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Best Gastroenterology Treatment Kochi.

VPS Lakeshore holds one of the most comprehensive and efficient GI Centres in India, associating with Hepatology, GI Surgery and GI Radiology, to provide the best diagnosis and therapy of Luminal Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Pancreatobiliary diseases. The department has advanced facilities in GI Pathology, GI Oncology, Esophageal Motility and Molecular Biology.


1st Centre in Kerala, to have offered the Spyglass Cholangiopancreatoscopy, POEM, and ENS Guided coiling procedure, Lakeshore Endoscopy Unit has gained accreditation from SGEI (Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in India) as one of the first Advanced Endoscopy Centre in India.   


The department is known for its broad experience of having handled nearly 10,000 cases of therapeutic ERCP.

Key Highlights


  • Advanced Endoscopic Centre
  • Endosonography
  • Division of Hepatology & Molecular Biology Services
  • Small Bowel Evaluation
    • Capsule Endoscopy


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    Services :

    Endoscopic Centre

    • Spyglass DS Cholangiopancreatoscopy.

    • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for cholangiocarcinoma.

    • Third Space Endoscopy procedures such as Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy [POEM] for Achalasia Cardia.

    • Submucosal Tunnelling endoscopic resection (STER), where submucosal lesions like GIST (Gastrointestinal stromal tumors) are removed endoscopically avoiding major surgery.

    • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon including routine procedures such as Endoscopic Band ligation, Sclerotherapy, Polypectomy, and GI Bleeding interventions.

    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for biliary and pancreatic disease (avoids major operations by endoscopic methods) including Biliary and pancreatic stent placement and Self-expanding Metal stent placement for Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma.

    • Endoscopic gallbladder drainage for Acute Cholecystitis in inoperable cases or as a bridge to surgery.

    • ESWL for shattering pancreatic and bile duct stones.

    • Laser Lithotripsy for bile duct and pancreatic duct stones.

    • Argon Plasma Coagulator to control all bleeding lesions and to treat early cancers.

    • Gold Probe for bleeding lesions.

    • Endoscopic Palliation for Gastro-Intestinal Cancer including Oesophageal, Duodenal and colonic Self-expanding Stent placements.

    • Endoscopic Mucosal resection (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Resection(ESD) for Superficial tumors of the GI Tract.

    • Interventional GI Radiology including Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunting (TIPS), Inferior Vena Cava Stenting, Angiographic Embolisation of liver cancer(TARE), RFA for Liver Cancer, Microwave ablation and Angiographic Interventions in GI bleed.

    Endosonography

    • Endosonography for Diagnostic and Therapeutic indications of Pancreas and Bile duct including Celiac plexus block and transesophageal mediastinal interventions.

    • EUS guided Biliary Drainage.

    • EUS Guided Pseudocyst Drainage.

    • EUS Guided Pancreatic Tumour Treatment (Radiofrequency ablation of Pancreatic Tumors).

    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) guided coiling for Gastric Variceal Bleed for Portal Hypertension (Introduced in Kerala for the first time).

    Division of Hepatology & Molecular Biology

    • Handles patients with Chronic Liver disease such as cirrhosis of liver and Hepatitis including Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

    • Multiple trials (free treatment) currently in progress for Hepatitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

    • Whole Exome Sequencing analysis and PCR for HBV DNA and HCV RNA Quantitative studies done.

    • Management of Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding.

    • Management of Fatty Liver, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Pediatric Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.

    • Management of Drug-Induced Liver Injury.

    • Management of Acute Liver Failure and Hepatic Encephalopathy.

    • Identifying and shortlisting of patients for liver transplantation.

    • Post-transplant Management.

    Small Bowel Evaluation

    • Small bowel evaluation using Double Balloon Enteroscopy in South India, with an experience of over 1000 cases.

    • Capsule Endoscopy- for non-invasive evaluation of small bowel with a small pill which contains a camera capable of recording thousands of images as the pill goes down the intestine.

    • Conducts a Breath test, for Helicobacter Pylori and Small Bowel bacterial overgrowth.

    • Mechanical Spiral Endoscopy treatment of small bowel will be added shortly.

    Academic

    • 3 year DNB Training program in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery (post-doctoral) with thesis submission accredited by the National Board of Education, New Delhi.

    • Endoscopy Technician Training Program (2 years).

    • Wednesday Gastroenterology round table discussion with GI Surgery, Radiology, and Pathology departments.

    • Routine Clinical Presentations and seminars every week with Journal clubs and discussions on difficult cases.

    • Tumor board with Oncologists and Onco surgeons every week.

    News & events

    VPS Lakrshore launches a new initiative to provide free cochlear implant surgery

    15

    Mar

    VPS Lakrshore launches a new initiative to provide free cochlear implant surgery

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital launches a new initiative that provides free cochlear implant surgery for congenitally deaf children.

    50% discount on Woman's health checkup packages

    07

    Mar

    50% discount on Woman's health checkup packages

    As part of International Women's Day, VPS Lakeshore hospital has announced a 50% discount on Women's health checkup packages.

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital conducted a half marathon

    26

    Feb

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital conducted a half marathon

    In association with the 50th anniversary of the Challengers club, Panagad, VPS Lakeshore conducted a half marathon on 26th February 2023.

    VPS Lakeshore donated a vehicle to distribute food to the homeless

    23

    Feb

    VPS Lakeshore donated a vehicle to distribute food to the homeless

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital donated a vehicle (echo) to contribute to the daily needs of Sehion Preshitha Sangham Charitable Trust.

    Kerala State Mid-term AOI CON 2023

    18

    Mar

    Kerala State Mid-term AOI CON 2023

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital will organize the Kerala State Mid-term AOI CON 2023, Live Surgical Workshop on March 18 and 19, 2023. The theme for the year is "From Grommets to Implants."

    VPS Lakeshore Installs World’s most Advanced Lab analyzer for the First time in Kerala

    06

    Feb

    VPS Lakeshore Installs World’s most Advanced Lab analyzer for the First time in Kerala

    VPS Lakeshore Installs World’s most Advanced Lab analyzer for the First time in Kerala.

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital conducts free cochlear implant surgeries

    01

    Feb

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital conducts free cochlear implant surgeries

    VPS Lakeshore Hospital conducts free cochlear implantation camps for children with hearing difficulties.

    VPS Lakeshore bags the Best Hospital Award by FICCI

    15

    Dec

    VPS Lakeshore bags the Best Hospital Award by FICCI

    VPS Lakeshore received the Best Hospital Award from FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries).