About Dr. Shashank Adgudwar
Dr. Shashank Adgudwar is a Consultant in General Surgery with over 11 years of surgical experience, specialising in laparoscopic, laser and advanced gastrointestinal procedures. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, under Datta Meghe University of Medical Sciences, Nagpur. He further advanced his surgical training with a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery and a Fellowship in GI and Hepato-Pancreatic Biliary (HPB) Surgery, two specialised qualifications that directly support his focus on complex minimally invasive and upper GI procedures.
Dr. Adgudwar's surgical output reflects a high-volume, high-complexity practice. In the last two years alone, he has performed over 800 major surgeries, the majority of which were laparoscopic and laser-based procedures, and has seen more than 2,400 patients in his outpatient department. This level of activity gives him consistent, repeated exposure to a wide range of surgical presentations, which translates directly into sharper intraoperative decision-making and more predictable outcomes for patients.
His core surgical areas cover laparoscopic gallstone surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and advanced laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures for conditions such as chronic acidity and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He is also experienced in laparoscopic hernia repair for both groin (inguinal) and abdominal hernias, and in complex pancreatic and biliary surgical procedures. These HPB cases are among the most technically demanding in general surgery and require the specific fellowship training that Dr. Adgudwar holds.
In addition to laparoscopic work, Dr. Adgudwar has developed strong expertise in laser surgical procedures. He performs laser surgeries for piles (haemorrhoids), fissures, fistulas, pilonidal sinus and circumcisions. Laser treatment for these conditions offers patients a less painful recovery compared to conventional surgical methods. He has also performed more than 200 laser varicose vein treatments in the past year. His practice extends to complex abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) surgeries and diagnostic endoscopies for both upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Shashank Adgudwar is known for a direct, informative approach with his patients and a clear commitment to using minimally invasive techniques wherever these offer better recovery outcomes. He also practises at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital, Baner, Pune, where patients from Baner, Wakad, Aundh, Pashan and surrounding areas can consult him for advanced surgical care close to home.
Qualifications
- MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha (Datta Meghe University of Medical Sciences, Nagpur)
- MS (General Surgery), Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- Fellowship in GI and Hepato-Pancreatic Biliary (HPB) Surgery
Fields of Expertise
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery (GERD and Acidity Treatment)
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (Inguinal and Abdominal)
- Laparoscopic GI Surgery
- Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery
- Complex Pancreatic and Biliary (HPB) Surgery
- Laser Piles and Fistula Surgery
- Laser Varicose Vein Treatment
- Laser Pilonidal Sinus Surgery
- Laser Fissure and Circumcision Procedures
- Upper GI Endoscopy and Lower GI Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Surgery
Fellowship and Membership
- Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- Fellowship in GI and Hepato-Pancreatic Biliary Surgery
Languages Spoken
Why Choose Dr. Shashank Adgudwar as Your General Surgeon in Baner, Pune?
Patients searching for a general surgeon in Baner, Pune who offers both advanced laparoscopic procedures and laser-based treatments under one practice will find Dr. Shashank Adgudwar's profile well matched to those requirements. His combination of an MS in General Surgery, a Minimal Access Surgery fellowship and an HPB fellowship positions him among the more comprehensively trained general surgeons practising in the Baner corridor.
The volume figures from his practice, 800 major surgeries and 2,400 OPD consultations in two years, speak to the consistency and regularity of his surgical activity. High-volume surgical practice is directly associated with better outcomes across a range of procedure types, and patients who choose Dr. Adgudwar for a planned laparoscopic or laser procedure benefit from this accumulated operative experience. His availability at Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital makes this level of specialist surgical care accessible to patients across the western Pune suburbs without the need to travel to a distant hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Adgudwar performs a broad range of laparoscopic procedures including gallstone removal (cholecystectomy), gastrointestinal surgeries, anti-reflux procedures for GERD and chronic acidity, hernia repairs for both groin and abdominal hernias and complex HPB (hepato-pancreatic biliary) surgeries. In the last two years, he has performed over 800 major surgeries, the majority of which were laparoscopic or laser-based.
Laser treatment for these anorectal conditions uses a precisely targeted beam of light energy to treat the affected tissue. Compared to conventional surgery, laser procedures typically result in less post-operative pain, reduced bleeding, minimal risk of incontinence and a faster return to normal activity. Dr. Adgudwar has performed a significant number of laser procedures for piles, fissures, fistulas, pilonidal sinus and circumcision, giving him consistent experience in managing outcomes and post-operative recovery for these cases.
Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex surgical procedure used to repair large or recurrent hernias and significant defects in the abdominal wall that cannot be addressed by standard hernia repair techniques. It is typically needed when the hernia is very large, when previous repairs have failed or when the abdominal wall has been weakened by prior surgeries or infections. Dr. Adgudwar lists complex AWR as one of his areas of expertise.
Yes. Dr. Adgudwar performs upper GI endoscopy for conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, as well as lower GI diagnostic endoscopy for the colon and rectum. These procedures allow direct visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract and are used to investigate symptoms such as bleeding, persistent pain, reflux or changes in bowel habits. Endoscopy may also be used to confirm a diagnosis before surgical intervention is planned.
You can book a consultation by contacting Baner Multi-Speciality Hospital through the hospital helpline or the online appointment booking option on the hospital website. For your first visit, carry any relevant diagnostic reports such as ultrasound, CT scan, colonoscopy reports or blood tests, a list of current medications and a referral letter from your physician if applicable. This will allow Dr. Adgudwar to conduct a focused and complete initial assessment.
