Frontrunner in Providing Quality Care for Minimal Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is transforming healthcare in India by enabling faster recovery, minimal scarring, and reduced pain.

- Dr Abhijit Whatkar Laparoscopic Surgeon

With rising demand for minimally invasive procedures, surgeons are embracing advanced training and technology. This evolution marks a shift toward precision and patient-centric care, positioning India as a growing hub for surgical innovation.

Dr Abhijit Whatkar, a renowned name in the field of laparoscopic surgery, is driven by a passion for surgical excellence. He began his medical journey by completing his Diploma of National Board in General Surgery from Wanless Mission Hospital, a USAID-supported institution in the Miraj and Sangli region. During his post-graduation, he developed a keen interest in minimally invasive surgeries, inspired by the shift from large incisions to precision techniques. He has earned multiple fellowships, including FIAGES, FICS, FMAS, and DMAS. Since 2014-15, he has performed over 10,000 minimally invasive surgeries.

Expanding his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, Dr Abhijit Whatkar now receives referrals from surrounding surgeons for complex gallbladder cases. He prefers performing these procedures laparoscopically using the advanced ICG dye technique. Dr Abhijit Whatkar holds certifications from the Da Vinci Robot and CMR, and he is actively working with the SSI Mantra system. Proficient in three robotic surgery consoles, he performs procedures for complicated hernias involving domain loss. His specialties include recurrent hernias, gallbladder malignancies, gallbladder surgeries, and small intestinal surgeries.

New Era of Patient-Centric Surgery