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Medical Advisor and Lead Bariatric & Robotic Surgeon

Dr. Raj Palaniappan

MBBS, MS (General), MMAS, FICS, DMAS, FMAS, FALS, FRS, FIBC

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Dr. Raj Palaniappan is an internationally acclaimed Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to minimally invasive and obesity-related surgeries. As the Director and Lead Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, his work combines advanced technology with innovative surgical techniques, making him a pioneer in the field.

Key Credentials and Roles:

  • Director & Lead Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals Institute of Bariatrics, Chennai.
  • Honorary Professor of Surgery at Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences, Chittoor.
  • Founder of the Association of Robotics and Innovative Surgeons (ARIS).
  • Faculty member at Duke Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program, USA.
  • Program Director for India’s first Fellowship in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
  • Task Force Member for the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).

Major Achievements:

  • First surgeon to perform Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and Robotic Bariatric Surgeries in India.
  • Developed several innovative techniques, including the “Hiatal Sling” liver traction method and HugoRAS Robotic Surgery principles.
  • Introduced Endoscopic Bariatric Surgery and multiple robotic procedures in India and Asia.
  • Performed Asia’s first Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (2012) and India’s first SILS Gastric Bypass (2011).
  • Led the Best Bariatric Surgery Center in South India since 2015.

Key Innovations:

  • Designed the “Rule of Hand” for ergonomic laparoscopic port placement.
  • Invented the Single Anastomosis Imbrication Jejunostomy (2023).
  • Conducted the world’s first 3-port fully robotic bariatric surgery (2021).

Awards and Honors:

  • “Healthcare Icon of the Year” – National Healthcare & Wellness Awards (2024).
  • “Icon of Healthcare” – Times Healthcare Achievers Award (2020).
  • “Chikitsa Ratan” – Indian Economic Forum (2007).

Research and Publications:

  • Authored pioneering studies on robotic and bariatric surgeries, including publications in International Journal of Advanced Robotic Innovative Surgery and Journal of Minimal Access Surgery.
  • Developed a validated Risk Assessment Tool for Indian patients with obesity.

Global Memberships:

  • International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (IFSO).
  • Asia-Pacific Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society (APMBSS).
  • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA).

Dr. Raj’s groundbreaking achievements and dedication to innovation have made him a leader in modern bariatric and robotic surgery, helping patients achieve healthier lives through advanced medical care and personalized treatment strategies.