DR. ASHOK KUMAR GI Surgeon & Oncologist • Ex-Prof. SGPGIMS Contact
Pioneering Gastrointestinal, HPB & Minimal Access Surgery

A Legacy of Breakthroughs in Advanced GI Surgery.

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Director — GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery

Former Professor, SGPGIMS Lucknow

Dr. Ashok Kumar, Leading Laparoscopic and GI Surgical Oncologist in Lucknow

Distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist with over two decades of surgical excellence and 13 years on faculty at SGPGIMS. Renowned for mastering complex HPB oncological resections, redo biliary reconstructions, and advanced laparoscopic colorectal and metabolic procedures.

20 +

Years Experience

Surgical Gastroenterology & HPB

13 +

SGPGIMS Faculty

Former Professor & Senior Consultant

50 +

Publications

PubMed & Scopus Indexed

30,000 +

Surgeries

Complex Open & Laparoscopic

Clinical Mastery

Advanced Minimal Invasive & Oncological Surgery.

Comprehensive surgical gastroenterology backed by decades of superspecialist operative leadership in complex open and laparoscopic procedures.

Gallbladder & Biliary Tree

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, subtotal cholecystectomy for difficult/fibrotic gallbladders, and laparoscopic CBD exploration.

Advanced Hernia & AWR

State-of-the-art repair techniques including IPOM, TAPP, e-TAPP, and SCOLA for inguinal, incisional, diaphragmatic, and hiatus hernias.

GI Oncological Surgery

Laparoscopic D2 gastrectomy, McKeown oesophagectomy, multivisceral GIST resections, radical cholecystectomy, and retroperitoneal dissections.

Hepatic & Hydatid Surgery

Laparoscopic and open major hepatectomies, ribbon-gauze hydatid cyst clearance (liver and lung), and hemangioma enucleation/resection.

Biliary Repair & Strictures

Pioneering redo Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ), intrahepatic cholangiojejunostomy, post-cholecystectomy injury salvage, and choledochal cyst excision.

Pancreatic Interventions

Total and assisted laparoscopic Whipple procedures, laparoscopic lateral pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ / Frey), and cystogastrostomy.

Colorectal & Proctology

Laparoscopic right/left colectomy, total colectomy, LAR, APR, ventral rectopexy, IPAA for ulcerative colitis, and stapled modified Baker's anastomosis.

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, Truncal Vagotomy with GJ, and Heller's Cardiomyotomy.

Reoperative GI Interventions

Mastery in salvage laparoscopic procedures, complex adhesiolysis, post-surgical fistulae, and revision gastrointestinal reconstructions.

Comprehensive Specialized Operative Portfolio
Total & Lap-Assisted Whipple Procedure
Laparoscopic McKeown Oesophagectomy
Multivisceral Resection of GIST Post-Imatinib
Intrahepatic Cholangiojejunostomy (PCC)
Laparoscopic Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ)
IPAA for Ulcerative Colitis & FAP
Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy
Diaphragmatic & Paraduodenal Hernia Mesh Repair
Reoperative Minimal Invasive GI Surgery

Distinguished Career

Academic & Hospital Appointments

Present Leadership
Director — GI Surgery, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgery

Lapetos Healthcare, Lucknow

Spearheading advanced minimal invasive surgical care, complex GI oncology resections, and comprehensive metabolic surgery programs.

SGPGIMS Academic Progression (2013 – 2026)
Professor (Senior Consultant) — 13 Years

Dept. of Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow

Joined May 29, 2013. Spear headed Laparoscopic GI Surgery, Supervised M.Ch fellows, served as university examiner, and led multidisciplinary clinical care.

