Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery
Dhawan Hospital is the center of excellence in the field of minimal invasive surgery. All the Surgical procedures whether open or laparoscopic are being done with state of art equipment and instruments in state of art modular operation theater.
This is one of the private hospitals of the tri city where the surgical procedures are done using harmonic scalpel as an energy source which is the ultimate tool for the performance of quality surgery. The Department of General & Laparoscopic Surgery has highly qualified surgeons trained in advanced Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Procedures
Following Laparoscopic Surgeries are done in this hospital:-
- Abdomen –
- Gallbladder Stones
- CBD Stones
- Appendicitis
- GI Ulcers
- Rectal Prolapse
- Cancer of the Intestine
- Operation for GERD (Fundoplication).
- Hernia Repairs – All hernias of the body like
- Incisional Hernias
- Ventral Hernias
- Paraumbilical Hernias
- Inguinal Hernias
- Hiatus Hernia
- Other rare varieties of hernias
are repaired mostly by Laparoscopy – The Minimal Invasive Technique.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgeries for Morbid Obesity and Diabetes control
- Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Minigastric bypass
- Gastric bands
- Staging Laparoscopy of Cancers of Abdomen
- Urinary System –
- Renal Stones
- Ureteric Stones
- Bladder Stones
- Damaged Kidneys.
- Pelvis –
- Removal of Uterus
- Tumours & Cysts of Uterus & Ovaries
- Tubal Sterilization.
- Bone & Joints – Injury Repair (Ligament, Tendon, Cartilage).
Apart from Minimal Invasive Surgery all major General & GI Surgeries are performed Like:-
- Hydrocoele, Hernia, Varicocele
- Breast Lump
- All cancer surgeries of Thyroid/Breast/Bowel/Abdomen/Chest etc.
- All kinds of surgical emergencies
- All kinds of Vascular Surgeries.
Department of Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilliary Surgery
The surgeons in Dhawan Hospital treat the most HPB-GI patients – and perform very frequently HPB-GI surgeries – in the region. The Department of Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilliary (HPB) Surgery, provides comprehensive surgical management including advanced laparoscopic procedures in the field of Gastro Intestinal diseases involving the entire digestive tract e.g. the esophagus, stomach, colon and the rectum.
The Department also deals with various Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) ailments including complex operations involving the biliary tract, pancreas and the liver. The Hepatobilliary team has specialist expertise in the management of liver, pancreatic and biliary disease. This includes treatment of both benign and malignant conditions
Surgery for Gastro-Intestinal Diseases
- GERD, Hiatus Hernia
- Surgery of the small intestines
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Incisional hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
Surgery for Hepato – Pancreato- Biliary Diseases (HPB Surgery)
- Gall Bladder Stones
- Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
- Cysts of Liver
- Portal Hypertension Surgery
- Bile Duct Strictures
- Liver Cancer
- Obstructive Jaundice
- Gall Bladder Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Department of Minimal Access Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery/MAS/ Laparoscopic surgery is the technique where surgeries are performed by inserting a video camera and multiple thin instruments in the body through small holes/incision. The camera or the endovision system, as it is technically called , visualises the whole abdomen and the surgeon performs the surgery by looking at a monitor/TV screen.
“Thus the camera replaces the surgeon’s eye”.
Dhawan Hospital is excellent centre in the field of minimally invasive surgery. All the surgical procedure whether opens or laparoscopic is being done with state of art equipments and instrument. This is the one of the private hospital of the tri city where the surgical procedure are done using harmonic scalpel / or ligasure as an energy source which is the ultimate tool for the performance of quality surgery. For advance laparoscopic procedures these energy sources are essential.
Advantages of MIS with Ultacision Hormonic Scalpel System;
• Minimal thermal tissue damage
• Greater precision near vital structure
• Less tissue charring and desiccation
• Fewer instrument changes
• No Electric current is sent through the patient. All of the direct use of electric current are thus avoided.
This approach helps in early recovery of patients as they are usually walking around in a few hours after the surgery and can resume their daily activities in no time. Laparoscopic surgery causes minimal pain and has excellent cosmetic results.
Almost every organ in the human body has become accessible to the surgeon & MIS can applied to the most of the surgical procedure performed. Some of the conditions for which minimally invasive surgeries commonly performed are:
- Abdomen –
- Gallbladder Stones
- CBD Stones
- Appendicitis
- GI Ulcers
- Rectal Prolapse
- Cancer of the Intestine
- Operation for GERD (Fundoplication).
