Dr. Aditya Kulkarni

Dr Aditya Atul Kulkarni is a surgical gastroenterologist and GI oncosurgeon in Pune with 20 years of experience in advanced gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary pancreatic, and robotic cancer surgery.

Patients searching for a gastrointestinal cancer surgeon in Pune or a robotic surgery specialist in Pune will find in Dr Kulkarni a surgeon with both the academic depth and hands-on operative volume to manage complex GI conditions.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr Aditya Kulkarni manages a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary pancreatic, and oncological conditions. His clinical scope covers both GI cancers and complex benign surgical disorders.

• Oesophageal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer and periampullary malignancies
• Liver tumours and gallbladder cancer
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST)
• Gallbladder stones and bile duct stones
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Achalasia cardia and oesophageal stricture
• Rectal prolapse
• Complex hernias and abdominal wall defects
• Deep infiltrative endometriosis involving the bowel
• Obesity requiring bariatric intervention

GI Cancer Surgery

Dr Kulkarni performs robotic and laparoscopic oncological surgeries for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, and pancreas, achieving optimal tumour clearance while preserving organ function wherever possible.

• Oesophagectomy including Robotic McKeown's Oesophagectomy and video-assisted thoraco-laparoscopic approaches
• Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for gastric cancer
• Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple's Procedure) for pancreatic and periampullary cancers
• Distal Pancreatectomy for pancreatic malignancy
• Liver Resection for liver tumours and gallbladder cancer
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Colectomy for colon cancer
• Laparoscopic and Robotic Anterior Resection for rectal cancer
• Robotic Enucleation of hepatic tumours

Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery

Dr Aditya Kulkarni manages complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions through surgical and interventional approaches, with particular experience in pancreatic necrosis and biliary obstruction.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones
• Laparoscopic Choledocho-Duodenostomy for benign biliary obstruction
• Percutaneous Drainage and Step-Up Approach for infected pancreatic necrosis
• Management of bile duct strictures and choledochal cysts
• Surgical management of acute and chronic pancreatitis

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

• Robotic GI and HPB Surgery using the Da Vinci Robotic System
• Advanced Laparoscopic Cancer Surgery
• Laparoscopic Hernia Repair including complex abdominal wall reconstruction
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Laparoscopic Resection of Gastric GIST
• Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery for obesity

Professional Experience

Dr A Kulkarni has independently performed more than 1,000 gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pancreatic surgical procedures and has completed over 200 major robotic surgical oncology procedures.

He was a core member of the robotic GI surgery team that achieved the largest number of totally robotic Whipple's procedures in India at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.

Prior to his current roles, he served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at B.J. Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, Pune, independently managing OPD and IPD caseloads in general and gastrointestinal surgery.

Current Positions

• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune
• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Pune
• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri-Chinchwad
• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Oasis Clinic, Shivajinagar, Pune
• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Joshi Hospital, Shivajinagar, Pune

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, BJ Government Medical College, Pune (2006)
• MS (General Surgery), BJ Government Medical College, Pune (2015); Batch Topper in MS General Surgery
• DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2016)
• MCh (Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2018)
• FRCS (Edinburgh), Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2019)
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, under the Vattikuti Robotic Surgery Foundation, Michigan, USA (2020)
• Certified Console Surgeon, Da Vinci Robotic Surgery, Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, California, USA
• Medical Registration, Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration No 2012051258

Dr Kulkarni is the only GI surgeon in Pune who has completed the dedicated Vattikuti Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology and is an accredited Da Vinci robotic console surgeon.

Professional Memberships

• Member, European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Member, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
• Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), Indian Chapter
• Member, Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India
• Member, Indian Society of Oncology
• Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
• Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• Member, Indian Association of GI Endosurgeons

Awards and Academic Achievements

• ICMR Travelling Grant 2018, to attend Digestive Disease Week, Washington DC
• IHPBA Travelling Grant 2018, to attend World Congress, Geneva, Switzerland
• Korean HPB Surgery Association Travelling Grant, 50th Annual Conference, Seoul, South Korea, April 2019
• Japanese Society of HPB Surgery Travelling Grant, Annual Conference, Kagawa, Takamatsu, Japan, June 2019
• First Prize, GI Surgery Quiz, IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh
• Medal and Best Award Oral Paper, IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh
• Best Free Oral Paper, IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh
• Third Place, KS Robotic Surgery Awards, Robotic Surgeons Council 2019, Pondicherry
• Best Poster Prize, MASICON Nagpur 2015, Association of Surgeons of India, Maharashtra Chapter
• First in State Level Surgical Quiz 2014, Association of Surgeons of India

Research and Publications

Dr Aditya Kulkarni has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in indexed national and international journals and contributed book chapters covering pancreatic surgery outcomes, robotic versus open surgical comparisons, GI oncology, and rare gastrointestinal case reports.

Selected Journal Publications

• "Robot-Assisted Versus Video-Assisted Thoraco-Laparoscopic McKeown's Oesophagectomy for Oesophageal Cancer." Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2022
• "Short-Term and Pathologic Outcomes of Robotic Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy for Periampullary and Pancreatic Head Malignancy." Journal of Robotic Surgery, 2021
• "Infected Pancreatic Hydatid Cyst with Cysto-Pancreatic Fistula Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis." Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2020
• "Predrainage and Postdrainage Prognostic Nomograms to Predict Outcome of Percutaneous Drainage for Infected Pancreatic and Peripancreatic Necrotic Collections." Pancreas, 2019
• "Ileo-Ileal Intussusception and Bowel Obstruction Caused by Plasmablastic Lymphoma of Small Bowel." Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016

Selected Conference Presentations

• Best Award Oral Paper, IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh: "Analysis of Abstracts Presented at the Annual IASG Conference"
• Best Free Oral Paper, IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh: "Role of Inflammatory Markers in Step-Up Approach in Acute Pancreatitis"
• World Congress of IHPBA, Geneva, Switzerland, 2018: "Complications of Percutaneous Drainage in Step-Up Approach for Management of Pancreatic Necrosis"
• Digestive Disease Week, Washington DC, 2018: "Salvage Minimally Invasive Surgery after Failed Initial Percutaneous Drainage in Pancreatic Necrosis"
• Indian Cancer Congress, Bengaluru, 2017: "Role of Main Pancreatic Duct Diameter in Predicting Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreatoduodenectomy"
• IASGCON 2017, Pondicherry: "Prediction of Residual Disease in Unsuspected Incidental Gallbladder Cancer"

Workshops and Continuing Medical Education

• National Organ Retrieval Workshop (Oxford Course), Bengaluru, February 2018
• Fellowship Course, Indian Association of GI Endosurgeons, Gurugram, October 2017
• Skill Course and Fellowship Examination, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Vijayawada, July 2015
• Endoscopy Training Workshop with Dr Amit Maydeo, January 2015
• International Trauma Life Support: Advanced Provider Course, Pune, November 2014
• Training in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopy, Ethicon Institute, Mumbai, September 2014
• Research Methodology Workshop, Pune, September 2014

Book an Appointment with Dr Aditya Kulkarni, GI Cancer Surgeon in Pune

Book a priority appointment with Dr Aditya Atul Kulkarni, a surgical gastroenterologist and robotic cancer surgeon in Pune, at Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Oasis Clinic, Shivajinagar, or Joshi Hospital, Shivajinagar.

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