About

Dr. Prakash Kurumboor is one of the senior-most Surgical Gastroenterologists in Kerala, with over 27 years of experience and more than 9,000 surgeries to his credit. He is a distinguished member of the first MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) batch in the state. Renowned for his expertise in complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries and advanced laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Prakash is a trusted and highly reputed laparoscopic GI surgeon in the region. A pioneer in the field, he was the first surgeon in Kerala to perform both single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy and single-incision laparoscopic colorectal resection. He has also undergone specialized training in liver transplantation, further strengthening his expertise in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery.

Dr. Prakash holds a special interest in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries and has performed the highest number of colorectal resections and other advanced GI laparoscopic surgeries in the state, setting benchmarks in surgical excellence and patient care.

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Education and Training

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MBBS, M.S., M.Ch., AFSA, Fellowship (Minimally Invasive Surgery)

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Subspecialties and Interest

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Laparoscopic colon and rectal cancer surgeries; Laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy and surgeries for benign colonic diseases; Laparoscopic hernia surgeries and abdominal wall reconstruction procedures such as eTEP and TAR for complex hernias; Management of acute severe necrotizing pancreatitis; Laparoscopic Whipple’s operation for pancreatic and periampullary cancers; Liver resections, including right and left hepatectomy, and laparoscopic segmental resections; Laparoscopic cardiomyotomy for achalasia cardia and laparoscopic fundoplication for GERD
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Affiliation

Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala, India

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