Dr. Aditya Atul Kulkarni | Top Surgical Gastroenterologist in Kharadi, Pune

Overview

Dr. Aditya Kulkarni is an accomplished Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology at Manipal Hospital Kharadi, bringing over 10 years of comprehensive experience in advanced gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary-pancreatic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical care. He completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from B.J. Government Medical College, Pune, graduating with top academic honours, followed by DNB and super-specialisation in M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterology at PGIMER, Chandigarh one of India’s most reputed institutions for complex GI sciences. He further enhanced his expertise through a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, and holds the globally respected F.R.C.S. (Edinburgh) qualification. As a certified Da Vinci robotic console surgeon, he delivers highly precise and minimally invasive cancer surgeries.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Kulkarni has performed a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries, including pancreatic resections, liver tumour surgeries, colorectal procedures, complex GI cancer surgeries, and advanced laparoscopic interventions. His strong academic foundation and surgical precision make him one of Pune’s trusted specialists for high-risk and advanced GI conditions.

Dr. Kulkarni has received numerous state, national, and international awards, including top recognitions for surgical quizzes, best oral and poster presentations, and competitive international travel grants from ICMR, AHPBA, Korean HPB Society, and Japanese HPB Society. His scientific contributions include multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals covering pancreatic necrosis, GI oncology, gallbladder cancer outcomes, minimally invasive techniques, and rare GI case reports.

He is an active member of prominent medical bodies, including ASI, IASG, IHPBA, IAGES, AMASI, EHA, and global surgical societies, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and surgical excellence. At Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Dr. Aditya Kulkarni is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centred gastrointestinal and cancer care with advanced surgical technology and compassion.

Field of Expertise

Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrointestinal

Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic

Cancer Surgery

Fellowship & Membership

Fellowship in Robotic Surgical Oncology

Full Medical Registration With Maharashtra Medical Council (Number 2012/05/1258)

Member, European Society Of Surgical Oncology

Member (MNAMS), National Academy Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Life Member, Association Of Surgeons Of India

Life Member, Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroenterology

Life Member, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Indian Chapter

Life Member, Association Of Colorectal Surgeons Of India

Life Member, Indian Society Of Oncology

Life Member, Indian Association Of Surgical Oncology

Life Member And Fellow (FMAS), Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India

Life Member And Fellow (FIAGES), Indian Association Of GI Endosurgeons

Life Member, Poona Surgical Society

Life Member, Oncology Group Of Pune

Member, Pune Society Of Gastroenterology

Member, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, Chicago, USA

Member, Pancreas Club, USA

Member, British Hernia Society

Languages Spoken

Marathi

Hindi

English

Awards & Achievements

Stood Second In The College Overall – Final MBBS

Batch Topper In General Surgery, Pediatrics, Pharmacology And Microbiology In M.B.B.S

Batch Topper In M.S. (General Surgery)

First In State Level Surgical Quiz 2014 – Association Of Surgeons Of India

Prize For Best Poster – “Plasmablastic Lymphoma Causing Ileoileal Intussusception” Association Of Surgeons Of India – Maharashtra Chapter At MASICON Nagpur 2015

Travelling Grant – Indian Council Of Medical Research, 2018 – To Attend Digestive Disease Week 2018, Washington DC

Travelling Grant Of Indian Chapter Of International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association 2018 – To Attend World Congress, Geneva, Switzerland

First Prize In GI Surgery Quiz, In IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh

Winner Of Medal And Best Award Oral Paper Presentation In IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh – “Analysis Of Abstracts Presented At The Annual IASG Conference”

Best Free Oral Paper Presentation In IASGCON 2018, Chandigarh – “Role Of Inflammatory Markers In Step-Up Approach In Acute Pancreatitis”

Third Place Award In National Level KS Robotic Surgery Awards At Robotic Surgeons Council 2019, Pondicherry For Video “Robotic Enucleation Of Renal Hilar Tumour”

Travelling Grant Of Korean HPB Surgery Association To Present Research Work At 50th Annual Conference – Seoul, South Korea, April 2019

Travelling Grant Of Japanese Society Of HPB Surgery To Present Research Work At Annual Conference – Kagawa, Takamatsu, Japan, June 2019

Talks & Publications

Invited Review Article: Surgical Management Of Obesity: A Broad Overview Of Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery. Journal Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research 2021; 55 (2):83–90. DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1435

Book Chapter: Management Of Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis (DIE) Causing Gynecological Morbidity: A Colorectal Surgeon’s Perspective. In Endometriosis: An Enigma, 1st Edition, September 2021, CRC Press

Robot-Assisted Versus Video-Assisted Thoraco-Laparoscopic McKeown’s Esophagectomy For Esophageal Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Of Minimally Invasive Approaches. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01367-z

Short-Term And Pathologic Outcomes Of Robotic Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy For Periampullary And Pancreatic Head Malignancy: An Early Experience. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2021. DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01309-1

Umbilical Port Versus Epigastric Port For Gallbladder Extraction In Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials With Trial Sequential Analysis. The Surgeon. DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2021.02.009

Predrainage And Postdrainage Prognostic Nomograms To Predict Outcome Of Percutaneous Drainage For Infected Pancreatic And Peripancreatic Necrotic Collections. Pancreas 2019; 48(9):1212–1219. DOI: 10.1097/MPA.0000000000001395

Complications Of Percutaneous Drainage In Step-Up Approach For Management Of Pancreatic Necrosis: Experience Of 10 Years From A Tertiary Care Center. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2020; 24(3):598–609. DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04470-z

Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Morbidity And Survival After Pancreaticoduodenectomy For Malignancy. Annals Of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery 2021; 25:230–241. DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.2021.25.2.230

Global Attitudes In The Management Of Acute Appendicitis During COVID-19 Pandemic: ACIE Appy Study. British Journal Of Surgery 2021; 108(6):717–726. DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11999

Ileo-Ileal Intussusception And Bowel Obstruction Caused By Plasmablastic Lymphoma Of Small Bowel – A Rare Entity In A Rare Location. Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research 2016; 10(3):PD03–PD05. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/15750.7448

Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Submandibular Salivary Gland With Sialo-Cutaneous Fistula: A Rare Case Report. Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research 2015; 9(8):PD03–PD05. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/14017.6409

Polypoid Gastric GIST Presenting With Massive Upper GI Bleed: A Case Report. International Journal Of Current Research 2015; 7(4):14612–14614

Perforated Jejunal Diverticulum: A Rare Cause Of Acute Abdomen In Elderly Patient. Journal Of Case Reports 2015; 5:106–110

Invasive Aspergillosis Causing Gastric Necrosis And Perforation – A Case Report. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology Open Access. DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12157

Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease Mimicking Gallbladder Cancer With Associated Choledochal Cyst: A Case Report Of A Malignant Masquerade. Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology Open Access. DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12154

Gastric Conduit Perforation: A Late Fatal Complication After Esophagectomy. Cureus 2019; 11(6):e4987. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4987

Parastomal Evisceration: A Report Of Two Cases And Review Of Literature. Cureus 11(9):e5750. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5750

Reply To Letter To Editor – Catheter-Related Complications Of Percutaneous Drainage In Step-Up Approach For Management Of Pancreatic Necrosis. Journal Of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2020; 24(10):2431–2432. DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04685-5

Infected Pancreatic Hydatid Cyst With Cysto-Pancreatic Fistula Presenting As Acute Pancreatitis. Journal Of Digestive Endoscopy 2020; 10:234–236