Gastroenterology
Services
Gastroenterology Services at Ruby Hall Clinic
Ruby Hall Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical services dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, all within state-of-the-art facilities. Our commitment extends beyond advanced medical care; it encompasses compassionate patient-centered care and professionalism. We are proud to provide these services at affordable rates.
The Department of Gastroenterology specializes in the management of liver, biliary tree, pancreas, and other gastrointestinal diseases. We employ diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy techniques, including ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography). Our team comprises highly skilled Gastroenterologists and GI surgeons with extensive experience in performing advanced procedures, ensuring that our medical care aligns with international standards.
Our Treatment Offerings
We offer a wide array of treatment options for gastrointestinal problems, including:
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy:
- Biopsy of upper GI tract lesions
- Sclerotherapy for Oesophageal varices (EST)
- Variceal ligation for Oesophageal varices (EVL)
- Glue injection for Gastric varices
- Oesophageal, antro-pyloric, and duodenal stricture dilatation
- Oesophageal, antro-pyloric, and duodenal stenting for benign and malignant strictures
- Extraction of foreign objects from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- Haemoclipping, injection tamponade for bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Naso-jejunal tube placement
- Polypectomy
Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy:
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Short Colonoscopy
- Full Colonoscopy and ileo-scopy
- Biopsy of lower GI tract lesions
- Polypectomy
- Colonic stricture dilatation
- Colonic stenting for decompression in cases of colonic obstruction
- Colonic decompression for volvulus
- Injection tamponade for bleeding lesions
- Piles sclerotherapy and multiband ligation
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP):
- Papillotomy (EPT)
- CBD stone removal
- CBD stenting for benign and malignant lesions
- Benign Biliary stricture, Bile leak, Sclerosing Cholangitis Malignant stricture
- Carcinoma Gall bladder
- Carcinoma Pancreas
- Pariampullary Carcinoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Endoscopic naso-biliary drain placement (ENBD)
- Pancreatic sphincterotomy
- Pancreatic stone removal
- Pancreatic stenting
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
- Diagnostic
- EUS-guided FNAC/ Biopsy
- EUS-guided cystogastrostomy
- EUS BD/HG/Coil/RFA
- EMR/ESD (High-End Therapy)
- POEM for achalasia
- ARMA/ARMS for GERD
- Manometry/Capsule Endoscopy/Breath Test Analysis
Training in GI Endoscopy:
We offer a MUHS-accredited one-year training program for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy.
Liver Transplantation:
Our department proudly offers both Cadaveric and Live-related Transplantation, providing comprehensive care for gastrointestinal conditions. We recommend consulting our team of specialists if you or your loved one is experiencing any of the following conditions:
- Jaundice (e.g., viral hepatitis / obstructive jaundice/ biliary stone disease)
- Persistent liver conditions such as Hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, bleeding from varices, and the presence of ascites.
- GI Bleeding (hematemesis/melena/fresh blood per rectum)
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia (gas, bloating of the abdomen, distension of the abdomen)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acidity, heartburn, vomiting)
- Loss of appetite, weight loss
- Irritable bowel syndrome (chronic diarrhea, mucus in stools, loose bowel movements)
- Inflammatory bowel disease e.g., ulcerative colitis
- Increased levels of SGOT and SGPT, possibly attributed to chronic Hepatitis B or C, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Obesity Management:
- We routinely perform Endoscopic Intragastric balloon placement for Morbid Obesity on a day-care basis.
Departmental Activities Include:
Daily OPD for Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Specialty Clinics in:
- IBD
- GERD
- GI MALIGNANCY
- HEPATITIS B AND C
Rest assured, at Ruby Hall Clinic, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for all your gastrointestinal needs.
Coming Soon
Treatments
The modern facilities for the treatment of GI diseases include:
- Dedicated Endoscopy suites to perform various diagnostic tests and treatments
- High-end Laparoscopic System for GI Surgeries
- Diagnostics and therapeutic treatment of GI diseases
- Dedicated C-ARM
- Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Biopsy of upper GI tract lesions
- Sclerotherapy for Oesophageal varices (EST)
- Variceal ligation for Oesophageal varices (EVL)
- Glue injection for Gastric varices
- Oesophageal, antro-pyloric and duodenal stricture dilatation
- Oesophageal, antro-pyloric and duodenal stenting for benign and malignant strictures
- Foreign body removed from upper GI tract
- Haemoclipping, injection tamponade for bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcer
- Naso-jejunal tube placement
- Polypectomy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Short Colonoscopy
- Full Colonoscopy and ileo-scopy
- Biopsy of lower GI tract lesion
- Polypectomy
- Colonic stricture dilatation
- Colonic stenting for decompression in cases of colonic obstruction
- Colonic decompression for volvulus
- Injection tamponade for bleeding lesions
- Papilloromy (EPT)
- CBD stone removal
- CBD stenting for benign and malignant lesions
- Benign Biliary stricture, Bile leak, Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Malignant stricture
- Carcinoma Gall bladder
- Carcinoma Pancreas
- Pariampullary Carcinoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Endoscopic naso-biliary drain placement (ENBD)
- Pancreatic sphincterotomy
- Pancreatic stone removal
- Pancreatic stenting
