
prof Yirupaiahgari Viswanath
MBBS, FRCS (Glas), FRCSI, FRCS (Gen)General Surgery
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About
Professor Viswanath YKS is a general surgeon, upper gastrointestinal, a laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He qualified in 1989 and trained in the Tyne and Tees regions and in Leeds. Prof Viswanath previously successfully led the Upper-Gastrointestinal oncology team and served as the Cancer Lead clinician for the trust managing various onco-specialities.
Prof Viswanath sees patients with a range of gastrointestinal conditions including hernias, gall stones, acid reflux, hiatus hernia, achalasia, upper GI cancer.Â
Prof Viswanath is an expert in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, endoscopies including dilatation, placements of stents. He established STRETTA (Endoscopic Anti-reflux Radio-frequency Treatment) centre in the UK and introduced Restech pH studies to investigate and manage patients with acid reflux and LPR (cough, lumpy sensation in the throat, cranky voice).
Prof Viswanath is actively involved in teaching and training and a recognized national laparoscopic and endoscopic trainer.Â
Professor holds 'Live' training courses. He is the author of numerous publications in the field and regularly presents nationally and internationally.Â
Professor Viswanath can also see patients adhoc basis- please enquire for more information
Website link; www.keyholedoctor.com
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Medical procedures
- Laparoscopic procedures ('keyhole surgery')
- Endoscopy - diagnostic, therapeutic
- Cholecystectomy
- Oesophagogastic cancer surgery
- Endoscopic Antireflux RFA (STRETTA)
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia surgery
- Groin laparoscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- Restech pH Study
Special interests
- Upper gastro-intestinal disease
- Hernias (inguinal/incisional hernia)
- Footballer's / sports person groin
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia surgery
- Gall bladder problems
- Oesophagogastic cancer
- Acid reflux disorders
- Oesophageal dysmotility
- Barrett's oesophagusÂ
- Achalasia
 Website link; www.keyholedoctor.com
Education
- MBBSÂ MMCÂ 1990
- Master of Surgery (MS) Bombay University 1992
- FRCS RCPS Glasgow 1994
- FRCSI RCS Ireland 1996
- FRCS (Gen.Surg.) Intercollegiate 2000
- ASGBI
- ALSGBI
- BIDA
- AUGIS
- BHS
- EHS
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