Gastroenterology
Consultant – Gastrointestinal SurgeryFortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Jayanth H is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bangalore, associated with Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, and Gleneagles Hospital, Kengeri. He specialises in surgical treatment of conditions affecting the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tract. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, robotic surgery, gastrointestinal cancer surgery, complex hernia repair and hepatopancreatobiliary surgical procedures.
Dr. Jayanth H holds MBBS, MS in General Surgery and DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology. He completed his medical and general surgical education at Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari, followed by advanced surgical gastroenterology training at GEM Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore. He subsequently completed the Vattikuti Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology at Narayana Health, Bengaluru, gaining specialised experience in advanced robotic gastrointestinal and cancer surgery.
As a Surgical Gastroenterologist in Bangalore, Dr. Jayanth H provides evaluation and surgical treatment for gallbladder diseases, hernias, gastrointestinal tumours, colorectal disorders and other abdominal conditions. His surgical practice includes laparoscopic and robotic techniques, which may be considered for appropriately selected patients. The choice between minimally invasive and open surgery depends on the diagnosis, anatomical complexity, severity of disease and the patient's overall medical condition.
Dr. Jayanth H has a particular interest in gastrointestinal oncology and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. His documented expertise includes surgical management of selected cancers affecting the oesophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas and biliary system. These conditions often require detailed imaging, assessment of disease extent and multidisciplinary planning involving medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiology and other specialists.
Hernia surgery is another important area of Dr. Jayanth H's clinical practice. He evaluates inguinal, umbilical, incisional and recurrent hernias and has expertise in both laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair. Surgical planning takes into account the hernia's size, location, previous operations, symptoms and risk of complications. Where appropriate, minimally invasive approaches may support smaller incisions and postoperative recovery.
His surgical interests also include gallbladder and bile duct disorders, colorectal diseases, haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas and selected obesity-related conditions. His Gleneagles profile identifies experience with bariatric surgery, proctological procedures and emergency abdominal surgery. These services may involve different operative approaches depending on the condition, diagnostic findings and clinical requirements.
Dr. Jayanth H has participated in academic activities and surgical presentations, including recognition for a laparoscopic right hemicolectomy video at ACRSICON 2021. His professional background includes advanced robotic surgical training and experience with complex gastrointestinal procedures. Through consultations at Fortis Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and The Gut Care clinic in Bengaluru, he focuses on evidence-based surgical evaluation, appropriate procedure selection and individualised gastrointestinal care.
Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat selected hernias through small abdominal incisions. Dr. Jayanth H has expertise in laparoscopic hernia surgery, including inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias. Surgical suitability depends on the type of hernia, symptoms, previous operations and individual patient health.
Robotic hernia surgery uses computer-assisted surgical instruments controlled by the surgeon to repair selected abdominal wall defects. Dr. Jayanth H has specialised training in robotic surgery and experience with complex and recurrent hernias. The choice of robotic repair depends on hernia anatomy, surgical complexity, expected benefits and procedural suitability.
Gallstones may cause abdominal pain, inflammation or complications involving the bile ducts. Dr. Jayanth H has documented expertise in surgical treatment of gallbladder diseases. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be recommended for symptomatic gallstones or selected gallbladder complications after medical assessment and appropriate imaging.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy involves removing the gallbladder using a camera and specialised instruments through small abdominal incisions. Dr. Jayanth H performs minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, including gallbladder operations. The procedure may be considered for symptomatic gallstones and selected cases of gallbladder inflammation according to clinical findings.
Gastrointestinal cancer surgery involves removing selected malignant tumours affecting the digestive tract and surrounding tissues. Dr. Jayanth H has advanced training in robotic surgical oncology and expertise in gastrointestinal cancer operations. Surgical treatment requires assessment of cancer stage, imaging findings, patient fitness and multidisciplinary oncology recommendations.
Robotic gastrointestinal oncology surgery uses computer-assisted instruments controlled by a trained surgeon to perform selected cancer operations. Dr. Jayanth H completed fellowship training in Robotic Surgical Oncology at Narayana Health. This approach may be considered for appropriate digestive system cancers depending on tumour location, complexity and surgical suitability.
