Our Services
Procedures & Treatments at Pratha Hospital
At Pratha Hospital, we offer a wide range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to manage and treat complex gastrointestinal and liver-related conditions. With state-of-the-art equipment and expert hands, each procedure is conducted with precision, safety, and patient comfort in mind.
Diagnostic Endoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy / Colonoscopy (with Biopsy)
These procedures involve using a flexible scope to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, or rectum. They help diagnose ulcers, inflammation, tumors, bleeding, and early signs of cancer.
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign Body Removal is a critical procedure performed to safely extract ingested or inserted foreign objects from the gastrointestinal tract or other parts of the body. At Pratha Hospital, our expert medical team utilizes advanced endoscopic and surgical techniques.
Stricture Dilation (Esophageal, Pyloric-Duodenal, Colonic)
Narrowed segments in the GI tract due to disease or scarring are gently widened using specialized tools. This restores normal passage of food and fluids, relieving symptoms like difficulty swallowing or abdominal pain.
Polypectomy (Upper GI Tract & Colon)
Removal of abnormal tissue growths (polyps), which can be precancerous. This helps prevent colon and stomach cancers and treats bleeding or discomfort caused by large polyps.
Stent Placement (Esophageal, Gastro-Duodenal, Colonic)
Stents are placed to open up blocked or narrowed sections of the GI tract, often due to cancer or strictures, improving swallowing and bowel movement.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Placement
A feeding tube is inserted through the abdomen directly into the stomach for patients who cannot eat orally due to neurological or cancer-related issues.
Nasojejunal (NJ)
Tube Placement
Used for delivering nutrition directly to the small intestine when the stomach cannot be used for feeding. Ideal for patients with severe gastroparesis or pancreatitis.
Brush Cytology & FNAC (for Suspected Cancer & Fungal Lesions)
Minimally invasive sampling of abnormal tissues or lesions to detect infections, cancers, or fungal involvement, helping guide targeted treatment plans.
Pneumatic Balloon Dilation
for Achalasia
Involves stretching the lower esophageal sphincter muscle using a balloon, improving swallowing in patients with achalasia, a condition that impairs esophageal movement.
Glue Injection in Gastric Varices
A chemical solution is injected into enlarged veins to shrink them, effectively treating esophageal varices and hemorrhoids (piles).
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (Banding)
Rubber bands are placed over varices (dilated veins) in the esophagus to prevent or stop bleeding—a critical procedure in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Colonic Decompression
Used to relieve gas or stool buildup in the large intestine, often in patients with bowel obstruction or volvulus, reducing the risk of perforation.
Liver Biopsy
(Adult & Pediatric Cases)
A small sample of liver tissue is taken using a fine needle to assess liver disease, fibrosis, or cancer, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Percutaneous Aspiration /
Drainage of Liver Abscess
Abscesses (pus-filled cavities) in the liver are drained to reduce infection, fever, and pain. Guided by ultrasound or CT for precise targeting.
Drainage of Pancreatic
Pseudocyst
Pseudocysts caused by pancreatitis are drained through the skin to prevent rupture or infection, offering relief from abdominal pain and bloating.
Drainage of Intra-Abdominal Collections
Infectious fluid or pus collections in the abdomen are removed to prevent sepsis and support faster recovery post-surgery or illness.
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Ascites Tap
Fluid is withdrawn from the abdomen to diagnose the cause of ascites (abdominal swelling) or to relieve discomfort and breathing difficulty.
Side-Viewing Duodenoscopy (with Biopsy)
A specialized endoscope used to examine the duodenum and surrounding structures, especially useful in detecting tumors and taking targeted biopsies.
Diagnostic & Therapeutic ERCP (for Biliary & Pancreatic Lesions)
A highly advanced procedure to visualize and treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreas, such as stones, strictures, or tumors. It helps avoid surgery in many cases.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain high-resolution images of the digestive tract and nearby organs such as the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and lymph nodes.
FibroScan (Liver Elastography)
It is a non-invasive, painless, and quick diagnostic procedure used to assess the health of the liver. It helps in measuring liver stiffness, which indicates the presence and severity of liver fibrosis and steatosis (fat accumulation).