Dr.S.K. Christopher Laparoscopic Surgeon in Tirunelveli

Dr.S.K. Christopher

Laparoscopic Surgeon, Tirunelveli

MBBS, DNB(General Surgery), MNAMS., FIAGES., FMAS., FACRSI., FICS(USA)., FACS(USA)., FAIS

  • 12 Years Experience
  • 8 Hospitals

About


Dr.Christopher S.K
MBBS, DNB (Gen.Surgery), MNAMS, FIAGES, FMAS, FACRSI, FICS(USA), FACS(USA), FAIS, FBMS(Taiwan), FRSPH(UK),
D.MAS(France)., FMIS(IRCAD), FICRS(WALS), F.MAS, D.MAS(WALS)

Consultant Advanced Minimally Invasive Bariatric, GI & Laser Surgeon

Specialised in Endoscopy, Laser, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Dr.Christopher is a Board-Certified Surgeon with more than 10 years of experience in all aspects of Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery. He has excellent skills to perform both Basic and Advanced laparoscopic procedures. He is an expert in performing both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. He is also trained in Robotic Surgery and has been certified and licenced to do Robotic Surgery.1st Qualified Robotic Surgeon in South Tamilnadu.

Dr.Christopher has extensive experience in treatment of all General Surgical conditions, Colorectal disorders, Obesity and Metabolic disorders. He is dedicated to caring for his patients through a holistic approach to health and well-being. He is the first qualified Bariatric and Metabolic surgeon in Tirunelveli district and South of Tamilnadu. He has operating privileges at most of the hospitals in and around Tamilnadu in Cities like Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli,Tenkasi, Tuticorin,Nagercoil and Kanyakumari districts too.

Dr.Christopher is a skilful endoscopist who can perform Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy for both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. He is also been trained in Intra gastric Botox injections, Intra Gastric Balloon insertions and Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for Obesity management. 1st Surgeon to undergo ESG training from South Tamilnadu.

Dr.Christopher and his team believe in a Multi-Disciplinary approach to weight loss with ongoing support from the Fellow Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Nutritionists, Psychologists, and Fitness trainers. His goal is to ensure that prospective patients proceed, well informed, with this life changing experience in a seamless, convenient, and most importantly, safe manner. His aim and vision are to fight against Obesity and also to treat patients with obesity.

Dr.Christopher has experience in Laser surgery. He is trained in Laser Proctology (Haemorrhoids, Fissure, Fistula, Pilonidal Sinus) & Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) for Varicose Veins. He is the 1st surgeon to introduce laser surgeries for proctology in South Tamilnadu.

Dr.Christopher is a highly regarded Educator and Lecturer and has travelled across the country and around the world sharing his expertise and knowledge with colleagues and friends. He has been an amazing teacher for his students and have been an inspiration for many students across the world.

With over 2500+ laparoscopic surgeries performed, his areas of practice and expertise include, Advanced Laparoscopic & Complex Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeries, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries, Laparoscopic Hernia repairs, Laser Surgeries, Robotic Surgeries and other General Surgery procedures.

Certifications:
MBBS, DNB (Gen.Surgery), MNAMS, FIAGES, FMAS, FACRSI, FICS(USA), FACS(USA), FAIS, FBMS (Taiwan), FRSPH(UK), D.MAS(France)., FMIS (IRCAD), FICRS(WALS), F.MAS(WALS), D.MAS(WALS)

Educational Qualifications:
  • MBBS from prestigious J.J.M Medical College Davangere (2003-2009)
  • D.N.B. General Surgery (2010-2013) from Baptist Hospital Bangalore, a unit of Christian Medical College Vellore
  • FIAGES: Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endo-surgeons, recognized for Minimally invasive training by The International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) in April 2016
  • FMAS: Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from the prestigious Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) in November 2016
  • FACRSI: Fellow of Association of Colo Rectal Surgeons of India in September 2017
  • FICS: Fellow of International College of Surgeons, Chicago, U.S.A., Recognition by the International college of surgeons for the work done in the field of Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery in October 2017  MNAMS: Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, a unique institution which fosters and utilizes academic excellence as its resource to meet medical and social goals in Dec 2017
  • FACS: Fellow of American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL U.S.A in October 2018
  • FAIS: Fellowship of Association of surgeons of India. Apex body for Surgeons in India in December 2018
  • FBMS: Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery from International Excellence Federation (IEF) and Body-science & Metabolic disorders International (B.M.I) medical center at Taichung, Taiwan under Prof.Chih Kun Huang who is the pioneer in Bariatric Surgery and the president of International Excellence Federation from March 2019 to August 2019
  • FRSPH: Fellow of Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), is the longest-established public health organization in the UK in September 2019
  • D.MAS: Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery from IRCAD Centre, Strasbourg France (Research Institute against Digestive Cancer) World’s Best Laparoscopic & Robotic Training center in October 2019
  • FMIS: Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery in from IRCAD Centre Taiwan (Asian Institute of Tele Surgery- The Largest & most Advanced Training Centre in Asia) from September 2019 to November 2019
  • FICRS (Fellowship in International College of Robotic Surgeons) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.
  • F.MAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.
  • D.MAS (Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery) from World Laparoscopy Hospital in December 2019 internationally recognized by SAGES, WALS and EAES.