- Hernia Repairs – All hernias of the body like
- Incisional Hernias
- Ventral Hernias
- Paraumbilical Hernias
- Inguinal Hernias
- Hiatus Hernia
- Other rare varieties of hernias like Lumber, Spigelian, etc.
are repaired mostly by Laparoscopy – The Minimal Invasive Technique.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgeries for Morbid Obesity and Diabetes control
- Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Minigastric bypass
- Gastric bands
- Staging Laparoscopy of Cancers of Abdomen
- Urinary System –
- Renal Stones
- Ureteric Stones
- Bladder Stones
- Damaged Kidneys.
- Pelvis –
- Removal of Uterus
- Tumours & Cysts of Uterus & Ovaries
- Tubal Sterilization.
- Bone & Joints – Injury Repair (Ligament, Tendon, Cartilage).
Department of Bariatric / Weight Loss Surgery
Dhawan Hospital of Bariatric Surgery is known for its highly successful behavioral medicine weight programs, which have helped many people take control of their weight and health. Bariatric/ Obesity / weight loss surgery is a treatment option for patients suffering with morbid obesity. It is considered to be the most effective treatment for obesity in terms of maintenance of long-term weight loss. Moreover, it causes significant improvement in obesity-related comorbid conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pains, sleeping disorders like sleep apnea, heart diseases, infertility issues and more.
Bariatric surgery is performed using Laparoscopic technique (Keyhole surgery- minimally invasive) and most of the patients are walking around on the same day of the surgery.
Bariatric surgical procedures cause weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric restriction and malabsorption. The weight loss surgeries are performed using minimally invasive techniques (Laparoscopic Surgeries)
Common Bariatric surgery options which are available :
- Gastric Bypass
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Minigastric bypass
- Gastric bands
- Others
Dhawan Hospital of Bariatric Surgery is well supported by various disciplines to ensure patient care, comfort and recovery. The Institute is supported by Endocrinologist, dieticians, and physiotherapists who ensure that the patient is counseled and prepared well for the surgery. The hospital specializes in treating and counseling patients with morbid obesity.
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery:
- The only current treatment that provides effective long-term weight control.
- Helps you to lose weight long term.
- Improves health disorders connected with your obesity.
- Improves your quality of life.
- Extends life expectancy, particularly in younger and/or larger individuals.
This department is headed by Surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Dhawan, MS,FMAS,FIAGES (Metabolic and bariatric Surgeon) with an experience of more than 20 years in this field.
Department of Anaesthesiology
Anaesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the total care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Anaesthesiologist are also experts in resuscitation, pain management and Intensive care. This department forms a key link between surgical team and patients undergoing surgical procedures. Our department of anaesthesia provides anaesthesia and perioperative medical care for a wide range of elective and emergency complex surgical patients. Highly skilled anaesthetists are available 24 hrs. a day which deal all kinds of pain and surgeries.
- Your anesthesiologist will meet with you in pre-op and will discuss your anesthesia care plan. The anesthesiologist remains with patients for the entire surgical time; from the moment the patient enters the operating room until the patient is stable in the recovery room.
- The two most common types of anesthesia used at Dhawan Hospital are “general” and “regional” anesthesia. The risks, benefits, and answers to any of your questions can be discussed with the anesthesiologist.
- General anesthesia is when you are completely asleep during your procedure. A breathing tube is placed to help you breath.
- Regional anesthesia is the type of anesthesia where a portion of the patient’s body is rendered insensitive or numb to the stimuli of surgery.
- Although some patients prefer to be awake during the surgical procedure, most prefer to receive a sedative and sleep for the entire surgical procedure. You will be able to discuss these options with both the anesthesiologist and your surgeon prior to your surgical procedure.
- With all forms of anesthesia, a patient will feel minimal, if any pain during the surgical procedure, and the anesthesia will take a while to wear off. It is recommended that you have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after anesthesia due to occasional periods of decreased awareness.
This department is headed by anaesthesiologist Dr. Sarita Dhawan, MD Anaesthesia with an experience of 20 years in this field.
Department of Internal Medicine
The Division of Internal Medicine at Dhawan Hospital is a team of primary care physicians, hospitalists and advanced practice nurses dedicated to providing top-notch, patient-centered medical care to the community.
The Internal Medicine Department provides comprehensive primary care services in an out patient setting along with providing care to hospitalised patients suffering from a broad range of ailments. The department is well equipped to manage chronic health conditions, treat acute illness like respiratory infections and joint pain.
As generalists, we care for the widest variety of diseases and medical problems of any medical specialty. We are trained and experienced in diagnosing the unusual as well as managing complex patients with multiple diseases and conditions. As general internists, patients are our top priority and it shows in the care we provide.
The team at Dhawan Hospital provide expert treatment of any acute and chronic lung disorder, including pulmonary disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pulmonary infections, sleep disorders and asthma. We understand each patient requires individualized treatment, and we take the time necessary to determine how to treat a patient’s condition that best suits his/her lifestyle.
Our physicians are specialists in diagnosing and treating breathing diseases and lung conditions, applying the newest technology and strategies to help you breath more easily.
We offer comprehensive respiratory care to both inpatients and outpatients and continue to improve the quality of care for our patients in many ways, including:
Focused outpatient clinics
Intensive Care Unit with in-house coverage and the capability to treat complex patients
Multidisciplinary Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program combining medical treatment
Department of Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Dhawan Hospital provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 24 x 7 residents, and a total of 12 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Our team provides an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill and compassion to every patient we serve at our level 1 Surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion. The Emergency Department is prepared and equipped to provide comprehensive and efficient emergency care to patients in need of medical and surgical specialty physicians to treat critical and acute illnesses and injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Dhawan hospital’s Emergency Department treats the full spectrum of patients, and plays a pivotal role in the Dhawan hospital’s health care system and medical education programs.
Our Emergency Department is located at the front of The Dhawan Hospital with access to nearby parking. A high degree of patient privacy and comfort provides patients and families with a caring environment.
Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders
Tailored to meet the culturally diverse requirements of the Community, Dhawan Hospital Diabetes Centre’s purpose-built facilities are well known with significantly more specialised doctors on site.
The Centre’s personalised service is built on an effective diabetes management system that allows the patient to undergo all necessary tests, receive results and meet with the treating physician in the same appointment, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
The Centre offers a comprehensive range of diabetes services, including endocrinology, cardiovascular, kidney and foot care, as well as antenatal/gestational and juvenile diabetes care, nutritional advice, and radiology.
Diabetic Foot and Wound Management
Diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound that occurs on the bottom of the foot in patients with diabetes. Foot ulcers due to diabetes often results in non-traumatic lower extremity amputations. However, the development of a foot ulcer is preventable with proper management and care. At Dhawan Hospital, our skilled team of doctors assures best treatment and care for the patients suffering from diabetes and prevent amputation by facilitating proper care and guidance.
The department provides a complete array of services in the field of diabetology
- Integrated services include
- Education for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Pre-pregnancy and antenatal diabetes care
- Paediatric Diabetes Care
- Clinical psychology service
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
- Specialist Dietetic Service
- Diabetes Screening Services
- Diabetic Neuropathy Screening
- Diabetic Peripheral Vascular Screening
Department of Critical Care / ICU
Intensive Care Units provide high chances of survival for critically ill patients. Dhawan Hospital is one of the best critical care hospital in Tricity. Critical care or Intensive care is a crucial medical specialty caring for patients who are critically ill. They may require support for instability (hypertension/hypotension), airway or respiratory compromise (ventilator support), acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, or the cumulative effects of multiple organ failure, more commonly referred to now as multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Patients needing intensive/invasive monitoring, such as in the crucial hours after major surgery or patients who are considered too unstable to transfer to a less intensively monitored unit may also be placed in the intensive care units.
The nurse-patient ratio stands at 1:1 for patients in ICU. The units are supervised by an inclusive team of full time senior ICU specialists with extensive training and experience in critical care medicine. This highly professional team provides high-quality critical care to the patients in the ICU’s and also conduct regular quality audits and training sessions to maintain care that’s comparable with the best ICU’s in the world.
The hospital is also well equipped with state of the art operation theaters, laboratory and radiology services. The critical areas and the intensive care units are well equipped with digital monitoring systems, ventilator support and automated drug delivery systems. The team of dedicated intensivists and trauma specialists ensure that the urgent treatment is delivered for quick recovery. At all stages evidence based medicine is practiced.
Department of Pain and Palliative Care
The department of pain and palliative medicine at Dhawan Hospital focuses on the active total care of the person suffering from advanced and non-responsive diseases as well as their families. It is concerned with quality of life and addresses physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of suffering. The department seeks to provide total care for people suffering from cancer and chronic non cancerous ailments.
Features
- Improving quality of life
- Rehabilitation for the patients and their relatives
- Offer support to other members in the family
- Chronic cancer pain management
- Chronic pain management
Services offered
Out-Patient Services
Utilising a team of committed palliative care physicians, nurses, social workers and office staff, we aim at improving quality of life with the available resources. We treat the person as a whole and not just the disease.
