Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani is a globally renowned surgeon with over 40 years of experience in Laparoscopic, GI Oncology, Bariatric, and Minimal Access Surgery. He currently serves as the Principal Director and HOD of Laparoscopic, GI, Bariatric, and Minimal Access Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Widely acknowledged as a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in India, Dr. Kriplani has trained over 10,000 surgeons across the globe. He has held prestigious positions such as President of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) and has contributed immensely to surgical education, research, and innovation.
- 40+ years of surgical expertise with global recognition
- Pioneer of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery in India
- Principal Director & HOD at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
- Trained more than 10,000 surgeons worldwide
- Past President of IAGES and recipient of several surgical awards
- Expert in advanced GI cancer surgeries and robotic procedures
- Internationally invited speaker and faculty at global conferences
Education Background:
- MBBS – Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
- MS (General Surgery) – PGIMS, Rohtak
- FIAGES – Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
- FICLS – Fellow of International College of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- FALS – Fellow of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- FAIS – Fellow of Association of Surgeons of India
Awards & Accolades:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – IMA South Delhi Branch
- Surgical Excellence Award – Dr. S Radhakrishnan Foundation
- Past President – Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES)
- Honored for pioneering work in laparoscopic surgery in India
- Faculty and invited speaker at 200+ national and international conferences
Dr. Ajay Kumar Kriplani is a distinguished expert in Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, GI Oncology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is best known for performing complex abdominal, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and cancer surgeries using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Morbid obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, pancreas)
- Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, hiatal)
- Gallbladder and bile duct diseases
- Acid reflux, GERD, and hiatus hernia
- Pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgeries (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
- GI cancer surgeries including colectomy, gastrectomy, Whipple procedure
- Advanced laparoscopic hernia repairs
- Cholecystectomy and hepatobiliary surgeries
- Robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgeries
- Revisional bariatric and metabolic surgeries
- Diagnostic laparoscopy and endoscopic procedures
- Morbid obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, colon, liver, pancreas)
- Hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional, hiatal)
- Gallbladder and bile duct diseases
- Acid reflux, GERD, and hiatus hernia
- Pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
- Laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgeries (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
- GI cancer surgeries including colectomy, gastrectomy, Whipple procedure
- Advanced laparoscopic hernia repairs
- Cholecystectomy and hepatobiliary surgeries
- Robotic-assisted gastrointestinal surgeries
- Revisional bariatric and metabolic surgeries
- Diagnostic laparoscopy and endoscopic procedures