Specialized Training:
  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery training from International Excellence Federation (IEF) and Body-science & Metabolic disorders International (B.M.I) medical center at Taichung, Taiwan under Prof.Chih Kun Huang who is the pioneer in Bariatric Surgery and the president of International Excellence Federation
  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery training from IRCAD-Asian Institute of Telesurgery under Prof.Michael Lin
  • Colorectal Surgery training from IRCAD-Asian Institute of Telesurgery under Prof.Ou Jin-Chung
  • Colorectal Surgery training from China Medical University under Prof.Tzu-Liang Chen
  • Per-oral endoscopic thyroidectomy (POET) training from IRCAD-Asian Institute of Telesurgery under Prof.Wu Hurng-sheng
  • Robotic Surgery training from da Vinci Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan under Prof.Cheng-Ming Peng.
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) training from Mohak Bariatric Centre Indore under Dr.Mohit Bhandari and Dr.Mathias Fobi
  • Laser Proctology training for Hemorrhoids, Fistula, Fissure & Pilonidal sinus done under Prof.Kalyan Kar a leading laser surgeon from Kolkata at Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
  • Endovenous Laser Ablation training for Varicose Veins done under Prof.Maunil Bhuta a pioneer in Laser Varicose Vein Surgery at East Point Hospital Bangalore

Professional Affiliations:

National:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of National Board Accredited Institutions (ANBAI)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES)
  • Indian Association of Day Surgery (IADS)
  • Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
  • Indian Hernia Society (IHS)
  • Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
  • International Society of Coloproctology (ISCP)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons -AWRS

International:

 European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
 International Bariatric Club (IBC)
 International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
 American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
 Asia-Pacific Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Society (APMBSS)
 American College of Surgeons (ACS)
 World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
 Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
 Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
 International Society of Surgery (ISS)/Société Internationale De Chirurgie (SIC)
 Individual Member of World Endoscopy Organization (WEO)
 International Member of Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA)
 Asia-Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

BariOSS Centres:
BariOSS (Bariatric Obesity & Metabolic Surgical Speciality Centre)
A unit of VS Hospitals, Chennai
A unit of Lakshmi Madhavan Hospital, Tirunelveli
A unit of Thiraviam Hospital, Nagercoil
A unit of Meeran Hospital, Tenkasi
A unit of Sacred Heart Hospital, Tuticorin

Academic Achievements & Teaching Experience:

ï‚· Attended training workshops in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgery in India, Taiwan, USA and UK
ï‚· Have presented more than fifteen papers in conferences in India and abroad
ï‚· Has several national & international publications to his credit in indexed journals
ï‚· He has conducted and has been the moderator for Laparoscopic Workshops, CME programs & Physician awareness programmes.
ï‚· Faculty Trainer at Meril, Ethicon & Medtronics
ï‚· He has been actively involved with teaching & training of young surgeons.
ï‚· He has been delivering Health talks at various forums including electronic media and various T.V. Channels.
ï‚· He has been writing articles for newspapers, health magazines regularly.

Speciality Interest:

ï‚· Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
ï‚· Laparoscopic Colorectal and Hepatobiliary Surgery
ï‚· Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
ï‚· Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery including Anti reflux Surgery
ï‚· Minimally Invasive Surgery
ï‚· Scar less and Single Port Surgery
ï‚· Endocrine, Thyroid and Breast surgery
ï‚· Per Oral and Axillary Laparoscopic Thyroidectomy (POET)
ï‚· Laser Surgery for Varicose veins, Piles, Fissures, Fistulas
ï‚· Robotic Surgery (Bariatrics, General Surgery and Colorectal)

For Appointments: Call @ +91 7708803335




  • Languages : Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, English

Experience

Surgical Registrar in General Surgery , Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, AECS Layout, Bangalore August, 2013 -  January, 2014

Senior Resident General Surgery, ESIC Hospital (Central Govt.), Tirunelveli February, 2014 -  February, 2015

Assistant.Professor General Surgery, Velammal Medical College , Madurai February, 2015 -  February, 2017

Specialist Laparoscopic and General Surgeon, AL Rayan Hospital, Bahrain February, 2017 -  Present

Consultant Advanced Minimally Invasive,Bariatric,GI & Laser Surgeon, BariOSS Centre, Tirunelveli/Nagercoil/Tuticorin/Tenkasi/Madurai/Chennai January, 2020 -  Present

