Dr. Wasim Mushtaq Dar

Dr Wasim M Dar is a Consultant in General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery in Bangalore with 20 years of experience, with focused expertise in bariatric surgery, laser proctology, advanced laparoscopic procedures, and hernia repair across multiple hospital locations in Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and Dickenson Road.

Patients searching for a bariatric surgeon in Bangalore, a laser proctology specialist in Jayanagar, or an expert in laparoscopic hernia repair will find in Dr Dar a surgeon with 13 peer-reviewed publications across The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the British Journal of Surgery, and the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Area of Expertise

Dr Wasim Dar's surgical practice is focused on bariatric and metabolic surgery, laser proctology, and advanced laparoscopic procedures, with additional expertise in hernia repair, venous disease, and diabetic foot management.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Morbid obesity and related metabolic conditions are assessed for the most appropriate surgical or non-surgical intervention based on BMI, comorbidity burden, and clinical profile.

Conditions Treated:

• Morbid obesity
• Obesity-related type 2 diabetes and hypertension
• Metabolic syndrome

Procedures:

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Intragastric Balloon
• Endoscopic Gastroplasty
• Pre-operative bariatric workup and long-term metabolic follow-up

Laser Proctology and Anorectal Surgery

Haemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula, and anorectal conditions are managed with laser-based minimally invasive techniques, offering reduced pain and faster recovery compared to conventional surgery, with published research in stapled haemorrhoidopexy outcomes.

Conditions Treated:

• Haemorrhoids (piles) causing bleeding, pain, or prolapse
• Fistula in ano including complex presentations
• Anal fissure
• Anorectal conditions requiring surgical intervention

Procedures:

• Laser Haemorrhoidectomy
• Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy
• Laser Fistula Surgery
• Fistulectomy and Sphincterotomy

Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Gallbladder disease, upper GI conditions, and colorectal disorders are managed with advanced laparoscopic and single-incision techniques, with published innovation in single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy and MS thesis research in single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Conditions Treated:

• Gallstone disease and acute cholecystitis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Appendicitis
• Colorectal conditions requiring surgical management

Procedures:

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
• GERD surgery
• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Appendectomy
• Hepato-biliary-pancreatic laparoscopic procedures

Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Inguinal, ventral, incisional, and recurrent hernias are managed with laparoscopic, open, and hybrid mesh repair techniques, supported by two published works on laparoscopic ventral hernia mesh repair including a textbook chapter in IntechOpen's Hernia Surgery.

Conditions Treated:

• Inguinal hernia
• Ventral and incisional hernia
• Recurrent and complex abdominal wall defects

Procedures:

• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair including inguinal, ventral, and incisional hernias
• Hybrid Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Mesh Repair
• Open hernia repair
• Abdominal wall reconstruction

Venous Disease and Varicose Veins

Varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and related complications are managed with laser-based endovascular and foam sclerotherapy techniques, with a published single-unit outcomes study and a textbook chapter on EVLT with foam sclerotherapy.

Conditions Treated:

• Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency
• Venous thromboembolism including COVID-19 associated cases
• Acute limb ischaemia

Procedures:

• Laser Varicose Vein Surgery (EVLT)
• Foam Sclerotherapy
• Venous thromboembolism prevention and management

Diabetic Foot and Chronic Wound Management

Dr Dar runs dedicated diabetic foot clinics at Sri Krishnasevashrama Charitable Hospital in association with the Good Sam Foundation, providing complete surgical management from assessment through rehabilitation.

Conditions Treated:

• Diabetic foot infections and ulcers
• Critical limb ischaemia in diabetic patients
• Chronic non-healing wounds

Procedures:

• Revascularisation procedures
• Debridement and amputation surgery
• Skin grafting and prosthetic rehabilitation

Professional Experience

Current Associations

• Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore (Consultant General Surgery)
• Q Medical Center and Hospital, Dickenson Road, Bangalore (Consultant)
• Kasper Multi Speciality Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore (Consultant)
• SRV Agadi Hospital, Wilson Garden (Consultant)
• United Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore (Consultant)
• Sri Krishnasevashrama Charitable Hospital, Bangalore (Consultant, General and Vascular Surgery)
• Santosh Hospital, Bangalore (Consultant and DNB Teaching Faculty)
• Lakeside Medical Centre, Bangalore (Consultant)
• Axon Speciality Hospital, Bangalore (Consultant)

Previous Associations

• Vasavi Hospital, Bangalore
• Beams Hospital, Bangalore
• Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore
• Mallya Hospital, Bangalore
• Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga (2006)
• MS General Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Kathmandu University (2012)
• FAIS, Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India (2017)
• FMAS, Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, AMASI (2018)
• MRCS (Glasgow), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2018)
• Diploma in Hernia Essentials, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (2018)
• MRCS (England), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2020)
• Associate Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2019)
• DMAS, Diploma in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, AMASI (2019)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 78060 (Registered 2007)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Life Member
• Surgical Society of Bangalore, Life Member and Honorary Joint Secretary (2023-24)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgery of India (AMASI), Life Member
• Hernia Society of India, Life Member
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS), Life Member
• British Hernia Society
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons of India (AWRSC), Life Member
• International Society of Surgery (ISS)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Surgery, Science Publishing Group
• Advisory Board Member, The Good Sam Foundation
• Executive Committee Member, Surgical Society of Bangalore (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22)

Publications, Textbook Chapters and Academic Contributions

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

• "Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy: Our Experience" — International Journal of Scientific Research (2018)
• "Pooled Analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Use and Mortality After Emergency Laparotomy" — British Journal of Surgery (2019), GlobalSurg Collaborative
• "Hybrid: Evolving Techniques in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Mesh Repair" — Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (2020)
• "Venous Thromboembolism in COVID-19 Infection: Prevalence and Practice of Prophylaxis" — Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2021)
• "Acute Limb Ischaemia: Not an Uncommon Complication of COVID-19 Infection" — Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2022)

Textbook Chapters

• "Hybrid: Evolving Techniques in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Mesh Repair" — Hernia Surgery, IntechOpen (2022)
• "Varicose Veins: EVLT with Foam Sclerotherapy" — New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol 3 (2021)

Selected Conference Awards and Faculty Roles

• Best Outstanding Paper Award, ICS-IS CON, Pune (2010)
• Presenter, SAGES 2011, San Antonio, USA
• Presenter, Asia Pacific Hernia Society 7th International Congress, Thailand (2012)
• Faculty, Basic Surgical Skills Courses for Surgical PG Students, SSB ASICC (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Faculty, 47th and 48th Prof B Hanumaiah Memorial National CESP (2021, 2022)
• Speaker, Hernia Webinar on Hybrid Techniques in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (2023)
• Presenter, UIP World Congress of Phlebology, Istanbul (2022)

Why Consult Dr Wasim M Dar

Dr Mushtaq Dar brings dual Royal College of Surgeons membership from England and Glasgow, Associate Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons, and 13 peer-reviewed publications across The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the British Journal of Surgery, and the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England within an active multi-site surgical practice in Bangalore.

His dedicated diabetic foot clinics at Sri Krishnasevashrama Charitable Hospital and his role as Honorary Joint Secretary of the Surgical Society of Bangalore reflect clinical leadership that extends well beyond routine surgical practice. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Kashmiri, and Urdu.

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