Dr Nitish Jhawar, Head of Colorectal department, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital located in Vashi Navi Mumbai recently participated in a Surgical Workshop Training course on the use of Doppler Ultrasound Proctoscope for carrying out the Doppler-Guided Hemorrhoid Artery Ligation (DGHAL) procedure.
The workshop, which was held at A.M.I head office at the Feldkirch & Bludenz General Hospital in Austria, covered key principles, techniques, and protocols regarding the use of the Proctoscope. It also covered the basics of the disease along with its indications as well as a comparison with other available techniques.
The DGHAL is a relatively new advanced operational technique for evaluating and treating haemorrhoids (piles). This minimally invasive procedure uses ultrasound Doppler to accurately identify the site of the piles and enables the tying of the affected vessels as well as repositioning of the haemorrhoidal lumps. A highly effective method, the treatment involves lesser pain and facilitates faster recovery for patients.
The Proctoscope plays a vital role as it guides the process through the Doppler ultrasound probe which is mounted on this specially designed equipment. Understandably it is important to understand the full range of its features, operations and capabilities.
The workshop attended by Dr Jhawar was focused on enabling participants to gain complete knowledge of the equipment, which would help them to better perform examinations using the Proctoscope and implement effective techniques to carry out the treatment.
Dr. Jhawar thanked Dr. Mathias Sheyer, who is the Chief Surgeon of Bludenz General Hospital and has experience in treating over 2000 cases in last 15 years, and Dr. Gruber Andreas for sharing their expertise.
Commenting on the event, Dr Nitish Jhawar said,” It has been an extremely educative experience to attend this workshop. The high rate of success and superior benefits to patients through innovative DGHAL technique makes it an important treatment option, and I will use the knowledge and skill gained from attending this workshop to offer this treatment to my patients.”
Dr. Jhawar is a highly experienced expert in the field of Laparoscopic & Colorectal surgeries. He has previously undergone advanced training in treating piles & Fistula.
He has additionally been trained in VAAFT – Video Assisted Anal Fistula Technique in a session held in Berlin, Germany which included a meeting with Dr. Monreio the inventor of the technique. This endoscopic treatment method offers diagnoses and removal of anal fistulas through fistuloscopy, which avoids surgical excision of the sphincter, making it less painful.
About Dr. Nitish Jhawar
By gaining a deep understanding of the various new and advanced therapies for treating piles, Dr. Jhawar is well placed in offering patients the latest in treatment options for colorectal surgeries. Minimal invasive Endoscopic surgeries are safer, less painful and ensure faster recovery making them the preferred method for many. A wide range of treatments for piles including DGHAL and stapling is available for patients looking for relief from this painful condition.
