Dr. Lohith U

Dr Lohith U is a Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist in Bengaluru with 18 years of experience and is currently associated as Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital.

He also runs Dr Lohiths Gastrocare Clinic in Kasavanahalli and practises at Bangalore Gastro Centre in HSR Layout.

Patients can consult Dr Lohith for hepatobiliary disorders, colorectal conditions, gastrointestinal cancers and bariatric surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Lohith's practice includes:

• Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: Liver resections, gallbladder removals, biliary reconstructions and complex HPB procedures including liver transplant surgery.
• Colorectal Surgery: Management of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis using advanced open and laparoscopic techniques.
• Gastrointestinal Oncology: Tumour resections, lymph node dissections and reconstructive procedures for GI malignancies with personalised multidisciplinary treatment strategies.
• Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Weight-loss procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy to address obesity and associated metabolic conditions.
• Minimally Invasive and Laparoscopic Surgery: Advanced laparoscopic approaches for smaller incisions, reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery across all surgical subspecialties.

Academic Background

He holds a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery and has completed specialised hepatobiliary training through IHPBA at PGIMER Chandigarh and Sri Gangaram Hospital, Delhi, along with advanced laparoscopy certification from JIPMER, Pondicherry.

Key Achievements and Research

He published research on biliary-enteric drainage in the Indian Journal of Surgery, authored a thesis on oestrogen receptor beta in colorectal cancer and served as teaching faculty at PGIMER, Chandigarh for five years.

Book an appointment with Dr Lohith U through HexaHealth at Manipal Hospital in Sarjapur Road and Electronic City Phase 3, Bengaluru. Contact our team for consultation fees and timings.