Senior Consultant Pancreas, Liver & Robotic Digestive Surgeon
Dr. Naresh Gabani is one of Gujarat's most respected pancreatic, biliary, and digestive surgeons. Trained at India's foremost gastrointestinal institute—the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow—Dr. Gabani has helped over 5,000 patients through complex open, laparoscopic, and robotic operations with an unwavering focus on organ preservation, gentle recovery, and clear doctor-to-patient communication.
Academic Pedigree & Honors
Dr. Gabani graduated with top academic distinction from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (Government Medical College, Surat), where he earned dual university gold medals in General Surgery: the Dr. Sudarshan H. Pandit Gold Medal and the Dr. Rasiklal M. Parikh Gold Medal.
He completed his rigorous three-year M.Ch. superspecialty residency in Surgical Gastroenterology at SGPGI Lucknow, widely considered the premier training center in India for pancreatic and biliary surgery. He was also honored with the prestigious National Travel Bursary by the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG, Bangalore).
Doctor's Personal Philosophy: Gentle Care Over Aggression
"Every patient walking through our doors is someone's parent, spouse, or child. In major digestive surgery, knowing what NOT to cut is just as important as what you remove. My first duty is always to listen patiently, explain what your scans actually mean in everyday words, and choose the gentlest, organ-preserving path—whether that means draining trapped fluid with a hair-thin catheter or using robotic precision rather than large, painful cuts."
Clinical Focus & Expertise
- Pancreas Tumors & Whipple Surgery: Safely removing tumors and pre-cancerous cysts from the head or tail of the pancreas while saving the stomach valve and spleen whenever possible for smooth long-term digestion.
- Pancreatitis Stone Relief (Frey’s Surgery): Clearing painful calcium stones and opening the blocked drainage tube to deliver permanent pain relief without removing the healthy insulin-producing gland.
- Gentle Care for Severe Pancreatitis: Using scan-guided catheters and keyhole back-entry drainage to clear infected fluid gently, protecting your kidneys and lungs without traumatic open surgery.
- Robotic Keyhole Surgery (CMR Versius): Operating through pencil-thin incisions with 3D high-definition vision and robotic micro-wrists that eliminate tremors, leading to less pain and faster discharge.
- Gallstones, Jaundice & Bile Duct Repair: Delicate reconstructive bypass surgery (hepaticojejunostomy) to repair narrowed or injured bile ducts from previous gallbladder operations and remove bile duct cysts.
- Liver Tumors & Digestive Cancers: Gentle, anatomical surgery for liver cysts, primary liver tumors, and digestive cancers, sparing as much healthy organ tissue as possible.
Hospital Leadership
Dr. Naresh Gabani currently heads the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Gujarat Gastro and Vascular Hospital in Adajan, Surat. He leads a dedicated multidisciplinary surgical team supported by 24/7 critical care intensivists, advanced robotic and laparoscopic suites, interventional radiology, and specialized GI nursing.