Dr Sachin Kadam is a highly skilled Oncosurgeon with 10 years of experience in the field of oncology. He has brilliant Communication skills & is well known for his Patient friendly approach. He builds up confidence in his patients to make tough decisions, by carefully making them aware about their disease and the appropriate treatment required through his vast knowledge.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery is surgery performed to treat pathologies of either the upper gastrointestinal tract (small bowel), gall bladder, liver, pancreas or oesophagus.
The upper gastrointestinal (GI) includes the oesophagus (the food pipe), the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) and stomach.
The upper gastrointestinal tract is vulnerable to several conditions that may need surgical treatment Upper GI surgery can be done as a:
Oesophagectomy surgery to treat oesophageal tumours, and it involves removing all or part of the oesophagus. Gastrectomy, a surgery to treat stomach tumours. This involves the full or parial removal of the stomach and nearby lymph nodes. Minimally invasive laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. This can be used for resection (removal) of stomach and oesophageal tumours.
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