Digestive system disorders can affect the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. While some conditions can be managed with medicines and lifestyle changes, certain diseases may require surgical treatment. Choosing an experienced specialist is important when surgery is recommended, particularly for colorectal conditions and gastrointestinal cancers. Gastrointestinal surgeon in Mumbai Dr. Chintamani Godbole provides specialized surgical care with a particular focus on colorectal surgery and peritoneal surface oncology.
A gastrointestinal surgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting different parts of the digestive system through surgical and minimally invasive approaches. Depending on the condition, treatment may involve conventional, laparoscopic or robotic surgery.
Gastrointestinal surgeons may manage conditions involving the colon, rectum and anus, as well as selected diseases affecting other parts of the digestive tract. Dr. Chintamani Godbole’s practice has a special focus on colorectal diseases, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and peritoneal surface malignancies. His listed expertise includes robotic and laparoscopic surgery, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.
Patients may seek evaluation for symptoms or diagnoses such as persistent abdominal discomfort, rectal bleeding, piles, anal fissures, anal fistula, rectal prolapse, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or suspected colorectal cancer. A specialist assessment helps determine whether surgery is required and which treatment approach may be appropriate.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole provides surgical care for a range of colorectal and gastrointestinal conditions. These include benign anal and colorectal disorders as well as complex cancers. His website lists conditions and services including hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor diseases, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
For patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, treatment may involve surgery to remove the affected section of the colon or rectum. Depending on the location and stage of the disease, procedures may be performed using laparoscopic or robotic techniques. Dr. Chintamani Godbole also has expertise in sphincter-preserving surgery for selected rectal cancer cases.
For advanced cancers involving the abdominal lining, cytoreductive surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) may be considered for appropriately selected patients. These are complex treatments that require careful evaluation and multidisciplinary planning.
Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions and specialized instruments compared with traditional open procedures. Laparoscopic surgery is performed using a camera and instruments inserted through small abdominal incisions, while robotic surgery uses a robotic-assisted system controlled by the surgeon.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole has specific expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer. The choice between surgical approaches depends on the patient’s diagnosis, anatomy, disease stage, previous treatments and overall health.
Potential advantages of minimally invasive surgery may include smaller incisions, less postoperative discomfort and a potentially shorter recovery compared with some open procedures. However, suitability varies between patients, and open surgery may still be appropriate for certain complex conditions.
Colorectal cancer can develop in the colon or rectum and may require surgery as part of treatment. Depending on the disease, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other cancer treatments.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole is a consultant in colorectal surgery and peritoneal surface oncology. His qualifications include MS in General Surgery, DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology and FRCS from Edinburgh. He also holds fellowships in Robotic Colorectal Surgery from Coventry, UK, and Colorectal & Peritoneal Oncology from Basingstoke, UK.
His practice includes cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for appropriately selected patients with cancers involving the peritoneal surface. Cytoreductive surgery aims to remove visible cancer deposits from the abdominal cavity, while HIPEC involves delivering heated chemotherapy within the abdominal cavity following cytoreductive surgery.
**Dr. Chintamani Godbole completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He subsequently completed DNB training in GI Surgery at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He further trained in colorectal surgery in the UK, where he worked for five years.**