General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

At Venus Hospital, our general and gastrointestinal surgery department stands as one of the cornerstones of our specialised care, dedicated to performing surgical procedures to diagnose, treat, or prevent a wide range of medical conditions and injuries. Our team of dedicated and skilled surgeons are proficient in various surgical specialities, providing complete care for your surgical needs.

From general esophageal surgery to specialised surgery focusing on soft tissues to endocrine surgeries focused on thyroid glands, our surgeons bring their expertise and precision to each procedure. Our key surgeries include:

Esophageal Surgery

Esophageal surgery refers to a range of surgical procedures performed on the oesophagus. It is a muscular organ that connects the throat to the stomach. The surgeries performed on these organs are essential for various medical conditions that affect the oesophagus. It includes conditions such as:

• Cancer 
• Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Esophageal strictures 
• Achalasia
• Esophageal perforations 

The specific types of esophageal surgery depend on the underlying conditions and their severity. Some common types of esophageal surgery include:

• Esophagectomy: Removal of all or small part of the oesophagus 
• Myotomy: Cutting the muscles at the lower end of the oesophagus
• Esophageal Dilation: Stretching or widening of the oesophagus
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Removal of early-stage cancer or precancerous tissues

Gastric surgery

Gastric surgery includes a variety of surgical procedures that are performed on the stomach. The specifics of the surgery depend on medical conditions that affect our patients. Some common problems that may require gastric surgeries include:

• Weight loss
• Cancer
• Ulcers
• Other stomach-related diseases 

Some common types of gastric surgery include:

• Gastrectomy: removal of all or parts of the stomach
• Gastric Bypass Surgery: Creating a small stomach pouch and bypassing a portion of a small intestine
• Sleeve Gastrectomy: Removal of a large part of the stomach, leaving a sleeve-shaped stomach
• Gastric Banding: Placement of an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach
• Gastrojejunostomy: Creating a connection between the stomach and jejunum.

Intestinal Surgery

As its name states, intestinal surgery includes the types of surgeries performed on the small intestine and/or large intestine (colon). These surgeries are done to treat many conditions, including but not limited to obstruction, cancers, inflammatory, and congenital abnormalities. The specific types of intestinal surgery performed depend on the conditions. Regardless, some of the common types of intestinal surgery include:

• Resection and Anastomosis: Removal of a diseased or damaged portion of the intestine and reconnecting the healthy ends
• Colectomy: Removal of all or part of the colon
• Proctocolectomy: Removal of colon or rectum
• Ostomy Surgery: Creating an opening in the abdominal wall 
• Strictureplasty: Widening of a narrowed segment of the intestine without removing any part.

Hepatobiliary Surgery

It is a surgery that is specialised and focused on the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. Hepatobiliary surgery is conducted to address a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to cancers, benign tumours, gallstones, infections, and congenital abnormalities. The surgeries involved are complex and often involve a multidisciplinary approach. Some key types of surgeries included in hepatobiliary surgery include:

• Hepatectomy: Surgical removal of a part of liver
• Liver Transplantations: Replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor
• Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of gallbladder
• Bile Duct Surgery: Removing bile ducts, including removal of blockages or tumours
• Liver Resection: Removal of a portion of the liver

Pancreatic Surgery

As its name suggests, pancreatic surgery refers to the surgical procedures performed on the pancreas. It treats a variety of conditions, including but not limited to pancreatic cancer, benign tumours, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cysts. Pancreatic surgeries are complex due to their deep location in the adamant and their proximity to other virtual organs. Therefore, it often requires a multidisciplinary approach. Furthermore, there are different types of pancreatic surgeries. Some common types of pancreatic surgeries include:

• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure): Removal of the head of the pancreas, small intestine, gallbladder, and bile duct
• Distal Pancreatectomy: Removal of the body and tail of the pancreas
• Total Pancreatectomy: Removal of entire pancreas
• Central Pancreatectomy: Removal of the central part of the pancreas while keeping the head and tail intact
• Enucleation: Removal of small and harmless tumours from the pancreas

Abdominal Surgery

Abdominal surgery refers to a wide category of surgical procedures performed in and around the abdominal cavity. This form of surgery can include surgeries of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, intestines, kidneys, and other structures. That said, not all abdominal surgeries are for curative purposes. Some abdominal surgeries are performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. There are many types of abdominal surgery. Some key types include: 

• Laparotomy: A large incision made in the abdominal wall to provide access to the abdominal cavity
• Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix
• Hernia Repair: Surgery to correct hernias (protrusions of organs through the wall of the cavity containing it)
• Colectomy: Removal of the colon or a part of the colon
• Gastrectomy: Removal of all or a part of the stomach
• Splenectomy: Surgical removal of spleen
• Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of kidney

Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery involves surgical procedures that treat the disorders of endocrine glands. These are the glands that produce hormones regulating bodily functions. These glands include the likes of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and endocrine pancreas. Endocrine surgery addresses both benign and malignant tumours and hyperplasia, along with hormone overproduction and deficiency. Some key types aspects of endocrine surgery include: 

• Thyroid Surgery: Partial or total removal of thyroid glands along with removal of one lobe of the thyroid.
• Parathyroid Surgery: Removal of one or more of the parathyroid gland
• Adrenal Surgery: Removal of one or both adrenal glands

Breast Surgery

Breast surgery includes surgical procedures performed in the breast tissues. It includes surgeries for both medical and cosmetic reasons. The surgeries can range from breast cancer treatment to aesthetic enhancement and reconstruction. Some key types of breast reconstruction include: 

• Mastectomy: Partial or complete removal of one or both breasts
• Lumpectomy: Removal of breast tumour and small amounts of surrounding tissue
• Breast Reconstruction: Rebuilding of the breast shape after mastectomy or lumpectomy
• Breast Reduction: Removal of excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce breast size
• Breast Augmentation: Enhancing the size and shape of the breast using implants or fat transfer

Soft Tissue Surgery

Surgery Concept.Soft tissue surgery involves surgeries on tissues involved in the body, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, fat, and other connective tissues. This surgery is performed for many reasons, some of which include the following: 

• Treatment of injuries
• Tumour removal
• Correction of abnormalities
• Management of infections or inflammatory conditions

These are just some of the many circumstances that may require soft tissue surgery. The specific surgeries used to treat these conditions vary. However, some common forms of soft tissue surgeries included are:

• Tumour Removal: Surgery for removal of soft tissue tumours
• Wound Repair and Reconstructions: Treatment of traumatic injuries or surgical wounds to restore function and appearance
• Tendon and Ligament Repair: Repair or reconstruction of damaged tendons and/or ligaments
• Muscle and Fascia Surgery: Surgical intervention on muscle and their connective tissue sheaths
• Abscess Drainage: Drainage of pus-filled cavities caused by infections

Getting the best general and gastrointestinal surgery can be the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy life. Therefore, you should choose only the best hospital in Nepal. Join us at Venus Hospital, where we provide the best General and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Kathmandu, Nepal to ensure that you remain healthy and get the perfect surgery tailored to your needs!

Best Doctors for the General and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Nepal

Dr. Ghanashyam Thapa

Speciality: General Surgery

Qualification: MBBS, MD (General Surgery)

Experience: More than 10 years

OPD Time: On-Call

Dr. Rajiv Nakarmi

Speciality: General Surgery

NMC Number: 8518

Qualification: MBBS, MS (General Surgery) Fellowship: GI Minimal Invasive Surgery

Experience: 8 years experience

Passed Out University: MS (General Surgery), Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, 2015 | MBBS, Xinxiang Medical University, China, 2008

OPD Time: Every Day 4 PM to 6 PM