Gastrojejunostomy Treatment in India
About Gastrojejunostomy
Key Highlights
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Effectively relieves gastric outlet obstruction, allowing normal food passage.Can be performed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) techniques for less pain and faster recovery.Helps restore nutritional intake and improve overall patient quality of life.Provides a durable solution for blockages caused by ulcers, tumors, or strictures.Often performed in conjunction with other procedures like vagotomy for comprehensive management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Gastric outlet obstruction due to peptic ulcer disease or scarring.
- Obstruction caused by malignant tumors of the stomach, pancreas, or duodenum.
- Complicated duodenal ulcers that are not responsive to medical therapy.
- As part of a palliative surgical approach for inoperable upper GI cancers.
- Certain cases of chronic pancreatitis causing duodenal compression.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical evaluation including blood tests, imaging (CT scan, endoscopy), and cardiac clearance.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery to ensure an empty stomach.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the surgeon.
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss the procedure, risks, and expected outcomes.
- In some cases, nutritional support or IV fluids may be initiated before surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Leakage from the new connection (anastomotic leak), a serious complication.
- Development of dumping syndrome, where food moves too quickly into the small intestine.
- Risk of bowel obstruction, internal hernia, or narrowing at the surgical site.
- Potential for marginal ulcers to form at the connection site.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and gradual introduction of liquids.
- Diet progresses slowly from clear liquids to soft foods over several days to weeks.
- Pain at the incision site is managed with medication; laparoscopic incisions cause less discomfort.
- Patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing, nutritional status, and manage any long-term symptoms like dumping syndrome.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering gastrojejunostomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for gastrojejunostomy in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform gastrojejunostomy. MediFyr helps you compare surgical gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for gastrojejunostomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Gastrojejunostomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated surgical gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing gastrojejunostomy.
Chennai, India
250 DoctorsSophia Saxena, a 68-year-old retired school...
Sophia Saxena, a 68-year-old retired school principal, had been managing type 2 diabetes for over 15 years. For the last two years, she suffered from debilitating gastroparesis, a paralysis of her stomach muscles. She experienced severe nausea, uncontrollable vomiting after even small meals, and dramatic weight loss. She felt weak and isolated, unable to enjoy family dinners. After trying every available medication with little success, her surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy. This would bypass her sluggish stomach and allow food to pass directly into her jejunum. Sophia was terrified of another surgery but desperate for relief. The minimally invasive procedure went smoothly. In the weeks following, with careful dietary guidance, she was able to eat small, blended meals without vomiting for the first time in years. She regained some weight and energy. Emotionally, she moved from a place of despair and frailty to one of cautious hope and regained dignity, feeling reconnected to the simple joy of sharing a meal with her grandchildren.
Surgical Gastroenterologists for Gastrojejunostomy
Explore experienced surgical gastroenterologists who regularly perform gastrojejunostomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 35 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
- 19 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 25 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 16 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 25 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 29 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 18 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 22 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, vijayawada
- 4 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Hyderabad
- 14 Years Experience
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