Colorectal cancer surgery involves removing malignant tumours from the colon or rectum when surgical treatment is indicated. Dr. Jayanth H has expertise in laparoscopic, robotic and open colorectal procedures. The type of operation depends on tumour location, cancer stage, surrounding anatomy and the recommendations of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Surgical treatment for stomach and oesophageal cancers may involve removing affected portions of the digestive tract and reconstructing continuity where appropriate. Dr. Jayanth H's surgical oncology expertise includes gastrointestinal malignancies. Treatment planning requires cancer staging, assessment of nutritional health and coordinated specialist evaluation.
Hepatopancreatobiliary surgery involves operations affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. Dr. Jayanth H has documented expertise in HPB diseases and gastrointestinal oncology. Surgical evaluation may involve detailed imaging, assessment of organ function and multidisciplinary planning for selected benign or malignant conditions.
Pancreatic tumour surgery may be considered for selected benign or malignant pancreatic conditions depending on tumour location and extent. Dr. Jayanth H has specialist training in surgical gastroenterology and experience in pancreatic oncology procedures. Treatment decisions involve staging investigations, surgical risk assessment and multidisciplinary consultation.
Biliary surgery addresses selected conditions involving the gallbladder and bile ducts, including bile duct abnormalities, injuries and some tumours. Dr. Jayanth H's clinical expertise includes biliary tract disorders and HPB surgery. The appropriate procedure depends on the diagnosis, anatomical findings, imaging results and the patient's overall condition.
Haemorrhoids are enlarged blood vessels in or around the anal canal that may cause bleeding, swelling or discomfort. Dr. Jayanth H has experience in proctological surgery, including haemorrhoid treatment. Surgical intervention may be considered when symptoms persist despite appropriate conservative or medical management.
Anal fissures are tears in the anal canal lining, while anal fistulas are abnormal passages connecting the anal canal to surrounding skin. Dr. Jayanth H has documented expertise in treating both conditions. Management may include medication, conventional surgery or selected minimally invasive techniques based on the specific diagnosis.
Bariatric surgery includes operations intended to support significant weight loss in eligible patients with obesity. Dr. Jayanth H's Gleneagles profile lists bariatric surgery among his areas of expertise. Procedure selection requires assessment of body mass index, obesity-related medical conditions, nutritional status and long-term follow-up requirements.
Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive operation to remove an inflamed appendix. Dr. Jayanth H has surgical training and experience in emergency gastrointestinal surgery. Appendectomy may be performed when appendicitis is diagnosed, with the operative approach selected according to the severity of inflammation and clinical condition.
Emergency abdominal surgery may be required for conditions such as intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation or abdominal trauma. Dr. Jayanth H has documented expertise in emergency gastrointestinal operations. Management depends on the underlying diagnosis, urgency, imaging findings and the patient's medical stability, with laparoscopic or open surgery selected when appropriate.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Robotic Hernia Surgery, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Umbilical Hernia Repair, Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Gallbladder Stone Surgery, Bile Duct Disorder Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery, Robotic GI Oncology Surgery, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery, Oesophageal Cancer Surgery, Liver and Pancreatic Tumour Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Haemorrhoid Surgery, Anal Fissure Treatment, Anal Fistula Surgery, Laser Proctology, Bariatric Surgery, Bowel Obstruction Surgery, Gastrointestinal Perforation Surgery, Emergency Abdominal Surgery.
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Dr. Jayanth H is a Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist and Robotic GI Surgeon in Bangalore. He is associated with Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, and Gleneagles Hospital, Kengeri. His expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic and robotic procedures, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery and gastrointestinal cancer treatment.
Dr. Jayanth H holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and DrNB (Surgical Gastroenterology). He completed advanced surgical gastroenterology training at GEM Hospital & Research Centre, Coimbatore, followed by the Vattikuti Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology at Narayana Health, Bengaluru.
Dr. Jayanth H treats surgical conditions such as abdominal hernias, gallbladder stones, selected bile duct disorders, colorectal diseases, anal fistulas, haemorrhoids and gastrointestinal cancers. He also evaluates selected liver, pancreatic and emergency abdominal surgical conditions.
Yes. Dr. Jayanth H has advanced training in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery and robotic surgical oncology. His expertise includes selected hernia repairs, gallbladder operations and gastrointestinal cancer surgeries using minimally invasive techniques where clinically suitable.
Yes. Hernia repair and gallbladder surgery are among his documented areas of expertise. He evaluates inguinal, umbilical, incisional and recurrent hernias, along with symptomatic gallstones and selected gallbladder conditions requiring surgical treatment.
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