Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar

Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist, GI Surgeon, and Bariatric Surgeon with extensive international training and expertise in gastrointestinal cancer surgery. His areas of specialization include gastrointestinal oncology, bariatric surgery, advanced endoscopic procedures, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

He has received advanced specialist training in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and South Korea, making him one of the few surgeons in India with international expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, peritoneal malignancies, bariatric surgery, and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He previously served as Associate Consultant in Upper GI Cancer and Bariatric Surgery at the National University Hospital, Singapore.

Dr. Prabhu currently practices as a Surgical Oncology Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru and serves as the Clinical Lead of the Lifestyle, Obesity and GI Care (LOGIC) Division. He is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care through advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Expertise

Dr. Prabhu specializes in the surgical management of gastrointestinal cancers, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal disorders using laparoscopic, robotic, and advanced endoscopic procedures.

• Esophageal Cancer Surgery.
• Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Surgery.
• Small Intestine Cancer Surgery.
• Colorectal Cancer Surgery.
• Peritoneal Cancer Surgery.
• Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery.
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy).
• PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy).
• Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
• Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Procedures.
• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
• Gastric Bypass Surgery.
• Intragastric Balloon Therapy.
• Advanced Endoscopic Surgery (EMR & ESD).
• POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) for Achalasia.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Barrett's Esophagus.
• Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery.
• Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.
• Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery.

Awards & Recognition

• Young Investigator Award – ESOT Congress, Belgium.
• Recipient of prestigious awards at Japanese and Korean Surgical Congresses.
• Topped the National Higher Specialist Training Interviews in the United Kingdom.
• MD Research Award – Cardiff University for research on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury.
• Presented over 100 scientific papers at national and international conferences.
• Organizing member of leading surgical conferences in Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Professional Memberships

• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
• Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
• International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE).
• Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS).
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).
• Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Tutor – ChM Surgical Teaching Programme, University of Edinburgh.

Leadership & Academic Contributions

Dr. Prabhu has completed the Leadership and Management Programme from NHS Scotland and is a passionate advocate for patient safety and human factors in surgery. He has contributed extensively to surgical education by mentoring trainees, teaching postgraduate students, and presenting scientific research at international conferences.

Research & Publications

Dr. Prabhu has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading international medical journals focusing on gastrointestinal oncology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, patient safety, surgical education, and translational research. His work has been published in renowned journals including the British Journal of Surgery, British Journal of Anaesthesia, World Journal of Surgery, Clinical Case Reports, International Journal of Surgery, and several other high-impact scientific publications.