Best General Surgeons for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) in Bengaluru, India
This page lists 9 laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
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This page lists 9 laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) doctors in Bengaluru, India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) doctors
FeaturedDr. A. Anusha
MS – General Surgery, Fellowship – Advanced Laparoscopy, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Completed a two-year advanced fellowship in laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery at Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru (Aug 2022 – Nov 2024).
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Bhaskar Pai
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons), FIAGES (Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons)
Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 32+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (current).
- Head of Department, General and Laparoscopic Surgery — United Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Open Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Dinesh Kumar G R
MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons), Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Built an 18+ year surgical career with a focus on laparoscopic and open general surgery across major hospital settings in India.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Gautham S L
MBBS, MS — General Surgery, FSGE — Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology, MAMBS — Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery, MLFSD — Advanced Surgical Fellowship
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Also consulting at Apollo Clinic, Electronic City, Bengaluru, extending specialist surgical care to South Bengaluru patients.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. K V S Prasad
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery
Senior Specialist, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India31+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 31+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Senior Specialist, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Previously affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, extending his Apollo network practice across the city.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Open Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 31+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Kiran K. J.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Laparoscopic, Obesity & Metabolic Surgery, Advanced Training in Robotic Surgery (da Vinci Platform — Intuitive Surgical), Fellowship/Training in Minimal Access Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology & Bariatric Surgery
Consultant Surgeon, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant Surgeon, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Completed advanced training in robotic surgery on the da Vinci platform at Apollo Hospitals and affiliated institutions across India.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Umbilical / Ventral Hernia Repair
- Hemorrhoidectomy / Piles Treatment
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. M Vamsi Krishna
MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), FIAGES (Fellow, Indian Association of Gastro and Endosurgeons)
Senior Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, General Surgery at Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru (KIADB, Kadugodi).
- Built a 23+ year surgical career with a focus on laparoscopic procedures, hernia repair, and laser proctology.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, ventral, hiatal)
- Open hernia repair
- Laser proctology for piles, anal fissure, and anal fistula
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, BangaloreHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. Prashanth C
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS — Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, FIAGES — Fellowship of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Bariatric Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in General & Bariatric Surgeon
- Currently serving as Consultant in General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
- Developed specialised expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery alongside a comprehensive general surgery practice.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
- Thyroidectomy
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
General & Bariatric Surgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sanjitha Shampur
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS — Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Consultant, General Surgery · Specialty: General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India9+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 9+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Consultant, General Surgery — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru (current role).
- Affiliated Consultant — Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
Expertise & Procedures
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Thyroidectomy
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon Experience: 9+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$2,500
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)General SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
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Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for gallstones and gallbladder disease treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
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About the Procedure
What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove a diseased gallbladder, most commonly performed for symptomatic gallstones, cholecystitis, or biliary colic. Using small incisions and a camera-guided technique, surgeons remove the gallbladder with less pain, minimal scarring, and faster recovery than traditional open surgery. It is one of the most frequently performed general surgeries worldwide and is considered safe and highly effective.
Who may be considered?
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The gold-standard technique using four small incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments to safely detach and remove the gallbladder.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Standard 4-Port Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Most PopularThe gold-standard technique using four small incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments to safely detach and remove the gallbladder.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $100 - $300
Ultrasound abdomen, CBC, liver function tests, ECG, chest X-ray, blood sugar and coagulation profile
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 - $4,500
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1 day
Hospitalisation: ~1-2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-10 days recommended
Total stay: approx 8-12 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees
- Operation theatre and equipment charges
- Standard hospital room stay
- Routine post-operative medications
- One follow-up consultation
Usually Not Included
- Visa and international travel costs
- Accommodation for attendants
- Advanced imaging if complications arise
- Long-term follow-up medications
- Airport transfers
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients resume light activities within a week and normal routines within 2-3 weeks, with small incision sites healing quickly and minimal scarring.
Risks
Though generally safe, potential risks include bile duct injury, bleeding, infection, or the rare need to convert to open surgery due to unexpected anatomy or complications.
