Dr. Avinash Krishna

Dr Avinash Krishna is a Consultant in Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Proctology and General Surgery in Mangaluru with 12 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He specialises in minimally invasive abdominal surgery, advanced hernia repair, proctology, and gastrointestinal surgery, holding fellowships in FALS Hernia, FIAGES, and EFIAGES from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, making him a leading laparoscopic surgeon in Mangalore.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgery

Dr Avinash Krishna manages patients requiring minimally invasive surgical intervention for abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions:

• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Laparoscopic bowel surgery
• Varicocele surgery

Open and General Surgery

Patients requiring open surgical procedures across a range of general surgical conditions are managed by Dr Krishna with comprehensive operative care:

• Open hernia repair
• Thyroid surgery
• Parotid surgery
• Breast surgery
• Hepatobiliary and splenic surgery

Advanced Proctology

Dr Avinash Krishna performs minimally invasive and surgical procedures for anorectal conditions:

• Minimally invasive piles surgery
• Fissure management
• Fistula surgery
• Pilonidal sinus and abscess management
• Advanced proctological procedures

Trauma and Wound Management

Patients presenting with trauma, limb complications, and wound related surgical conditions are evaluated and managed by Dr Krishna:

• Trauma management
• Varicose vein surgery
• Skin grafting
• Lower limb amputation
• Diabetic foot and ulcer management

Endoscopy and Diagnostics

Dr Avinash Krishna performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as part of his gastrointestinal surgical practice:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Diagnostic endoscopy
• Biopsy and tissue sampling
• Surgical endoscopy planning
• Gastrointestinal evaluation

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore
• MS General Surgery, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
• DNB General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• FALS Hernia
• FIAGES, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
• EFIAGES, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, Delhi

Academic Contributions

Dr Avinash Krishna served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at KMC, Mangalore and was Chief Executive Committee Head of Karnataka State Resident Doctors Association from 2018 to 2019. He has presented papers and posters at national and state level conferences and has received awards for his research work.

Professional Memberships

• Active Member, Indian Medical Association (since 2013)
• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (since 2017)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endosurgeons (IAGES)

Research and Publications

Dr Avinash Krishna has published research in multiple international journals. Selected publications include:

• Application of Indocyanine Green in Surgery: A Single Centre Case Series
• Necrotising Fasciitis: Etiological Factors, Microbiological Aspects and Prevalence
• Preoperative Evaluation with Parkland Grading System in Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Role of Preoperative LDH and D Dimers in Predicting Intestinal Necrosis
• Comparison of Ransons Score and Modified CTSI in Predicting Severity of Acute Pancreatitis
• Utility of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score in Peritoneal Sepsis Outcomes
• Lower Limb Amputations: A Single Centre Study

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Avinash Krishna currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Assistant Professor, KMC Mangalore
• Senior Resident, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
• Medical Officer, Rural Health Program, UPCL, Padubidri

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