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DR VENUGOPAL B
Gastroenterologist
Introduction
Dr. Venugopal had his MBBS in 1989 from Medical College, Trivandrum. Dr. Venugopal B took his MS (General Surgery) from the same institution in 1992 as the best outgoing postgraduate student. Subsequently Dr. Venugopal B took his MCh ( G I Surgery) in 1998 from Medical College Trivandrum in its first batch. Thereafter Dr. Venugopal B had worked in tertiary G I surgery centers like Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi and PVC Memorial Hospital, Kochi, before going abroad for further training. In UK Dr. Venugopal B had 2 year fellowship training in multi organ (Liver, Kidney, Pancreas) transplantation at the prestigious Adden Brooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Dr. Venugopal B also had a short shift at King’s College Hospital London, the largest liver transplant unit in Europe. Dr. Venugopal B had further training in Liver Donor transplantation from ASAN Medical Center, Seoul, korea (the Largest LDLT center in the world) and Queen Mary hospital Hong Kong. Before joining KIMS he was working as Chief Liver Transplant Surgeon at Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi. Dr. Venugopal has vast experiences in surgical conditions of liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas. Dr. Venugopal B also had vast experience in managing surgical conditions of upper and lower G I Tract. Dr. Venugopal B also performs advanced laparoscopic surgeries of Hepatobiliary tract and Pancreas.
Hospital Associations
KIMS Trivandrum.
Services/Interest
- Advanced laparoscopic surgeries of Hepatobiliary tract and Pancreas
- managing surgical conditions of upper and lower G I Tract
- surgical conditions of liver
- Biliary Tract and Pancreas.
Experience
Dr. Venugopal B is one of the best gastroenterologist in Trivandrum and has over 23 years experience in this field.
Education
MCh (Gastrointestinal Surgery). FRCS Ed. Dip NB (General Surgery). S (General Surgery). Multi-Organ Transplant Fellowship at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Training in Living Donor Liver Transplant at Asan Medical Center, Seoul, korea. GB Ong Fellowship in Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgery are Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong.
I Speak
English.
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Write FeedbackWho is a gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.
They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.
When should you see a gastroenterologist?
You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
- Changes in bowel habits
- Dark urine
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal pain
- Excessive gas or belching
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Leakage/underwear stains
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite or weight
- Pale-colored stools
- Rectal bleeding
- Vomiting
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:
- Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
- Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.
What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.