Dr. Sapan Ashok Jain

Dr Sapan Ashok Jain is a highly trusted Consultant General Surgeon and Bariatric Specialist, currently practising as the Director and Chief Surgeon at Shantiraj Hospital in Udaipur.

With 27 years of clinical experience, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive and advanced surgical care for patients dealing with complex abdominal issues, severe obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Known for his pioneering surgical techniques and patient-centric approach, he focuses on clear communication to ensure that every patient fully understands their condition and minimally invasive surgical options in a reassuring environment.

Holding an MBBS from Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, and an MS in General Surgery from the prestigious KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Dr Jain brings a strong academic foundation to his clinical practice.

He has further refined his surgical expertise by completing specialised Fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. He evaluates and manages a wide spectrum of cases, specialising in robotic hernia repairs, metabolic weight-loss surgeries, and advanced laser treatments for anorectal disorders.

From the first diagnostic evaluation through to fast post-operative recovery, his priority is patient safety and improving long-term health outcomes. To ensure clear communication, he consults fluently in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sapan Ashok Jain provides advanced surgical interventions, focusing on precise, minimally invasive treatments and rapid patient recovery.

Bariatric and Weight Loss Surgery

Dr Jain offers advanced surgical and non-surgical options to treat conditions such as severe clinical obesity and weight-related metabolic disorders like diabetes.

• Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass and Sleeve): Advanced laparoscopic surgeries designed to reduce stomach capacity and significantly aid in long-term weight loss.
• Non-Surgical Endoscopic Balloon Placement: Minimally invasive insertion of a swallowable or endoscopic gastric balloon to restrict food intake without permanent surgery.

Laparoscopic and Robotic General Surgery

Dr Jain provides comprehensive surgical care to treat conditions such as gallbladder stones, severe appendicitis, and complex abdominal hernias.

• Robotic Hernia Repair: Highly precise, robot-assisted surgical closure of abdominal wall defects to prevent organ protrusion and reduce recovery time.
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Minimally invasive surgical removal of a diseased or stone-filled gallbladder through tiny abdominal incisions.

Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery

Dr Jain expertly manages complex abdominal conditions, treating patients suffering from colorectal cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and liver tumours.

• Colorectal Resection: Surgical removal of diseased portions of the colon or rectum to treat cancers and severe IBD.
• Gastrointestinal Tumour Excision: Precise laparoscopic surgery to safely remove benign and malignant growths from the stomach, liver, and intestines.

Advanced Anorectal Treatments

Dr Jain provides advanced medical management for painful conditions such as severe haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, and complex fistulas.

• Laser Therapy for Piles and Fissures: Minimally invasive laser surgery to safely shrink enlarged haemorrhoidal tissues and heal severe fissures with minimal pain.
• VAAFT (Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment): Advanced endoscopic procedure used to accurately locate and surgically treat complex anal fistulas from the inside.

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his dedication to continuous medical education, Dr Sapan Ashok Jain possesses a robust academic background in advanced surgical training:

• MBBS from Dr DY Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai (1999)
• MS in General Surgery from KEM Hospital and SGSM College, Mumbai (2003)
• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
• Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery

Medical Registrations:

• Maharashtra Medical Council (89347)

Past Experience

With twenty-seven years of clinical experience, Dr Jain has successfully managed thousands of complex laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. His professional journey includes serving as an expert General Surgeon at esteemed medical institutes:

• Senior Consultant: Paras Hospital, Udaipur.
• Consultant: Bombay Hospital, Indore.
• Consultant: Tata Memorial Hospital.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently provides expert general surgery consultations and advanced robotic care at the following location in Udaipur:

• Shantiraj Hospital, New Bhupalpura, Udaipur. (Director and Chief Surgeon)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Sapan Ashok Jain is widely recognised for his clinical excellence and commitment to advanced surgical innovation. His professional achievements include:

• Securing a place in the International Book of Records (2023) for successfully performing an emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a 113-year-old patient.
• Being the first surgeon in Rajasthan to introduce the Endoscopic Guided Intragastric Balloon for non-surgical weight loss (2016).
• Establishing Udaipur's first dedicated Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Centre in 2012.
• Receiving the prestigious Fellowship Award in Laparoscopic Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi, and being awarded for his work in Bariatric Surgery by Sri Aurobindo Medical College, Indore.
• Holding active professional memberships with the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Laser Association, and various other prestigious medical societies.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Jain maintains a strong commitment to academic advancement in the field of General and Laparoscopic Surgery.

He has actively participated in various medical workshops and contributed to research within the surgical department.

He has published numerous papers in reputed medical journals, contributing to the evidence-based enhancement of modern robotic and minimally invasive surgical care.

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