Dr. D. K. Umashankar

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About:

Dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based surgical care across a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal, abdominal wall, metabolic, and anorectal disorders. With expertise in advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgery, he is committed to achieving superior surgical precision, enhanced patient safety, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery.He adopts a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach by integrating the latest surgical technologies with individualized treatment planning to provide optimal clinical outcomes. His areas of expertise include robotic and laparoscopic gastrointestinal procedures, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, colorectal and proctology procedures, and complex general surgical interventions, ensuring high-quality care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Qualification / Education: 

• MBBS 
• MS (General Surgery)
• FMAS
• FIAGES
• FALS (HERNIA)

Experience:

• 2017 to 2018 - Registrar in Surgical Gastro and Liver Transplant Department, Manipal Hospital, HAL road, Bangalore
  
• 2018 to 2019 - Senior Resident in General Surgery Department, ST. Johns Medical College, Bangalore
• 2019 to 2021 - Senior Registrar in Minimal Access Surgery / Vascular Department, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore
• 2021 to present - Consultant Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgeon at KIMS Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
  

Area Of Expertise:

• Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery 
• Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery 
• Advanced Bariatric Procedures
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery 
• Colorectal Surgery like Piles, Fissure, Fistula in Ano, Perianal abscess
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery 
• Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Surgery 
• Pancreatic Surgery 
• Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 
• Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery 
• Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Procedures
• Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Surgery 
• Pancreatic Surgery 
• Hernia & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction 
• Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgery

Area of Interest:

• Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures

Clinical Focus:

• Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Surgical Care 
• All proctology surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Procedures - Robotic/Lparoscopic Surgeries 
• Minimally Invasive & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery 
• Gastrointestinal Cancer Management 
• Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery 
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) 
• Multidisciplinary Surgical Care
• Proctology Surgery

Academic & Professional Contributions:

• Active participant in national and regional surgical conferences and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. 
• Committed to evidence-based surgical practice and continuous professional development. 
• Regularly updates clinical expertise through advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques. 

Professional Memberships:

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• IMA – Indian Medical Association
• IAGES - Indian Association of gastro Endo surgeons
• ASI – Association of surgeons of India
• SELSI – Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of India
• AMASI - Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India membership

Awards and Honours:

• Stood First in University in Master of Surgery