News - Tue, 12/17/2024 - 09:41
ENDOSCOPIC STENT PLACEMENT: ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER PATIENTS
Last update 12/17/2024 - 09:43
When gastrointestinal cancer progresses to an advanced stage, tumors can cause pyloric stenosis, obstructions, or compression of the esophagus and stomach, making it impossible for patients to eat orally. In such cases, instead of surgery, doctors may consider placing a metal stent at the obstructed site to allow food to pass through.
With extensive experience in treating gastrointestinal cancer patients, Dr. Akiko Tomonari, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Hanoi French Hospital, shares: "We not only focus on slowing disease progression and prolonging our patients’ lives but also place a strong emphasis on improving their quality of life. Being able to eat normally is a great source of happiness for patients and their families.”
Dr. Tomonari explains that endoscopic stent placement is a minimally invasive and safe procedure, especially for elderly patients or those with weakened health. It enables patients to enjoy meals, absorb essential nutrients, relieve digestive system pressure, reduce discomfort, and prepare for subsequent cancer treatments. Avoiding surgery helps alleviate physical and psychological burdens for patients.
However, this is a complex procedure that must be performed at a reputable medical facility. Doctors need to ensure:
- Appropriate indications for each patient
- Precise identification of the stent's placement location and length
- Careful execution of every step
- Strict control of potential complications
At Hanoi French Hospital, the safety of stent placement for gastrointestinal cancer patients is guaranteed with the following:
- Highly skilled gastroenterologists with extensive experience in endoscopic interventions
- Multidisciplinary consultations to analyze the risks and benefits of the procedure and provide appropriate recommendations
- Dedicated anesthesiology team closely monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and after the procedure
- State-of-the-art equipment, including advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy systems, C-arm fluoroscopy, and intervention rooms adhering to the highest sterilization standards
For more information or to book an appointment with a gastroenterology specialist at HFH, please contact our HOTLINE at 024.35771100, inbox our Facebook Fanpage “Hanoi French Hospital,” or connect via Zalo OA at zalo.me/2008009049335817955.
