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Dr Nithya Shekar is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with 18 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Clinic Brookefield, Bengaluru.

She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, ASI, IAGES, and World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.

Whether a patient needs laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, thyroidectomy, bowel resection, laser fistula surgery, varicose vein treatment, pilonidal sinus surgery, or trauma management, Dr Nithya Shekar provides thorough evaluation and structured surgical care.

She is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and Odia.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Nithya Shekar offers comprehensive general and laparoscopic surgical care with MS training, international MRCS Edinburgh credentials, multiple minimally invasive surgery fellowships, and robotic surgery training.

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Patients with gallstones, hernias, appendicitis, abdominal conditions, or other surgical conditions receive minimally invasive treatment from Dr Nithya Shekar with smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallstone surgery)
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (IPOM and IPOM Plus)
• Laparoscopic TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal) Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic Hiatal Repair with Fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Liver Hydatid Cyst Surgery
• Laparoscopic Rectopexy for rectal prolapse
• Laparoscopic Colposuspension
• Laparoscopic Orchidopexy and Orchidectomy
• Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Patients with bowel conditions, intestinal obstruction, perforations, or gastrointestinal emergencies receive structured open or laparoscopic care from Dr Nithya Shekar.

• Bowel Resection and Anastomosis
• Stoma Creation and Reversal
• Hollow Viscus Perforation management
• Damage Control Surgery (DCS) for trauma
• Laparotomy and proceed
• GI Endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

Proctology

Patients with piles, fistula-in-ano, pilonidal sinus, or rectal prolapse receive structured minimally invasive proctological care from Dr Nithya Shekar.

• Laser Fistula Surgery
• Pilonidal Sinus excision and Limberg's Flap reconstruction
• Laparoscopic Rectopexy for rectal prolapse

Thyroid and General Surgery

Patients with thyroid swellings, hernias, abdominal wall conditions, or soft tissue conditions requiring surgical management receive structured care from Dr Nithya Shekar.

• Hemi-Thyroidectomy and Total Thyroidectomy
• Open Hernia Repair
• Abscess Incision and Drainage
• Lipoma and Soft Tissue Tumour excision
• Emergency Laparotomy

Varicose Veins Treatment

Patients with varicose veins, venous insufficiency, or leg vein conditions receive structured management from Dr Nithya Shekar.

• Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) for Varicose Veins
• Open Varicose Veins Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Patients with abdominal trauma or emergency surgical conditions receive structured damage control and emergency surgical care from Dr Nithya Shekar, who is ATLS certified.

• Emergency Damage Control Surgery
• Abdominal Trauma management
• Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy

Credentials and Trust

• MBBS, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre / RGUHS (2017)
• MS (General Surgery), Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (2022)
• MRCS (Edinburgh), Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
• FMAS (Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery), World Laparoscopy Hospital
• DMAS (Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery), World Laparoscopy Hospital
• FIAGES (Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons)
• FALS (Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Fellowship in GI Endoscopy, World Laparoscopy Hospital
• Fellowship in Basic Robotic Surgery, World Laparoscopy Hospital
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certification

She has previously served at Vydehi Hospital Bengaluru. She is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 120966, 2017).

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
• World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Nithya Shekar currently consults at Manipal Clinic, Brookefield, Bengaluru (Consultation Fee: ₹750).

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Nithya Shekar has contributed to general surgery research through publications in PubMed and Scopus-indexed journals and national conference presentations.

Key Publications

• Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (Poster, ASICON 2020)
• Rectovaginal Fistula management
• Pantaloon Hernia and Amyand's Hernia case reports
• POSSUM and Portsmouth-POSSUM Scoring for surgical outcome assessment
• Laparoscopic Pain Management Techniques

Book an Appointment with Dr Nithya Shekar

To consult Dr Nithya Shekar at Manipal Clinic Brookefield in Bengaluru, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an appointment.