Dr. Ravikiran Andra

Dr Ravikiran Andra is a Specialist in General, Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgery in Bangalore with 7 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

He holds an FMAS from AMASI, a Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg, France, and an ATLS certification from the American College of Surgeons, with published research on hernia repair, laparoscopic GI surgery, and rare surgical presentations and membership in the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

Area of Expertise

Dr Andra's surgical practice spans minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, proctology, breast and thyroid surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, and trauma care.

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Gallbladder, appendicular, and anti-reflux conditions are managed with advanced laparoscopic techniques supported by FMAS and University of Strasbourg diploma training.

• Gallstone disease and acute cholecystitis
• Appendicitis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia

Procedures

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication for GERD and hiatal hernia
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Inguinal, umbilical, ventral, and incisional hernias are managed with both laparoscopic and open surgical approaches, with published research in hernia repair techniques.

• Inguinal hernia
• Umbilical and ventral hernia
• Incisional and recurrent hernia
• Intra-abdominal adhesions

Procedures

• Laparoscopic TEP Hernia Repair
• Laparoscopic IPOM Hernia Repair
• Open hernia repair

Proctology and Colorectal Surgery

Anorectal conditions are managed with advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques, with published case reports on recurrent fistula in ano.

• Haemorrhoids (piles)
• Fistula in ano including recurrent presentations
• Pilonidal sinus
• Colorectal conditions requiring surgical management

Breast Surgery

Benign and malignant breast conditions are managed with lumpectomy and mastectomy approaches.

• Benign breast conditions
• Breast malignancy requiring surgical intervention

Procedures

• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy

Thyroid Surgery

• Thyroid nodules and goitre
• Thyroid malignancy requiring surgical management

Rare and Complex Surgical Cases

Complex and unusual surgical presentations are managed with published case report experience across rare abdominal and thoracic conditions.

• Diaphragmatic hernia with gastric volvulus and obstruction
• Isolated splenic hydatid cyst
• Choledochal cyst
• Minimally invasive management of oesophageal carcinoma
• Pheochromocytoma requiring minimally invasive approach

Procedures

• Choledochal Cyst Excision with Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy
• Minimally invasive management of complex surgical conditions

Minor OPD Procedures and Trauma Care

• Cyst and lipoma excision
• Abscess drainage and wound care
• Trauma and emergency surgical conditions

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Specialist, Current)
• Apollo Hospital, Bengaluru (Surgical Registrar)
• KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Belagavi (Junior Resident, General Surgery)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru (2019)
• MS General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi (2023)
• DNB General Surgery, National Board of Examinations
• FMAS, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery and Minimal Access Surgery, University of Strasbourg, France (2025)
• ATLS, Advanced Trauma Life Support, American College of Surgeons

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 129013 (Registered 2019)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Life Member
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), Life Member
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), Life Member
• Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI), Surgeon Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Physician Member

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards and Recognition

• Best Free Paper Award, ASICON 2022, Mumbai — Research on Intra-abdominal Adhesions
• Best Poster Award, ASICON 2021 — Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pheochromocytoma

Publications and Case Reports

• Research on intra-abdominal adhesions — presented at ASICON 2022
• Rare diaphragmatic hernia with gastric volvulus and obstruction
• Isolated splenic hydatid cyst
• Choledochal cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy
• Recurrent fistula in ano
• Minimally invasive management of carcinoma oesophagus
• Co-authored journal articles on hernia repair techniques and laparoscopic innovations

Conference Presentations

• ASICON (2021 and 2022)
• HSICON
• SELSICON

Academic Contributions

• Faculty, Akshaisarathi Health Care Solutions, Bengaluru — structured teaching in research methodology, PG dissertation development, academic writing, and AI applications in medical research
• Rural surgical outreach camps including programmes in West Bengal
• Clinical audit participation, case discussions, and teaching of junior residents at Manipal Hospital

Why Consult Dr Ravikiran Andra

Dr Ravikiran combines an FMAS, a Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg, France, ATLS certification from the American College of Surgeons, and dual national conference awards at ASICON within an active clinical practice spanning minimally invasive surgery, hernia repair, proctology, and complex rare surgical presentations at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore.

His membership in the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and OSSI reflects an international outlook alongside structured local surgical practice. He consults in English, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali.

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