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Surgical conditions explained in plain language — by the surgeon who treats them. Free videos by Dr. Rajeev Kapoor, colorectal and cancer surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Chandigarh.
An introduction to the practice — the full range of conditions treated, the philosophy behind patient-centred surgical care, and what you can expect when you consult Dr. Kapoor at Fortis Hospital, Chandigarh.
Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Colorectal cancer — cancer affecting the colon and rectum — is the third most common cancer worldwide and is rising steadily across North India. In Punjab and Haryana, changing diets, sedentary lifestyles and a low awareness of screening mean many patients present late. The good news: colorectal cancer detected early is highly curable. Dr. Kapoor explains what colorectal cancer is, how it develops, and why early awareness and screening matter — especially for patients in Chandigarh, Mohali and across the region. For further reading, visit the colorectal cancer condition page.
Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know
Colon cancer — cancer of the large intestine (colon) — is among the fastest-rising cancers across North India, with Punjab and Haryana seeing a steady increase in incidence over the past decade. Many patients arrive with a late-stage diagnosis because early symptoms — a change in bowel habit, blood in stool, unexplained fatigue — are mistaken for simpler conditions. These two videos explain how colon cancer develops and why Stage 1 disease is highly curable with timely surgery. For further reading, see the colon cancer condition page.
An in-depth look at colon cancer — causes, risk factors, how it spreads, and what modern surgical treatment involves. Practical information for patients and families across North India.
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Why early-stage colon cancer — when caught before it spreads — carries an excellent prognosis with surgery alone. The case for screening colonoscopy for anyone over 45 in Punjab and Haryana.
Watch →Rectal Cancer: Stages, Surgery & What to Expect
Rectal cancer — cancer of the lower section of the large bowel — is a condition that causes significant anxiety for patients, particularly around the possibility of a permanent colostomy bag. Modern sphincter-preserving surgery, now routinely performed at Fortis Hospital Mohali, means the majority of patients retain normal bowel function after treatment. These four videos cover diagnosis, staging, management of low rectal cancer, and the surgical techniques that protect quality of life. Further information is on the rectal cancer condition page.
What rectal cancer is, how it differs from colon cancer, the symptoms that patients in Chandigarh and Mohali should not ignore, and an overview of how it is treated.
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The investigation pathway — from colonoscopy and biopsy to MRI staging — and what each test is looking for. Understanding the staging process helps patients participate actively in treatment decisions.
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Low rectal cancers — those close to the sphincter muscle — present the greatest surgical challenge. Dr. Kapoor explains the options, including combined chemoradiation before surgery to reduce tumour size.
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How modern surgical technique — including laparoscopic and robotic approaches — allows most patients to avoid a permanent stoma. Quality of life outcomes, what recovery involves, and what questions to ask before surgery.
Watch →Piles & Haemorrhoids: Treatment Explained
Piles (haemorrhoids) and anal fissure are among the most common surgical conditions seen across Punjab — and among the most under-treated, because many patients in Mohali, Chandigarh and Panchkula delay consulting a surgeon out of embarrassment. Symptoms including rectal bleeding, pain and prolapse are highly treatable with modern techniques, most of which do not require conventional open surgery. This video explains the condition clearly. Further information is on the piles treatment page.
Gallbladder Stones: Laparoscopic Surgery Explained
Gallbladder stones (cholelithiasis) are exceptionally prevalent across the Punjab and Haryana belt — partly linked to dietary patterns and a genetic predisposition in the North Indian population. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy — keyhole removal of the gallbladder through 3–4 small incisions — is a safe, well-established procedure with a recovery time of 2–3 days. This video explains when surgery becomes necessary and exactly what to expect before, during and after the operation. Further information is on the gallbladder stones page.
Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Treatment & Recovery
Fecal incontinence — the involuntary leakage of stool or an inability to control bowel movements — affects a significant number of patients across North India, particularly after childbirth, rectal surgery or as a consequence of nerve damage. It is a condition that patients rarely discuss openly, yet it is highly treatable. These two videos are available in both English and Hindi, removing the language barrier that prevents many patients in Punjab from seeking help. Further information is on the fecal incontinence page.
The causes of fecal incontinence — from sphincter injury and nerve damage to rectal prolapse — and the full range of treatment options including pelvic floor physiotherapy, sacral nerve stimulation and reconstructive surgery.
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The same comprehensive explanation in Hindi — for patients across Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh who prefer to understand their condition in their first language before proceeding to consultation.
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