Expert Colorectal Surgeon in Bathinda — Dr. Raman Garg

Colorectal surgery encompasses all surgical procedures involving the colon (large intestine), rectum, and anus. Dr. Raman Garg at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Bathinda provides comprehensive colorectal surgical care — from common conditions like piles and fistula to complex laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. As a Surgical Gastroenterologist with advanced laparoscopic training, Dr. Garg is the most qualified colorectal surgeon in South Punjab.

Colorectal Conditions Treated

Anorectal Surgery

• Piles (Haemorrhoids): Laser haemorrhoidoplasty, stapler MIPH, rubber band ligation for all grades. Full details → | Laser piles →
• Anal Fistula: Fistulotomy, LIFT procedure, seton placement, advancement flap repair for complex/high fistulas. Full details →
• Anal Fissure: Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS), botox injection, conservative management. Full details →
• Pilonidal Sinus: Karydakis flap, Limberg flap, pit picking. Full details →
• Perianal Abscess: Incision and drainage — emergency procedure
• Rectal Prolapse: Laparoscopic rectopexy (suture or mesh fixation of rectum)
• Anal Skin Tags: Excision under local anaesthesia
• Condylomata Acuminata: Perianal warts — excision or laser ablation

Colon Surgery

• Laparoscopic Colectomy: Right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy for colon cancer, IBD complications, or diverticular disease
• Colon Polyp Removal: Colonoscopic polypectomy for small polyps; laparoscopic colectomy for large or suspicious polyps
• Diverticular Disease: Medical management of diverticulitis; surgery for recurrent attacks or complications (abscess, fistula, perforation)
• Intestinal Obstruction: Emergency surgery for colon obstruction from cancer or hernia

Rectal Surgery

• Laparoscopic Anterior Resection: For upper rectal cancer — bowel reconnected after removing the tumour
• Abdominoperineal Resection (APR): For low rectal cancer — permanent colostomy may be needed
• Transanal Excision: For early, localised rectal tumours

Colon & Rectal Cancer — Early Detection Saves Lives

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and is increasingly prevalent in India. Caught early (Stage 1–2), colorectal cancer is curable with surgery alone in over 90% of cases. Detected late (Stage 4), the 5-year survival drops to 10–15%.

Warning Signs of Colon/Rectal Cancer

• Blood in stool (red or black)
• Change in bowel habits — new onset constipation or diarrhoea lasting more than 4 weeks
• Feeling of incomplete bowel emptying
• Unexplained significant weight loss
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Iron deficiency anaemia without obvious cause
• Lump in the abdomen

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Surgery

When medical therapy fails for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, surgery is needed for:

• Bowel strictures (narrowing causing obstruction)
• Fistulas (abnormal connections between bowel segments or skin)
• Abscesses
• Perforation or severe bleeding
• Fulminant colitis
• Cancer arising in IBD

Dr. Raman Garg collaborates with gastroenterologists for optimal timing of IBD surgery. Read about IBD treatment →

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