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Dr. Karthik A S

Dr. Karthik A S

Associate Consultant - General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery

MBBS, MS – General Surgery, FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery)
Languages
English , Malayalam , Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Bengali, Konkani
Overview

Dr. Karthik A S is an experienced surgeon with a focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques. Dr. Karthik A S brings over five years of rich experience in the field of surgery, having worked at several prestigious institutions. He is a highly qualified surgeon who has enhanced his expertise through various fellowships, including a specialization in Minimal Access Surgery from the esteemed Fortis Institute.

Dr. Karthik completed his medical education and postgraduate studies at the renowned Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences. He is passionate about advancing his skills in minimally invasive techniques and has recently expanded his practice to include robotic surgeries, particularly excelling in complex hernia repairs and gastrointestinal surgeries.

An active member of the State Surgical Society and several other professional groups, including the Hernia Society of India, Dr. Karthik is also involved in academic research and continuing medical education programs. He has played a key role in organizing committees for various research programs and CMEs.

Dr. Karthik's surgical acumen covers a broad spectrum of procedures, from laparoscopic and complex hernia surgeries to advanced robotic and laser proctology. He is also skilled in conventional open surgeries, including thyroid and breast surgeries. Known for his compassionate patient care, Dr. Karthik is dedicated to his patients' well-being and is readily available for emergency procedures.

Area of expertise
  • Minimal access and Laparoscopic Surgery 
  • Breast surgery 
  • Laser proctology 
  • Thyroid surgery 
  • Abdominal surgeries 
  • Gall bladder surgery 
  • Robotic surgery
     
Awards and recognitions

Best Poster Presentation in Surgical Society of Bangalore 2019 

Memberships: 

  • Hernia Society of India (HSI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Papers Published:

  1. The Effect of Adjuvant Local Anesthesia on Post-Operative Outcomes in Inguinal Hernioplasty: A Randomized Controlled Study - Journal of Surgery (Jurnalul de chirurgie)  - Published: January 30, 2021
  2. Clinical Presentation of Blunt Abdominal Trauma  - International Journal of Surgery Science, 2021, 5(1): 574-577 - DOI: [10.33545/surgery.2021.v5.i1f.695] (https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2021.v5.i1f.695)
  3. Management and Outcome of Blunt Abdominal Trauma Injuries at a Tertiary Care Hospital - International Journal of Surgery Science - DOI: [10.33545/surgery.2021.v5.i1g.698] (https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2021.v5.i1g.698)
  4. Emergency Laparoscopic Left Hemicolectomy for Tubercular Stricture of Descending Colon Presenting as Massive Hematochezia: A Rare Case Report  - Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, ISSN (e): 2347-176x, ISSN (p): 2455-0450 - DOI: [10.18535/jmscr/v10i10.14] (https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v10i10.14)
  5. Laparoscopic Resection of a Rare Large Spindle Cell Tumor of the Stomach – Schwannoma - Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 6-10, 2022
  6. Reproducible “Wrap” in Laparoscopic Fundoplication  - World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2023 - DOI: [10.5005/jp-journals-10033-1579] (https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10033-1579)

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