Precision in practice
Advanced GI Surgery
Your digestive system works continuously—from the moment you eat until your body absorbs nutrients and removes waste. When something goes wrong anywhere along this journey, it can affect your overall health and quality of life. Conditions involving the food pipe, stomach, intestines, gallbladder, or colon may sometimes require surgery, especially when medications alone are no longer effective.
Advanced Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery refers to specialised procedures performed to treat both common and complex digestive conditions. These include gallbladder disease, hernias affecting the digestive tract, acid reflux, bowel obstruction, intestinal perforations, colorectal disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, and several other conditions that involve the digestive organs.
Today, many of these surgeries can be performed using laparoscopic or keyhole techniques. Instead of making one large incision, the surgery is carried out through a few small cuts using a camera and specialised instruments. This allows the surgeon to operate with greater precision while causing less trauma to the body.
The benefits of minimally invasive surgery are significant. Patients usually experience less pain after surgery, smaller scars, reduced blood loss, a lower risk of infection, and a faster recovery. In many cases, patients are able to walk within a day of surgery and return to their daily routine much sooner than they would after open surgery.
Every patient is different, which is why treatment begins with a detailed consultation and thorough evaluation. Depending on your condition, Dr. Sanjay Sonar may recommend blood tests, scans, endoscopy, or other investigations before deciding on the most suitable surgical approach. The focus is always on choosing the safest and most effective treatment based on your individual needs.
With over three decades of experience in gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Sonar has managed everything from routine procedures to highly complex abdominal operations. Whether the surgery is planned or performed as an emergency, his goal remains the same—to treat the condition effectively while ensuring a smooth recovery and helping patients return to a healthy, active life.