Dr. Gaurav Joshi

Dr Gaurav Joshi is a minimal access, gastrointestinal, and thoracoscopic surgeon with 16 years of clinical experience currently consulting at MMI Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Lalpur, Raipur.

He is currently the only MCh Minimal Access Surgeon in the state of Chhattisgarh and has performed over 3,000 complex laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including more than 1,000 advanced laparoscopic procedures across bariatric, oncological, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic cases.

Whether a patient needs gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, bariatric surgery for weight management, treatment for a gastrointestinal cancer, or a minimally invasive thoracic procedure, Dr Gaurav Joshi provides thorough evaluation and structured surgical care.

His clinical practice covers advanced laparoscopic GI surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, thoracoscopic (VATS) surgery, and minimally invasive proctology.

He is fluent in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Gaurav Joshi offers comprehensive gastrointestinal and thoracic surgical care using advanced laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and robotic techniques.

Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive GI Surgery

Patients requiring abdominal surgery benefit from Dr Gaurav Joshi's extensive experience with over 3,000 laparoscopic GI procedures.

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic CBD Exploration and Stone Extraction
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication for GERD
• Heller's Cardiomyotomy for achalasia
• Hiatal Hernia and Paraesophageal Hernia repair
• Diaphragmatic Hernia laparoscopic mesh repair
• Complex Redo Surgeries

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Patients with obesity or metabolic conditions like uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes receive structured surgical planning and minimally invasive intervention.

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Mini Gastric Bypass
• Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
• Metabolic Surgery for diabetes management

Hernia Surgery

Patients with all types of hernias receive advanced laparoscopic repair using the latest techniques.

• Laparoscopic TAPP (Transabdominal Preperitoneal) Repair
• Laparoscopic TEP (Totally Extraperitoneal) Repair
• eTEP (Extended Totally Extraperitoneal) Repair
• IPOM (Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh) Repair
• MILOS and eMILOS techniques
• Ventral and Incisional Hernia Repair

Gastrointestinal Oncology

Patients with confirmed or suspected GI cancers receive comprehensive surgical planning and intervention.

• Gastric Cancer surgery
• Colorectal Cancer resection (laparoscopic APR, hemicolectomy)
• Esophageal Cancer surgery (minimally invasive esophagectomy)
• Pancreatic Cancer surgery
• Biliary Tract Tumour resection
• GI malignancy staging and surgical management

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Patients with complex biliary, liver, or pancreatic conditions receive advanced surgical care.

• Whipple's Procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
• Frey's Procedure for chronic pancreatitis
• Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ)
• Proximal Spleno-Renal Shunt Surgery for portal hypertension
• Biliary tract surgery

Thoracoscopic (VATS) Surgery

Dr Gaurav Joshi performs minimally invasive thoracic procedures for a range of chest conditions, including the largest VATS series for MDR-TB empyema in the region.

• VATS Decortication for empyema (including MDR-TB empyema)
• VATS Thoracic Duct Ligation
• Thoracoscopic pleural procedures
• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery for trapped lung

Minimally Invasive Proctology

• Laser Haemorrhoidectomy for piles
• Laser Fistulectomy for anal fistula
• Anorectal surgical procedures

Robotic Surgery

• CMR (Versius) Robotic Certification (2022)
• Robotic-assisted GI and general surgical procedures
• Robotic Renal Transplant

Renal Transplant Surgery

• Renal Transplant surgery (open and robotic-assisted)
• Cadaveric transplant programme development

Emergency and Trauma Surgery

• Emergency laparoscopic procedures
• Trauma surgery
• Acute abdomen management

Credentials and Trust

Dr Gaurav Joshi brings 16 years of surgical experience with comprehensive training from India's most prestigious medical institution.

• MBBS, AIIMS, New Delhi (2009)
• MS (General Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi (2014)
• MCh (Minimal Access GI and General Surgery), AIIMS, New Delhi (2017)
• CMR (Versius) Robotic Certification, Goa, India (2022)

He trained under Professor Sandeep Aggarwal, an internationally recognised bariatric surgeon, and Professor Rajinder Parshad, an internationally known thoracic and upper GI tract surgeon, both at AIIMS New Delhi.

He has previously served as a Senior Resident at AIIMS New Delhi and as Lead Consultant at DKS Superspeciality Hospital.

Professional Memberships

• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
• BARICON AIIMS

Awards and Recognitions

• Jaipur Research Fellowship Award at ISOT Conference (2005) for 2nd Best Paper Presentation
• Sudhir Rehan Memorial Award for Best PG Student in Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College (2006)

Hospital Affiliations

Dr Gaurav Joshi currently consults at MMI Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Lalpur, Raipur. His consultation fee is ₹550.

About Hospital Narayana Health

Narayana Health is one of India's leading multispecialty healthcare networks, founded in Bengaluru.

The group operates hospitals and clinics across multiple cities including Bengaluru, Raipur, Kolkata, Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Mysuru, and others.

Narayana Health offers advanced care across departments including gastrointestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, orthopaedics, and more.

The hospitals are known for high-volume surgical programmes, multidisciplinary specialist teams, and a strong focus on accessible and affordable tertiary-level healthcare.

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Gaurav Joshi has contributed to national and international surgical research through publications, book chapters, and conference presentations.

Key Publications

• Mucormycosis of Stomach (International Surgery Journal, 2019)
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Situs Inversus Totalis (International Journal of Scientific Research, 2019)
• Prospective Study to Assess Safety of Day Care Thyroidectomy in Indian Population (World Journal of Endocrine Surgery, 2019)
• Recent Advancement in the Management of Barrett's Oesophagus (chapter in Recent Advances in Surgery, 16th Edition)

Book an Appointment with Dr Gaurav Joshi

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