Dr. Sai Krishna Katakam
Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology & GI-HPB Oncology
Dr. Sai Krishna Katakam is a Surgical Gastroenterology and GI-HPB Oncology specialist, focusing on advanced gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), laparoscopic, robotic and bariatric surgery.
He completed his MBBS at Katuri Medical College, Guntur, and his MS in General Surgery at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. He then earned his M.Ch in Surgical Gastroenterology at SGPGI, Lucknow. His advanced training includes the Master in Minimal Access Surgery – HPB (AMASI), a Diploma in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Strasbourg, France, robotic surgery at SGPGI and bariatric surgery at IRCAD India. He also has clinical exposure in liver transplantation and training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy.
He has been associated with SGPGI and KGMU, Lucknow, Wellsun Medicity Hospital, Lucknow, and Aditya Medicare Hospitals, Guntur.
Now serving as a Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology & GI-HPB Oncology at Aster Ramesh Hospitals, Dr. Sai Krishna is committed to precision surgery, advanced minimally invasive techniques and individualised, patient-centred care for complex digestive system disorders and gastrointestinal cancers.
- GI and HPB surgical oncology
- Liver, pancreatic and biliary surgery
- Upper GI and esophageal surgery
- Colorectal and proctology surgery
- Minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- Portal hypertension surgery
- Surgery for inflammatory bowel disease & GI bleeds management
- Bariatric and metabolic surgery
- Hernia and abdominal wall surgery
Specialized Surgical Procedures
- HPB and Pancreatic: Whipple’s procedure (laparoscopic / open), distal pancreatectomy, Frey’s procedure, hepatectomy, bile duct injury and biliary stricture surgery (RnY hepaticojejunostomy), and VARD
- Upper GI and Esophageal: Esophagectomy (thoracoscopic / transhiatal), gastric & colon conduit reconstruction for corrosive strictures and laparoscopic fundoplication
- Colorectal and Proctology: Laparoscopic colectomy, anterior resection, APR, pouch surgery (IPAA) and perianal surgeries
- Bariatric and Metabolic: Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass
- Hernia and Abdominal Wall: Laparoscopic TAPP, TEP, IPOM+, eTEP-RS and bilateral TAR
- Other Specialized Procedures: Portal hypertension surgery (including proximal splenorenal shunt and devascularisation), Diaphragmatic plication and diaphragmatic hernia repair
Master in Minimal Access Surgery – HPB (AMASI)
Diploma in Minimally Invasive Surgery – University of Strasbourg, France
Robotic Surgery training – SGPGI, Lucknow
Bariatric Surgery Training – IRCAD India
Clinical Exposure in Liver Transplantation – CLBS, Max Hospital, New Delhi, and KGMU, Lucknow
Training in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Academic & Research Contributions:
Dr. Sai Krishna has been actively involved in academic and research work, with publications in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery, including:
- Pancreatic surgery and chronic pancreatitis
- Enterocutaneous fistulas
- Hepatobiliary surgery
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