Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The study of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver is known as gastroenterology. This covers prevalent and serious conditions such colon polyps, cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), stomach ulcers, colitis, gallbladder disease, malnutrition, irritable bowel syndrome, and pancreatitis. It involves a detailed analysis of the normal function (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs, including material flow through the stomach and digestive system, nutrient absorption and retention in the body, waste disposal from the body, and the liver's role as a digestive organ.

Hepatology is the branch of medicine that incorporates the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas function as well as management of their disorders. The study of these organ deals with the understanding of clinical syndrome of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension and Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis; study the biological processes underlying the development of hepatic regeneration and study aspects of viral hepatitis that allow insight into disease mechanisms.