Alternatives
Alternatives include open cholecystectomy for complex cases, or non-surgical management with dietary changes and medication for patients who are not surgical candidates, though these do not eliminate the underlying gallstone disease.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent ultrasound abdomen report
- Liver function test results
- CBC and coagulation profile
- ECG report
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan of abdomen (if previously done)
- History of prior abdominal surgeries
- List of current medications
Patient information needed
- Age and gender
- Height and weight (BMI)
- Severity and duration of symptoms
- History of jaundice or pancreatitis episodes
- Existing comorbidities such as diabetes or heart disease
- Known drug allergies
- Previous abdominal or gallbladder-related surgeries
- Current medications, especially blood thinners
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)) and procedure (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) in Bengaluru, India
What is Gallstones and gallbladder disease?
Gallstones and gallbladder disease refer to conditions in which solid deposits form within the gallbladder or its drainage ducts, or in which the gallbladder becomes inflamed, poorly functioning, or obstructed. The term covers a spectrum from asymptomatic stones to acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis (stones in the bile duct), and related biliary complications.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Gallstones and gallbladder disease?
The most recognised symptom is biliary colic — a cramping or intense pressure pain in the upper right abdomen or centre of the chest, often occurring after a fatty meal and sometimes radiating to the right shoulder or back; nausea and vomiting are common alongside it. More serious presentations include persistent pain, fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), dark urine, or pale stools, which may signal infection or bile duct involvement and warrant prompt medical attention. These symptoms can overlap with other digestive and liver conditions, so symptom pattern alone is not sufficient to reach a diagnosis — clinical evaluation and investigations are essential.
How is Gallstones and gallbladder disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical history and physical examination, followed by abdominal ultrasound, which is the first-line imaging investigation and is highly accurate for detecting gallstones and signs of cholecystitis. If bile duct stones or complications are suspected, additional investigations such as liver function blood tests, MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography), endoscopic ultrasound, or CT scanning may be arranged to map the biliary system more precisely. The overall clinical picture — including symptom frequency, severity, complications present, and the patient's general health — guides how urgently and in what way treatment should be considered.
How is Gallstones and gallbladder disease treated?
Management depends on whether stones are symptomatic, the presence and severity of any complications, and the individual's overall health and fitness. Options range from watchful waiting and dietary modification for incidentally discovered, truly asymptomatic stones, to endoscopic procedures such as ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) for bile duct clearance, through to surgical removal of the gallbladder — cholecystectomy — for recurrent or complicated disease. The appropriate approach is determined through individual assessment by a qualified clinician, and no single pathway suits every patient.
Can Gallstones and gallbladder disease be treated without a procedure?
For patients with asymptomatic gallstones and no complications, an observational approach with dietary advice — reducing high-fat meals and maintaining a stable, healthy weight — is often reasonable. Oral dissolution therapy using ursodeoxycholic acid can slowly dissolve certain cholesterol stones in selected patients who are not surgical candidates, though recurrence after stopping treatment is common and this option is considered infrequently in modern practice. Endoscopic techniques such as ERCP are used non-surgically to remove stones from the bile duct, and are an important part of managing choledocholithiasis without removing the gallbladder itself.
When is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) considered for Gallstones and gallbladder disease?
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal) may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Gallstones and gallbladder disease?
Gallstones and gallbladder disease are typically evaluated and managed by a general surgeon with experience in hepatobiliary and laparoscopic surgery, often working alongside a gastroenterologist — particularly when bile duct involvement, endoscopic treatment, or complex diagnostic work-up is required. In centres with dedicated units, a hepatobiliary surgeon or a multidisciplinary biliary team may coordinate care.
How do I choose a doctor for Gallstones and gallbladder disease?
When comparing providers, look for a surgeon with documented experience in both laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, clear protocols for managing complications such as bile duct injury, and access to interventional endoscopy (ERCP) within the same facility or network. Ask about expected hospital stay, follow-up arrangements, and how urgent re-presentations would be handled, as these factors affect both safety and recovery.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.