Dr. Abhijit Benare

Dr Abhijit Benare is a highly skilled children's surgeon in Pune with 24 years of experience performing surgeries for newborns, infants, and children. He currently operates at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh and Nestling Clinic, Pimple Saudagar.

With over 5000 general and laparoscopic surgeries, 500 paediatric chest surgeries, and 500 rigid bronchoscopies for foreign body removal performed independently, Dr Benare is one of the most experienced paediatric surgeons in Pune.

He is fluent in English, Marathi, Hindi, and Bengali.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Abhijit Benare handles all types of surgical problems in children, from newborns to teenagers, using both open and minimally invasive keyhole techniques:

Paediatric Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery in Pune

Keyhole surgery for faster recovery in children:

• Laparoscopic Appendectomy for appendicitis
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in children
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for gallbladder problems
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication for acid reflux in children
• Laparoscopic Pull-Through for Hirschsprung's disease
• Thoracoscopic Surgery for chest conditions in children

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery in Pune

Over 500 chest surgeries performed, with Denmark training:

• Lung Cyst and Malformation Surgery in children
• Empyema Thoracis (pus in chest) drainage and treatment
• Mediastinal Tumour Surgery in children
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) repair
• Chest Wall Deformity Correction
• Thoracoscopic Decortication for complicated lung infections

Rigid Bronchoscopy for Foreign Body Removal

Over 500 cases performed:

• Foreign Body Removal from the Airway (common in toddlers who swallow or inhale objects)
• Airway Assessment and Clearance

Neonatal Surgery

Surgical care for babies from birth:

• Oesophageal Atresia Repair (food pipe gap from birth)
• Intestinal Atresia and Obstruction Surgery
• Hirschsprung's Disease Surgery
• Anorectal Malformation Repair
• Gastroschisis and Omphalocele Repair (abdominal wall defects)
• Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) Surgical Management

General Paediatric Surgery in Pune

Everyday surgical problems managed with expertise:

• Hernia Repair (inguinal and umbilical) in children
• Undescended Testis Surgery (Orchidopexy)
• Hydrocele Surgery
• Circumcision
• Appendectomy for appendicitis
• Splenectomy for blood disorders

Paediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery

Surgical care for liver and bile duct conditions:

• Choledochal Cyst Excision (bile duct cyst from birth)
• Biliary Atresia Surgery (Kasai portoenterostomy)
• Liver Cyst and Abscess Management

Paediatric Urology

Managing kidney, bladder, and urinary problems in children:

• Pyeloplasty for blocked kidney (PUJ Obstruction)
• Vesicoureteric Reflux (VUR) Surgery
• Posterior Urethral Valve Management
• Hypospadias Repair
• Bladder and Ureter Reconstruction

Paediatric Oncological Surgery

Surgical treatment for childhood cancers:

• Wilms Tumour (Kidney Tumour) Surgery
• Neuroblastoma Excision
• Rhabdomyosarcoma Surgery
• Liver Tumour Surgery in children
• Sacrococcygeal Teratoma Removal

Robotic-Assisted Paediatric Surgery

Fellowship-certified robotic surgery for children:

• Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Procedures for complex paediatric cases
• Robotic Surgery for Urological Reconstruction in children

Professional Experience

Dr Abhijit Benare is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh, Pune
• Consultant, Nestling Clinic, Pimple Saudagar, Pune
• Consultant, Jupiter Hospital, Baner, Pune

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Jehangir Hospital, Pune
• Associate Consultant, KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• Assistant Professor, D Y Patil College

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad (2002)
• FCPS General Surgery from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
• DNB General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009)
• MCh Paediatric Surgery (Gold Medallist) from NRS Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata (2013)
• FICRS from International College of Robotic Surgery
• Training in Paediatric Thoracic Surgery from European Society of Thoracic Surgery, Denmark

Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No: 0404, since 2003)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• Indian Academy of Paediatrics
• European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS)
• International College of Robotic Surgery

Why Consult Dr Abhijit Benare

Dr Abhijit Benare is one of Pune's most experienced children's surgeons, with a Gold Medal in MCh Paediatric Surgery, international training in Denmark, over 5000 paediatric surgeries, and specialised skills in robotic and thoracoscopic surgery. Families trust him for his ethical, compassionate approach at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh.

Book an Appointment with Dr Abhijit Benare

To check timings and book a priority appointment with Dr Abhijit Benare, paediatric surgeon in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh (₹1000) or Nestling Clinic, Pimple Saudagar.