Best Surgical Gastroenterologists for Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection in India

This page lists 9 laparoscopic colorectal resection doctors in 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 colorectal resection doctors in India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Laparoscopic colorectal resection doctors in 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 colorectal resection doctors

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Dr. Amruth Raj

MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Fellowship in Robotic Surgery, FICS
Consultant — GI, HPB, Liver Transplant & Robotic Surgery · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Mumbai, India7+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 7+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
  • Consultant — GI, HPB, Liver Transplant & Robotic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai — Present
  • Fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
Expertise & Procedures
  • Deceased donor liver transplantation
  • Hepatic resection and partial hepatectomy
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal pancreatectomy
  • Biliary reconstruction and hepaticojejunostomy
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Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 7+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Navi MumbaiHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Dinesh Singhal

MS, DNB, FACS, FRCS
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Transplant · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India33+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 33+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
  • Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — Present
  • 33+ years in advanced gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary procedures, and complex surgical oncology
Expertise & Procedures
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Liver resection and hepatectomy
  • Distal pancreatectomy
  • Biliary reconstruction and hepaticojejunostomy
  • Colorectal resection
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Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 33+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Kishore V Alapati

MS, MCh, FACS, FASCRS, FICS
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon — Surgical Gastro, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Colorectal Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Colorectal Surgeon
  • Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
  • Surgical specialist in Colorectal, Gastroenterological, Hepatopancreatic and Transplant Surgery — Over 18 years of clinical experience in diagnosis and management of colorectal conditions
Expertise & Procedures
  • Low Anterior Resection (LAR)
  • Abdominoperineal Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection
  • Stoma Creation and Reversal
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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Colorectal Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Siddharth Mishra

MS, DNB
Consultant Superspecialist — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
  • Consultant Superspecialist, Surgical Gastroenterology & HPB Surgery, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi — Present
  • Senior Resident, Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital, Jaipur
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Liver Resection and Hepatectomy
  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
  • Colorectal Resection
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Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indian Spinal Injuries CentreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Moode Jayanth

MBBS, MS, DrNB, FALS, FIAGES
Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 8+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
  • Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad — Present
  • Vattikuti Fellow in Robotic Surgical Oncology, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City, Bengaluru
Expertise & Procedures
  • Robotic Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Robotic distal pancreatectomy
  • Robotic hepatic tumour resection
  • Robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals
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Dr. P. Siva Charan Reddy

MBBS, MS, MCh, FMAS, FIAGES, FICRS
Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
  • Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology — Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad
  • Consultant Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure)
  • Laparoscopic bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
  • Hepatic resection and liver tumor surgery
  • Laparoscopic colorectal resection
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Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Prashanth Rao

MBBS, MS, FRCS, DNB, MNAMS, Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, FMAS, FIAGES, FALS
Director and Senior Consultant — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India34+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 34+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Surgeon
  • Director and Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology — Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai (Parel)
  • Founder Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Single-Port Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy)
  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery (Fundoplication)
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Surgical Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Surgeon Experience: 34+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital, MumbaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Supreet Kumar

MBBS, MS, DrNB, Fellowship, FMAS, MMAS HPB
Specialist — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India14+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 14+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon
  • Specialist — Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB & Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — Present
  • Extensive clinical practice in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery, with comprehensive experience in complex gastrointestinal procedures
Expertise & Procedures
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Hepatic Resection and Partial Hepatectomy
  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenectomy
  • Biliary Reconstruction and Hepaticojejunostomy
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Surgical Gastroenterologist & HPB Surgeon Experience: 14+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada

MBBS, MS, DNB, FMAS, FAIS, FIAGES, FACRS
Senior Consultant & Clinical Director — Surgical Gastroenterology · Specialty: Surgical Gastroenterologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterologist
  • Senior Consultant & Clinical Director, Surgical Gastroenterology — Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad (Present)
  • Senior Consultant — Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Kondapur, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
  • Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Hepatic resection for tumor
  • Distal pancreatectomy
  • Total gastrectomy
  • Bariatric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
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Surgical Gastroenterologist Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$5,500

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Est. 1983
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Amruth RajDr. Dinesh Singhal
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$5,500

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Kishore V AlapatiDr. P. Siva Charan Reddy
Indian Spinal Injuries Center🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$5,500

Indian Spinal Injuries Center

Est. 1995
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologySpine SurgeryOphthalmology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.5
76 reviews
200+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Siddharth Mishra
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
Starting from$5,500

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Est. 1996
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologyLiver TransplantCardiac Surgery
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Prashanth Rao
Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$5,500

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Supreet Kumar
Medicover Hospital Hitec City🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$5,500

Medicover Hospital Hitec City

Est. 2011
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Laparoscopic colorectal resectionSurgical GastroenterologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Laparoscopic colorectal resection
4.3
95 reviews
250+
Beds
15+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Vijaykumar C Bada

Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for colorectal cancer 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

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Laparoscopic colorectal resection?

Laparoscopic colorectal resection is a minimally invasive surgery to remove a diseased segment of the colon or rectum, most commonly performed for colorectal cancer, but also for severe diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or polyps that cannot be removed endoscopically. Using small incisions, a camera and specialized instruments, the surgeon removes the affected bowel segment and reconnects the healthy ends, offering less pain, shorter hospital stay and faster recovery than open surgery. It is often combined with lymph node removal for accurate cancer staging.

Who may be considered?

Laparoscopic colorectal resection 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?

