IBD management provides long-term care for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, combining medicines, biologic therapy, nutrition and surgery when needed. Typical hospital stay: None or a short stay Time to plan in India: 1 to 2 weeks for assessment Who needs it?* Diagnosed Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis * Frequent flare-ups despite treatment * Patients needing a second opinion or biologic therapy How it's done1. Colonoscopy, blood and stool tests 2. Treatment plan w

Laser treatment for piles and anal fistula uses focused laser energy to shrink piles or close fistula tracts, with less pain and faster recovery than traditional surgery. Typical hospital stay: Day care Time to plan in India: 3 to 5 days Who needs it?* Bleeding or prolapsing piles * Anal fistula with discharge * Fissures in selected cases How it's done1. Examination and, for fistula, an MRI if needed 2. Short anaesthesia 3. Laser is applied to the piles or fistula tract 4. Us

Appendix removal (appendicectomy) treats an inflamed appendix, usually through keyhole surgery. It is often an urgent operation. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 3 days Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* Acute appendicitis * Recurrent appendix pain * Appendix mass after treatment How it's done1. Examination, blood tests and imaging 2. General anaesthesia 3. Laparoscopic removal through small incisions Recovery timeline* Day 1 to 2: home * Week 1 to 2: light activity