Specialities

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

  • General & Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Procedures

  • Abdominal Surgery

  • Abdominoplasty

  • Abscess Incision and Drainage

  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic

  • Appendectomy, Open
  • More

Expertise

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures
  • Anal abscess
  • Anal fissure
  • Anal fistula
  • Anal warts
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal bleeding
Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure
  • Abdominal pain
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Adhesion removal
  • Appendectomy
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Peritonitis
  • Splenectomy
Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer
  • Anal abscess
  • Biopsy of tumors
  • Colectomy
  • Colon surgery
  • Colon/rectal cancer
  • Colonic polyps
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colostomy
  • Crohn's disease
  • Diverticular disease
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (UGI Scopy)
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileostomy
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Laparoscopic colon surgery
  • Meckel's diverticulum
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Endocrine (Gland)
  • hyperparathyroidism
  • Thyroid surgery
  • Breast lump excision
  • Mastectomy
Hernia Procedures
  • Laparoscopic hernia repair
  • Epigastric hernia
  • Femoral hernia
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Ventral hernia
Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc
  • Biliary tract disease
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Liver/hepatic disease
  • Pancreatic cancer

Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Laparoscopic surgery (Hernia,Colorectal,Upper GI and Bariatric)
Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures
  • Cellulitis and skin infections
  • Incision and drainage of abscesses
  • Epidermal cyst and lipoma removal
  • Hand infections
  • Skin biopsy
  • Skin grafting
  • Wound infections
  • Gynaecomastia correction
  • Diabetic foot management
Trauma/Injury Procedures
  • Amputation
  • Wound debridement

Education

MBBS, 2009, JJM Medical College, Davangere, India

DNB(General Surgery), 2013, Baptist Hospital Bangalore (A unit of CMC Vellore), Bangalore, India

M.N.A.M.S, 2014, National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

F.I.A.G.E.S, 2016, Indian Association of Gastro Endo Surgeons, Erode, India

F.M.A.S, 2016, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Pondicherry, India

F.A.C.R.S.I, 2017, Association of Colo Rectal Surgeons of India, Ajmer, India

F.I.C.S (Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery) USA, 2017, Association of International College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL , The United States of America

F.A.C.S (USA), 2018, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, USA

F.A.I.S, 2018, Association of Surgeons of India, Chennai , India

F.B.M.S (Taiwan), 2019, Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery , Taichung City, Taiwan

D.M.A.S (Strasbourg,France) , 2019, Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery , Strasbourg, France

F.M.I.S (IRCAD), 2019, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery, Lukang, Taiwan

Practice Information

VS Hospitals - Center for Advanced Surgeries, Chennai

VS Hospitals - Center for Advanced Surgeries, Chennai

#815/306, Poonamalle High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600010

Venkataeswara Hospitals, Chennai

Venkataeswara Hospitals, Chennai

36 - A, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600035

Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai

Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital, Chennai

New No. 72, Old No.148, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600004

Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai

Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai

Lake View Road, K.K. Nagar, Madurai, Tamil Nadu - 625020

SAT

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Lakshmi Madhavan Hospital, Tirunelveli

Lakshmi Madhavan Hospital, Tirunelveli

Vannarpettai, South Byepass Road, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627002

MON, WED

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Krishna Hospital, Tirunelveli

Krishna Hospital, Tirunelveli

Palayamkottai, No 4, North High Ground Road, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627002

Thiraviam Orthopaedic Hospital, Nagercoil

Thiraviam Orthopaedic Hospital, Nagercoil

2/191, Tirunelveli Main Road, Oluganacheri, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu - 629001

TUE

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Barioss Clinic & Pharmacy, Tirunelveli

Barioss Clinic & Pharmacy, Tirunelveli

396/B1, Railway Feeder Road, Maharajanagar, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - 627011

Achievements & Contributions

News
  • 1st Bariatric Surgery done at Tirunelveli on March 17,2020
  • Liver Abscess-Various modalities of treatmeny and its Clinical Outcome (International Surgery Journal-Aug 2016) 
  • Primitive neuroectodermal tumour in inguinal lymphnode with unknown primary, a clinical surprise (International Journal of Current Research-Nov 2016)
  • Paper Presentation on "Abdominal Cocoon" at Bangalore Surgical Society
  •  Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
  • Indian Hernia Society (IHS)
  • Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
  • International Society of Coloproctology (ISCP) 
  • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
  • European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP)
  • International Bariatric Club ( IBC)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India ( OSSI)
  • World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
  •  International Federation for the Surgery of OBESITY AND METABOLIC DISORDERS (IFSO)
  • Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES)
  • Indian Association of Day Surgery (IADS) 
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons (AWR)
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) 
  • Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
  • International Society Of Surgery (ISS) / Société Internationale De Chirurgie (SIC)

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