Dr. Pankaj Kumar Garg

Dr Pankaj Kumar Garg is a Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon in Patiala with 18 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery.

He completed his FNB in Minimal Access Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, training under world-renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon Dr Pawaninder Lal, and holds membership of the International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (MCLS).

Dr Pankaj Kumar Garg consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, making specialist surgical care accessible to patients across Punjab and beyond.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Pankaj Kumar Garg treats a wide range of surgical conditions including obesity and metabolic disorders, gallbladder disease, hernias, gastrointestinal perforations, anorectal disorders, varicose veins, and breast conditions.

His clinical focus spans bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic GI surgery, laser anorectal surgery, and benign and malignant breast surgery, offering patients minimally invasive and open surgical options tailored to their individual needs.

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Dr Pankaj Garg manages severe obesity and related metabolic conditions including Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, and Dyslipidaemia through evidence-based surgical interventions, with fellowship training in bariatric surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB)
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Pre-operative bariatric evaluation and counselling
• Post-operative weight management support

Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr Pankaj Kumar performs a comprehensive range of advanced laparoscopic procedures for abdominal, gastrointestinal, and emergency surgical conditions, and performed the first-ever Laparoscopic Rectopexy Surgery at Manipal Hospital Patiala.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic CBD Exploration
• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP and TEP)
• Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (IPOM)
• Laparoscopic Rectopexy
• Laparoscopy in Acute Abdomen (perforated gallbladder, perforated appendix, hollow viscus perforation)
• Laparoscopic and open GI surgery

Anorectal and Laser Surgery

Dr Pankaj Garg manages anorectal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistula-in-ano using both conventional and laser surgical techniques.

• Stapler Haemorrhoidectomy
• Laser Haemorrhoidectomy
• Laser Fistulectomy
• Sphincterotomy (for anal fissure)
• Open anorectal surgery

Vascular Surgery

• Varicose Vein Laser Surgery (EVLT)

Breast Surgery

• Benign Breast Surgery
• Malignant Breast Surgery

Professional Experience

Present Experience

Dr Pankaj Kumar Garg currently serves as Consultant in the Department of General, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala, independently managing OPD and IPD caseloads across bariatric, laparoscopic, and general surgery.

Past Experience

• Fellow in Bariatric Surgery and Minimal Access Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• Surgical training, ESI-PGIMSR, New Delhi
• Surgical training, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Dr S N Medical College, Jodhpur (2008)
• MS (General Surgery), Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Government Medical College, Patiala (2013)
• FNB in Minimal Access Surgery (MAS), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi

Medical Registration

• Punjab Medical Council, Registration No. 53398 (2020)

Professional Memberships

• International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons (MCLS)

Research and Publications

Dr Pankaj Kumar Garg has published multiple peer-reviewed case reports and research articles in indexed surgical journals.

• "Jejunal Perforation Due to Single Ascaris Lumbricoides: A Case Report" | Journal of Surgical Academia, 3(1):35-37, 2013
• "Primary Retroperitoneal Bronchogenic Cyst Mimicking Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report" | International Journal of Basic Medical Science, Vol 3, Issue 5, December 2012
• "Cysticercosis Breast: A Rare Entity" | Journal of Surgical Academia, 3(1):19-21, 2013
• "Jejunal Leiomyoma Presenting as Intussusception" | Journal of Surgical Academia, 3(1):32-34, 2013
• "An Unusual Cause of Intestinal Obstruction: Plastobezoar" | Archives of International Surgery, Vol 3, Issue 1, January to April 2013
• "Synergistic Typhoid and Taenia Solium Intestinal Perforation" | Journal of Surgical Academia, 3(1):44-46, 2013
• "Vesicocutaneous Fistula Presenting as Strangulated Inguinal Hernia" | International Journal of Basic Medical Science, Vol 3, Issue 6, March 2013
• "Evaluation of Intraoperative Peritoneal Lavage with Super-Oxidised Solution and Normal Saline in Acute Peritonitis" | Archives of International Surgery, Vol 3, Issue 1, January to April 2013
• "Gleason's Grading in Tru-Cut Biopsy Specimens of Prostate Carcinoma" | Archives of International Surgery, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2013

Media Features

• Case study on blunt trauma | Manipal Hospital media
• First-ever Laparoscopic Rectopexy Surgery | Media coverage

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