Mysuru: Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, launched its state-of-the-art Gastroenterology Unit in city recently. This unit is a first-of-its-kind in Karnataka for performing rare and unusual procedures.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajkumar Wadhwa, Head of Institute of Gastroenterology, said, “With the launch of this new Gastroenterology unit, patients from Mysuru and nearby areas can avail the best facilities and care at minimum costs without leaving the State.  Special efforts are made to maintain hygiene at the facility and the best of Endoscope sterilisation practices are employed to reduce the risk of transmission of Infections.”

Some of the latest technology that sets this unit apart from the rest include: • Latest High definition magnifying Endoscopes, Blue LASER Imaging and Light colour enhancement facility for better visualisation and accurate detection of abnormal pathology.

      • State-of-the-art Endoscopic Ultrasound facility.

• Only unit in Mysuru with well-equipped Non-invasive Gastroenterology Test including Hydrogen Breath analysis for various Malabsorption disorders; Impedance and 24 hours PH Monitoring for Acid reflux related conditions; Manometry for Esophageal and rectal motility diseases; Video Capsule endoscopy for easy and accurate study of Small intestinal diseases.

Exclusive facility for doing Double Balloon Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, 3rd Space endoscopy and POEM, Endoscopic treatment for Obesity, Trans Nasal Endoscopy and  SPY cholangioscopy.