Dr. Aparna Venugopal
Dr. Aparna Venugopal is an experienced General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Pune, specialising in minimally invasive surgical procedures and comprehensive surgical care. With over 5 years of clinical experience in General Surgery, she is known for her precise surgical skills, patient-focused approach, and commitment to delivering safe and effective treatment. She has expertise in managing various surgical conditions, including gallbladder diseases, hernia, appendix-related conditions, emergency surgeries, and trauma cases.
She completed her MBBS from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, followed by MS in General Surgery from SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai. To enhance her expertise in advanced surgical techniques, she pursued the FIAGES Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques and Applications from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES). Her clinical training has provided her with extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures, pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning, and post-operative patient care.
Dr. Aparna has worked as an Assistant Professor and Senior Resident at reputed medical institutions, including SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai, gaining valuable experience in both clinical practice and surgical education. She is a life member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES). Her approach focuses on personalised treatment, advanced surgical methods, and ensuring every patient receives compassionate care throughout their surgical journey.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
MS - General Surgery
SRM Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai
FIAGES
Advanced training in laparoscopic surgical techniques.
BCME
Basic Course in Medical Education, NMC.
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
SRM Medical College & Research Centre
- Teaching medical students and managing complex surgical cases.
- Providing advanced laparoscopic surgical care and clinical research support.
Senior Resident
SRM Medical College & Research Centre
- Managed elective and emergency surgical cases.
- Assisted and performed advanced laparoscopic procedures.
Senior Resident
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences
- Handled outpatient, inpatient and emergency general surgical care.
- Assisted in complex gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeries.
Assistant Professor
Travancore Medical College
- Trained students and junior residents through clinical teaching.
- Supervised patient care and surgical procedures.
Professional Achievements & Experience
- Experienced in all basic open cases with precision and adherence to best practices
- Experienced in performing laparoscopic cases including lap appendicectomy and lap cholecystectomy under supervision
- Experienced in assisting laparoscopic hernia repairs including TEP, TAPP & IPOM
- Experienced in Emergency surgery and trauma cases with extensive hands on experience
- Experienced in accurate pre operative assessment and post operative follow up care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Trained and supervised medical students, residents and fellow surgeons
- Case of pilomatrix carcinoma – ASICON 2019, Bhubaneshwar
- Case of right hemicolectomy with hepatic metastatectomy – TS ASICON 2019
- A Study on utility of a predictive score in the pre-operative prediction of difficult Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - ASICON 2020 (Virtual)- 80th Annual conference of ASI.
- TN ASICON 2019, 43rd Annual Conference at Coutrallam, Tamil nadu.
- TS ASICON 2019, 5th Annual Conference at Warangal, Telangana.
- TN ASICON 2019, 79th Annual Conference at Bhubaneshwar, Orissa.
- Workshop on Research Methodology in SRM Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai.
- ASICON 2020 (VIRTUAL)- 80th Annual Conference of ASI.
- SURGERY UPDATE 2020, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
- 15th Annual International Conference of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India 2020
- Bioethics in health sciences- BIOETHICON 2019, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
- GROIN21(ATOZ OF K40.90) Single theme meeting and Live Workshop on groin hernia, Conducted by AWRSC & St Isabel's hospital, Chennai Jul 2021
- FIAGES Fellowship course- Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai- Sep 2021
Memberships
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Life Member
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
Life Member
Why Choose Dr. Aparna?
- Proficiency in basic open surgeries with strict adherence to best practices.
- Laparoscopic procedures including appendicectomy and cholecystectomy.
- Advanced laparoscopic hernia repairs (TEP, TAPP & IPOM).
- Extensive hands-on experience in emergency and trauma surgeries.
- Comprehensive pre-operative assessment and post-operative care.
- Collaborative approach with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Mentorship and training of medical students and surgical residents.