General & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Rakesh Durkhure
- Hospital
- Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India
- Experience
- 30+ years of experience
About Dr. Rakesh Durkhure
Dr. Rakesh Durkhure is a highly accomplished General, Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience. He serves as Head – General, MI & Bariatric Surgery (Unit IV) at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, and is renowned for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgeries. Dr. Durkhure has performed over 42,000 laparoscopic procedures, including complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries, and is a pioneer in minimally invasive techniques such as Single Incision laparoscopic surgery that promotes faster recovery and minimal scarring.
Dr. Durkhure follows an evidence-based, patient-centric approach, combining technological sophistication with compassionate care. His focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques helps reduce recovery time, improve patient comfort, and enhance surgical outcomes.
Fellowships:
- FMAS – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- FIAGES – Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
- FALS – Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- FAIS – Fellowship of Association of Surgeons of India
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Conditions treated
- Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Biliary, Pancreatic, Colorectal)
- Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional)
- Piles, Fissures, and Fistulas
- Thyroid Disorders
- Varicocele
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Hydrocele
- Lipomas and Sebaceous Cysts
- Liver Cirrhosis and Hemangioma
- Adrenal Tumors
- Acute Liver Failure
- Abdominal Trauma
Procedures performed
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Surgery
- Heller Myotomy
- Hernia Repair Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Gastrectomy
- Hemorrhoids Surgery
- Nissen Fundoplication Surgery
- Rectopexy Surgery
- Varicocele Surgery
- Laser Treatment for Fissures, Fistulas (LIFT)
- Circumcision
- Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
- Thoracic Surgeries (VATS)
- Mediastinoscopy
- Lipoma Excision
- Sebaceous Cyst Removal
- Hydrocele Surgery
- Lacerated Wound Repair
- Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgeries: Hepatectomy, Adrenalectomy, Colorectal Resections
Professional memberships
- ASI: Member, Association of Surgeons of India
- IAGES: Member, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
- SELSI: Member, Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India
- AMASI: Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
- OSSI: Member, Obesity Surgery Society of India
Qualifications
- MBBS – Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Indore, M.P. (1995)
- MS – General Surgery – Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Indore, M.P. (2000)
- MRCS (Edinburgh)
Honours and awards
- Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Pioneering Recognition: Commended across national minimal-access surgery platforms for standardizing and expanding SILS pathways to deliver scarless abdominal interventions.
- Pioneering Broken Needle Migration Publication: Published the highly cited clinical research paper “Liver Abscess Secondary to a Broken Needle Migration” in BMC Surgery Journal (2003).
- Rare Intestinal Obstruction Case Contributor: Authored research titled “Cotton Bezoars – A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction” in BMC Surgery (2003), documenting uncommon mechanical causes of intestinal obstruction.
Specialties
Conditions treated
- Thyroid Disorders
- Acute Liver Failure
- Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Cancers (Biliary, Pancreatic, Colorectal)
- Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional)
- Piles, Fissures, and Fistulas
- Varicocele
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Hydrocele
- Lipomas and Sebaceous Cysts
- Liver Cirrhosis and Hemangioma
- Adrenal Tumors
- Abdominal Trauma
Common questions
Yes, he is proficient in laser surgeries for conditions like piles, fissures, fistulas, and pilonidal sinus, offering patients less pain and quicker healing.
International patients can book an appointment directly with Artimes Hoispital. Alternatively, Quick Global Nexus facilitates consultations and treatment planning. Contact us at wgisunte@gmail.com or Call/WhatsApp: +255 778 315 330 for assistance.
Dr. Durkhure specializes in laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal and hepato-biliary conditions
Dr. Durkhure employs advanced techniques like the 'Single Incision' method, reducing surgical trauma and promoting faster recovery, setting him apart in the field of minimally invasive surgery.
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