M.S., FMAS, FIAGES, FALS, FIBC, FACS Director of Surgical Services, HOD & Sr. Consultant – GI, AWR, Hernia, General Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery at KIMS Manavata Hospital,Nashik.
Introduction
Dr. Pramod Shinde , the first Laparoscopic surgeon of North Maharashtra, is a pioneer in India’s surgical landscape and considered as one of the best Gastrologist in Nashik. Established the first Laparoscopic Surgery Centre in the region, now recognized among the best Gastrology Hospitals in Nashik. With over 40 years of surgical practice, he has performed ground breaking surgeries, including India’s first Endoscopic Component Separation surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures like TAPP hernia repair and colorectal surgeries. Almost every first “Laparoscopic surgery” in North Maharashtra of Digestive tract, hernias and abdominal wall has been done by him.
Dr. Pramod Shinde is a trailblazer in laparoscopic and abdominal wall reconstruction with over 40 years of surgical expertise. A globally recognized academician, author and speaker, Dr. Pramod Shinde has presented award-winning research at international platforms and mentored future surgeons through leading medical institutions and conferences. His innovations and contributions in Gastrology and minimal invasive surgery continue to set benchmarks in surgical excellence.
Interest and Expertise
Dr. Pramod Shinde specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgeries, with expertise in
1. Hernia surgery especially complex, multiply recurrent and very large ones.
2. abdominal wall reconstruction,
3. laparoscopic GI Surgery
4. Laparoscopic Hiatus hernia surgery
5. Bariatric surgery
6. colorectal surgeries.
7. Emergency surgery
8. Anorectal surhery
9. Hepato pancreatobiliary surgery
Fellow Memberships
Past President, Founder Member & Trustee of AWRSC
Fellow, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (FAMASI)
Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo surgeons (FIAGES)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Fellow, International Board of Certification (FIBC)
Executive Member, Governing Council of ASI (2025-2027)
Founding Trustee & President, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Surgeons’ Community, India
American Hernia Society
European Hernia Society
ANZ Hernia Society
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, IHPBA
Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention, SGI
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, SGEI
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, SSAT
Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, IASG
ARISE Medical Academy
Clinical Robotic Surgery Association, CRSA
Invited faculty for
MINT conference Harvard USA
AHS USA
ANZ Hernia conference Australia
Dr. Pramod Shinde’s remarkable achievements include
pioneering India’s first Endoscopic Anterior Component Separation surgery and Posterior Component Separation.
He has been honored with prestigious awards, such as the Dr. VP Gupte Award, STOPPA Award at APHS 2014, and Lifetime Achievement Award by IMA Nashik in 2015.
His award-winning presentations and innovative techniques have set benchmarks in advanced laparoscopic surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction.
Research & Publications
Dr. Pramod Shinde has made notable contributions to advanced laparoscopic surgery, including his work on
Laparoscopic Anterior Component
Separation presented at SAGES 2016, Boston, and the Endopelvic Fascial Sling technique showcased at SAGES 2020.
He is also a co-author of the “Textbook of Laparoscopy” by IAGES and “Surgical Gastroenterology,” highlighting his commitment to advancing surgical innovation.
Awards & Achievements
1. Dr V P Gupte award 2010 2.. IMA Lifetime achievement award 2013 3. APHS Stoppa best video award 2014 4. SAGES Podium presentation 2015 5. Dr G M Phadke Oration at MASICON 2019 6. DR S K Bhansali Oration at ASICON 2021 7. AWR Oscar award 2023
Publications:
Dr. Pramod Shinde has an impressive portfolio of publications, demonstrating his valuable contributions to the field of medicine and his dedication to advancing knowledge and research in healthcare.
1. Laparoscopic Anterior Component Separation in Open Ventral hernia repair 2016 Scientific Session of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Boston, Massachusetts, USA,2. Endopelvic Fascial Sling in TAPP: (SAGES 2020 abstract).
Affiliations
Dr. Pramod Shinde’s awards are a testament to his exemplary dedication and contributions in his field. These accolades celebrate his outstanding achievements and serve as an inspiration to others in the medical community.
