MSc MS MD FRCS Visiting Consultant, Bariatric Surgery.
Designation:
Consultant Minimal Access, Obesity and General Surgeon
Areas of Interest
Performs a variety of advanced Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic and Endovascular
procedures. His key areas of interest include:
Thoracoscopic Surgery for Sweaty Palms
Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia
Laparoscopic Surgery for Gall Bladder
Surgical Solutions for Obesity
Academic Qualifications
MS, DNB, MRCSEd, Fellow-MIS(Singapore)
Professional Experience and Training
Trained extensively in India, Singapore and Australia, and has over ten
years' experience in Minimal Access Surgery
Done several fellowships in India and overseas in Minimal Access and
Hernia Surgery
Trained in Bariatric surgery for morbid obesity in Singapore, Australia and
USA
Keen academic and has several publications, presentations and lectures to
his credit, both at national and international levels
Research and Publications
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Mittal G, Bhandarkar DS, Gandhi A, Nandeshwar D, Katara AN. Single
incision laparosocpic retrieval of migrated intra-uterine contraceptive device. J Minim Invasive Gynecol (Submitted).
Several fellowships in India and overseas in Minimal Access and Hernia Surgery
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Mittal G, Chauhan P, Chadha M, Udwadia TE.
Laparosocpic management of renal hilar pheochromocytomas. Sing Med J (Submitted).
Bhandarkar DS, Mittal G, Shah RS, Katara AN, Udwadia TE. Single
incision laparosocpic cholecystectomy with conventional instruments in
acute cholecystitis. Surg Endosc. (Submitted).
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Mittal G, Udwadia TE. Prevention and
management of complications of laparsocopic splenectomy. Indian J Surg.
(Submitted).
Bhandarkar DS, Katara A, Mittal G, Udwadia TE. Use of Nathanson
retractor for laparsocopic splenectomy for massive spleens. Surg Laparosc
Endosc Percutan Tech. (Submitted).
Mittal G, Bhandarkar DS, Gandhi A, Nandeshwar D, Katara AN. Single
incision laparosocpic retrieval of migrated intra-uterine contraceptive
device. J Minim Invasive Gynecol (Submitted).tomy. J Minim Access Surg.
(In print).
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Mittal G, Chauhan P, Chadha M, Udwadia TE.
Laparosocpic management of renal hilar pheochromocytomas. Sing Med J
(Submitted).
Bhandarkar DS, Mittal G, Shah RS, Katara AN, Udwadia TE. Single
incision laparosocpic cholecystectomy with conventional instruments in
acute cholecystitis. Surg Endosc. (Submitted).
ASICON 2010 ? 70th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India, held at New Delhi from 15th - 21st December 2010.
Metasurg 2009 ? 2nd International Conference on Baraitric and Metabolic Surgery, 5th-6th September 2009 at Mumbai.
PESI 2009 - Annual Conference cum Live Workshop of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (February 2009) at P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
AOCO 2009 ? 5th Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity, from 5th ? 8th February 2009 at Mumbai.
E-NOTES (Embryological natural Orifice Transumbilical Endoscopic
Surgery), International Meeting on laparoscopic Single Port Surgery, from
21st ? 23rd August 2008 at Nadiad, India.
Pubmed Basics Training Program, organized at P D Hinduja
Hospital in collaboration with QMED Knowledge Foundation on 31st
January 2009 at Mumbai.
IAGES 2008 ? 8th National Conference of the Indian Association of
Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, from 14th ? 17th February 2008 at Jaipur.
HSI 2007, National Hernia Congress & Live Workshop, organized by
Hernia Society of India at New Delhi, 14th-16th December 2007.
APHS 2007 Asia Pacific Hernia Society Congress and Live Workshop at
Singapore in October 2007.
ELSA 2007, 7th Asia-Pacific Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, at
Hyderabad, India in August 2007.