We provide care to patients with:
- Cancer: pain, symptom and supportive management.
- Chronic pain: includes patients mainly with chronic pain (pancreatitis, peripheral vascular disease, low backache, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndromes, post-herpetic neuralgia etc.)
- Lymphoedema: both cancerous and non-cancerous origin
- Advanced, non-responsive and debilitating diseases like chronic cerebrovascular accidents, HIV infection, end-stage systemic diseases (heart diseases, renal disease, liver disease), etc.
In-Patient Care
- In-patient care is provided for patients when symptoms like pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, intestinal obstruction, breathlessness, insomnia, delirium, convulsions, bedsores, etc., that are difficult to control on out-patient basis.
- Empowerment of the family members in various aspects of patient care like skin care, mouth care, bedsore care, etc., is undertaken to make them self-reliant and confident. We encourage them to be actively involved in the care for their loved ones.
- In-patient service includes end of life care, one of the components of palliative care. Our palliative medicine department liaisons with the intensive care units to provide better end of life care in an attempt to provide ‘A Good Death’ in the presence of their loved ones. This facility is extended to patients of all specialties, who are terminally ill.
- Department of Urology
- Urology is one of the fastest progressing fields which deals with the management of surgical problems of kidneys, ureter, bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles and other genital organs like the testicles and penis in the males. In the females, besides dealing with management of surgical problems of kidneys, ureter, bladder, it deals with surgical problems of urinary incontinence, the urinary fistula like the ureterovaginal and vesicovaginal communications.
- The Department of Urology is committed to excellence and improving everything we do. Our team is devoted to clinical excellence in urology care. Urology theatre is equipped with state of art Lithotripsy machine & Laparoscopic instruments. The department has nationally renowned urology surgeon and laparoscopic surgeon, offering uniquely comprehensive range of innovative care for all urological disorders.
- Facilities & Procedures performed:
TURP: Transuretheral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure to deal with patients with an enlarged, benign (non cancerous) prostate called Prostate Hyperplasia or BPH.
Bladder Tumor: A bladder tumor is an excess growth of cells that line the inside of the bladder. A tumor may be either cancerous or non cancerous.
Pediatric Urology: Pediatric Urology involves the diagnosis and treatment of all urological problems encountered in children.
Uroendoscopy: It is a device consisting of a tube and optical system for
observing the inside of a hollow organ or cavity. This observation may be done through a natural body opening or a small incision.
Urooncology: Treatment of patients with cancer disease in the urinary tract including major surgery on bladder and prostate.
Prostate Disease: We have a specialty clinic with in our hospital for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases.
Treatment of Incontinence: The loss of bladder control.
Treatment of Haematuria: We effectively treat all types of urinary incontinence and haematuria.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dhawan Hospital is known for its tender care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology fields. All specialties and doctors work as a team to provide all round quality care to the patients.
Gynaecology department is being headed by Dr. Deepti Singla who specializes in providing Pre pregnancy care to child bearing and postpartum care. There is solution for all health issues including Infertility, Gynaecological Cancers, Menorrhagia, Fibroids, Endometriosis and Menopausal Symptoms.
We deal with High Risk Pregnancy and do all obstetrics procedures. We do all laparoscopic and open gynaecological surgeries with latest equipments like harmonic, enseal, etc. There is less chance of trauma with these equipments. We provide 24 hours service with round the clock availability of doctors and paramedical staff. We do following procedures in obstetrics and gynaecology department –
- Normal Delivery
- Painless Delivery
- Instrumental Delivery – Forceps and Vaccum
- Caesarian section
- MTP
- Dilatation and Curettage
- Laparoscopy Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy Myomectomy
- Laparoscopy Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopy Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Laparoscopy Salphingectomy in Ectopic Pregnancy
- Laparoscopy Tubal Ligation
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
- Endometrial Biopsy
Department of Orthopaedics
The department of Orthopedics at Dhawan Hospitals is one of the best in Tri city, offering a wide range of services with innovative care for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. The department has pioneered minimally invasive techniques in orthopedic surgery, as well as treatment for osteoarthritis and sports injury. The Institute of Orthopedics offers subspecialty expertise, comprehensive services and advanced technology. All orthopaedic surgeries are performed in highly equipped modular operation theatre with following features:
- Fracture Table
- Image Intensifier (C-arm)
- Power Drill
- Arthroscopy Unit
Orthopaedic department specializes in dealing with following cases:
- Minimally invasive fracture treatment using latest technique.
