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20 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Rahul Tugnait is a reputed general and laparoscopic surgeon with an MBBS and an MS in General Surgery. He is a member of many prestigious associations including the Royal College of Surgeons, England, Gujarat Medical Council, Delhi Medical Council, Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India, India Hernia Society. In the beginning of his career, he worked as the Patiala Post Graduate President at the Government Medical College. Following that, he held the position of the Head of Department of Surgery at Northern Railway Division Hospital and as Head of Surgical Unit, a teacher for DNB programme at Northern Railway Central Hospital. Currently, he is employed as a Specialist General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at Aster Hospital.
Dr. Tugnait i a competent doctor who offers services such as General Surgery procedures, Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic procedures, Colorectal surgery, Vascular surgery, Plastic surgery, Onco Surgery, Bariatric Surgery. He is Certified in ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support) and advanced laparoscopic procedures Fellowships, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery, Minimal Access Surgeons of India.
General Laparoscopic Surgeon Rahul Tugnait treats the following conditions:
Laparoscopic surgery is the best treatment option for many digestive problems even when these could be treated successfully with or medications or lifestyle changes. The General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs “minimally invasive” surgery to treat various digestive conditions. Laparoscopic surgery is preferred for the treatment of diseases like diverticulitis, gall bladder stones, and ulcerative colitis.
The below symptoms should be discussed with a General Laparoscopic Surgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment:
The symptoms are caused by a disorder that affects the abdomen or pelvis and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions.
You can consult Dr Rahul Tugnait from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Rahul Tugnait perform are given below:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is common these days. It is the surgical removal of the gallbladder through many small incisions and using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a long camera that allows the doctor to have a view of the surgical area during gallbladder removal. Your doctor may opt for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery if a person develops gallstones or cholelithiasis that cause pain.
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A General Laparoscopic Surgeon is a specialist who specializes in laparoscopic surgery to remove disease and repair injuries. They also perform various different tests and provide guidance for surgery. The doctors may be called on to perform surgery on any part of the body. The surgery is done through a minimally invasive procedure using a laparoscope. A General Laparoscopic Surgeon can perform laparoscopic surgeries to treat conditions like Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis, etc. The surgeon works closely with a surgical team that includes anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technicians. The surgeons have expertise in minimally invasive techniques which involves making small incisions to access various organs.
There are various diagnostic tests that help a General Laparoscopic Surgeon diagnose conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis. The tests are:
Always consult your doctor and let them know all your symptoms related to the abdomen. They may perform a few diagnostic tests so that the actual condition can be diagnosed. Post diagnosis the doctor determines the treatment plan that is best for you.
There are many reasons to see a general laparoscopic surgeon. Your primary doctor will evaluate your condition and will suggest you see a general laparoscopic surgeon if they find that the condition of the abdomen would need laparoscopic surgery. An individual needs to consult a General Laparoscopic Surgeon in case of the below situations: