About Dr. Arun Prasad

Overview

Dr. Arun Prasad is a highly esteemed Surgical Gastroenterologist based in South Delhi, with an impressive 35 years of experience in the field of general, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery. He is recognized as a Senior Consultant in his specialty and is proficient in advanced surgical techniques including laparoscopic surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and robotic surgery. Dr. Prasad’s qualifications are extensive, holding prestigious certifications such as FRCSED, FRCS, FACS (USA), and MS (MAMC), along with his initial MBBS from AFMC. Fluently communicating in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he ensures clarity and comfort for a diverse patient base. Known for his dedication to patient care and surgical excellence, Dr. Prasad has helped numerous individuals regain their health and quality of life through his skilled surgical intervention. His commitment to improving surgical outcomes and enhancing patient satisfaction makes him a trusted choice for those seeking surgical treatment. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, Dr. Arun Prasad aims to provide tailored surgical solutions that cater to the unique needs of each patient, solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in surgical gastroenterology in the region.

Memberships

FELLOWSHIPS/MEMBERSHIP:

• FRCS – Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh & Glasgow (UK)

• FACS – Fellow of American College of Surgeons (USA)

• FMBS – Fellow of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

• President of Obesity surgery society of India (OSSI), affiliated to International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)

• President of International MGB OAGB Club for Bariatric Surgery

• Former Vice President Indian Association of Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES).

• FALS – Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery ( Bariatric, Hernia, Upper GI, Hepatobiliary )

• Member Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Awards

• Received award from the Health Minister of Delhi for contributions to Thoracoscopy.
• Honored by the Health Minister of India for work in Bariatric Surgery.
• Delivered orations for the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) in Delhi and Andhra Pradesh.
• Invited keynote speaker at Ghent, Belgium on the topic of Robotic Surgery.
• Received international award for Robotic Bariatric Surgery at Valladolid, Spain.
• Served as faculty at major international conferences on Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Bariatric Surgery across London, Montreal, Vienna, Paris, Naples, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Spain, and China.
• Conducted live surgical transmissions demonstrating robotic and bariatric procedures at national and international conferences.
• Organized fellowship courses in bariatric surgery in Mumbai, Philippines, and Duke University (USA) on behalf of the International Bariatric Club & Academy.
• Organized and coordinated over 50 trauma training courses under the aegis of Primary Trauma Care UK.

Research and Publication

• Robotic One Anastomosis ( Omega Loop / Mini ) Gastric Bypass For Morbid Obesity. Journal of Robotic Surgery, December 2014; 8 (4) : 371-374,

• The BMJ Awards India: And the winners are . . . robotic spinal surgery, hospital stewardship of antibiotics, and primary care for hill tribes, BMJ 2014; 349 doi: (Published 24 September 2014) Cite this as: BMJ 2014;349:g5803

• Robotic Single Anastomosis (Mini) Gastric Bypass, Obes Surg (2014) 24:1190, DOI 10.1007/s11695-014-1292-0

• Totally robotic gastric bypass using modified Lonroth technique, Arun Prasad, Jayashree Todkar, Obes Surg (2015) 25 (Suppl 1):S38–S39, DOI 10.1007/s11695-015-1750-3

• Robotic assisted Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy in a post-cholecystectomy type E2 bile duct injury. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(6): 1703-1706

• Robotic surgery for hiatus hernia in super obese. The World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery 2015; 19 (1) : 15

• Role of VATS in Management of Pulmonary Hydatid and Follow Up: A Case Series”. Aggarwal N, Prasad A et al. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine 7.10 (2018): 714-720

• Robotic Minigastric bypass. Prasad A. Page 171-179 ; Essentials of Mini ? One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass. 2018.

• Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery—A Multicentre Study of 9617 Patients from Indian Bariatric Surgery Outcome Reporting Group – Acknowledged as contributor in published study –  Baig, S.J., Priya, P., Mahawar, K.K. et al. OBES SURG (2019) 29: 1583.

• Standardization of Bariatric Metabolic Procedures: World Consensus Meeting Statement Acknowledged as working group member in published study – Bhandari, M., Fobi, M.A.L., Buchwald, J.N., Prasad A. et al. OBES SURG (2019) 29(Suppl 4): 309.

• One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass in Morbidly Obese Patients with BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2: a Systematic Review Comparing It with Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Parmar, C.D., Bryant, C., Luque-de-Leon, E., Prasad A. et al. OBES SURG 29, 3039–3046 (2019) doi:10.1007/s11695-019-04034-9

Special Interests

• Senior General, GI & Bariatric Surgeon

• Specializing in Laparoscopy, VATS Thoracoscopy, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery

List of Treatments

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