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Fortis Hospital Cunningham Rd, Bengaluru
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If you’ve been told you need chest or abdominal surgery, you may have more options than you realise.

A diagnosis requiring chest surgery and Gastrointestinal surgery brings immediate fear — about pain, scars, time in hospital, and time away from your family. Our practice exists to give you the most effective surgery through the least invasive approach available.

Robotic Surgery
Uniportal VATS
AIIMS Delhi · M.Ch
20+ Years Experience
Fortis Hospitals
20+
Years Experience
AIIMS
M.Ch · First in Batch
500+
Complex Cases
Dr. Shashikiran N J — Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru
Why It Matters

Open Surgery vs Minimally Invasive Surgery

Factor Open Surgery VATS / Robotic (Minimally Invasive)
Hospital Stay 7–10 days 2–5 days
Return to Normal Activity 6–12 weeks 2–4 weeks
Post-operative Pain Significant, high painkiller use Significantly lower
Infection Risk Higher Lower
Blood Loss Greater Minimal
Cancer Outcomes Standard Equivalent or superior

What Sets This Practice Apart

Dual Subspecialty Expertise

Both thoracic and GI minimally invasive surgery under one specialist — ideal for complex cases crossing both territories.

DA VINCI Robotic Surgery

3D vision, tremor-free precision, and a wrist-like range of motion using the most advanced minimally invasive platform.

Uniportal VATS Trained

Fellowship at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital — one of the world's leading VATS centres — enabling single-incision chest surgery.

AIIMS · First in Batch

Completed M.Ch Minimal Access Surgery at AIIMS New Delhi — India's most competitive surgical training — top of batch.

Research-Backed Practice

Published in Surgical Endoscopy (2022) and Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons — contributing to evidence for safer surgery.

Patient-Centred Consultations

Plain-language diagnosis, a walkthrough of all options, and a personalised surgical roadmap before any commitment is made.

Patient Testimonial

Getting Started

Three Simple Steps to Expert Surgical Care

1

Share Your Reports

WhatsApp or email your CT scans, reports, or referral letter before your appointment. We review your case in advance.

2

Consult In Person or by Video

We explain your diagnosis in plain language, walk through all available surgical options, and answer every question.

3

Receive Your Surgical Roadmap

Before committing to anything, you receive a personalised plan: procedure, approach, hospital stay, and recovery timeline.

Patient Educational Videos

Gallery & Events

Training & Qualifications

Trained at India's Finest Institutions

2020
M.Ch Minimal Access Surgery
AIIMS New Delhi — Cleared First in Batch
2024
Uniportal VATS & RATS Fellowship
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, China
2019
Robotic Thoracic Observership
NYU Langone, New York — Dr Robert Cerfolio
2013
MS General Surgery
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
2009
MBBS
J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
SAGES
Society of American GI & Endoscopic Surgeons
Active Member
ISTS
Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Active Member
Pub.
Surgical Endoscopy
3D HD vs 4K endovision — AIIMS co-authors (2022)
Career Journey

Built Through India's Best Institutions

A career built across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and New Delhi — with international exposure in New York and Shanghai.

"Passion meets perseverance — minimal access surgeon with a special interest in VATS and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery."

Jul 2025 – Present
Senior Consultant — Minimally Invasive Thoracic, GI & Robotic Surgery
Fortis Hospitals, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru
Apr 2023 – Jul 2025
Lead Consultant — Minimally Invasive Thoracic and GI Surgery
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Sep 2021 – Mar 2023
Consultant — Minimal Access Thoracic & GI Surgery
AASRA Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
Sep 2020 – Aug 2021
Consultant — Minimal Access & GI Surgery
Sagar Hospitals DSI, Banashankari, Bengaluru
Jul 2017 – Jul 2020
M.Ch Senior Resident — Minimal Access Surgery (First in Batch)
AIIMS, New Delhi — Thoracic & Upper GI Unit
Research & Publications

Contributing to the Science of Safer Surgery

Surgical Endoscopy (2022)

Randomised study comparing 3D HD vs 4K endovision in minimally invasive surgery — co-authored with AIIMS New Delhi.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2017)

Large cystic lymphangioma of the pancreas — case report and discussion.

SAGES Annual Conference, Baltimore (2019)

Video presentation: Laparoscopic Radical Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Carcinoma.

EAES Conference (2018)

Novel thoraco-laparoscopic technique for adult Bochdalek hernia repair.

Contact & Appointment

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Address
Fortis Hospital, 14 Cunningham Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
Hours
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