In this insightful KOL interview, we speak with Dr. Kunal Nandy, an experienced Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Gastrointestinal (HPB & GI) Surgical Oncologist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, to explore contemporary approaches to Whipple’s procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) in modern surgical practice. Dr. Nandy highlights evolving patient selecti

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent and chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus, resulting in troublesome symptoms or complications. Typical presentations include heartburn, acid regurgitation, and extraesophageal manifestations such as chronic coug

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that affects individuals of all ages, occurring when stomach acid or contents flow back into the esophagus. This backward movement, also known as acid reflux, can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. While occasional reflux is normal, persisten

Introduction Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO) is a critical diagnosis of inpatient medicine, affecting approximately 100 per 100,000 hospitalizations annually (1, 2). It predominantly afflicts elderly patients with severe comorbidities or recent surgical intervention (1, 2, 3). ACPO significantly impacts patient quality of life by extending

The ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline Express Update for metastatic pancreatic cancer is essential due to the addition of significant clinical updates from recent phase III trials that have shifted the standard of care (1). Specifically, the NAPOLI 3 trial demonstrated that the nalirifox regimen significantly improves overall survival and progressio

Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with a substantial impact on quality of life, particularly in patients with persistent or refractory symptoms. Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain the cornerstone of therapy, a significant proportion of patients experience incomplete symptom relie

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent and can significantly impair quality of life when medical therapy fails or complications arise. Antireflux surgery is a key option for patients with chronic reflux symptoms refractory to optimized medical management, those desiring to avoid lifelong pharmacotherapy, and individuals with complicati

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by retrograde movement of gastric contents into the esophagus, resulting in troublesome symptoms or complications. Typical presentations include heartburn and acid regurgitation, symptoms with high specificity for GERD that often permit a clinical diagnosis without extensiv

In this insightful KOL interview, we speak with Dr. Chirag Parikh, Laparoscopic GI and Bariatric Surgeon, based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, to explore the evolving landscape of ventral hernia repair and the critical question of surgical technique selection. Dr. Parikh breaks down newer minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic approaches, highl