Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for Gastric Polyp at GMH Wai

Minimally Invasive. Cost-Effective. Life-Saving.

🧑‍⚕️ Performed by: Dr. Siddhant Jayaghosh Kaddu – General, Laparoscopic Surgeon & Endoscopist

💉 Anesthesia: Dr. Ulka Pol

🧑‍⚕️ Assisted by: Dr. Shivani Shinde (RMO), Sachin Borule (Endoscopy Technician)🏥 Geetanjali Multispeciality Hospital, Wai

Case Overview

A 65-year-old woman presented with:

• Mild haematemesis (vomiting blood)

• Epigastric pain

🔬 She was referred to Geetanjali Multispeciality Hospital, Wai for diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

Diagnosis: Bleeding Gastric Polyp Identified

OGDscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) revealed:

• A 1cm sessile gastric polyp

• Active bleeding point identified on the polyp

🧪 A biopsy was taken to rule out malignancy.

📸 CT Abdomen confirmed absence of any neoplastic or infiltrative pathology.

🧾 Histopathology report confirmed the polyp to be benign.

Procedure: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

The patient underwent EMR for complete polyp removal under sedation.

• The polyp was successfully resected

• Hemostatic clip applied to the defect site to prevent bleeding

• Entire procedure was safe, smooth, and uneventful

💡 EMR avoids major surgery, lowers risk, and promotes rapid recovery.

Post-Procedure Outcome

✔️ Patient experienced complete relief from symptoms

✔️ No post-op bleeding or complications

✔️ Discharged as a day-care case, ensuring cost-effective treatment

Why This Case Matters

• EMR enables removal of gastric and colonic polyps without surgery

• It prevents future complications like bleeding or cancerous transformation

• EMR is a minimally invasive, same-day, affordable procedure with quick recovery

Why Choose GMH Endoscopy Centre, Wai?

🏥 Advanced endoscopic procedures with expert care

💉 Sedation-based interventions for pain-free experience

👨‍⚕️ Performed by skilled and experienced endoscopists

🛌 Day-care protocols for affordability and patient convenience