Dr Prakash Babu is a renowned General and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Bangalore who has joined at Fortis Hospital Richmond road with a vast experience of 20 years. Apart from being an expert in the field, he also does voluntary work for the community.| Dr Prakash Babu completed MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of medical sciences at Bangalore and MS in general surgery from Bangalore medical College and research Institute. He further advanced his training in laparoscopic surgery from Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education in February 2009.| Dr Prakash Babu has more than 20 years of experience working in reputable hospitals in Bangalore, St. Martha's Hospital & St. Philomena's Hospital to name a few. During his tenure at these prestigious institutions he has independently performed procedures like Hernia, Hydrocele, Appendicectomy hemorrhoids fissures, gastrectomy, Hemicolectomy, abdomino-perineal resections, intestinal resection & anastomosis. He has also performed major gastrointestinal surgeries, emergency surgeries and laparoscopic surgeries. He also has extensive teaching experience at Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, Mysore and M S Ramaiah Hospital, Bangalore.| Area of Expertise: *Hernia, Thyroid, Abdominal, Colorectal and Anorectal surgeries, including complex Gastrointestinal /Abdominal & Hepatobiliary surgeries in high-risk patients both Open and Laparoscopy. *Laser procedures for Haemorrhoids, Fistula & Sinus. *All kinds of Emergency General & Laparoscopic procedures.