Dr. Santanu Sarkar

28/08/2026

24/08/2026

🩺 **Laparoscopy vs Open Surgery — Which Is Better for You?**

**Laparoscopic surgery** uses small incisions and may offer less pain, less scarring, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay.

**Open surgery** involves a larger incision and may require more recovery time, but it remains the right option for certain conditions.

✨ **There is no one-size-fits-all answer.** The best surgical approach depends on your condition, overall health, and your surgeon’s expertise.

**Choose what’s right for you—with expert guidance.** 👨‍⚕️

**Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
Consultant Surgeon – General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery
📞 +91 98308 84263
🌐 [www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)

21/08/2026

⚠️ **Persistent Stomach Pain? Don’t Self-Medicate!**

Quick relief today can sometimes lead to bigger problems tomorrow. Self-medication may **mask the real cause, delay proper treatment, or worsen certain conditions.**

🚨 **See a surgeon if you have:**
✔ Pain lasting more than a few days
✔ Recurrent acidity, bloating or nausea
✔ Pain after meals
✔ Vomiting or loss of appetite
✔ Unexplained weight loss
✔ Blood in stool or vomit

**Don’t ignore persistent symptoms. Get the right diagnosis and the right treatment.** 🩺

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
Consultant Surgeon – General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery
📞 +91 98308 84263
🌐 [www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)

18/08/2026

🩺 **Does Removing the Gallbladder Affect Digestion?**

The short answer: **Not really!** Most people can live normally without a gallbladder. 💚

The gallbladder stores bile, while the liver continues producing it after surgery. After removal, bile flows directly into the small intestine, allowing digestion to continue.

✨ **For better digestion after surgery:**
✔ Eat smaller, frequent meals
✔ Choose healthy, low-fat foods
✔ Include fiber-rich foods
✔ Stay hydrated & active

**Laparoscopic surgery** offers small incisions and faster recovery for many patients.

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
Consultant Surgeon – General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery
📞 +91 98308 84263
🌐 [www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)

**You can live well. Eat well. Digest well.** 🌿

09/08/2026

🌧️ **Monsoon stomach infection or something more serious?**

While most stomach infections improve with medicines and rest, some conditions require **urgent surgical attention.** Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, high fever, blood in stool or vomit, or a swollen, hard abdomen should never be ignored.

⚠️ Conditions like **appendicitis, gallbladder infection, intestinal obstruction, or bowel perforation** may need immediate surgical treatment.

👨‍⚕️ Early diagnosis and timely care can prevent complications and ensure a faster recovery.

**Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
MBBS, MS (Surgery), FIAGES, FMAS
Consultant Surgeon (General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery)

📞 **+91 98308 84263**
🌐 **[www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)**

**Don't ignore the warning signs—your health can't wait.**

07/08/2026

🏥 **Wondering when you can return to work after laparoscopic surgery?**

One of the biggest advantages of **laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery** is **smaller cuts, less pain, and faster recovery.** While many patients can resume desk work within a few days, recovery depends on the type of surgery, your overall health, and your body's healing process.

✅ Follow your surgeon's advice, avoid heavy lifting, and attend follow-up appointments to ensure a safe and smooth recovery.

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
MBBS, MS (Surgery), FIAGES, FMAS
Consultant Surgeon (General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery)

📞 **Call:** +91 98308 84263
🌐 **[www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)**

**Heal better. Recover faster. Return stronger.**

01/08/2026

🥣 **Recovering after laparoscopic surgery? Your diet can speed up healing.**

Start with clear liquids, gradually move to soft foods, and then return to a balanced, protein-rich diet. Stay hydrated, eat small frequent meals, and avoid spicy, oily, gas-forming foods, alcohol, and smoking.

A healthy diet supports faster recovery, better digestion, and overall healing.

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
Consultant Surgeon (General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery)

📞 +91 98308 84263
🌐 [www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)

30/07/2026

🥗 **Gallstones? Your food choices matter!**

Avoid fried foods, fatty meats, high-fat dairy, sugary foods, refined carbs, fast food, alcohol, and carbonated drinks to help reduce gallbladder pain and prevent flare-ups.

Eat smart. Stay healthy. Protect your gallbladder.

👨‍⚕️ **Dr. Santanu Sarkar**
Consultant Surgeon (General, Laparoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery)

📞 +91 98308 84263
🌐 [www.drsantanusarkar.in](http://www.drsantanusarkar.in)