Dr. Praveen C R

Dr Praveen C R is a General Surgery Consultant associated with Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. In his 23 years of experience, he has worked at Muthoot Advanced Laparoscopy Centre, KIMS Medical College, Bangalore, PES Medical College, Andhra Pradesh, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal and Manipal Hospital, Bangalore.

Dr Praveen's expertise spans a wide range of procedures in general, gastrointestinal, and laparoscopic surgery. Some of the key procedures he performs include:

1. General Surgery: Appendectomy, Hernia repairs, Gallbladder surgery (Cholecystectomy), Abdominal surgeries

2. Laparoscopic Surgery: Laparoscopic Colectomy, Laparoscopic Splenectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Pancreatic surgeries, Gastric Bypass

3. Gastrointestinal Surgery: Colorectal surgeries, including colorectal resections and gastrointestinal perforations

4. Oncological Surgery: Gastrectomies, Colectomies, and surgeries for colorectal and abdominal cancers

5. Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve gastrectomy, Gastric bypass

6. Emergency Surgery: Trauma surgeries, liver trauma, splenectomies

7. Specialised Procedures: Manual hemorrhoidopexy, Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEMS)

Dr Praveen C R completed his MBBS from Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, in 2001, followed by his MS in General Surgery from Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, in 2007. Driven by a passion for mastering advanced surgical techniques, he earned a Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery (DMAS) from the World Laparoscopy Hospital. He further honed his skills through several prestigious fellowships, including EFIAGES (Endoscopy Fellowship), FALS (Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery) at Ganga Ram Hospital, and FACRSI (Fellowship of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India). 

Dr. Praveen is a member of several esteemed professional organisations, including:

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

• Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)

• World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

Dr Praveen has authored and contributed to several influential publications and research articles. Some of his key publications include:

• Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery: Where do we stand today? published in the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery 

• Manual Hemorrhoidopexy – A New Technique in the Management of Grade Three Hemorrhoids published in Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences

• Splenic Flexure Volvulus: Rarest Type of Colonic Volvulus published in Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery 

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, Dr Praveen is able to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients, ensuring that they feel informed, comfortable, and well-cared for throughout their treatment journey.

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