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Expert Care by Dr. Ashok Kumar, MCh SGPGI
Call 05226664444Book AppointmentCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation throughout the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Most commonly affects the terminal ileum and colon. Can cause severe complications requiring surgical intervention.
Dr. Ashok Kumar provides comprehensive surgical management with bowel-sparing approaches, focusing on maintaining adequate bowel function while addressing disease complications and improving quality of life.
Removal of diseased bowel segment with primary anastomosis. Dr. Ashok Kumar preserves maximum bowel length to prevent short bowel syndrome. Laparoscopic approach used when feasible.
For fibrostenosing disease, widens stenotic segments preserving bowel. Bowel-sparing approach ideal for multiple strictures.
Complex perianal Crohn's requires specialized surgical expertise. Dr. Ashok Kumar's extensive experience ensures optimal outcomes.
Dr. Ashok Kumar's Expertise:
Extensive IBD surgical training. Bowel-sparing philosophy to preserve intestinal length. Expert in complex Crohn's surgery including fistula management. 25+ years experience.
Hospital stay 4-7 days depending on procedure complexity. Return to normal activities 4-6 weeks. Many patients achieve long-term remission after successful surgery. Long-term surveillance for recurrence essential.