During my research into specialised gastrointestinal care in Mumbai, I found that patients with digestive, colorectal and abdominal conditions often need more than general surgical care. The choice of a specialist can depend on qualifications, experience, surgical expertise and access to appropriate hospital facilities. For patients searching for a Gastrointestinal surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chintamani Godbole is a consultant colorectal surgeon with a special interest in colorectal surgery, robotic and laparoscopic procedures, colorectal cancer and peritoneal surface oncology. He consults at Gadre Hospital in Dadar East and is also affiliated with several hospitals in Mumbai.
**Dr. Chintamani Godbole completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. He subsequently completed super-speciality training with a DNB in Gastrointestinal Surgery from Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre. His professional qualifications also include FRCS from Edinburgh, UK.**
His specialist training continued in the United Kingdom, where he spent approximately five years developing expertise in colorectal surgery. His fellowships included minimally invasive colorectal surgery, laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, colorectal cancer surgery and peritoneal cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. He also trained at the Basingstoke Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, a specialist centre for colorectal and peritoneal cancer surgery.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole has also worked as a General and Colorectal Surgical Consultant at University Hospitals Coventry in the UK. His professional profile notes involvement in research projects in India and the UK and publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Gastrointestinal surgeons manage conditions affecting the digestive tract and associated abdominal organs. Depending on their subspecialisation, their practice may include diseases involving the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum and anus.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole’s practice has a particular focus on colorectal and lower gastrointestinal conditions. His listed areas of expertise include colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, peritoneal cancers, pelvic floor disorders and conditions affecting the anus and rectum.
Conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, anal fistula and certain colorectal cancers may require surgical assessment when medication or other treatments are insufficient or when complications develop.
The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis, severity of disease, patient’s general health and previous treatment history.
Colorectal surgery involves procedures involving the colon and rectum. It can be required for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, advanced polyps and several structural or functional conditions.
For colorectal cancer, surgery may involve removing the tumour along with a section of surrounding bowel and associated lymph nodes. Depending on the tumour’s location and characteristics, the bowel may then be reconnected. In selected cases, a temporary or permanent stoma may be required.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole specialises in colorectal cancer surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic approaches. His published profile also highlights sphincter-preserving surgery for selected rectal cancers.
Treatment planning for cancer is individualised. Depending on the stage and characteristics of the disease, patients may require surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Minimally invasive surgery has become an important part of modern gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery. Laparoscopic procedures use small incisions through which a camera and specialised instruments are inserted.
Robotic surgery is another minimally invasive approach that allows the surgeon to control specialised instruments using a robotic surgical system. It can provide enhanced visualisation and precise instrument movement in selected procedures.
Dr. Chintamani Godbole has specialised fellowship training in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. His published profile reports more than 200 minimally invasive colorectal surgeries.