Gastrointestinal conditions can affect different parts of the digestive system, including the stomach,small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. While some conditions can be managed with medicines and lifestyle changes, certain complex diseases may require specialised surgical evaluation. Choosing an experienced Best GI surgeon in Mumbai can help patients understand their condition, available treatment options and whether minimally invasive or conventional surgery may be appropriate.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole is a gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeon with a special interest in colorectal surgery and peritoneal surface oncology. He provides surgical care for conditions involving the colon, rectum and anus, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and selected complex colorectal conditions. His practice includes advanced approaches such as robotic and laparoscopic surgery, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
A gastrointestinal surgeon specialises in surgical conditions affecting the digestive system. Depending on the patient’s diagnosis, treatment may involve the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus or related abdominal structures.
GI and colorectal surgery may be considered for conditions such as colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, complex fistula-in-ano, pelvic floor disorders and certain cancers involving the peritoneal surface. The choice of treatment depends on the location and severity of the condition, the patient’s overall health and previous medical history.
A detailed consultation generally involves reviewing symptoms, medical records and relevant investigations before discussing whether surgery is required. When surgery is recommended, the surgeon may explain different approaches, expected recovery and possible risks.
Gastrointestinal surgery can range from relatively straightforward procedures to highly complex cancer operations. Therefore, specialised training and experience in the particular type of surgery can be important when evaluating treatment options.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole has completed specialist training in surgical gastroenterology and colorectal surgery in India and the United Kingdom. His professional qualifications include MBBS, MS in General Surgery, DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology and FRCS from Edinburgh. He has also completed fellowships in Robotic Colorectal Surgery in Coventry, UK, and Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology in Basingstoke, UK.
His experience includes more than 10 years in the field, with over 200 minimally invasive colorectal surgeries and more than 50 cytoreductive surgeries and HIPEC procedures for advanced peritoneal cancers, according to his official profile.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole’s practice focuses strongly on colorectal surgery and peritoneal surface oncology. His areas of expertise include robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer, sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, and surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
Robotic and laparoscopic procedures use smaller incisions compared with traditional open surgery in appropriate cases. These minimally invasive techniques use specialised instruments and, in robotic surgery, a surgeon-controlled robotic system.
For selected colorectal procedures, minimally invasive surgery may be associated with smaller surgical wounds, reduced postoperative discomfort and a potentially shorter recovery period. However, suitability depends on the patient’s condition, previous surgeries, tumour location and other clinical factors.
Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum and may require surgery as part of its treatment. Depending on the tumour’s location and stage, surgery can involve removing the affected section of bowel along with surrounding tissue and reconnecting the remaining bowel when appropriate.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole specialises in colorectal cancer surgery and uses a multidisciplinary approach when required. His expertise includes minimally invasive colorectal surgery, robotic surgery and sphincter-preserving procedures for selected rectal cancer patients.