Know Your Doctor! Expert Gastrointestinal & HepatoPancreaticBiliary, Colorectal, Laparoscopic Surgeon, and Laser Proctologist.
About Dr. Shah
Dr. Surendra Shah is a Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal & Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic, Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon, and trained Laser Proctologist. He serves at Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences as an academician, surgeon and Gastrointestinal - HPB Unit Chief. Dr. Shah also provides surgical services at Sumeru Hospital-Dhapakhel, Vayodha Hospital-Balkhu, and Norvic International Hospital-Thapathali located in Lalitpur and Kathmandu.
He is the first surgeon in Nepal to research and publish on laser treatment for anal fistula and the first to perform laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery in Nepal.
Experiences and Trainings
Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine since 2003. He holds an MCh in Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgery after an MS in General Surgery. His training includes:
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery (FMAS)
- Advanced Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery (FALS-Hernia)
- Onco-surgery training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Clinical observership in Gastric Cancer at SNUH, South Korea
- Laser Therapy for Piles, Fissures, Fistula, and Pilonidal Sinus
- Certified Trainer for Laser Management in Proctology
Diseases Dr. Shah Treats?
Dr. Shah specializes in the management of Gastrointestinal and HPB cancers and non-cancer illnesses — including diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, and spleen.
He is highly experienced in Laser Therapy for hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus, and performs advanced laparoscopic surgeries for hernias, gallstones, achalasia, GERD, colorectal cancers, and many more.
Read about servicesAchievements
- First surgeon in Nepal to perform total laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery.
- Introduced and standardized laser proctology techniques in Nepal.
- First researcher in Nepal to publish on laser surgery for anal fistula.
- Published multiple peer-reviewed research papers.
- Super-specialized (MCh) with international training in HPB cancer surgery.
- Over two decades of surgical experience.
- Senior academician and trainer for young surgeons in Nepal.
- Invited speaker and panelist at regional conferences.
- Associated with leading multispecialty hospitals.
- Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care.
Degree and Training
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery) - BPKIHS
- MCh (Gastrointestinal and HPB Surgery) - TUTH
- FMAS - AMASI, India
- FALS (Hernia) - IAGES, India
- Onco-surgery training - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Endoscopy/Colonoscopy training - Dhulikhel Hospital
- Trained Laser Surgeon (ISCP, India)
- Trainer for Laser Therapy (IMDSL, India)
Memberships
- Nepal Medical Council (NMC No: 4893)
- Surgeons’ Society of Nepal (SSN: 10584)
- Nepalese Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI: 13506)
Research Publications
Dr. Shah has authored and co-authored several research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals.
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Outcomes and Predictors of Fistula Closure After Laser-Assisted Surgery for Anal Fistula: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Nepal
doi.org/10.3126/jssn.v28i1.85423 -
Outcome of
gastrointestinal
surgery during COVID-19 lockdown in a tertiary care
hospital, Nepal
doi: 10.3126/jpahs.v7i3.33819 -
Pancreatic
configuration
index in
predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula in a tertiary care center in Nepal.
doi: 10.33314/jnhrc.v18i2.2395 -
Surgical management of extrahepatic portal vein obstruction at university
hospital.
Journal of the Institute of Medicine 39(3) -
Utility of
Neutrophil
to Lymphocyte
ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio as early predicter of severe
acute biliary pancreatitis
doi.org/10.3126/nmj.v4i1.37094 -
Risk Score
for
Prediction of Severe
Postoperative Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
JIOM Nepal. 2021 Apr;43(1):11-14 -
Clinico-pathological characteristics of colorectal carcinoma at university teaching hospital,
Nepal.
doi: 10.3126/jpahs.v1i2.16644 -
Laparoscopic
Appendectomy versus Open Appendectomy in Acute Appendicitis.
doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v20i4.3681 -
Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Cholecystectomy.
Journal of Patan Academy of Health Sciences. 2014 Jun;1(1):30-32 -
Accuracy of
macroscopic examination of gall bladder specimens for malignancy after cholecystectomy.
doi.org/10.3126/ jpahs.v11i1.65644 -
Leiomyosarcoma of stomach extending to gastroesophageal junction and distal
esophagus as a rare cause of dysphagia -A case report.
doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000001980 -
Effect of gender
on
symptomatic
gallstone
doi: 10.59284/jgpeman162 -
Clinicopathological
study of gall bladder carcinoma: Our experience from Patan Hospital, Patan academy of health
sciences.
doi.org/10.3126/jssn.v22i2.28722 -
Clinicopathological
profile of colorectal cancer managed at a university teaching hospital, Nepal
doi.org/10.3126/jpahs.v6i2.27227 -
Early experience in pediatric hepatic resection at IOM, TUTH.
doi: 10.3126/jssn.v18i3.15312 -
Early Feeding and Discontinuation of Intravenous Fluid after Laparoscopic
Cholecystectomy.
doi: 10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.295 -
Self inserted foreign body in the urethra due to auroerotism.
JGPEMN: JAN-JUNE, 2014: VOLUME 3: NO 1: ISSUE 4 -
Plastic surgery-myths and
realities
in developing countries: experience from eastern Nepal.
doi: 10.1155/2011/870902 -
Ureteroscopy and Lithotripsy service in Patan Hospital.
JGPEMN: JAN-JUNE, 2014: VOLUME 3: NO 1: ISSUE 4 -
Clinical
characteristics of breast cancer patient: A retrospective analysis.
doi: 10.59284/jgpeman128 -
Giant
sacrococcygeal teratoma in an adult: Case report.
doi.org/10.3109/02688690903114489