Dr. Himanshu Yadav – Surgical Gastroenterologist in Agra

Who is Dr. Himanshu Yadav?

Dr. Himanshu Yadav is a Surgical Gastroenterologist, advanced minimal-access surgeon, laser surgeon and robotic surgeon based in Agra. Over a career spanning more than 20 years, he has developed a broad clinical practice covering benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas. He also has a special interest in complex abdominal wall hernia, bariatric and metabolic surgery, proctology and the management of difficult or recurrent abdominal surgical problems.

With more than 22,000 procedures performed, his operative experience includes conventional, laparoscopic, advanced minimally invasive and laser surgical procedures. His work combines the principles of Surgical Gastroenterology with modern laparoscopic, robotic and organ-preserving techniques, while keeping patient safety, appropriate case selection and long-term follow-up at the centre of decision-making.

Education, surgical training and advanced qualifications

Advanced observerships and focused training

Professional fellowships and qualifications

• Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS).
• FALS in Upper GI, Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia and Robotic Surgery.
• Fellowship of the International Society of Coloproctology (FISCP).
• MMAS qualifications in HPB, Hernia and Colorectal Surgery.

Departmental leadership and surgical education

From July 2015 to June 2025, Dr. Yadav was affiliated with Rainbow Hospital, Agra, where he served as Head of the Department of Gastrointestinal, Minimal Access and Weight-Loss Surgery.

During this decade, the department expanded access to advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal, colorectal, hepatopancreatobiliary, bariatric and cancer surgery in Agra.

He has also formerly headed the Gastrosurgery service at S.N. Medical College, Agra. His career has included clinical care, departmental development, teaching, surgical-skills training, conference organisation and mentoring younger surgeons.

Clinical interests across gastrointestinal surgery

Selected surgical milestones

Based on institutional and operative records, Dr. Yadav is credited with introducing or performing the following surgical milestones in Agra:

• Establishing Agra's first structured bariatric and weight-loss surgery programme and leading the city's first bariatric operation.
• Performing Agra's first laparoscopic subtotal colectomy.
• Performing Agra's first laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, also known as a laparoscopic Whipple procedure.
• Introducing the eTEP-TAR approach for complex hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction in Agra.
• Performing Agra's first thoraco-laparoscopic oesophagectomy.
• Performing Agra's first laparoscopic low anterior resection and laparoscopic-assisted abdominoperineal resection.

These milestones formed part of the development of an advanced GI surgery programme in Agra for procedures that had previously often required referral to larger metropolitan centres.

GI physiology and diagnostic facilities

Dr. Himanshu's Clinic has an integrated Advanced GI Physiology and Diagnostics Laboratory supporting the evaluation of swallowing disorders, reflux disease, constipation, faecal incontinence, pelvic-floor dysfunction and other functional gastrointestinal conditions.

Bringing physiology testing, imaging, clinical assessment and surgical expertise together supports diagnostic precision and helps ensure that surgery is recommended only when appropriate.

Teaching, skills courses and safer surgical practice

Dr. Yadav has served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) for approximately a decade. He is Past Chairman of Central Zone AMASI and serves as National Coordinator of the Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Programme, AMASI.

He has been involved in AMASI surgical education, skills courses, live workshops and training programmes across India and abroad.

His teaching approach focuses on sound anatomy, standardised technique, complication prevention and responsible decision-making in everyday surgical practice.

Professional contributions beyond clinical care

Evidence-based treatment and responsible surgical decisions

Dr. Yadav's professional philosophy is rooted in evidence-based treatment, affordable access to advanced surgery, wider access to minimally invasive surgery and training future generations of surgeons.

For patients, this approach means:

• A careful diagnosis before recommending treatment.
• Clear discussion of non-operative and operative options.
• An honest explanation of expected benefits, limitations and risks.
• Use of laparoscopic, laser or robotic techniques only when clinically appropriate.
• Structured peri-operative care and long-term follow-up.
• A focus on function, recovery and quality of life—not merely completion of an operation.

His earlier departmental vision emphasised making minimal-access surgery available to a wider community while extending specialist care to people with cancer and complex digestive diseases.

Outpatient consultation and hospital-based care in Agra

Dr. Yadav conducts outpatient consultations at Dr. Himanshu's Clinic. Hospital-based surgery, admission and inpatient care are undertaken through his current affiliations with WIMS Hospital, City Aastha Hospital and Dr. Sarkar Nursing Home.

Qualifications, experience and current roles

Name

Dr. Himanshu Yadav

Primary speciality

Surgical Gastroenterology and Advanced Minimal Access Surgery

Experience

More than 20 years

Procedure experience

More than 22,000 procedures, including laparoscopic and laser surgical procedures

Current position

Director, Dr. Himanshu's Clinic, Agra

AMASI leadership

Past Chairman, Central Zone AMASI; approximately 10 years on the AMASI Executive Committee

National role

National Coordinator, Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Programme, AMASI

Former institutional role

Head, Department of GI, Minimal Access and Weight-Loss Surgery, Rainbow Hospital, Agra (July 2015–June 2025)

Medical registration

52309 · Uttar Pradesh Medical Council · Registered 2006 · Active

Consultation languages

Hindi and English

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