MTH Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Description

Introduction

The Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Madinah Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad, established in 2017, is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and innovative care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

The department offers:

• Specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• 24/7 emergency services and intensive care facilities
• State-of-the-art endoscopy services for the esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, and pancreas
• Twice-weekly outpatient clinics and evening consultations

With close collaboration among departments like Radiology, Surgery, and Oncology, patients receive complete multidisciplinary care.

Advanced Endoscopy Services

Endoscopy is a medical procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and light to examine the body internally. At MTH, we provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services, including:

• Complex biliary procedures (minimally invasive treatments for bile duct issues)
• Gallstone disease management in collaboration with surgeons
• Pediatric endoscopy with anesthesia/sedation
• Female gastroenterologist for colonoscopy, ensuring privacy and comfort for women

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Unit

Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleed) is a serious condition with high risks if untreated. MTH offers a 24/7 Bleed Control Unit with trained staff and emergency endoscopy facilities to ensure immediate and effective care.

Hepatitis & Liver Care

• Twice-weekly outpatient hepatitis clinic with free viral hepatitis screening
• Latest recommended medications for Hepatitis A, B, and C
• Patient education programs focusing on prevention and awareness
• Advanced treatment for liver cancer in collaboration with Radiology, including:
  • TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization)
  • MWA (Microwave Ablation)
  • RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation)

Academic & Training Excellence

The department is the only recognized postgraduate Gastroenterology unit by CPSP in the Faisalabad division.

The 3-year fellowship program trains future gastroenterologists in:

• Endoscopic procedures (upper GI, colonoscopy, ERCP)
• Outpatient & inpatient care
• Weekly conferences, case presentations, radiology discussions, and Journal Clubs
• National and international research exposure

Research & Publications

MTH’s faculty and fellows are actively involved in national and international research projects. Their work is regularly presented at conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to advancements in gastroenterology.

Services Offered

Clinical Specialties

• Management of liver cirrhosis and complications

• Colorectal cancer screening

• Pancreas, bile duct, and gallbladder diseases

• Functional bowel diseases (IBS)

• Viral hepatitis (A, B, C)

• Fatty liver & alcoholic liver disease

• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)

• Gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatico-biliary cancers

• Common GI symptoms (diarrhea, constipation, etc.)

Clinical Facilities

• Outpatient clinics (twice weekly)

• Hepatitis clinic (free screening & treatment)

• Endoscopy center (diagnostic & therapeutic)

• Inpatient ward

• 24/7 specialized bleeding control unit

Endoscopic Procedures

Upper GI Endoscopy

• Biopsies from the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
• Foreign body removal
• Esophageal dilatation & stenting
• Endotherapy for achalasia
• Variceal ligation & glue injection
• Ulcer bleed management (sclerotherapy, APC, hemoclip)
• PEG tube placement/removal

Colonoscopy

• Diagnostic colonoscopy with biopsies
• Polypectomy
• Lower GI bleed management

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

• Stone removal from the bile & pancreatic ducts
• Stricture dilatation and stenting (benign & malignant)
• Post-surgical bile duct injury management

Mission

At the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, our mission is to:

• Provide evidence-based care for all gastrointestinal and liver diseases
• Maintain a strong doctor-patient relationship with ethical values and professionalism
• Meet the highest academic standards in postgraduate training
• Promote a research culture that drives medical innovation