Dr. Muralidhar S Kathalagiri is a Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology at SPARSH Hospitals, Bangalore, who is an expert in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, General and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Dr Muralidhar S Kathalagiri has done his Surgical Training from Prestigious KMC under Manipal University. Post that he has completed fellowship training in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery from Various Reputed institutes in the country. He also has completed his National Board Fellowship in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr Muralidhar has more than 15+ years of experience in his area of specialization. He has been associated with major hospitals and teaching institutions in the past. Dr Muralidhar specializes in various aspects of Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He over his vast career specializes in performing major surgeries by Minimally invasive or Laparoscopic technique. Hepatobiliary Surgeries such as Lap Cholecystectomy, Lap CBD Exploration, Lap Choledochal Cyst excision, Laparoscopic pancreatico jejunostomy, Lap Pancreatic cystojejunostomy, Lap Distal Pancreatectomy, Lap Splenectomy etc. Bariatric or Obesity Surgery such as Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy, Lap RYGB, Lap SAGB etc. Hernia Surgery Such as Lap Inguinal Hernia Surgery, Lap Umbilical Surgery, Minimally invasive Abdominal wall reconstructive Surgeries for Complex and Recurrent Hernias etc. Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Such as Lap Nissen’s Fundoplication, Lap Heller’s Cardiomyotomy, Lap Gastrectomy, Lap Gastrojejunostomy, Lap Bariatric Surgery, etc. Colorectal Surgery such as Lap Right Hemicolectomy, Lap Anterior resection, Lap Low anterior resection, Lap Rectopexy, Lap Sigmoid resection, LASER procedures for Piles and Fistula and Minimally invasive procedure for Piles etc.
He is a compassionate Surgeon and always has a patient-first approach.
He has presented many papers in various National and International Conferences. He has authored in Minimal Access Surgery Books and Published many Articles in Various Journals. He also conducted various training programs and workshops.
