B RAMANA
Dr. B. Ramana is a senior surgeon with over 20,000 surgeries under his belt. He has wide experience in both open and laparoscopic surgery.
His qualifications read as follows: MS, DNB, FRCS
His surgical experience includes the laparoscopic and open approaches to all varieties of GI and abdominal surgery, including complex ones like removal of the pancreatic head (Whipple’s operation), the entire colon (proctocolectomy- a procedure done for diseases like ulcerative colitis), etc.
Major laparoscopic resections of huge cysts and tumors have also been part of his practice. For examples of his surgical variety and craft, please visit his You Tube page.
Re-do surgeries by the minimal access method are Dr. Ramana’s forté. He has a series of more than 100 revision gall bladder and bile duct surgeries, most of which were initially done by open methods in peripheral/rural centers.
While he has a special fondness for endoscopic thyroid and parathyroid surgery (even fancying himself as an endocrine surgeon at one time), Dr. Ramana has been sharply focussed on weight loss and obesity since the last few years.
He set up the bariatric department at Kolkata’s Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, following which he performed Eastern India’s first laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 2006, as reported here.
Since then, he has been known to be sought after by patients all over the world, as this report says.
Presently, he is keen on including all his knowledge (including cooking, nutrition, fitness, exercise science, etc.) together with his bariatric surgical expertise to benefit you.
Dr. Ramana is a member of the Editorial Board of the World Journal of Surgery, and is constantly in touch with the latest developments in the world of surgery, weight loss, exercise and nutrition.
His recent publications include:
- Editorial for General Surgery News titled ‘The India-US Surgical Intercourse’.
- Chapter on ‘Bile Duct Emergencies’ and ‘Management of CBD stones in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis’ for the world-renowned book ‘Common Sense Abdominal Emergency Surgery’, Schein et al, 3rd Edition, Springer (to be released).
- Book Review on ‘The Complete Recovery Room Book’ in World Journal of Surgery, August 2009.
- Book review on ‘The Physiologic Basis of Surgery’, 4th edition for the World Journal of Surgery
- Editorial on malaria (“Malaria: Who is at fault?”) World J Surg (2007) 31:2072-2074, DOI 10.1007/s00268-007-9238-5
- Invited Commentary on Laparoscopic Hernioplasty (“Modified Technique of Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Hernioplasty for Irreducible Scrotal Hernias”) in World J. Surg (2007) 31: 1892-1893(2), DOI: 10.1007/s00268-007-9097-0
- Front Page Editorial on ‘New Surgical Species’ in General Surgery News (2007) 34:6 DOI 10.1007/s00268-007-9238-5
- Book Review in World J Surg (2007) 32:7, DOI 10.1007/s00268-007-9435-2
- Feature on ‘Organ Trade- The Iran Model’ in Nature India (June 2008), DOI 10.1038/nindia.2008.229
He is a member of the following surgical societies:
- SAGES: Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- IAGES: Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (Life Member)
- ASI: Association of Surgeons of India (Life Member)
- IMA: Indian Medical Association (Life Member)
- SIC: Societé Internationalé de Chirurgerié
His present ambitions include doing twenty pull-ups in succession, deadlifting three times his body weight, snatching a 24 kg kettlebell 200 times in 10 minutes (a requirement of elite gireviks), bending nails, visiting Alaska, and writing a book on food and travel.
September 1, 2009 at 5:06 PM
sir I have been present at the recent workshop & cme at midnapur medical college.it was a very pleasent experience.specially yours & dr baig’s presentation was very enlightening.just wanted to thank u for giving us your valuable time
September 1, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Hi, Deblina! It was our pleasure to have addressed you and your friends. Both of us enjoyed each other’s speeches, as well!
September 3, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Its fantastic………
September 4, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Krishna!
May 6, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Sir I need your help regarding two small health complain of my wife who undergone surgery under you in Belle Vue clinic
1. my wife is having a bit pain in her left hand where the saline was injected in her body and can’t lift much weight giving pressure to her left hand .
2.Also she is complaining of little pain around the gall ballder I mean upper side in her right belle..
Biswajit
July 20, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Hi doctor
I live in Bangladesh, I am overwight. I can not exersice as I am suffering from backbone and light fracture in my coskick bone. I cant walk as my feet starts burning. I do not have diabetes, but most of my siblings and my mother has diabetes, so will the surgery benifet me; if so what is the cost. I weigh approximately 75kg and 165cm. I did strict diet but it didnt help. I would appreciate if you could help.
Thank You.Kawsana
December 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM
This is in response to the Adv. published in ABP (19.12.2010) by BMI. I have been diagonosed Diabates Mellitus in July,2010. I am 37+, male. My hight and weight are 167 cm and 61 Kg. respectively. Any history of Diabates has not been detected in my parents. My mother is healthy at 60, father died 15 years back at the age of 59 due to bone fracture. Is it possible for me to get rid of this chronic desease through any means of treatment ? If there is any hope kindly suggest where should I go??
December 19, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Sir, My height is 165 cm. Body weight is 63 kg. I am diabetic from 3 years. I am 33 years old. I take two medicine to control glucose level. Will the surgical operation do any fruitful result for me as my body weight is normal? Please response to my question.
Kartick
January 27, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Dr. Ramana,
I apologise for this late msg . However I did send a post in your blog , but not sure if you have read it at all. I thank you personally for the wonderful treatment you did for my wife Debosri .
I will send you a separate mail for my appontment etc she comes back to Muscat .Please convey my sincere thanks to Dr. Raja Dhar as well .