- Hip & knee replacement surgeries
- Management of congenital deformities
- Illzarov (Ring) Fixators
- Pain Clinic: – Local & Epidural drug Administration is done here along with anaesthetic blocks.
- Fully functional Physiotherapy unit for rehabilitation of patients
- Paraplegic care
Dhawan Hospital’s Sports Medicine Department is a one-stop center for athletes and physically active people of all ages, goals and abilities — from major-leaguers and aspiring pros to “weekend warriors” and fitness buffs. We provide rapid access to comprehensive care to help you meet your health and performance goals and to get you back on track.
Our team can help enhance athletic performance and physical fitness, prevent acute and chronic injuries and extend athletic careers. When injuries do occur, our team of sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons and therapists offer expert management of joint, muscle, bone and other problems.
We emphasis on non-operative medical treatment and rehabilitation of following cases :
- Musculoskeletal injuries, Osteoarthritis, Back Aches, Sprains, Strains, Disc Prolapses.
- Overseeing all medications the athlete takes, performing pre-participation evaluations, ensuring compliance with the respective governing bodies, and overseeing nutritional and rehabilitation programs.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Well trained physiotherapists are attending to all kinds of physiotherapy requirements of both inpatient and outpatient.
Physiotherapy center is well equipped with:
1 Nerve Stimulators
2 Continues passive Movement Device
3 Muscle Stimulators
4 Short Wave Diathermy
5 Ultrasonic Massage
6 Shoulder pulley and wheel
7 Wax Bath
8 Cervical and Lumbar Traction
9 Combo Intellect Therapy
10 Interferential Therapy
11 EMG Bio Feed Back
12 Laser Therapy
Full Time Physiotherapist under the able guidance of orthopaedician and neurologists are available to deal various kinds of cases requiring rehabilitation.
1 Post-operative rehabilitation :
- Rehabilitation and joint mobilization after fractures including gait training/walking with prosthesis/Calipers.
- Physiotherapy for various kinds of backache , neck pain and other neurological conditions.
- Special postnatal and antenatal physiotherapy sessions.
Department of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
The Department of ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) at Dhawan Hospitals is geared to meet all healthcare needs associated with the ear, nose and throat. The goal is to make the best ENT care accessible and affordable.
The department is renowned for its ultra-modern facilities, amenities, advanced operating microscopes, diagnostic video endoscopes and an up-to-date audiology lab.
Our Specializations Include:
- Adeno Tonsillectomy
- Microlaryngeal Surgery
- Micro Ear surgery
- Septo Rhinoplasty
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Phonosurgery
- Sleep Apnoea Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Speech Therapy and Swallowing Therapy
- Audiometry and Hearing Aids
- Tracheostomy
- Nasal Polyps Surgery
Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences
Dhawan Psychiatry Clinic provides comprehensive outpatient behavioral health and psychiatric care for children, adults and old people. Consultation and ongoing treatment is provided by faculty and staff physicians and psychologists for a wide range of disorders. The clinic also provides treatment for specialized populations including seniors, women, and patients with a co-existing medical disorder. The Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Dhawan Hospital is an integrated mental health care system providing clinical evaluation and treatment services for a broad range of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorders for patients of all ages and cultural backgrounds. We provide mental health care on an outpatient basis and include individual, family, and couples approaches. At the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, it is our endeavour to create an environment that promotes hope and trust among our clients, their families, and the community. We aspire at improving the emotional and psychological well-being of our clients by providing effective, integrated mental health services with compassion, dignity and respect.
Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition is the supply of materials – food – required by organisms and cells to stay alive. Nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. However, in hospitals, nutrition refers to the food requirements of patients, including nutritional solutions delivered via an IV (intravenous) or IG (intragastric) tube. A healthy diet may help to prevent certain long-term (chronic) diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It may also help to reduce risk of developing some cancers and help to maintain healthy weight.
The department of Dietetics at Dhawan Hospital is to focus on proper food and nutrition in order to promote good health. The dietetics departments maintains a philosophy that following a proper diet pattern can keep an individual healthy for longer durations and also helps in faster recovery if any ailments exist. Our dietetians provide medical nutritional intervention, and to obtain, safely prepare, and serve and advise on flavorsome, attractive, and nutritious food for patients. Moreover, they provide nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of health conditions, and provide dietary consultations to patients and their families
They confer with other health care professionals to review patients’ medical charts and develop individual plans to meet nutritional requirements. They also play a major role in recommending dietary modification to address any medical issues based on patient’s health.
Our professional dietitians also provide specialist services such as in diabetes, obesity, oncology, osteoporosis, paediatrics and renal disease to name a few.