Dr. Arun Prasad

Dr. Arun Prasad

Obesity or Bariatric Surgery

Senior Consultant

MBBS , MS , FRCS

41+ Years of Experience

Works at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Dr. Arun Prasad About

Dr. Arun Prasad is a world-renowned General, GI & Bariatric Surgeon, known for his pioneering work in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. With over 41 years of surgical experience and over 7000 laparoscopic operations performed, he has advanced patient care through innovative approaches.

Why Choose Dr. Arun Prasad?

Exceptional Surgical Experience: Dr. Prasad brings over 41 years of surgical experience and over 7000 laparoscopic operations, ensuring unmatched expertise and precision.

Pioneer in Laparoscopic Techniques: He has performed several world-first laparoscopic procedures, including the world’s 1st laparoscopic operation of gall bladder fistula with the large intestine and the world’s first thoracoscopic removal of the hydatid cyst of the lungs.

Expert in Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures: He is proficient in complex and advanced laparoscopic operations, having performed 6,000+ laparoscopic cholecystectomies with zero bile duct injuries.

Bariatric Surgery Leader: He is a pioneer in Bariatric Surgery, with over 1000 surgeries performed, including a patient weighing over 250 kg. He also conducts endoscopy procedures like Gastric Balloon and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG).

Robotic Surgery Pioneer: Dr. Prasad has performed over 400 robotic bariatric and thymectomy surgeries, including performing a lap chole on a 100-year-old patient.

Treats Patients from Hyperhidrosis: He is one of the few surgeons doing Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) for Hyperhidrosis.

Education: He held a fellowship in General Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, in 1991.

Medical Problems
  • Gallbladder Stones
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Hiatus Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Skin cancers
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Hemodialysis
Medical Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
  • Advanced Upper & Lower GI Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)

Location

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Education & Training

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • FRCS

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Junior Consultant, Charing Cross Medical School, London

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