Faculty Foundation
Assistant Professor — Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (Dr. RMLIMS), Lucknow (9 months)

Senior Resident — Surgical Gastroenterology

King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow (2009 – 2012)

Prior Appointments
Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Surgery

UPUMS (Saifai), S.N. Medical College (Agra) & G.S.V.M. Medical College (Kanpur)

Rigorous Foundations

Medical Education & Postdoctoral Training

2009 – 2012
Senior Residency — Surgical Gastroenterology

King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

2006
MS (Master of Surgery) — General Surgery

King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

2002
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery)

B.R.D. Medical College / D.D.U. Gorakhpur University

2021
Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR)

ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology (NMC Mandated)

Statutory Credentials

Licensure, Certification & Fellowships.

Complete statutory registrations and certifications complying with National Medical Commission (NMC) and State Medical Council standards.

Verified Medical Practitioner

Compliant with Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 & National Medical Commission guidelines for specialist practice.

Official Medical Registrations & Certifications
State Medical Council Registration
U.P. Medical Council: #047803

Certificate No: 047803 • Reg. Date: 05 May 2003

Primary Registered Medical Degree: M.B.B.S. (B.R.D. Medical College, Gorakhpur)

NMC Additional Qualification
MS (Gen Surgery) Registration

Certificate No: 539 • Dated: 13 March 2007

U.P. Medical Council Additional Register Entry • King George's Medical University

Certification
BCBR Certification

Roll No: NPTEL21MD04S13850145

ICMR-NIE & Swayam • Proctored National Examination

Endo-Surgical Board Examination
FIAGES Fellowship Board

Minimal Access Surgery • Conferred 17 Feb 2012

Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons

Postgraduate Fellowships & Professional Societies
FALS (HPB Surgery)

Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery by IAGES (2022).

FALS (Bariatric Surgery)

Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery by IAGES (2016).

FAIS (Association of Surgeons of India)

Conferred Fellowship of the Association of Surgeons of India (2015).

Active Society Memberships

Permanent member of IHPBA India, IASG, ASI, IAGES, SELSI, and AMASI.

Academic Honors & Awards

Best Oral Paper Presentation at HSICON (2015) and Poster Presentation Award at SGPGI (2011).

Academic Governance & Examination

Examiner for M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology (2022, 2023, 2025) and NBE DNB Coordinator (2015 – 2019).

Clinical Gallery

Surgical Techniques & Cases.

Visual documentation of complex laparoscopic procedures, re-operative reconstructions, and minimal invasive oncological interventions.

Laparoscopic D2 Gastrectomy Procedure by Dr. Ashok Kumar showing lymphadenectomy
Lap D2 Gastrectomy

Advanced oncological lymphadenectomy with minimal blood loss.

Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair operative field showing anatomical mesh placement
Lap Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Tension-free reduction and anatomical mesh reconstruction.

Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Oncology surgical resection for malignancy
Laparoscopic GI Oncology

Radical resections for gallbladder cancer and colorectal malignancies.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction utilizing e-TAPP and IPOM techniques
Lap AWR & Hernia (e-TAPP/IPOM)

Abdominal wall reconstruction utilizing advanced plane dissections.

Media & Press

In the News & Broadcast.

Extensive coverage chronicling breakthrough complex surgeries, television broadcast features, and surgical milestone achievements.

Video Feature with Dr PK Gupta (MD Pathology)
Gall Bladder Stone & Risk of Cancer & Clinical Discussion — Dr. Ashok Kumar
Watch on YouTube
Press Coverage 1: Complex HPB Reconstruction procedure led by Dr. Ashok Kumar at SGPGI
Press Coverage 2: Breakthrough Laparoscopic Oncology surgery performed in Lucknow
Press Coverage 3: Rare gastrointestinal surgical salvage case milestone
Press Coverage 4: Report on state-of-the-art minimal access surgery innovations
Press Coverage 5: Academic surgical excellence feature in national media
Press Coverage 6: Critical biliary duct injury salvage procedure documented
Press Coverage 7: Advanced laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery achievements
Press Coverage 8: News clipping highlighting complex GI reconstruction in Uttar Pradesh
Press Coverage 9: Clinical report on pioneering surgical techniques by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Institutional Contributions

Funded Grants, Clinical Research & Mentorship

Spearheading pioneering genomic investigations, international antimicrobial stewardship collaborations, and supervising doctoral dissertations.

