About Dr. T S Bala Shanmugam

• Dr. T. S. Bala Shanmugam is an accomplished Surgical Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon with over 36 years of experience in the field of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
• He has established himself as one of India’s leading authorities in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery.
• His vast repertoire includes laparoscopic hernia repair, fundoplication, cholecystectomy, colectomy, gastric and pancreatic surgery, and endoscopic procedures.
• He is also proficient in advanced laser surgeries, endoscopic interventions, and NOTES (Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery), a highly advanced, scarless surgical approach.
• Dr. Bala Shanmugam is among the first few Indian surgeons to perform transvaginal cholecystectomy and sleeve gastrectomy for obesity, setting new benchmarks in the field of minimally invasive surgery.
• Over the years, Dr. Bala Shanmugam has performed more than 2,500 advanced laparoscopic procedures, including complex gastrointestinal resections and bariatric surgeries.
• He completed his MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, followed by MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
• Dr. Bala Shanmugam further honed his expertise by earning a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), awarded by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
• To enhance his proficiency in cutting-edge techniques, he underwent advanced laparoscopic training at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, and robotic surgery training at the World Laparoscopic Hospital, New Delhi.
• An academician and mentor, Dr. Bala Shanmugam is deeply committed to medical education and research.
• He serves as an examiner for MS (General Surgery), MBBS, BDS, and the Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery under Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• Dr. Bala Shanmugam also sits on the editorial boards of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery and Gastroenterology International, contributing to the advancement of surgical knowledge and training.
• His pioneering research and published works span a wide range of topics in laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive techniques.
• His research papers and case studies have been featured in national and international journals, underscoring his contributions to the evolution of modern surgical practice in India.