Dr. A. K. Kriplani, a distinguished and nationally acclaimed laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeon, currently serves as Director at Fortis Memorial Hospital, Gurgaon. He is recognized as one of the pioneering surgeons who introduced laparoscopic surgery to the Indian subcontinent, advancing the field to new heights.

Extensive Expertise in Laparoscopic and Gastrointestinal Surgery
Dr. Kriplani specializes in a wide range of laparoscopic gastrointestinal procedures, including:

Anti-reflux surgeries
Gastric and esophageal surgeries
Colonic resections
Qualifications
MBBS – Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 1977
MS (General Surgery) – Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, 1981
FIAGES, FICLS, FALS, FAIS
Professional Experience
Lecturer in Surgery – J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer Rajasthan (Oct 1985 – March 1987)
Assistant Professor of Surgery – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (April 1987 – June 1991)
Associate Professor of Surgery – AIIMS, New Delhi (July 1991 – July 1992)
Additional Professor of Surgery – AIIMS, New Delhi (July 1992 – May 1996)
Senior Consultant – Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (May 1996 – Sep 2014)
Senior Consultant – Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi (since May 1996)
Professional Memberships
Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Life Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
Life Member, Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
Founder Member, Hernia Society of India (HSI)
Life Member, Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
Life Member, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
Life Member, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
Awards and Achievements
Recipient of 20 awards, honors, and orations
Organizing chairman for 10 national conferences, workshops, and courses
Trainer for hundreds of surgeons in laparoscopic surgery from India and neighboring countries such as Nepal, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Postgraduate examiner for multiple universities and thesis guide
Specializations
Dr. Kriplani’s expertise encompasses various surgical and treatment procedures:

Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
General Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Laser Weight Loss Treatment
Liposuction Procedure
Abdominoplasty Procedure
Mesotherapy Treatment
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Duodenal Switch