Affiliations to Professional Bodies
Association of Surgeons of India, Member
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Member
International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Assosciation, Member
National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), Member
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Member
Association of Medical Consultants (Mumbai), Member
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons, Member
Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre (Singapore), Fellow
Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia, Member
Asia Pacific Hernia Society, Member
Hernia Society of India (Indian Chapter of APHS), Member
Awards and Honours
Won the prestigious ?International College of Surgeons research Scholarship grant? in 2005
Won awards for scientific paper presentations at national surgical conferences
Dr Deepraj Bhandarkar completed his undergraduate studies from Grant Medical College (1981 - 1987) and surgical residency from J. J. Hospital, Mumbai (1988 - 1991). In 1990, during his residency, he participated in the first-ever laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) performed in India and since then developed a keen interest in this upcoming speciality. Subsequent to his residency in India he obtained extensive training in laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery in England from 1992 to 1997.
In 1997, he was awarded the prestigious "Travelling Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow" to visit Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia and train further in advanced laparoscopic surgery. The same year he obtained the 'Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery' from University of Strasbourg, France.
He returned to India in 1997 and started active clinical practice exclusively dedicated to laparoscopic surgery. To learn about the newer developments in the field, he visited Mount Sinai Hospital, New York in 2002.
Dr. Bhandarkar has trained extensively in India, United Kingdom and Australia, and has over eighteen years' experience in MAS. Considered a national expert in the field of laparoscopic surgery, Dr Bhandarkar routinely performs laparoscopic operations for gallstones, appendicitis, all types of hernias (inguinal, femoral, incisional, paraumbilical), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia cardia, diseases of the small and the large intestine as well as complex laparoscopic procedures for diseases of the spleen and the adrenal glands. He was one of the first few surgeons in India to practice the technique of Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS) -a revolutionary endoscopic treatment for varicose veins. He is one of the few surgeons in the country offering the modern technique of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) to patients with gallbladder stones
Research and Publications:
Mittal G, Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Udwadia TE. Temporary obturator nerve paresis following spray of local anesthetic during laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair (Letter). Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. (In print)
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Shankar M, Mittal G, Udwadia TE. Laparoscopic splenectomy for tuberculous abscess of the spleen. J Minim Access Surg. (In print).
Bhandarkar DS, Punjani RM. A rose by any other name – Hasson's technique and its modifications (Letter). Indian J Surg (In print).
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN, Mittal G, Udwadia TE. Single incision laparosocpic bilateral oophorectomy. J Minim Access Surg. (In print).
Bhandarkar DS. What's on offer for the surgical trainees at our conferences? (Letter) Indian J Surg. 2009;71:288-289.
Bhandarkar DS, Katara AN. Laparoscopic mesh rectopexy: How I do it? J Colorectal Dis. 2007.
Bhandarkar DS, Shah RS, Katara AN, Shankar M, Chandiramani VA, Udwadia TE. Laparoscopic biopsy in patients with abdominal lymphadenopathy. J Minim Access Surg 2007; 3:14-18.
Bhandarkar DS, Shankar M, Udwadia TE. Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia – current status and controversies. J Minim Access Surg 2006; 2:178-86.
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Dr Sarela trained in Bombay, London, Leeds and New York and has been a Consultant Surgeon in Leeds, UK, since 2003. He has a focussed interest in the management of obesity and is a core member of the Bariatric Multi-Disciplinary Team within the National Health Service and two private hospitals in Leeds. Dr Sarela is a recognised participant in the Bariatric Surgery Centre of Excellence Program of the European Accreditation Council, to ensure high-quality care in bariatric surgery. He regularly performs laparoscopic (key-hole) adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity.
Dr Sarela has re-arranged his working pattern in the UK so that he will be available in Mumbai, exclusively at Hinduja Hospital, for every alternate month. He will be working closely with experienced colleagues in the Section of Minimal Access Surgery so that there is seamless continuity of patient follow-up care. Dr Sarela brings significant expertise and experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
Dr Sarela has been listed in Marquis' Who's Who in Healthcare in the World since 2006.
Areas of Interest:
Bariatric Surgery
Metabolic Surgery
Professional Experience and Training
Consultant in Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Spire Hospital & Leeds Nuffield Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of Leeds. 2003 onwards.
International Surgical Oncology Fellow (Clinical), Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA. 2001–2002.
Lecturer in Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. 1997-2001.
Specialist Registrar in General Surgery, Ashford Hospital, Middlesex, UK. 1996-1997.
Registrar and Postgraduate Student in Surgery, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK. 1995-1996.
Intern, House-Officer, Registrar and Lecturer in General Surgery at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai. 1989-1995.
