Dr. Shekhar Takale

Dr. Shekhar Takale, MS Gen. Surgery, FIEGES

With 14 years of experience in the medical fields of laparoscopy, proctology and general surgery, Dr. Shekhar Takale is a renowned surgeon practicing in Pune. He completed his MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and MS - General Surgery from Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune.

 A laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeon, Dr. Takale tells us about the technological advancements in medicine. Expanding on the scope of endoscopic surgery these days, he says, “Technology has reached its limit with medical facilities trying to match up with the ultra-modern modalities of treatment. Take, for example, endoscopic surgery... which has cut down on major abdominal operations, scars and comorbidities with the help of technology. 

• UGI scope for gastric ballooning (weight loss procedure), analysis of esophageal, and stomach cancer.

• colonoscopy for Fissures, Rectal Cancer diagnosis and irritable bowel diseases.

• Endoscopic surgeries for hiatus hernia (POEM)

• ERCP for gall stones removal at the neck of the gall bladder.

• Capsule endoscopy (internal sonography) for diagnosis of various esophageal and stomach conditions.

 Being a medical specialist who trained in the diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patient care, Dr. Takale performs surgery for a wide range of illnesses as a general surgeon.