Principal Investigator
Genomic Screening in Gallbladder Cancer

Mitochondrial solute carrier (SLC25A22) screening to unravel the role of key metabolic genes in gallbladder cancer in the North Indian population (Intramural DRC Grant).

Research Coordinator
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Stewardship Grant

International program co-developed by the Surgical Infection Society (SIS-USA) across six premier Indian teaching institutions, supported by Pfizer USA competitive grant program.

Doctoral Co-Guide
Ph.D. Colorectal Cancer Biomarker Investigation

Investigation of mitochondrial dynamics related fusion/fission proteins and enzyme calcineurin phosphatase in North Indian colorectal cancer patients.

M.Ch Dissertation Guide
HPB & Postoperative Surgical Research

Prospective clinical trials evaluating harmonic scalpel vs. electrocautery in pancreatic fistula prevention, albumin drop kinetics, and long-term benign biliary stricture repair outcomes.

Author & Text Chapter
"Bilio-Vascular Injury"

Author of definitive chapter in the book series Gastrointestinal Surgery Series: Pancreas and Hepatobiliary Surgery (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers).

Academic Excellence

Publications & Landmark Papers.

50 peer-reviewed articles advancing operative techniques, complication mitigation, and oncology outcomes.

50 Indexed Publications
2026
Liver Resection for Postcholecystectomy Complex Benign Biliary Stricture: A Step Beyond Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy.

Co-authored with Singh A, Nachiappan M, Malage S, Singh RK, Rahul R, Sharma S, Behari A, Saxena R. Published in Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery Open.

2026
Granulomatous Biliary Stricture Mimicking Malignancy Managed by Laparoscopy: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge.

Co-authored with Singh R. Published in Cureus.

2025
Left Lateral Sectionectomy With Intrahepatic Cholangiojejunostomy for Portal Cavernoma Cholangiopathy (PCC)—A Novel Approach.

Co-authored with Sarangi Y, Behari A, Malage S, Singh RK. Published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology.

2024
Post Cholecystectomy Bile Duct Injury in an Acute Setting: Categorization, Triaging, and Management Algorithm.

Co-authored with Jain D, Malage S, Singh A, Ghosh N, Rahul R, Sharma S, Singh RK, Behari A, Saxena R. Published in Cureus.

2024
Long-Term Outcome of Revision Hepaticojejunostomy in Postcholecystectomy Bile Duct Stricture: A Tertiary Center Experience.

Co-authored with Chaudhary KL, Saxena R, et al. Published in Indian Journal of Surgery.

2024
Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis: Predictors of Early and Late Complications.

Co-authored with Sarangi Y, Malage S, Ghosh N, Rahul R, Singh A, Sharma S, Singh RK, Behari A. Published in Cureus.

2023
Laparoscopic Management of Hydatid Cyst Using Long Ribbon Gauze: An Initial Experience of Consecutive 37 Cases.

Co-authored with Ghosh NK, Behari A, Singh A, Rai R, Malage S, Singh RK. Published in Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery.

2022
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Metastasis in Gallbladder Cancer: As Bad as Distant Metastasis.

Co-authored with Ghosh NK, Rahul R, Singh A, Sharma S, Singh RK, Behari A, Kapoor VK, Saxena R. Published in South Asian Journal of Cancer.

2020
Laparoscopic Subtotal Cholecystectomy: A Salvageable Procedure in Patients with Comorbidities.

Co-authored with Reddy S, Behari A, Kapoor VK, Prakash A. Published in International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences.

2016
Anticipatory Extended Cholecystectomy: The Lucknow Approach for Thick-Walled Gallbladder with Low Suspicion of Cancer.

Co-authored with Kapoor VK, Singh R, Behari A, Sharma S, Prakash A, Saxena R. Published in Chinese Clinical Oncology.