Frequently Asked Questions
A: Dr. Prashant Verma is senior Consultant surgeon and endoscopist, practising in Ahmedabad, Jabalpur and Nagpur and specializes in laparoscopic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, and advanced endoscopic surgeries. He is known for providing minimally invasive solutions for conditions like obesity, acid reflux (GERD), hernias, gallbladder diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. He also has expertise in laparoscopic oncosurgery for gastrointestinal cancers and thoracoscopic surgery.
A: Yes, Dr. Prashant Verma is highly skilled in performing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic and gastroenterology procedures. He routinely conducts ERCP, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced interventions such as GI stenting and management of gastrointestinal bleeding. His expertise includes complex procedures like EVL, hemoclips, glue therapy, APC, polypectomy, and the endoscopic placement of covered SEMS for esophageal, pyloric, and colonic obstructions. Dr. Verma has performes ERCPs, including advanced techniques like double-wire and rendezvous ERCP. He has also introduced the endoscopic ARMS procedure for the treatment of GERD.
A: Dr. Prashant Verma has extensive experience in lower gastrointestinal (LGI) oncosurgery, with a focus on colorectal and anal cancer surgeries. He has performed various laparoscopic procedures, including anterior resections, low anterior resections, and abdominoperineal resections for colorectal cancers. Additionally, he has conducted laparoscopic rectopexies, surgeries for small bowel obstruction, and trauma-related abdominal procedures. His expertise also includes numerous open surgeries such as hemicolectomies, extended colectomies, colostomies, Hartmann’s procedures, and small intestine resections with anastomosis. As a Colorectal Registrar, Dr. Verma assisted in complex surgeries like pelvic exenteration and intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, along with several ultra-low anterior resections (ULAR) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallu
A: Dr. Prashant Verma has received international training in advanced endoscopy and bariatric surgery. He completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP & EUS) from Thailand and a Fellowship in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery from E-DA Hospital, Taiwan. He also holds a Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery from Delhi. Additionally, he trained for four years as a Surgical Registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, gaining experience across multiple specialties including colorectal, HPB, trauma, vascular, and transplant surgery.
A: He specializes in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, focusing on long-term weight loss and remission of obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease. These minimally invasive surgeries are not just about losing weight — they are about reclaiming health and reducing dependence on medications. In the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Verma has established a strong independent practice. His experience covers a range of procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), sleeve gastrectomy, gastric plication, intragastric balloon implantation, as well as revision surgeries and complication management, offering comprehensive care to patients with obesity and metabolic disorders.
A: Dr. Prashant Verma has extensive experience in Upper GI and HPB laparoscopic surgery. He has performed a high volume of laparoscopic fundoplications for GERD and hiatal hernias, including single-incision (SILS) procedures and combined fundoplication with cholecystectomy, with excellent clinical outcomes. His expertise also includes managing complex laparoscopic cholecystectomies, redo fundoplications, perforation repairs, and advanced procedures like laparoscopic cysto-gastro-jejunostomies for pancreatic pseudocysts, liver cyst excisions, distal pancreatectomy, and trauma-related splenectomy.