Dr. Benjamin Chacko

Dr Benjamin Chacko is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon in Bangalore with 7 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road. He holds a DrNB in Paediatric Surgery from the National Board of Examinations, trained at Narayana Health, with focused expertise in paediatric urology, neonatal surgery, surgical oncology, and paediatric solid organ transplantation.

Area of Expertise

Dr Chacko's surgical practice spans the full spectrum of paediatric and neonatal surgery, from congenital anomalies and minimally invasive procedures to hepatobiliary surgery, oncology, and transplantation support.

Neonatal Surgery

Complex congenital and life-threatening surgical conditions in newborns are managed with dedicated neonatal surgical expertise gained through training at Narayana Health.

Conditions Treated

• Oesophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula
• Intestinal atresia
• Hirschsprung's disease
• Anorectal malformations
• Pyloric stenosis
• Congenital anomalies requiring neonatal surgical intervention

Paediatric Urology and Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney, Ureter and Bladder

Urological and renal congenital conditions in children are managed with both open and minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Conditions Treated

• Congenital anomalies of the kidney, ureter, and bladder
• Undescended testis
• Hydrocele
• Hypospadias and urological congenital malformations
• Vesicoureteric reflux and obstructive uropathies

Procedures

• Orchidopexy for undescended testis
• Cystoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic urological indications
• Laparoscopic paediatric urological procedures

Paediatric Surgical Oncology and Tunnelled Catheters

Children with solid tumours and malignant conditions are managed as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team, including placement of tunnelled venous catheters for oncological treatment access.

Conditions Treated

• Paediatric solid tumours
• Surgical oncology cases requiring tertiary-level care
• Children requiring long-term venous access for oncological therapy

Procedures

• Surgical resection of paediatric solid tumours
• Tunnelled catheter insertion for oncological access

Paediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery

Liver, biliary, and hepatobiliary conditions in children are managed surgically with experience gained through involvement in paediatric liver transplant procedures at Narayana Health.

Conditions Treated

• Biliary atresia
• Choledochal cyst
• Portal vein obstruction including portal vein web causing extrahepatic portal vein obstruction
• Hepatobiliary conditions requiring surgical intervention

General Paediatric Surgery

Common and complex general surgical conditions in children are managed across both elective and emergency settings.

Conditions Treated

• Inguinal and umbilical hernias
• Appendicitis
• Intussusception
• Circumcision
• Soft tissue and general surgical conditions in children

Procedures

• Hernia repair (inguinal and umbilical)
• Appendectomy (open and laparoscopic)
• Laparoscopic orchidopexy
• Circumcision

Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery

Laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and endoscopic approaches are used across the full range of paediatric surgical conditions to minimise surgical trauma and recovery time.

Procedures

• Laparoscopic surgery for paediatric abdominal conditions
• Thoracoscopy for thoracic surgical conditions in children
• Paediatric bronchoscopy for airway assessment and intervention
• Cystoscopy for urological evaluation

Vascular Malformations

Vascular anomalies in children are evaluated and managed with appropriate surgical and interventional approaches.

Conditions Treated

• Vascular malformations in paediatric patients

Paediatric Solid Organ Transplantation

Dr Chacko has been an active part of paediatric liver and kidney transplant teams at Narayana Health, contributing to pre-operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post-transplant surgical care.

Involvement

• Paediatric liver transplantation
• Paediatric kidney transplantation

Paediatric Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Acute and emergency surgical conditions in children are managed with prompt assessment and intervention.

Conditions Treated

• Abdominal trauma in children
• Soft tissue injuries requiring surgical management
• Emergency surgical conditions in paediatric patients

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Current)
• Narayana Health, Bangalore (Registrar, DrNB Paediatric Surgery, May 2019 to May 2025)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (2019)
• DrNB Paediatric Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2025), trained at Narayana Health, Bangalore

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Best Paper Award in Oncology, Long Free Paper Session, IAPSCON (2022)
• Swapna Dutta Award for Best Paper in Paediatric Urology, Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Conference IAPSCON (2024)
• Best Paper Award, Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, JIAPS (2025)
• Best Free Paper Presentation, Karnataka State Chapter, IAPS-KSC (2019)

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• "Prospective Study of the Impact of Preoperative Nutrition on Postoperative Outcomes in Paediatric Surgery Using a Novel Two-axis Classification Scheme" — Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 30(1): 14-21, January to February 2025
• "Portal Vein Web: A Rare Cause of Extrahepatic Portal Vein Obstruction in a Child" — Journal of Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 30(3): 407-408, May to June 2025

Why Consult Dr Benjamin Chacko

Dr Chacko brings award-winning research recognition from IAPSCON across both oncology and paediatric urology, peer-reviewed publications in JIAPS, and hands-on involvement in paediatric liver and kidney transplant procedures at Narayana Health, a combination that reflects both academic rigour and high-complexity surgical exposure for a surgeon at this stage of his career. He consults in English, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil, enabling clear and reassuring communication with families from diverse backgrounds.

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