English

    Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
  • Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).

    Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
  • Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).

    Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
  • Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).

    Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
  • Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).
  • Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills
  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).
  • Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

    Talks & Publications

  • Invited as Faculty to chair a session on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine tumors (PNETS) Diagnosis and treatment options (Panel Discussion) in KASGOCON 2024, Mangalore, India.
  • 33rd National Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASGCON, November 2023.
  • Free paper presentation in the 9th Biennial Congress of the Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the 19th Annual National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA, 27th-30th September 2023, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Selected for paper presentation in HPB Surgery Week, March 2023, Busan, South Korea.
  • Oral Poster presentation at IASGCON, Kolkata, October 2022 - Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Paper presentation in the Surgical Society of Bangalore, Bangalore, Karnataka, March 2022- Role of SMI and PMI as Sarcopenic indices and predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing Pancreatic surgeries- a Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study.
  • Atypical presentations of a common endemic disease: a series of 3 cases of filariasis. IJSR 2017
  • Comparison Of the Surgical Stress Response and Clinical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Major GI and HPB Surgeries with ERAS Protocol and Conventional Protocol. Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases (Accepted for publication).
  • Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as predictors of poor outcomes in patients undergoing major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeries- A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort study. Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (under process).
  • M.S. Thesis: Conservative management versus Emergency Open Appendicectomy as primary treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis A Randomised Clinical Study. (Delhi University, 2018).
  • Dr N.B. Thesis: Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity as Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeries. A Retrospective plus Prospective Cohort Study. (National Board of Examinations, 2022).
  • Overview

  • Dr. Praveen Kumar T N is a highly accomplished and precision-driven Surgical Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka. He is currently practising as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery and GI Oncosurgery at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bangalore, with 11 years of surgical experience, including advanced training in hepatopancreato-biliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic GI procedures.

  • A Gold Medalist in MBBS, from Bangalore Medical college and Research Institute, Dr. Praveen completed his MS in General Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, followed by a super-specialty DrNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road—one of India’s leading high-volume centres for complex GI and HPB surgery. His academic journey reflects rigorous surgical grounding, supported by FALS (Bariatric Surgery), ERAS certification, perioperative nutrition training from the American Gastroenterological Association, and Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Equivalency certification by Intuitive Surgicals, USA.

  • Over the years, he has developed focussed expertise in advanced open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrointestinal procedures. His operative spectrum includes esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatic resections, major liver resections, colorectal cancer surgeries, biliary reconstruction, choledochal cyst excision, trauma surgery and complex emergency laparotomies. He performs surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, obesity and weight loss, complex biliary strictures, corrosive injury sequelae, achalasia cardia, GERD, abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia, and proctological disorders such as fissure,fistula, hemorrhoids and obstetric anal sphincter injuries. His particular interest lies in HPB and GI oncologic surgery and robotic surgery where anatomical precision and multidisciplinary coordination are critical. Many patients regard him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for managing complex gastrointestinal cancers and hepatobiliary disorders due to his structured evaluation and meticulous surgical planning.

  • Dr. Praveen has significant experience in robotic GI surgery using the Da Vinci platform, enabling enhanced visualisation and refined dissection in cancer resections and reconstructive procedures. His research work on sarcopenia and surgical outcomes in major HPB procedures has been presented at IASGCON, IHPBA, and APHPBA including a selection to HPB Surgery Week, Busan, South Korea. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and continues to contribute to academic discussions and trainee mentorship. His clinical practice reflects evidence-based decision-making and careful patient selection, especially in high-risk GI and HPB surgeries.

  • His consultations are thorough and structured. He believes that major gastrointestinal surgery demands clarity in communication, realistic outcome discussions, and detailed perioperative counselling. Each patient is guided through diagnosis, staging, surgical options, and recovery pathways in a systematic manner. Working closely with oncology, anaesthesia, radiology, and nutrition teams, he ensures comprehensive care before and after surgery. His disciplined approach and surgical consistency have led many families to identify him as the best surgical gastroenterologist in Yelahanka for advanced GI and HPB care. Dr. Praveen communicates fluently in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu. His interactions reflect patience, careful listening, and detailed explanation, helping patients feel informed and involved in every stage of treatment planning.

  • Fellowship & Membership

  • Life member- International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery (ISFGS)
  • Life member- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
  • Life member- Indian chapter of International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IC-IHPBA)
  • Member- International Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (IHPBA)
  • Member- Asian Pacific Hepato-Pancreaticobiliary Association (APHPBA)
  • FALS (Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery) in Bariatric Surgery
  • Robotic surgical equivalency certification by DaVinci, Intuitive Surgical
  • Field of Expertise

  • Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic GI Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal/HPB Onco-surgery- Cancers of Oesophagus/Stomach/Liver/Pancreas/Bile duct/Gallbladder/Small Intestine
  • Surgery for caustic injuries of the Stomach and oesophagus
  • Surgery for Achalasia cardia and GERD
  • Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
  • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
  • Surgery for Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Surgery for Complex biliary strictures and Bile duct injury
  • Major Liver resection surgery
  • Colorectal surgery – Cancers of the colon, rectum and anal canal
  • Proctology- Surgery for fissure, piles, fistula, obstetric injuries and anal incontinence
  • Video-assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries (VATS)
  • AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) and Hernia Surgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Gold Medalist in MBBS.
  • Bursary Award- Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology 2022.
  • Certification in Perioperative Nutrition for Enhanced Recovery after Gastrointestinal Surgery, American Gastroenterology Association
  • Certification in Biomedical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research
  • ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) society certification
  • Certification in Surgical Skills and Techniques, MAMC, New Delhi
  • Certification in Communication skills course organised in the PG Medical Education and Training Cell,
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills

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