ENDOSCOPY
Using a slender, flexible tube equipped with a tiny camera and powerful lighting, endoscopy provides a window into the hidden world within. From examining the digestive tract, endoscopy empowers us to diagnose, treat, and monitor a wide range of medical conditions.
This non-invasive technique not only offers precise visual insights but also enables minimally invasive interventions, reducing patient discomfort and recovery time. Endoscopy has revolutionised the way medical professionals approach diagnosis and treatment, making it an indispensable tool in modern healthcare.
We offer a full endoscopic service including gastroscopy, colonoscopy as well as a full ERCP service. We are confident in screening for all gastrointestinal conditions, from reflux disease and Barrett’s disease to gastric ulcers and coeliac disease. We are also competent in dealing with emergent endoscopic procedures including peptic ulcer disease and acute upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeds. Screening colonoscopies and interventional colonoscopies are performed in theatre as well as in our rooms which negates a hospital co payment to you. Patients with obstructing carcinomas of the oesophagus and colon are treated with stenting.
HEPATO-BILIARY & PANCREATIC SURGERY
An ERCP service, both diagnostic and interventional, is provided at our practice. Biliary system diseases, like bile duct stones are removed, obstructed ducts are drained and malignant and benign strictures can be stented. Complicated liver pathology and disease and be diagnosed and treated and complex surgical procedures, such as liver and pancreas resections are undertaken.
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY
Laparoscopic surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes have revolutionised the way surgery is being done globally. Laparoscopic surgery leads to less pain, shorter hospital stay and faster return to normal functioning. We are trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery which include colo-rectal surgery, (including bowel resection for cancer), relieving of bowel obstruction, small bowel diagnoses and treatment, splenectomy, inguinal and incisional hernias, laparoscopic stomach and oesophageal surgery as well as any and all abdominal laparoscopic surgery. We pride ourselves on enhanced post operative recovery (ERAS) and our dedicated health care team and ward staff ensure quicker return to functioning and returning to regular daily activity.
COLO RECTAL & UPPER GASTRO-INTESTINAL SURGERY
In the lower gastrointestinal tract, Dr Crots has extensive experience in the management of complex colo-rectal carcinoma, inflammatory bowel disease, complex proctology and fistula surgery, faecal incontinence. He has extensive experience with GI complications resulting from gynaecological disease, including cancer, infertility and endometriosis. Advanced surgical techniques have resulted in new combined approaches, involving radiotherapy, to the surgical treatment of low rectal carcinomas. In the upper GI tract, Dr Crots has extensive experience with oesophago-gastric carcinoma, oesophageal reflux , achalasia, complex peptic ulcer disease, gastro-intestinal bleeding. Gastrointestinal surgery has advanced rapidly in the last few years and advances in rapid recovery systems has led to shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
GENERAL SURGERY
Apart from the specialised gastro-intestinal service, general surgery is also our passion with a special interest in thyroid, breast and hernia surgery. We are well equipped to remove soft tissue masses as well as skin lesions that need excision for diagnostic and treatment purposes. We are able to place chemo-ports for oncological patients.
BREAST AND ENDOCRINE SURGERY
Breast and thyroid conditions are managed in our practice. Dr Chilton has a keen interest in the diagnosis, investigation and appropriate treatment of all breast conditions, both benign as well as malignant. We offer a range of surgical procedures including but not limited to the removal of a worrisome breast lump, drainage of a breast abscess and a mastectomy for cancer. Thyroid and parathyroid conditions are managed appropriately, from advanced imaging and diagnostic procedures right through to removing parts of or the entire thyroid for cancers and masses.
Our mission is to provide you with the highest standard of surgical care, utilising the latest advancements in medical technology and the expertise of our skilled surgical team at Mediclinic Cape Town Hospital. We are dedicated to ensuring that you experience a successful and comfortable surgical journey, resulting in improved health, confidence, and an enhanced quality of life.