Dr. Koushik Herle

Dr Koushik Herle is a sub specialty trained paediatric surgeon, neonatal surgeon and paediatric urologist in Bangalore with 15 years of clinical expertise spanning congenital anomaly surgery, neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive paediatric surgery, paediatric trauma care, and paediatric liver transplant coordination.

Patients searching for the best paediatric surgeon in Bangalore, a reliable child urologist in Karnataka, or expert neonatal surgery and laparoscopic paediatric specialist will find CMC Vellore MCh trained, FPESI credentialled, BJS published paediatric surgical care.

Dr Herle consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Herle's surgical practice covers the full spectrum of paediatric and neonatal surgery, with focused depth in paediatric urology, minimally invasive laparoscopic paediatric procedures, congenital anomaly repair, neonatal surgery, and paediatric trauma care. His MCh training at CMC Vellore, one of India's premier paediatric surgery centres, anchors his practice in high-volume congenital and neonatal surgical exposure.

Paediatric Urology in Bangalore

Sub specialty paediatric urological surgery, supported by Society of Paediatric Urology membership and published randomised controlled trial:

• Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty for PUJ Obstruction
• Laparoscopic Ureteric Reimplantation
• Vesicoscopic Ureteric Reimplantation
• Hypospadias Repair
• Undescended Testis Surgery (Orchidopexy)
• Posterior Urethral Valve Management
• Vesico Ureteric Reflux Surgery
• Phimosis and Paraphimosis Management
• Paediatric Kidney Stone Surgery
• DJ Stent Placement and Removal in Children
• Vellore Catheter Snare Technique for DJ Stent Removal (Published RCT)
• Bladder Exstrophy Coordination
• Neurogenic Bladder Evaluation in Children

Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery in Bangalore

Laparoscopic and endoscopic paediatric procedures, supported by FPESI (Fellowship of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India, 2025) and Ethicon Institute IMMAST training:

• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Children
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Children
• Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision
• Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
• Laparoscopic Herniotomy
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children
• Thoracoscopic Procedures in Children

Neonatal Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of congenital conditions in newborns:

• Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula Repair
• Duodenal Atresia Surgery
• Intestinal Atresia Repair
• Anorectal Malformation Surgery (ARM)
• Hirschsprung's Disease Surgery
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
• Omphalocele and Gastroschisis Management
• Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction Surgery
• Bedside Laparotomy in Newborns
• Necrotising Enterocolitis Surgical Management
• Meconium Ileus Surgery

Congenital Anomaly and Gastrointestinal Surgery

Surgical correction of congenital and GI conditions in children:

• Choledochal Cyst Excision
• Biliary Atresia Kasai Procedure Coordination
• Intestinal Malrotation Surgery
• Intussusception Management
• Meckel's Diverticulum Surgery
• Childhood Hernia Repair
• Childhood Hydrocele Repair

Paediatric Trauma Surgery

Acute surgical management of trauma in children:

• Abdominal Trauma Surgery in Children
• Splenic and Liver Injury Management
• Hollow Viscus Injury Repair
• Polytrauma Surgical Coordination in Children

Paediatric Liver Transplant Coordination

Paediatric liver transplant surgical involvement:

• Paediatric Liver Transplant Surgery Coordination
• Pre Transplant Surgical Assessment
• Post Transplant Surgical Follow up

Conditions Treated

• Congenital Anomalies (TOF, Duodenal Atresia, ARM, Hirschsprung's)
• PUJ Obstruction
• Vesico Ureteric Reflux
• Hypospadias
• Undescended Testis
• Choledochal Cyst
• Childhood Hernias and Hydrocele
• Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction
• Necrotising Enterocolitis
• Childhood Appendicitis
• Paediatric Abdominal Trauma
• Phimosis

