🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani – Overview

Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani is one of India’s most respected names in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, with over four decades of surgical experience. He currently leads as the Principal Director and Head of Department for Laparoscopic GI, GI Oncology, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles at prestigious institutions such as AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, Apollo Hospital (Delhi), and Sitaram Bhartia Institute.

🩺 Areas of Expertise

• Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery: Expertise in advanced keyhole surgeries for weight loss and digestive disorders.

• GI Oncology (Minimal Access): Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Surgical Firsts in India:

  • Performed India’s first laparoscopic adrenalectomy and splenectomy.

  • Carried out the first laparoscopic Whipple’s procedure in North India.

• Frequently invited to deliver live surgical demonstrations and lectures across the globe.

🎓 Educational Background

• MBBS (1978) and MS in General Surgery (1981) from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.

• Holds multiple honorary fellowships including:

  • FIAGES (Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons)

  • FICLS, FALS, FAIS

👨‍⚕️ Career Highlights

• Served as Professor of Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi from 1987 to 1996.

• Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (1996–2014).

• Played leadership roles at Safdarjung Hospital, Sitaram Bhartia, and FMRI.

• Instrumental in developing Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) and Bariatric Surgery programs in India.

🤝 Professional Memberships

• Past President and Trustee – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)

• Active member of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)

  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)

  • Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

🏆 Achievements & Recognition

• Known for pioneering several minimally invasive procedures in India.

• Honored with prestigious recognitions like the:

  • Dr. S.R. Joglekar Award

  • Dr. N. Sethuraman Oration

• Has delivered over 20 award lectures and chaired numerous national and international surgical conferences.

📚 Academic & Training Contributions

• Conducted over 400 live surgical workshops and keynote lectures globally.

• Trained hundreds of surgeons from India and neighboring countries.

• Regular examiner and academic guide for postgraduate surgical students.

• Contributed to more than 35 publications and book chapters in gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgery.