About Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy, also known as Exploratory Laparoscopy, is used to view internal structures of the body in order to diagnose disease, conditions, or abnormalities. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique that uses small incisions to insert tiny cameras, devices, and instruments into the body. The cameras can help the doctor guide the instruments and devices throughout the body, thus allowing him or her to view different organs up close. In some cases, during this procedure, the doctor might take tissue samples to send for examination in the lab.

Dr. Murtaza Pithawala

General Surgeon  | Specialist General Surgeon - Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery

MS, DNB, MRCS (UK), FNB

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Murtazaobatined his Post graduate degree from the prestigious Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. He has worked under eminent PadmashriDr. P.K. Chowbey at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi who is one of the founders of Laparoscopic Surgery in India. Under his guidance, Dr. Murtaza was involved inperforming a wide array of advanced laparoscopic surgery including advanced Bariatric surgery, also his super-specialty training under the National Board of Examinations, India.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Bariatric surgery for Obesity and Diabetes
  • Laparoscopic surgery for all kinds of Hernia
  • Laser and TDH Surgery for Hemorrhoids

Dr. Neelam Mohan

General Surgeon | Director - Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology

NA

Works at Medanta The Medicity
Gurgaon, India

Dr. Neelam Mohan ranks among the top pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist in India. In her vast experience of 23 years, she has performed various surgeries with excellent outcomes. She is the recipient of a B. C. Roy National Award conferred by the President of India in 2016. Dr. Neelam isa pioneer in pediatric liver transplantation in India, having performed several firsts in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology in India. She is also credited with some firsts in pediatric liver transplantation all around the world.

Clinical Focus

  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric and Adolescent Hepatology
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Pancreatitis

Dr. Prof. Halil Alış

Surgeon | Sr. Consultant

M.D.

Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. (Prof.) Halil Alış is a highly experienced and skilled surgeon in Turkey with expertise in Colorectal surgery, and management of Obesity and Metabolic conditions. He completed his medical education and training from School of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University and then pursued specialization in surgery from Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University. He has worked as a Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon before passing the Examination for Medical Speciality. 

Prof. Halil Alış then worked as a General Surgeon in the Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and completed rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University. 

He became the Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2010 and undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He was the Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, at this hospital before taking the position of Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul Aydın University from 2017. 

He has performed renal transplantation on international patients. He also has a keen interest in diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, weight loss surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries. Dr. Halil Alış has trained and completed advanced courses at premier medical institutions abroad. 

His expertise lies in all kinds of laparoscopic surgical procedures, especially bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries as well as diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP. 

As a medical faculty, he is actively involved in training upcoming doctors in the field of General Surgery and Da Vinci Robotic system. Prof. Halil Alış has published several research papers in indexed journal (SCI and local journals) and authored chapters in 7 books. He has presented 86 papers in local conferences and over 180 papers presented at international conferences. He is a member of many national and international medical societies.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic surgical procedures
  • Bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic
  • Gastroscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • ERCP

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Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal

Liver Transplant surgeon | Director

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), ASTS Fellowship

Works at Max Hospital Vaishali
New Delhi, India

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA). Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Dr. Shaleen Aggarwal is a highly reputed liver transplant surgeons in New Delhi who has an extensive clinical experience of over 20 years. He has performed many surgeries in the field of Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary and Gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Aggarwal has completed his medical education from the top institutes of the country, including Banaras Hindu University (BHU). He has obtained several advanced fellowship trainings from prestigious medical centers of the country and abroad, including Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Asan Medical Center, Seoul (South Korea), Hospital Beaujon, Paris (France), and ASTS Solid Organ Transplant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York (USA).

Dr. Aggarwal has worked at several reputed hospitals in New Delhi and is presently the Director of Liver transplant program at Max Hospital, Vaishali. He is a member of various renowned national and international medical societies including American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), Indian National Association for the study of Liver (INASL) and Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), to name a few. He has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals, and been an invited faculty at many conferences.

Clinical Focus

  • Liver transplantation surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary

HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation | Senior Director & HOD

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. Abhideep Chaudhary is one of the most accomplished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplantation surgeon in India. He has a rich experience of more than 18 years. Dr. Chaudhary and team has performed 1500+ Liver Transplants including Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant, Swap Transplant, and Split Liver Transplant. Other than liver transplant, his areas of interest includes liver, pancreas and biliary diseases and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic surgery).

Clinical Focus

  • Liver Transplant - Living Donor Liver Transplant, Cadaver Donor Liver Transplant,  Swap Transplant,  Split Liver Transplant
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Hepato Pancreas and Biliary Diseases

Awards

  • NewsX Health Excellence award presented by the Hon'ble Health Minister, Sh J.P. Nadda in the field of Surgical Gastro and Liver Transplant - December 2018
  • Times Healthcare Achiever's award - Rising star in Liver Transplant - November 2018.
  • Delhi Medical Association “Vishisht Chikitsa Award’’ - for outstanding contribution in the field of Liver Transplantation in India - 5th July 2015

Dr. Ashish Vashistha

Surgeon | Head & Senior Consultant - General Surgery

MBBS, MS, FNBE (Minimal Access Surgery)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
New Delhi, India
Dr. Vashistha is a renowned senior Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon in India with over 20 years of experience in Minimal Access Surgery.He is the Head of the "Department of Surgery" Max Health Care, Saket, New Delhi. He has made significant contributions to Bariatric and minimal access surgery by launching Bariatric program in Max Healthcare Saket, Bhatinda, Dehradun and Central India.He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations in India and Asia. He has also published several research papers in the field of minimal access surgery. He is the historical first Laparoscopic Surgeon duly accredited & Certified by National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare New Delhi.

