Redo laparoscopic Heller's cardiomyotomy for recurrent achalasia: is laparoscopic surgery feasible?
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Consults in
English, Hindi, Gujarati
Registration
Gujarat Medical Council — Reg. No. G-21498
Practising at
About the doctor
Dr. Ankur Patel
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FMAS, FALS, DIPMAS, FACRSI
Advanced Laparoscopic, Robotic & Gastrointestinal Surgeon · 15+ years of experience
Dr. Ankur Patel is an advanced laparoscopic, robotic and gastrointestinal surgeon based at Dynamic Surgical Hospital, Ahmedabad. With 15+ years in practice, he has built his work around a single idea: that most abdominal operations can be done through a few small incisions, with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to ordinary life.
His training includes FMAS at Zen Hospital, DIPMAS at GEM Hospital, colorectal minimally invasive surgery training in Singapore, robotic surgery fellowship training in the USA, FACRSI, and advanced IAGES fellowships in bariatric, upper gastrointestinal and hernia surgery.
Day to day, his practice is largely hernia repair — inguinal, umbilical, incisional, hiatal and recurrent — alongside laparoscopic gallbladder and appendix surgery, laser and stapler treatment for piles, and elective colorectal and gastrointestinal procedures. Complex and recurrent hernias, in particular, are referred to him from across Gujarat.
Patients consistently describe him as calm, unhurried and clear. He explains what is wrong in plain Gujarati, Hindi or English, sets out every option including the non-surgical ones, and is candid when an operation can safely wait. His Google profile carries a 5.0-star rating from 400+ patient reviews.
Alongside clinical work, Dr. Patel teaches laparoscopic, robotic, hernia and abdominal wall surgery through live training programs and serves as faculty, organiser, moderator and speaker at surgical workshops and conferences.
15+
Years of surgical experience
16,000+
Surgeries performed
5.0
Google rating from 400+ reviews
17
Specialised treatment areas
Qualifications
Education & fellowship training
A general surgical foundation followed by dedicated fellowship training in minimal access and colorectal surgery.
2003–2009
MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
SBKS Medical College, Baroda
Undergraduate medical training, followed by rotating internship across surgical and medical specialities.
2011–2014
MS — Master of Surgery (General Surgery)
BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad
Three-year postgraduate residency in general surgery covering abdominal, gastrointestinal, trauma and emergency surgical care.
2015–2016
FMAS — Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Zen Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowship-level certification in laparoscopic surgical practice.
2016
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore
Focused fellowship training in minimally invasive colorectal surgery.
2016–2017
DIPMAS — Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery
GEM Hospital, Coimbatore
Structured training in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.
2017
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
ASCRS, USA
International fellowship exposure in minimally invasive and robotic surgical practice.
2017
FACRSI — Fellow, Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India
ACRSI, Jaipur
Specialist fellowship in colorectal and proctological surgery, including laser techniques for piles, fissure and fistula.
2023
FALS — Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
IAGES, Ahmedabad
Advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
2024
FALS — Upper GI & Hernia Surgery
IAGES, Ahmedabad
Advanced fellowship training in upper gastrointestinal and hernia surgery.
Surgical expertise
Procedures performed
The operative range covered in day-to-day practice, from routine day-care surgery to complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
- Thyroidectomy
- Corn, sebaceous cyst and nail removal
- Upper GI endoscopy and lower GI endoscopy
- Emergency bowel perforation surgery
- Spleen surgery
- Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP / TAPP)
- Laparoscopic & robotic-assisted ventral and incisional hernia repair
- Complex and recurrent hernia — abdominal wall reconstruction
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones
- Laparoscopic appendicectomy
- Laser and stapler surgery for piles (haemorrhoids)
- Fissure and fistula surgery, including LASER / VAAFT techniques
- Pilonidal sinus — laser and flap procedures
- ZSR / stapler circumcision
- Laparoscopic colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery
- Diagnostic laparoscopy and adhesiolysis
- Anti-reflux surgery for hiatus hernia and GERD
Recognition
Fellowships & awards
Best Emerging Laparoscopic and GI Surgeon in Gujarat
Professional recognition
Recognition listed in Dr. Patel’s 2024 curriculum vitae.
2024
FALS — Upper GI & Hernia Surgery
IAGES, Ahmedabad
Advanced fellowship in upper gastrointestinal and hernia surgery.
2023
FALS — Bariatric Surgery
IAGES, Ahmedabad
Advanced fellowship in laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Professional bodies
Memberships
- Hernia Society of India (HSI)
- Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons (AWR)
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
- Gujarat Medical Council — Reg. No. G-21498
Teaching & academics
- Runs LARKS and HAWKS monthly live training programs for laparoscopic, robotic, hernia and abdominal wall surgeons.
- Faculty and organiser for Medtronic Hernia PACE, Healthium STEPS and Bard Centre of Excellence hernia training programs.
- Invited speaker, moderator and faculty at IAGES, ACRSICON, HSICON, YoungHSICON, GUJASICON and abdominal wall reconstruction meetings.
Research
Published surgical work
Peer-reviewed case reports and surgical research in advanced minimally invasive and colorectal surgery.
Combined laparoscopic and perineal approach for the management of recurrent tailgut cyst
PubMed
View publication ↗A rare case of fistula in ano presenting with a mid-thigh abscess
Global Journal for Research Analysis
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What to expect from a consultation
Surgery only when it is genuinely needed
Not every hernia, gallstone or pile needs an operation today. Every consultation starts with an honest assessment of whether surgery will actually improve your life, and what happens if you wait.
The smallest safe incision
Laparoscopic and laser techniques are used wherever they are the right choice — not as a selling point, but because less tissue damage means less pain, lower infection risk and a quicker return to work.
You should understand your own operation
Diagnosis, options, risks, costs and recovery are explained without jargon and in your own language, with time for questions, before you decide anything.
Care does not end at discharge
Written recovery instructions, a direct line for concerns, and structured follow-up are part of every procedure, not an optional extra.
The team
Working alongside Dr. Patel
Proctology cases are shared with a dedicated consultant, so day-care laser lists run without long waits.
Dr. Mayank Jain
BHMS · Dietician & Clinical Nutritionist
7+ years of experience
Dr. Mayank Jain is a BHMS practitioner, Dietician and Clinical Nutritionist who works alongside Dr. Ankur Patel, focusing on personalised nutrition, lifestyle management and holistic patient care. He helps patients understand their nutritional needs and develop practical, sustainable diet and wellness plans to support better health and recovery. Together with Dr. Ankur Patel, he takes a holistic approach that combines clinical care with nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
Bring your reports for an honest assessment
Whether you have just been told you need surgery, or you have been putting off a problem for years, you will get a clear explanation of what is going on and what your realistic options are.