasive and open surgical approaches based on individual patient needs.
Gastrointestinal Conditions Treated
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) / hiatus hernia requiring surgical intervention
- Stomach and intestinal perforations (peptic ulcer disease, traumatic)
- Bowel obstruction and adhesions
- Colorectal conditions including selected bowel resections
- Rectal prolapse
- Inflammatory bowel disease requiring surgical management
- Abdominal abscesses and peritonitis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding requiring surgical intervention
- Intestinal tumours and polyps
- Liver and biliary conditions (hydatid cysts, liver abscesses)
- Pancreatic pseudocysts requiring drainage
- Stoma formation and reversal
Procedures Offered
Laparoscopic GI Procedures
- Laparoscopic Fundoplication – For selected patients with GERD or hiatus hernia refractory to medical management.
- Laparoscopic Bowel Resection and Anastomosis – Minimally invasive removal of diseased bowel segments with reconnection.
- Laparoscopic Rectopexy – Surgical correction of rectal prolapse using a minimally invasive approach.
- Laparoscopic Drainage Procedures – For abdominal abscesses and cyst drainage where appropriate.
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy – Minimally invasive abdominal exploration for uncertain diagnoses.
Open GI Procedures
- Exploratory Laparotomy – Surgical exploration of the abdomen for trauma, perforation, or acute abdomen.
- Bowel Resection (Open) – For complex bowel conditions requiring open surgical access.
- Peritoneal Lavage and Repair – Management of peritonitis and intra-abdominal contamination.
- Stoma Surgery – Formation of colostomy or ileostomy and subsequent reversal where appropriate.
- Repair of GI Perforations – Emergency and elective surgical repair of gastrointestinal perforations.
Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery
Conditions such as perforation, obstruction, bleeding, and peritonitis may require emergency surgical intervention. Dr. Goykar has experience managing acute abdominal emergencies and provides timely surgical care for patients presenting with urgent GI conditions.
Why Choose Dr. Pravin Goykar?
- Broad experience in elective and emergency gastrointestinal surgery
- Expertise in both laparoscopic and open GI procedures
- Thorough pre-operative assessment and individualised treatment planning
- Access to endoscopy and imaging for accurate diagnosis
- Comprehensive peri-operative and follow-up care