Where does Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar practice?

Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar practices at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore

What is the specialty of Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar?

Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar specialty is Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon do?

Laparoscopic surgery helps in diagnosing and treating problems in the reproductive organs. It can help find the cause of symptoms, such as pain or bleeding whereas the Minimal access surgery is completed with one or more small incisions instead of a large incision and Bariatric surgery is on the stomach or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight.

How invasive is a laparoscopy?

It is minimally invasive as in a surgery a laparoscopic camera is inserted into the abdomen and the Instruments are inserted through 2 more small puncture holes.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and a Bariatric Surgeon?

Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI etc are some of the investigations required by the Laparascopic surgeon to make a diagnosis and treat the medical problem.

Is laparoscopic the same as endoscopic?

Endoscopy has advanced in recent years, enabling some forms of surgery to be conducted using a modified endoscope which makes the surgery less invasive whereas a laparoscope is a modified endoscope used for keyhole surgery (also referred to as laparoscopic surgery).

What can you not do after the laparoscopic surgery?

DO not drive, participate in sports, or use heavy equipment while you're taking pain medication.

Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar, Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon in Bangalore, India - Appointment

Q: What is the experience of Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar?

Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar is Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon with 16 years of experience.

About Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar

Dr Prabhu Nesargikar has a well-Known Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 16 years having worked in the UK and Singapore, and a Fellowship in S.Korea.
He is a Consultant Oesophageal and Gastric Oncosurgeon, Bariatric and Endoscopic Surgeon at Bangalore.
He is JAG (UK) certified in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and carries out various complex procedures endoscopically.
A strong advocate of patient safety, Dr. Prabhu has been involved in Human Factors and NOTSS training for surgeons in the UK.
He also has an MD from Cardiff University and takes a keen interest in research.
The Doctor is one of the few select surgeons who offer both Laparoscopic and Endoscopic treatments for conditions like Reflux disease, Barrett’s, Achalasia and Cancers. Endoscopically, he can perform EMR/ ESD for early cancers, RFA treatment for Barretts and POEM for Achalasia patients.
The Doctor is interested in cases with peritoneal cancer and performs novel treatments like PIPAC and IP chemotherapy to improve survival and quality of life.
His other main interest is Bariatric Surgery and offers comprehensive treatment for weight loss - from endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and intragastric balloons to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
He also performs minimally invasive surgeries for hernias and gallbladders, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction for giant hernias.
Dr. Prabhu is a member of IFSO, ISDE, AUGIS (UK) and ASI.
Dr. Prabhu has published in various journals and has presented more than 100 papers in Conferences across the globe.
He also has won prestigious awards including the “Young Investigator Award” at ESOT Congress, Belgium and awards at Japanese and Korean Cancer Congress.