Palliative bypass surgery (gastric or biliary bypass) in Lahore

What it is

Palliative bypass surgery is an operation for advanced cancer that has blocked the stomach outlet or the bile duct and cannot be removed. Rather than remove the tumour, it builds a new path around the blockage so food or bile can flow again.

How the procedure works

A surgeon joins the stomach or bile duct to a nearby loop of small intestine, which carries food or bile past the tumour. Dr. Shehryar Niazi can often do this through small keyhole cuts, though some cases need open surgery depending on the tumour and the patient's condition.

Benefits

Relief from vomiting and blocked digestion
Clears jaundice and eases severe itching
Return to eating and better daily comfort

Who it is for

It suits patients whose stomach or bile duct cancer cannot be removed but whose tumour is blocking food or bile flow. It is considered when a stent is not suitable and the patient is fit enough for an operation.

Recovery

Most patients stay in hospital for a few days and start with fluids before moving back to solid food. The keyhole approach usually means less pain and a faster return home than open surgery.

The experience with Dr. Shehryar Niazi in Lahore

Care begins with a consultation at Farooq Hospital, DHA, where Dr. Shehryar Niazi reviews your history, explains the options and answers your questions. Surgery and follow-up are handled by the same team, so you deal with familiar faces at every step.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact the clinic on +92 310 1612820.

Frequently asked questions

What is palliative bypass surgery?

It is an operation that relieves the symptoms of an advanced cancer without removing the tumour itself. The surgeon builds a new path around a blocked stomach outlet or bile duct so food or bile can pass again.

Which cancer patient is the most likely candidate for palliative surgery?

The best candidate has a cancer that cannot be removed but is blocking food or bile flow and causing vomiting or jaundice. This patient should also be well enough to recover from an operation, and stenting should not be a better option for them.

How is life after bypass surgery?

Most people can eat more comfortably and see their jaundice and itching settle within a few weeks. The surgery does not cure the cancer, so treatment such as chemotherapy usually continues alongside regular follow-up.