A GI surgeon specialises in the surgical management of diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and colorectal region.
Dr. Praveen Agarwal provides specialist evaluation and surgical treatment for gastrointestinal diseases, GI cancers, HPB conditions, colorectal diseases, hernias and other surgically treatable conditions.

You should consider a specialist consultation if you have persistent or recurrent abdominal pain, gallstones, jaundice, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, recurrent vomiting, a liver or pancreatic lesion, gastrointestinal tumour, colorectal problem or if another doctor has advised surgery.
A consultation does not necessarily mean that you will need surgery. The purpose is to establish the diagnosis and discuss the appropriate treatment options.

No. Gallstones that do not cause symptoms often do not require treatment. However, symptomatic gallstones or complications such as cholecystitis, bile duct obstruction or gallstone pancreatitis may require treatment, commonly including gallbladder removal.
The appropriate treatment depends on your symptoms, investigations and overall clinical condition.

Yes. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly used for symptomatic gallstone disease and many other gallbladder conditions. It is performed through small abdominal incisions using a camera and specialised instruments.
In some complex cases, open surgery may be more appropriate.

Both are minimally invasive surgical approaches. In laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon operates using specialised instruments and a camera. In robotic surgery, the surgeon controls articulated robotic instruments from a console. Robotic surgery is not necessary for every patient. The appropriate approach depends on the disease, anatomy, complexity of the operation and individual patient factors.

No. Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, its location, whether it can be completely removed, and the patient's overall condition. Depending on the cancer, treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or combinations of these treatments. A specialist assessment is important before deciding whether surgery is appropriate.

HPB surgery means Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery. It involves specialised surgical treatment of diseases affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts. These organs have complex anatomy, and some conditions require detailed imaging and specialist surgical planning.

A Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a major operation used for selected diseases involving the head of the pancreas and nearby structures. Depending on the disease, the operation may involve removal of the head of the pancreas, duodenum, gallbladder, part of the bile duct and sometimes part of the stomach, followed by reconstruction of the digestive tract. Whether a Whipple procedure is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, tumour extent, imaging findings and the patient's overall condition.

Some patients with gallbladder cancer may be candidates for surgery, particularly when the disease can be completely removed. The extent of surgery depends on the tumour stage and its relationship with surrounding structures. Treatment may involve removal of the gallbladder, part of the liver and regional lymph nodes in selected patients. A specialist HPB oncology assessment is important to determine the appropriate treatment plan.

You should consider specialist evaluation for: - Blood in stool - Persistent change in bowel habits - Unexplained weight loss - Persistent abdominal discomfort - Recurrent rectal bleeding - Anal pain - Recurrent perianal swelling or discharge - A suspected colorectal tumour Rectal bleeding should not automatically be assumed to be piles because other conditions, including colorectal disease, can cause bleeding.

Selected patients with colorectal cancer can undergo minimally invasive surgery. The choice between laparoscopic, robotic and open surgery depends on the tumour's location and stage, previous operations, anatomical considerations and the patient's overall condition. Colorectal cancer treatment may also involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other systemic treatments depending on the stage and type of cancer.

No. Many patients with piles or anal fissure can initially be managed with conservative or medical treatment. Some patients with persistent, recurrent or advanced disease may require a procedure or surgery. An anal fistula, particularly a persistent fistula, often requires surgical assessment. The procedure depends on the fistula's anatomy and its relationship with the anal sphincter.

Yes. A second opinion can help you understand your diagnosis, whether surgery is required, available treatment approaches and the expected benefits and risks. For a meaningful consultation, bring your previous CT/MRI scans, ultrasound reports, endoscopy or colonoscopy reports, biopsy/histopathology reports, blood tests and previous discharge summaries.

Please bring: - Previous medical records - Blood investigations - Ultrasound/CT/MRI scans - Endoscopy/colonoscopy reports - Biopsy or histopathology reports - Previous discharge summaries - Current medication list If you have undergone previous surgery, please bring the operative notes and previous treatment records whenever available.

Agarwal Gastro and Liver Care Clinic Plot No. 54AA, Behind Suhag Residency, Path No. 6, Sikar Road, Jaipur – 302039, Rajasthan Appointments: 9352349059 Instagram: Agarwalgastroclinic For consultation and appointment-related enquiries, please contact the clinic directly. ---
Need a Specialist Opinion? If you have been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic or colorectal condition—or have been advised to undergo surgery—bring your reports for specialist evaluation. Dr. Praveen Agarwal GI, GI Onco & HPB Surgeon Advanced Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgeon Agarwal Gastro and Liver Care Clinic Sikar Road, Jaipur [Book an Appointment] | [Call 9352349059] | [Get Directions]