Robotic surgery represents the latest advancement in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing small incisions for procedures that once required large abdominal or thoracic openings. This technique offers the same…
In this episode of “Newsworthy Stories,” Jacqueline Jimenez speaks with Bohdan Pomahac, MD, a leading plastic surgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital, and Robert Chelsea, the first African-American…
A consultant surgical gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, provides an overview of the surgical gastroenterology department. He discusses advanced laparoscopic procedures for liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and GI…
Ulcerative colitis can cause persistent digestive issues that disrupt daily life. Symptoms may include diarrhea, frequent and urgent bowel movements, blood or pus in stool, severe cramps, nausea,…
Managing acid reflux involves lifestyle adjustments to reduce symptoms and prevent discomfort. Strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter can help prevent acid from rising into the esophagus. Avoiding smoking,…
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the colon and rectum, causing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, rectal urgency, and fatigue. Sanjay Murthy, MD,…
Gas, bloating, and flatulence are common complaints addressed by gastroenterologists. Palaniappan Manickam, MD, explains that excessive gas can stem from swallowed air, bacterial imbalances in the gut, or…
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but early detection saves lives. This video explains how colon cancer starts as slow-growing polyps…
The digestive process begins with a bite of food, traveling through the esophagus via peristalsis to the stomach, where powerful acids and enzymes break it down. Nutrients are…
