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Undergoing a surgery can be very difficult emotionally, physically and mentally. But knowing the best surgeons in Bangalore can give you confidence and support decision making. A general surgeon is trained and specialises to perform surgeries on various parts of the body like head, neck, abdomen, endocrine system, vascular region etc. Here is a list of best surgeons in Bangalore: 

1. Dr. Adarsh Patil

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Dr. Adarsh Patil with over 18 years of experience, he is amongst the best surgeon in Bangalore. He has successfully performed several laparoscopic surgeries like appendix, hernia repair and gallbladder surgeries and open surgeries such as gastric resection, pancreatic and thyroid surgeries. He has contributed in various clinical papers and part of research in India and internationally.

Consultation fees:  ₹450-600

2. Dr. Preetham Raj

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Dr. Preetham Raj is a leading General Surgeon in Bangalore. He is associated with many clinics and hospitals like Manipal Hospital and Rajkumar multi speciality clinic and diagnostics, JP Nagar, Bangalore. He has been a practicing for 11 years and has also done a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery.

Consultation fees:  ₹400

3. Dr. Anupama Pujar K

MS - General Surgery, FMAS, Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)

Dr. Pujar K has 12 years of experience and her area of specialization is laparoscopic and breast surgery. She is currently practicing at MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and is also an assistant professor there.

Consultation fees:  ₹500

4. Dr. Praveen C R

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Diploma In Minimal Access Surgery

Dr. Praveen C R is an experienced and reputed General Surgeon in Bangalore. He is currently associated with Columbia Asia Hospital in Whitefield, Bangalore. He has done a Diploma In Minimal Access Surgery after completing his  masters. In 16 years of experience he has encountered many challenging cases and has handled them successfully.

Consultation fees:  ₹600

5. Dr. Satyajit Godhi

M.S. General Surgery, M.Ch Gastro - Intestinal Surgery

Dr. Godhi is amongst the very few surgeons in Bangalore who have M.Ch degree in Gastroinetstinal Surgery.in a span of six years he has become a trusted name when it comes to laparoscopic and gastrointestinal cancer surgeon. He has been delivering on cancer surgeries related to gastro with results as per international standards. Other areas where he has been delivering are minimal invasive surgeries like laparoscopic cholecystectomies, hernia surgeries and appendectomies.

Consultation fees:  ₹350

6. Dr. Dinesh Kumar

MS - General Surgery, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Dr. Dinesh Kumar practices at Apollo Clinic. He has 19 years of experience and has done fellowship in Laproscopic Surgery (Minimal Access Surgery) after completing his MBBS. He is an active member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI). He is known for his treatments and surgeries related to kidney stone treatment, pancreatic surgery and piles treatment. 

Consultation fees:  ₹400-500

7. Dr. Niranjan P

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery

Dr. Niranjan P has 12 years of experience as laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Bangalore. He is a member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI). He is known for his services are- laparoscopic and endocrine surgery, fistula treatment , gastrointestinal and endo surgeries. He is associated with many hospitals and clinics like Apollo and Vasavi hospital.

Consultation fees:  ₹500

When an organ residing in a cavity such as the abdomen tries to push through the muscular layer it resides, it is called as hernia. Though said to be genetic, hernias can be caused by things such as improper heavy lifting, incorrect posture, or chronic constipation and as a result of surgical complication or injury. Factors like obesity, pregnancy, smoking, chronic lung disease aggravate the severity of the hernia. It is believed that about 27% of all males and 3% of females can have a hernia during their lifetime.

Types of hernias:

• Inguinal hernia: The groin is the most common area, where the abdomen pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, causing a protrusion into the inguinal canal. More common in men than women.
• Hiatal hernia: The abdomen has the diaphragm separating it from the thoracic cavity in the upper border. When it pushes through the diaphragm, a hernia is caused and there is almost always associated food reflux in these cases. Though the most common cause is associated old age, due to muscle weakness, there also are cases of congenital hiatal hernias.Incisional
• Umbilical hernia: The abdomen finds a weak layer along its length and protrudes through the skin on the stomach. Most commonly seen in babies around the bellybutton, it gradually corrects itself on its own. Quiet rare in adults, seen during pregnancy and in chronic obese people.
• Incisional: These are post-surgical, and happen when the organ protrudes through the weakened wall due to surgery. The abdomen is again the most common area and the hernia can happen either onto the external surface or internally, when they are called ventral hernias.

These are the most frequent types, though hernia affects other organs like the spine, brain, appendix, etc.

Treatment: This includes a combination of constant monitoring followed by a decision to do surgical treatment. Hiatal hernias and umbilical hernias can be monitored for a while before deciding on surgery. Inguinal hernias may require surgery earlier in the stage. Post-surgery, a mesh is placed to hold back the tissue in its corrected place. The umbilical hernia in children could be self-limiting. If it does not get auto-corrected in the first year of life, that also would qualify for a surgical treatment. Dependent on each patient, hernias need to be managed under medical supervision. In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!