Dr. T S Bala Shanmugam

Dr T S Bala Shanmugam is one of the most distinguished surgical gastroenterologists in Chennai with 33 years of experience in minimally invasive, bariatric, and gastrointestinal surgery.

He currently serves as HOD and Senior Consultant, Department of Minimally Invasive, Bariatric and GI Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai.

If you are searching for the best surgical gastroenterologist in Chennai or a trusted laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in Perumbakkam, Dr Bala Shanmugam has performed over 2,500 advanced laparoscopic procedures and brings international surgical training from France and India.

He consults in English and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bala Shanmugam specialises in comprehensive minimally invasive, bariatric, and gastrointestinal surgery, offering advanced surgical care for complex digestive conditions.

Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Robotic Surgery
• Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
• Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)
• Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)

Gastrointestinal and Oesophageal Surgery

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
• Acute Pancreatitis Management

General GI and Complex Surgical Care

• Gallstone and Biliary Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Advanced Abdominal Surgery

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

• HOD and Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai in 1989
• MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in 1995
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) from Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2010

He has also completed advanced training in Laparoscopic Surgery at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, and Robotic Surgery at the World Laparoscopic Hospital, New Delhi.

Academic and Editorial Contributions

Dr Shanmugam serves on the Editorial Board of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery and Gastroenterology International. He is an examiner for MS General Surgery, MBBS, BDS, and the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at Dr MGR University and other universities.

Research and Publications

Dr T S Bala Shanmugam has authored multiple publications and book chapters in reputed medical journals and surgical atlases.

Selected Publications:

• Laparoscopic Gastrocystoplasty for Tuberculous Contracted Bladder, Indian Journal of Urology (2016)
• Efficacy of Diagnostic Modalities Used in Chronic Pancreatitis: A Prospective Observational Study
• Comparison of CTSI vs Bedside Scoring in Severity Evaluation of Acute Pancreatitis
• Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Patients with Proven Gall Stone Disease
• A Study of Step-Up Approach in Severe Acute Pancreatitis
• Correlation Between Ki67 and Novel Bioscore System in Carcinoma Breast
• Chapter on Laparoscopic Gastrocystoplasty, Operative Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstruction (2017)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
• Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society of India
• Indian Association of Pancreatology
• European Association of Transluminal Surgical Society

Medical Registration

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council (Registration No. 48504)

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