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Consultant, Manipal Clinic, Yamare, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1000
• Previous Associate Professor, JJM Medical College, Davangere
• Previous Consultant, Bapuji Child Health Institute, Davangere
• Previous Senior Registrar, Gandhi Government Medical College, Hyderabad
• Previous Senior Resident, Gandhi Medical College
• Previous Senior Resident, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Bangalore

His career trajectory combines CMC Vellore sub-specialty training with academic teaching, government medical college exposure, and apex paediatric hospital experience. His Associate Professor role at JJM Medical College, Davangere reflects formal academic teaching engagement, while his Senior Registrar tenure at Gandhi Government Medical College, Hyderabad and Senior Resident role at Rainbow Children's Hospital built high-volume paediatric surgical exposure across government and private paediatric centres.

Research and Publications

Dr Herle has contributed to peer-reviewed paediatric surgery literature with publications including:

• Double J Stent Removal in Paediatric Patients by Vellore Catheter Snare Technique: A Randomised Control Trial, Journal of Paediatric Urology, December 2019 (PMID 31586540)
• Stricture Urethra in Children: Indian Perspective, Journal of Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (PMID 30443113)
• Bedside Laparotomy in Newborns: A Single Institute Experience, Journal of Paediatric Surgery, December 2020 (PMID 33334555)
• Timing of Surgery Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: An International Prospective Cohort Study (COVIDSurg/GlobalSurg Collaborative), Anaesthesia, 2021 (PMID 33690889)
• SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Modelling for Safe Surgery to Save Lives (COVIDSurg/GlobalSurg Collaborative), British Journal of Surgery, 2021 (PMID 33761533)
• Effects of Pre-Operative Isolation on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications (COVIDSurg/GlobalSurg Collaborative), Anaesthesia, 2021 (PMID 34371522)
• A Rare Cause of Vaginal Discharge in a Prepubertal Girl, Journal of Case Reports, Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan
• Retained Wireless Capsule Endoscope in a Girl with Suspected Crohn's Disease, Journal of Case Reports, Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan (PMID 27672577)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru (2011)
• MS General Surgery from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy (BJ) Government Medical College, Pune (2015)
• MCh Paediatric Surgery from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (2018)
• DNB Paediatric Surgery from National Board of Examinations (2018)
• FPESI (Fellowship of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India) (2025)
• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training from Ethicon Institute IMMAST, Mumbai

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 90606 (2011)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Karnataka State Chapter of the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• Society of Paediatric Urology (SPU)

CMC Vellore MCh Trained Paediatric Surgeon with FPESI and Published Randomised Controlled Trial in Paediatric Urology

Paediatric surgery is a sub specialty where the training institution directly shapes the case volume and complexity of congenital and neonatal conditions a surgeon encounters during their formative years. Dr Herle's MCh Paediatric Surgery from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore places his foundational sub-specialty training at one of India's most prestigious institutions for paediatric surgery, where the congenital anomaly and neonatal surgical case volume is among the highest nationally.

His dual MCh and DNB Paediatric Surgery credentials alongside FPESI (Fellowship of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India, 2025) and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training from Ethicon Institute IMMAST, Mumbai support the breadth of minimally invasive paediatric surgical capability expected from a formally fellowship trained paediatric endoscopic surgeon. His published randomised controlled trial on DJ stent removal in paediatric patients using the Vellore Catheter Snare Technique in the Journal of Paediatric Urology, alongside three COVIDSurg/GlobalSurg collaborative publications in the British Journal of Surgery and Anaesthesia, and additional publications in JIPAS and the Journal of Paediatric Surgery, reflect sustained research engagement at the highest level of paediatric surgical evidence.

Combined with his Associate Professor academic role at JJM Medical College, multi-hospital career across eight named institutions, six language fluency in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi, and current practice across three Manipal locations (Kanakapura Road ₹1250, Sarjapur Road ₹900, Manipal Clinic Yamare ₹1000), this depth of CMC Vellore trained paediatric surgical expertise is now offered across three Bangalore locations.

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