Conventional multi-port laparoscopic technique using 4-5 small incisions to resect the affected bowel segment and perform an intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Standard Laparoscopic Colectomy

Most Popular

Conventional multi-port laparoscopic technique using 4-5 small incisions to resect the affected bowel segment and perform an intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $300 - $800

CBC, liver and kidney function tests, colonoscopy with biopsy, CT scan of abdomen/pelvis with contrast, CEA tumor marker, chest X-ray, ECG, blood grouping and cross-matching

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $5,500 - $9,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~5-7 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~15-20 days recommended
Total stay: approx 22-28 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Surgeon and anesthetist fees
  • Operation theatre and laparoscopic equipment charges
  • Standard hospital room stay
  • Post-operative nursing and medications
  • One follow-up consultation

Usually Not Included

  • Pre-admission diagnostic tests
  • Histopathology and molecular biomarker testing
  • Chemotherapy or radiotherapy if required
  • Airport transfers and accommodation for attendant
  • Visa and travel costs

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients resume light activity within 2 weeks and normal diet within days of surgery, with full recovery typically taking 4-6 weeks; follow-up includes wound check, pathology review and staging discussion if cancer is confirmed.

Risks

As with any major abdominal surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, anastomotic leak, injury to nearby organs, and the possibility of conversion to open surgery; a temporary or permanent stoma may occasionally be required.

Alternatives

Alternatives include open colorectal resection for complex or advanced cases, endoscopic resection for very early-stage polyps or superficial tumors, and non-surgical management such as chemoradiotherapy for select rectal cancers before or instead of surgery.

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 colonoscopy report with biopsy/histopathology results
  • CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
  • Pelvic MRI (for rectal tumors)
  • CEA tumor marker blood test
  • Complete blood count and metabolic panel
  • Chest X-ray or CT chest
  • List of current medications and comorbidities
  • Previous surgical or endoscopy reports if any

Patient information needed

  • Age and current weight/height (BMI)
  • Type and location of colorectal disease (cancer stage if known)
  • History of prior abdominal surgeries
  • Presence of diabetes, heart disease or bleeding disorders
  • Current medications, especially blood thinners
  • Bowel habits and any obstruction or bleeding symptoms
  • Willingness to accept stoma if clinically necessary
  • Availability of an attendant for travel and stay

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.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Laparoscopic colorectal resection) and procedure (Laparoscopic colorectal resection) 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 colorectal resection in India

What is Colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer is a malignancy arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum, most often developing from adenomatous polyps that undergo cancerous change over time. It encompasses both colon cancer and rectal cancer, which share many features but may differ in their surgical and treatment approach.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Colorectal cancer?
Common symptoms include a persistent change in bowel habits (such as diarrhoea, constipation, or narrowing of stools), rectal bleeding or blood in the stool, abdominal cramping or discomfort, a feeling that the bowel does not empty completely, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue related to anaemia from chronic blood loss. In earlier stages, many people have no noticeable symptoms at all, which underlines the importance of routine screening for eligible individuals. The presence or absence of these symptoms alone is not sufficient to confirm or rule out a diagnosis, and a thorough clinical evaluation is always required.
How is Colorectal cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed medical and family history, a physical examination including digital rectal examination, and laboratory tests such as a full blood count and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level. Colonoscopy is the definitive diagnostic procedure, allowing direct visualisation of the bowel lining and biopsy of any suspicious lesion for histological confirmation. Once cancer is confirmed, staging — commonly using CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and sometimes MRI (particularly for rectal cancer) or PET-CT — is carried out to determine whether the disease is localised (Stage I–II), involves regional lymph nodes (Stage III), or has spread to distant sites (Stage IV), which directly guides treatment planning.
How is Colorectal cancer treated?
Treatment is highly individualised and depends on the cancer's location, stage, histological type, molecular markers (such as KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, and microsatellite instability status), and the patient's overall health. Early-stage disease may be managed with surgical resection alone, while more advanced cases often require a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and in some situations immunotherapy or radiotherapy (the latter particularly for rectal cancer). All treatment decisions should be made by a qualified multidisciplinary team following thorough individual assessment.
Can Colorectal cancer be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical options play an important role in colorectal cancer care: chemotherapy regimens (such as FOLFOX or FOLFIRI) are used both as adjuvant treatment after surgery and as primary treatment for metastatic disease; targeted therapies (such as anti-VEGF or anti-EGFR agents) and immunotherapy (including checkpoint inhibitors for tumours with high microsatellite instability) may be recommended based on molecular profiling. For some patients with very early, superficial rectal lesions, endoscopic resection without open surgery may be appropriate. However, for the majority of confirmed colorectal cancer cases, surgery is a central component of curative-intent treatment, and whether a non-surgical pathway is suitable must be determined by a specialist team reviewing each individual case.
When is Laparoscopic colorectal resection considered for Colorectal cancer?
Laparoscopic colorectal resection 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 Colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer is typically evaluated and managed by a surgical oncologist with colorectal expertise and a medical oncologist working within a multidisciplinary team that may also include a radiation oncologist, a gastroenterologist, a radiologist, and a pathologist. For rectal cancer in particular, a colorectal surgeon experienced in total mesorectal excision and related techniques is an important consideration.
How do I choose a doctor for Colorectal cancer?
When comparing providers, look for a surgeon with demonstrable experience in colorectal cancer resection and minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) techniques, and confirm that the centre offers true multidisciplinary tumour board review, access to medical oncology and molecular testing, and a clear plan for post-treatment surveillance and follow-up.
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.