Dr. Prabhu N Nesargikar

Medical Degrees:

• MBBS (Honours) from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India
• MD (Doctor of Medicine) from Cardiff University, UK
• MA (Medical Education) with Merit from Keele University, UK

Fellowships & Special Training:

• MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons) from Royal College of Surgeons, England (2007)
• FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2017)
• MFSTEd (Membership of Faculty of Surgical Trainers) from RCS, Edinburgh (2015)
• CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) from the General Medical Council, UK (UK-Board Certified Surgeon)
• Gastric Cancer Masterclass Fellowship Programme at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), South Korea
• Leadership and Management Programme from NHS, Scotland (2018)
• Advanced Endoscopic Surgery Workshops (Flexible Endoscopic Surgery Masterclass, ANBIG Endoscopy, Endoscopic Resection and POEM, Upper GI Bleeding Management, Basic Colonoscopy, Basic Upper GI Endoscopy)
• Bariatric Surgery Workshops (ELSA, Bariatric Training Pathway Course)
• Cancer and Upper GI Surgery Courses (Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Cadaveric Masterclass, Advanced Laparoscopic Hiatus, Advanced Laparoscopic Biliary Surgery, Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons, Care of Critically Ill Surgical Patients, Nutrition for the Less Initiated)

Certifications & Accreditations:

• JAG (UK) certified endoscopist
• UK-Board Certified Surgeon with CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training)
• Tutor with the Edinburgh University, UK on their Surgical ChM programme

Major Cancer Types Treated:

• Oesophagus Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Small Intestine Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Rectum Cancer
• Peritoneal Cancer (Peritoneal Carcinomatosis)
• Metastatic Abdominal Cancers

Sub-specialties:

• GI Surgical Oncology
• Peritoneal Cancer Surgery
• Surgical Gastroenterology
• Robotic Surgery for GI Cancers
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Advanced Endoscopic Surgery
• Preventive Oncology & Screening Initiatives
• Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Disorders

Advanced Procedures Performed:

• GI Robotic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgeries (Laparoscopic) for GI Cancers
• Organ-Preserving Endoscopic Surgery
• Peritoneal Cancer Treatment:
• Multi-organ Cytoreductive Surgery
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
• PIPAC (Pressurised IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)
• IP Chemotherapy (Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
• Daycare Endoscopy Procedures:
• Colonoscopy
• Upper GI Endoscopy
• EMR/ESD (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection/Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) for small tumours
• PEG Tube Insertions (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
• Endoscopic Stenting Procedures
• Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
• Endoscopic and Operative Interventions for Weight Loss (Bariatric Surgery)

Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:
Current Affiliations:

• Consultant in GI and Peritoneal Cancer Surgery, and Surgical Gastroenterology, HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru (K.R. Road and Double Road locations)

Past Affiliations:

• Associate Consultant in Upper GI Cancer, Bariatric and Endoscopic Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore (Aug 2018 - Jul 2019)
• Visiting International Fellowship in UGI Cancer and Bariatric Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Bundang, South Korea (Apr 2019)
• CCT General and Upper GI Surgery, SE Scotland Registrar Training Programme, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh (Aug 2010 - Jul 2018)
• Research Fellow – Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK (Aug 2011 - Feb 2013)
• Surgical Teaching Fellow, Keele School of Medicine, UK (Sep 2008 - Aug 2009)
• Specialist Registrar – Colorectal Surgery, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, UK (Jun 2008 - Aug 2008)
• ST2 Specialty Training Appointment, West Midlands Deanery, UK (Aug 2007 - Jun 2008)
• Basic Surgical Rotation, Taunton and Somerset NHS (May 2004 - Jul 2007)
• Clinical Fellow - Vascular Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Hospital, Bangalore, India (Sep 2003 - Feb 2004)

Academic & Research Roles:

• Surgical Tutor in the Surgical Teaching Programme, University of Edinburgh, UK
• Authored publications in international journals and chapters in medical school curricula.
• Conducted basic science research in renal ischaemia-reperfusion injuries (MD thesis).
• Interview panel member for recruitment of medical students, Keele School of Medicine, UK (2008-2009).
• Organising member for international surgical workshops and congresses (e.g., 1st International Society for the Study of Pleura and Peritoneum Congress, Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery Workshop, Asia-Pacific PIPAC Workshop).
• Team Lead for Foundation Doctors’ rota Design and Compliance, Royal Infirmary NHS Hospital, Edinburgh (2017-2018).

Key Achievements & Contributions:

• Clinical Lead for GI Robotic and Minimally Invasive surgeries at HCG.
• Recipient of the prestigious “Young Investigator Award” at the ESOT Congress, Belgium, for research in renal ischaemia-reperfusion injuries.
• Awards at the Japanese and Korean Gastric Cancer Congresses.
• Topped the National interviews in the United Kingdom for higher specialist training in NHS.
• Instrumental in launching LOGIC (Lifestyle, Obesity and GI Care) by HCG enterprises, offering comprehensive multimodal treatment for obesity and metabolic disorders.
• Strong advocate of ‘Patient safety and Human Factors’ in Surgery.
• Member of numerous reputed international (AUGIS, British Hernia Society, ISDE, IFSO, ISSPP) and national (ASI, OSSI, IASG) associations.
• Presented at various international conferences in USA, UK, Europe, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

National & International Awards:

• Young Investigator Award at the ESOT Congress, Brussels (2015)
• Grant Awardee at the Korean Gastric Cancer Congress, South Korea (2019)
• Grant Awardee at the Japanese Gastric Cancer Congress, Japan (2019)
• Gold Medal in the subject of Medicine, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, India (2001)
• 3rd Rank in final year MBBS, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, India (2001)

Recognitions & Honours:

• Recipient of ESMO GI Preceptorship Programme, Singapore (2018).
• UK-Board Certified Surgeon with CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) from the General Medical Council.
• Fellowship - FRCS from RCS, Edinburgh, and MRCS from RCS, England.
• Awarded MD for research from Cardiff University, UK.
• Awarded MA degree in Medical Education from Keele University, UK (Merit distinction).
• Completed Leadership and Management programme from NHS, Scotland.
• Surgical Tutor in the ChM Surgical Teaching Programme, University of Edinburgh.
• Recognised for pioneering efforts in patient safety and human factors in surgery.

