Dr. Vasudeva Pai H

Dr Vasudeva Pai H is a highly skilled gastrointestinal, HPB, advanced laparoscopic, and GI cancer surgeon in Mysuru with 30 years of experience in surgical gastroenterology and complex abdominal surgery. He currently practises as a Consultant – Gastrointestinal Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru.

Patients dealing with gallbladder disease, bile duct problems, liver or pancreatic tumours, colorectal cancer, stomach or oesophageal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic pancreatitis, hernias, or complex abdominal conditions can consult Dr Vasudeva for structured evaluation and surgical treatment planning.

He is considered among the best gastrointestinal surgeons in Mysuru for advanced laparoscopic and HPB surgical care. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, and Konkani.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive gastrointestinal surgical care is delivered across GI cancer surgery, HPB surgery, advanced laparoscopy, colorectal surgery, pancreatic surgery, hernia surgery, and complex abdominal conditions.

GI Cancer and Minimally Invasive Oncosurgery

Advanced surgical care is provided for cancers of the digestive tract using open and minimally invasive approaches where appropriate.

• GI oncosurgery
• Minimally invasive oncosurgery
• Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer
• Surgery for stomach and intestinal cancers
• Minimally invasive oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer
• Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC
• Major surgery for retroperitoneal tumours

Hepatobiliary Surgery

Specialised care is provided for liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and portal hypertension-related surgical conditions.

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, including complex gallbladder surgery
• Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration
• Surgery for liver cysts, hydatid cysts, haemangioma, and liver abscess
• Major liver resections for liver cancer
• Surgery for hilar bile duct cancer
• Complex shunt surgery for portal hypertension
• Laparoscopic splenectomy

Pancreatic Surgery

Surgical treatment is offered for benign and malignant pancreatic conditions.

• Surgery for chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic stone disease
• Laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic tumours
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Whipple procedure for pancreatic, lower bile duct, and periampullary cancers
• Surgical management of complications of chronic pancreatitis

Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery

Structured surgical care is provided for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer
• Laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis
• Surgery for Crohn’s disease
• Strictureplasty
• Surgery for enterovesical fistulas
• Major bowel resections

Hernia and Common Laparoscopic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgical care is provided for hernias and common abdominal conditions.

• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Patch-mesh repair for umbilical hernia
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Diagnostic laparoscopy for undiagnosed abdominal pain

Upper GI and Functional GI Surgery

Surgery is offered for selected upper digestive tract and functional gastrointestinal conditions.

• Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia

Endocrine and Adrenal Surgery

Laparoscopic surgical care is provided for selected adrenal conditions.

• Laparoscopic surgery for adrenal tumours
• Laparoscopic surgery for pheochromocytoma

Complex Abdominal Trauma and Rare Procedures

Advanced surgical planning is provided for difficult abdominal trauma and rare reconstructive procedures.

• Surgery for complex abdominal trauma
• Pseudo-continent perineal colostomy to reverse permanent colostomy

Professional Experience

Dr Vasudeva Pai is currently associated with:

• Consultant – Gastrointestinal Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru

He has previously served as:

• Chief Consultant, Columbia Asia Hospitals
• Chief Consultant, Vikram Hospitals Pvt Ltd, Mysore
• HOD, Omega Hospital, Mangalore
• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode in 1996
• MS General Surgery from Government Medical College, Kozhikode in 1999
• MCh Surgical Gastroenterology from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram in 2004

Awards and Achievements

• Best Outgoing Resident in Surgical Gastroenterology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
• First surgeon in India to report the Pseudo-continent Perineal Colostomy (PCPC) technique to revert permanent colostomy

Notable Presentations and Publications

• Video presentation on "Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy" at AMASICON, Dubai (2021)
• Video presentations on "Laparoscopic Cystopericystectomy" and "Radical Right Hepatectomy" at A-PHPBA, Seoul, South Korea (2019)
• Published research on Primary Neuroendocrine Tumours of Peripancreatic Lymph Nodes and Hemosuccus Pancreaticus

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 97695 since 2012

Book an Appointment

For consultation on GI cancer surgery, liver and bile duct surgery, pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia repair, chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease surgery, or complex abdominal conditions, Dr Vasudeva Pai is available at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru.

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