About Doctor
Dr. T.S. Bala Shanmugam is a Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and GI Surgery with over 30 years of experience. He completed his medical education as follows:
Education:
- MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.
- MS (General Surgery) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
- FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery) awarded by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery training from IRCAD, Strasbourg, France.
- Robotic Surgery Training from World Laparoscopic Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Shanmugam has performed over 2,500 basic and advanced laparoscopic surgeries in the past 20 years, making him a leading expert in his field.
Areas of Expertise:
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Obesity Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES)
- Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS)
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
- Acute Pancreatitis
Professional Contributions:
Dr. Shanmugam is a member of the editorial board of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery and Gastroenterology International. He also serves as an examiner for MS (General Surgery), MBBS, BDS, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at various universities, including Dr. MGR University.
Selected Publications:
- "Laparoscopic gastrocystoplasty for tuberculous contracted bladder" – Indian Journal of Urology (2016).
- "When molecular diagnosis went wrong" – Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (2011).
- Multiple studies on chronic pancreatitis, multi-nodular goiter, laparoscopic fundoplication, and acute pancreatitis.
- Author of a chapter in "Operative Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstruction" (2017).
Dr. Shanmugam is a pioneer in his field, contributing to advanced minimally invasive techniques and surgical education.