Academic Qualifications
M.D. (Research Degree) School of Medicine, University of Leeds, 2007
Graduation Certificate in Surgical Oncology Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA, 2002
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in General Surgery. Issued by the Specialist Training Authority of the Medical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom, 2002
F.R.C.S. (General Surgery; Subspecialty: Upper GI Surgery) - Intercollegiate Exit Exam in General Surgery, 2001
M.Sc. in Surgical Science - Royal Postgraduate Medical School, University of London, 1996
F.R.C.S. - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 1996
M.S. (General Surgery) - Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay University, 1994
M.B.B.S. - Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay University, 1991
Research and Publications
Dr Sarela has keen research interests in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery and is currently an investigator in various research projects and randomised clinical trials in the UK. He has published extensively in several, high-impact surgical journals.
Sarela A, Dexter SPL, McMahon MJ. Eight and nine year follow-up of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Annals of Surgery. Under review.
Sarela A, Dexter SPL, McMahon MJ. Use of the Obesity-Surgery Mortality Risk Score (OS-MRS) to predict complications of laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The British Journal of Surgery. Under review.
Ching SS, Sarela AI, Hayden J, McMahon MJ. Randomized clinical trial of torsional versus linear mode ultrasonically activated devices for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surgical Endoscopy 2009;23:1506-1511
Saha AK, Sutton C, Rotimi R, Dexter SP, Sue-Ling H, Sarela AI. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy and surgery for esophageal adenocarcinoma: prognostic value of circumferential resection margin (CRM) and stratification of N1 category. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2009;16:1364-70.
Sarela AI. Entirely laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma: lymphadenectomy and resection margins. Surgical Endoscopcy. 2009;23:153-60.
Conferences & Seminars
Dr Sarela is a well-recognised speaker at national and international conferences on bariatric and laparoscopic surgery
Lecture at the Plenary Session of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgeons Society, London, January, 2010. "Long-Term Outcomes of the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as a Definitive Bariatric Procedure"
Lecture at the Plenary Session of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgeons Society, London, January, 2010. "Use of the Obesity Surgery-Mortality Risk Score to Identify Patients at High Risk of Peri-Operative Complications."
Lecture at the Plenary Session of the British Obesity & Metabolic Surgeons Society, London, January, 2010. "Development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass."
Affiliations to Professional Bodies
Full Member, British Obesity and Metabolic Surgeons Society (BOMSS)
International Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), USA
Full Member, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons (AUGIS), UK
Corresponding Member, Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), USA
Member of the Panel of Examiners of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow for the Intercollegiate Membership (MRCS) Examination.
Member, Invited Review Panel of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Awards and Honours
Dr Sarela stood first in both M.B.,BS. and M.S. degree examinations at the University of Bombay and is a recipient of eight Gold Medals and several prizes and scholarships.
Full list of Gold Medals Awarded by the University of Bombay
The Dr A.P. Bacha Gold Medal for standing first in the University of Bombay at the M.S. examination, 1993.
The Dr C.S. Patel Gold Medal for standing first in the University of Bombay at the M.S. examination, 1993.
The Dr S.R. Moolgavkar Gold Medal for standing first in the University of Bombay at the M.S. examination, 1993.
The Dowager Lady S.S. Patkar Gold Medal for securing the highest number of marks on the grand total in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
The M.B. Dalvi Gold Medal for securing the highest number of marks on the grand total in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
The S.R. Moolgavkar Gold Medal for standing first in General Surgery in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
The J.C. Lisboa Gold Medal for standing first in General Surgery in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
The Dr R.S. Poredi Gold Medal for standing first in General Medicine & Paediatrics in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
Full list of Prizes & Scholarships
The S.V.Kirtikar Prize for standing first in the University of Bombay at the M.S. examination. Awarded by the University of Bombay, 1993.
The A.V. Baliga Prize for standing first in the University of Bombay at the M.S. examination. Awarded by the Seth G.S. Medical College, 1993.
The National Scholarship Scheme Award of the Government of India for securing the highest number of marks on the grand total In the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination, 1988.
The Dr Y.G. Apte Prize for securing the highest number of marks on the grand total in the University of Bombay at the Final M.B.B.S. examination. Awarded by the University of Bombay, 1988.