Bimal sarkhel,Muscat,Oman
January 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM
I SHALL BE HIGHLY OBLIGED IF U WOULD COULD GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR THE COST OF THE OPERATION WHICH U PERFORM TO CONTROL OBESITY AND DIABETES.
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January 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Mr. Sarkhel,
Thanks for your kind words. We wish you the very best for the future. And, yes, we will be eager to get you into ship-shape in every sense.
January 31, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Mr. Bose,
I believe your questions will be answered during the counseling that you are scheduled for.
March 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Dear Sir,
Thanks a lot for the surgery you had done on Fortis Hospital on 25 th of Feb 2011 of my wife of gall stone.
Sadaquat from Jamshedpur.
March 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Hi B. Ramana, this is your childhood friend from Nava Nalanda. I am sure you have not forgotten me. Would like to reconnect with old friends like yourself. Do write back, please.
April 20, 2011 at 7:28 PM
I had an operation of my GB stone on 13th April under Dr Ramana at Fortis Hospitals, Anandapur, Kolkata. I was so scared about the operation, but when I met Dr Ramana he gave me a huge boost and the confidence I had seen in his eyes also gave me huge confidence. Frankly speaking I met lot of big surgeons in Kolkata before I reached to Dr Ramana, but all are of same cat i.e. less interaction with the patient unlike Dr Ramana. I would say Dr Ramana is not a God, but he is patient’s best friend. In a nutshell he is awesome , confident and very down to earth.
April 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Dipankar: Thank you for your kind words!
June 30, 2011 at 3:36 PM
SIR,
My sister is suffering from TYPE 1 JUVENILE DIABETES since she was 16 years old. She takes
4 insulin injections daily. I saw your program on 24 GHANTA BENGALI NEWS CHANNEL regarding a surgery. Is this surgery applicable for my sister ? She is 29 years now.
I shall be highly obliged if you please inform me the relevant details.
Thank you.
July 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM
SIR,
My sister is suffering from TYPE 1 JUVENILE DIABETES since she was 16 years old. She takes
4 insulin injections daily. I saw your program on 24 GHANTA BENGALI NEWS CHANNEL regarding a surgery. Is this surgery applicable for my sister ? She is 29 years now.
I shall be highly obliged if you please inform me the relevant details.
Thank you.
Arun Kumar Dawn
July 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Sorry, not for this.
July 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Sorry, this is not for Type I DM.
July 13, 2011 at 3:31 PM
SIR,
Is there no other alternative for the TYPE 1 DIABETIC patients other than taking regular
INSULIN ?
July 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Ujjaini: Yes.
August 13, 2011 at 11:47 PM
your mob no please.
September 20, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Hello Dr,
My hubby is 32 yrs/ 180 cm/ 82 Kg…he is type 2 DM for the past one hour, and because of his strong family history- we are considering the surgery soon….Would like to know if Ileal interposition is possible without much reduction in stomach size? Please do answer me Dr…
September 22, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Ms. Nair,
If you want IT as a metabolic procedure, you should do so knowing it is experimental in nature. I would not recommend it on face value.
October 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM
thanks for the reply Dr…saw it just now…but why do some doctors recommend it? do sleeve gastretomy has any hormonal advantage on its own? some are saying that we can minimize the stomach reduction and can keep a large sleeve…in that case they calm that the weight loss will be too less- say about 5-6 Kg only…also one can get the advantage of the IT procedure like better and fast GLP 1 secretion…
We are confused..guide us pls…..
October 2, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Ms. Nair: Well, whatever doctors may say, if science be your guide, then we don’t have strong reasons to lean on SGIT. I would still say ‘no’. Sleeve does have hormonal changes that cause diabetes remission but cannot be recommended in your case.
October 11, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Hello Dr,
I would like to know whether you also visit Anandalok Hospital and do surgery there?
Thanks and regards.
October 11, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Shaibal: No longer. I am available daily at Belle Vue Clinic.
October 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Hello Dr,
I wanted to take an appointment with you. Today I went to Fortis and they said you are no longer with them. Can you please let me know where can I contact you? (Its regarding an gall bladder operation for my wife). I reside near Ruby Hospital, so any place near to that where you visit as a visitng doctor.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Sovan
November 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM
@Sovan: I don’t remember whether I have replied to you or not. Please call 98300-31663. I am available at Belle Vue Clinic daily.
January 15, 2012 at 6:24 PM
It is a year since I set off to Calcutta to have my surgery and what a year it has been. I have gone from 115kgs to a current 81kgs and down 5 dress sizes. When I think back to when I first arrived at the clinic and was met by the wonderful Saul, and compare what I looked like then to to how I look now, the difference is unbelievable. As you know, Dev died in August 2011 and the adjusting to life without him has been incredibly difficult but one of my greatest comforts is how happy he was to witness the new me. Of course the weight loss hasn’t turned my life into an bed of roses, far from it, but the inner strength which I have gained as a result of the achievement means I am coping with the challenges from a position of positivity. When I look in the mirror I sometimes have to pinch myself at what I see reflected back at me, and I smile, sometimes through tears, but smile nevertheless…..love to all Blondiexx
February 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Sir,
I have been suffering for anal fissure since long. For the last two month pain and burning is almost in tolerable. I went to few Doctors(surgeons) and everybody advised me to get it operated. But I came to know from one of my close relative that after operation it would be difficult to get control of the bowl movement(precisely control over stool), as he has been suffering for this. Can you pls. help me in this regard? is there any remedy with laproscopic surgery, pls. help. Also pls. let me know where I can visit you.
Regds,
Sourav