Clinical Focus

  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass.
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
  • Laparoscopic MiniGastric Bypass and Revision surgeries.

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Dr. Prof. Metin Çakmakçı

General surgeon and surgical oncologist  | Breast Center Coordinator

MBBS, MS (General Surgery)

Istanbul, Turkey

Doctor (Prof.) Metin Çakmakçı is a highly reputed surgeon in Turkey with expertise in oncological surgeries and robotic surgery. He is a highly experienced surgeon who has been involved in management of cancer of breast and other body parts, various kinds of complex surgeries and the use of the latest surgical techniques. 

Dr. Metin Çakmakçı is presently the Board Member and Director of Medical Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He has worked at many top hospitals in Turkey, including the Acıbadem Healthcare Group (2000-2007), and Hacettepe University Main Hospital where he served as the Medical Director for 4 years. 

Having completed his medical degree from Hacettepe University in 1981, he further pursued specialization in General Surgery from the same university. He then became the Associate Professor in 1989 and subsequently withheld the position Professor in 1996.

Prof.Çakmakçı has a keen clinical interest in the areas of surgical infections, oncological surgeries of abdominal and thoracic region. He is as renowned for his research work, as for his outstanding work in the clinical practice. Dr. Metin has published over 100 articles, made 47 national and 50 international presentations. He has also written several Book Chapters in nationally and internationally known books. He has received 1 Research Prize - Tübitak. 

Apart from his many publications in peer reviewed journals, Dr. Prof. Çakmakçı is on the editorial board and is a member of the Board of Directors of many journals. 

He is a pioneer when it comes to patient safety throughout the country and has been chaired by the President of the first International Patient Safety Congress, Turkey - 2007. Along with this, Prof. Çakmakçı is also a member of Board of Director - TEID (Ethics and Reputation Society of Turkey). He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Physician Executives.

 

Clinical Focus

  • Surgical infections, oncological abdominal and thoracic surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Robotic Surgery

Dr. Ramdip Ray

Liver Transplant & GI Surgeon | Consultant - Liver Transplant & GI Surgery

MBBS, MS (Surg), MRCS

Works at Artemis Hospital
Gurgaon, India

Dr Ramdip Ray is the lead consultant of the surgical team in the Liver Transplant / HPB program at CLBS@Aremis. Dr Ray is a graduate of Medical College, Kolkata. Subsequently he trained in Surgery at the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education& Research ( IPGMER ) and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata and then joined as Senior Residentat the University College of Medical Sciences ( UCMS ) in Delhi .In 2005 he underwent training in Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery with Mr Andrew Baker at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in Wales, UK.

Clinical Focus

  • Organ Transplant
  • Gallbladder Removal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Open Cholecystectomy
  • Upper GI & Laparoscopic Surgery

Awards

  • Medical Excellence Award of the Delhi Medical Association, 2013
  • Best National Research Paper Award at the Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal

General & GI Surgeon | Academic Co-ordinator & Senior Consultant

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FNB- Minimal Access Surgery

Works at Artemis Hospital
New Delhi, India

Dr. Anshuman Kaushal is a leading Laparoscopic GI, Brariatric and Laser Surgeon in India with over 15 years of experience in the field. He is highly qualified with degrees and training in advance courses and fellowships from renowned medical institutions. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries with special focus on all types of Complex Hernia, Hepatobiliary, Laparoscopic GI & Colorectal and Weight loss surgeries (Sleeve/ Bypass). He is an expert in field of General surgeries, Oncosurgery, Laparoscopic GI and Bariatric surgeries. To his credit, his accomplishments include many firsts like being the first to receive postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College. He is also the first one to have received the coveted Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India.

Clinical Focus

  • Bariatric Surgery (LABG, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, MGB)
  • Laparoscopic Single/ Reduced Port Surgeries
  • Inguinal, Incisional and Complex Ventral Hernias
  • Laparoscopic Surgery For Gall Stones, CBD Stones, Liver Cysts, Appendix, Varicocele
  • Management Of GERD, Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Colo-Rectal Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic GI Cancer Surgeries
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery (Kidney, Spleen, Uterus)
  • Minimal Invasive Surgery For Piles (Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy, STARR, Rectal Prolapse)
  • Laparoscopic Acute Abdomen Surgeries (Obstruction, Perforation)
  • VAAFT- Anal Fistula Surgeries
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery For Lung Disease

Awards

  • First to have received postdoctoral fellowship training by National Board of Examination in Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College.
  • Awarded the coveted Fellowship of American College of Surgeons. He was among the first to receive the prestigious Fellowship of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (FCLS) from Society of Endo Laparoscopic Surgeons of India in 2012.

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Dr. Ritu Khare

General Surgeon | Specialist - General Surgery

MB BS, MS (Surgery), MRCS (UK

Works at Al Zahra Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Ritu Khare is a surgeon at the Al Zahra Private Hospital in Dubai (UAE). She has expertise in the field of advanced laparoscopic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery and all forms of breast and thyroid surgery. She is practicing in the Emirates for the last 11 years. She has done her Masters in General Surgery from the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, followed by a specialization in Gastrointestinal Surgery from the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Medical Institute at Lucknow, India. She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She has been trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery at Bordeaux, France.

Clinical Focus

  • Breast clinic: all benign and malignant disorders of breast
  • GI clinic: any surgical intervention for gastrointestinal disease of colon,pancreas or gall bladder
  • Hernia: Laparoscopic repair of ventral, groin and paraesophageal hernia
  • Thyroid and endocrine: goiter and thyroid cancers
  • Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, revisional bariatric surgeries and follow up of all patients operated at other centres for nutritional and weight relates issues

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