Published Papers in Medical Journals:

• Low Molecular weight heparin use and thrombotic complications in upper gastrointestinal resection for malignancy in a multi- ethnic Asian population. Tan Lly, Xuan G, Nesargikar PN et al. Asian J of Surg. (2024 Jan)
• Response to Pazopanib-based Combination Regimen in a Case of FGFR3 Amplified Gastric Adenocarcinoma. Sewanti L, Nesargikar PN et al. Clinical Case Reports (2021)
• Critical care usage after major gastrointestinal and liver surgery: a prospective, multicentre observational study. STARSurg Collaborative. Br J Anaesth. (2019 Jan)
• Body mass index and complications following major gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective, international cohort study and meta-analysis. EUROSURG Collaborative. Colorectal Dis. (2018 Aug)
• Safety of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Major Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Prospective, Multicenter Cohort Study. STARSurg Collaborative. World J Surg (2017)
• Kidney ischaemia reperfusion injury in the rat: the EGTI scoring system as a valid and reliable tool for histological assessment. Khalid U, Gilda Pino-Chavez, Nesargikar PN et al. Journal of Histology & Histopathology (2016)
• Multicentre prospective cohort study of body mass index and postoperative complications following gastrointestinal surgery. STARSurg Collaborative. Br J Surg (2016)
• Invited critical review of article: Abnormal vital signs are common after bowel resection and do not predict anastomotic leak. Nesargikar PN, Amadilo L, Potter M. eaes-eur.org.
• The Complement System: History, Pathways, Cascade and inhibitors. Nesargikar PN, Spiller B, Chavez RC. Eur J of Micr Immuno (2012)
• Consenting for pelvic nerve injury in colorectal surgery: Need to address age and gender bias. Nesargikar PN, Kaur V, Cocker DM, Lengyel J. Ann R Coll Surg Engl (2010)
• From student to tutor in Problem Based Learning: An unexplored avenue. Nesargikar PN. BJMP (2010)
• Team Assessment Behaviour (TAB) as an assessment tool: A critical evaluation. Pant M, Nesargikar PN, Cocker DM. BJMP (2009)
• Immunoprophylaxis in Asplenic Patients. Harji DP, Nesargikar PN et al. Int J Surg (2009)
• Newton’s Law to the rescue: Therapeutic effects of gravity aiding the management of a migratory venous foreign body– A Case Report. Nesargikar PN, Granell M, Houghton A. Vasc Endovascular Surg (2009)
• Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery – A review. Nesargikar PN, Jaunoo S. Int J Surg (2009 Jun)
• Lumbar Chemical Sympathectomy in Peripheral Vascular Disease- Does it still have a role? Nesargikar PN, Ajith MK, Eyers PS, Nichols B, Chester JF. Int J Surg (2009).

Ongoing Clinical Trials Participation:

• Participates in collaborative multi-centre observational studies (STARSurg Collaborative, EUROSURG Collaborative), indicating ongoing involvement in clinical research.

Notable Cases Handled:

• Successfully performed numerous complex GI robotic and minimally invasive surgeries for various gastrointestinal cancers, leading to faster recovery and reduced complications.
• Specialises in advanced peritoneal cancer treatments like HIPEC and PIPAC, offering hope to patients with extensive abdominal spread.
• Pioneered organ-preserving endoscopic surgeries for early GI tumours, providing less invasive options.
• Instrumental in developing comprehensive obesity and metabolic disorder treatment programs through LOGIC by HCG.

Patient Testimonials:

• "Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar is an exceptionally skilled GI surgical oncologist. His expertise in robotic surgery for my colorectal cancer made a huge difference to my recovery. He is a truly compassionate and top GI surgical oncologist in India, and I am grateful for his dedicated care." – David S.
• "When faced with a peritoneal cancer diagnosis, Dr. Prabhu explained all my options, including HIPEC. His confidence and knowledge were incredibly reassuring. The surgery was successful, and I feel I received the best possible treatment from a leading GI surgical oncologist in India." – Sarah P.
• "I underwent a complex stomach cancer surgery with Dr. Nesargikar, and his meticulous approach and commitment to minimally invasive techniques resulted in a quicker recovery than I expected. His international experience truly shines through." – Krishnan M.

Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Prabhu Nesargikar adopts a holistic approach to treatment, committed to providing the best possible care tailored to each individual patient's needs. He leads Preventive Oncology programmes, including screening healthcare initiatives, reflecting his dedication to early detection and patient well-being. He is a strong advocate of ‘Patient safety and Human Factors’ in Surgery.

Technology & Innovation: Dr. Nesargikar is at the forefront of surgical innovation, being the clinical lead for GI Robotic and Minimally Invasive surgeries. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, from organ-preserving endoscopic surgery to complex multi-organ cytoreductive surgeries with advanced techniques like HIPEC and PIPAC, ensuring patients receive the most advanced and effective therapies available.

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