Deparment of Medical Gastroenterology

Narayana Institute of Digestive Sciences at Narayana Medical College, Nellore, brings together various specialties for the evaluation and treatment of digestive diseases, along with a multidisciplinary team of medical gastroenterologists and specialist surgeons to ensure a comprehensive solution to all gastroenterological problems. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, liver and pancreatico-biliary system in children and adults are the core objectives of the Institute. The department prides itself in providing compassionate care to the most needy with a high premium on patient.

The department not only handles the common gastro problems like GERD, IBS, Peptic ulcers, constipation but also provides a comprehensive care for hepatitis, liver failure, gall stones, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, pancreatitis, early cancers and palliative care. Department is equipped with state of the art Endoscopes (gastroscope, colonoscope, duodenoscope), C-arm X-ray machine, Endoscopic Ultrasound, High resolution manometry, 24hr pH merty. The wards (general and special) are spacious, well appointed both for patient comfort and optimum care. Intensive care unit and High dependency units provide care for the critically ill and those making recovery.

The department of gastroenterology is well supported by round the clock laboratory, blood bank, ICU, radiology and emergency services to ensure patients receive highest level of care in a timely manner.

Our department is recognized for the training of post-doctoral fellows who like to specialize in the field of Gastroenterology.

Procedures Performed

  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Foreign body removal
  • Esophageal web dilatation
  • Esophageal tumour-dilatation-stent placement
  • Achalasia cardia
  • Esophageal variceal banding & scleratheaphy.
  • Gastric varices – glue injection
  • Gastric ulcer – hemoclip application – thermo coagulation
  • Pyloric dilatation for gastric outlet obstruction.
  • ERCP
  • Biliary stricture dilatation
  • Biliary stone removal
  • Biliary stenting for cancers
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
  • Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver abscess – pig tail placement
  • Pancreatic duct stenting
  • Pancreatic stricture dilatation
  • Pancreatic pseudo cyst drainage
  • Biliary duct leak treatment
  • Colon stricture dilatation
  • Polypectomy
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection
  • Endoscopic submucosal resection