Dr. Umasankar Mukherjee

Dr Umasankar Mukherjee is a consultant in general and laparoscopic surgery in Salt Lake, Kolkata with 39 years of surgical experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake.

Dr Mukherjee specialises in gastrointestinal surgery, pancreatico biliary procedures, thyroid surgery, and diabetic foot management, with strong expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques that support faster recovery and reduced post-operative discomfort. His clinical practice is guided by precision, structured surgical planning, and patient-centred care.

He consults in English, Bengali, and Hindi.

Conditions Treated and Procedures

Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients requiring abdominal surgery are evaluated and managed by Dr Umasankar using minimally invasive techniques wherever appropriate:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Diagnostic laparoscopy
• Minimally invasive abdominal procedures
• Post-operative recovery planning

Gastrointestinal and Pancreatico Biliary Surgery

Patients with stomach, intestinal, liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract conditions are treated with evidence-based surgical approaches:

• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Pancreatico biliary procedures
• Gallbladder disease management
• Intestinal obstruction surgery
• Complex abdominal surgery

Thyroid Surgery

Patients with thyroid enlargement, nodules, or functional thyroid disorders requiring surgery are managed with careful operative planning:

• Thyroidectomy
• Thyroid nodule surgery
• Goitre management
• Surgical evaluation of thyroid disorders
• Post-thyroid surgery follow-up

Diabetic Foot Surgery

Patients with diabetic foot complications receive structured surgical and wound management care:

• Diabetic foot evaluation
• Debridement procedures
• Infection control surgery
• Limb preservation planning
• Long-term wound care guidance

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Umasankar Mukherjee currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Salt Lake, Kolkata

He has decades of experience in managing complex surgical cases and continues to contribute to surgical training and academic discussions within the medical community.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Medical College, Calcutta (1987)
• MS General Surgery, University of Calcutta (1993)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow (FRCS)

Awards and Recognition

• National Scholarship, Government of India (1979)
• National Scholarship, Government of India (1981)

Research and Publications

Dr Mukherjee has co-authored research published in international journals, including:

• Prediction of Cardiac Risk in Abdominal Aortic Surgery: Comparison of a Revised Goldman Cardiac Risk Index and MUGA Scan, Journal of Vascular Surgery (2002)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India

Book an Appointment with Dr Umasankar Mukherjee, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Kolkata

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