Dr. Puneet Dhar

Head of Department (HOD)

30 Years of Experience

Surgical Gastroenterologist

MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowship

Amrita Hospital, Faridabad

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Puneet Dhar

Dr. Puneet Dhar boasts over 30 years of experience as a Surgical Gastroenterologist, specializing in a variety of fields within the superspecialty.
His expertise encompass GI Cancer Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Biliary reconstructions, Retroperitoneal surgery, Pouch surgery for complex colorectal disease, Laparoscopic surgery, Surgical Infections, etc.
After completing his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, he also earned an MS (General Surgery) from Safdarjung Hospital, University of Delhi, and an MCh (Surgical Gastro) from GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi.
Dr. Dhar further pursued a fellowship in Transplant Surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, UK, where he also served as a locum consultant.
He played an important role in establishing a leading GI surgery center at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, recognized as one of the largest and finest in the country.
He has made significant contributions to the field through extensive publications in reputable journals and book chapters, alongside serving as a reviewer and editorial board member for various medical publications and societies.
He actively engages in professional societies, has held executive positions, and is the President-elect of the Indian Chapter of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association.
Additionally, he coordinates webinars for the National Board of Examinations and has contributed to the Governing Body of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences.
Outside his professional endeavors, Dr. Dhar is involved in charitable activities with Amrita Math and Rotary, lending his expertise to both medical and non-medical administrative capacities and boards.
He is a dedicated organizer of CMEs and medical conferences, facilitating knowledge dissemination for scientific associations, and engages in teaching activities, including online and through social media platforms.

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Education

MBBS, Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi
MS (General Surgery), Safdarjung Hospital, University of Delhi
MCh (Surgical Gastro), GB Pant Hospital, University of Delhi
Fellowship (Transplant Surgery), Addenbrookes NHS Hospital, Cambridge UK

Past Experience

Professor and Head, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, 2022
Consultant Professor and Head, AIMS International Romania, 2019
Consultant, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, 2011
Specialist, GB Pant Hospital, 1998

Awards

Teachers' Day Award for Covid Activities Sept 5, 2020, at AIIMS Rishikesh, 2020
Rotary District Best Secretary award for the Region 2018-9 for coordination of Rotary activities during the Kerala Flood, 2018
Dr Ramesh Nigam's memorial oration for 2015 delivered at the 75th annual conference of the ASI in Gurgaon, 2015
4th International Endoscopic Surgery Award from Evaluation Committee of Endoscopics award; Oct 20, 2007 at Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Best Speaker award at Annual Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology at ASICON 1992, Calcutta, on "Infected pancreatic Necrosis"

Paper Published

Dr. Puneet Dhar has authored over 126 publications, some of which are mentioned below:

Royalty, Rebellion and Rainbow Flags: Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil on LGBTQIA+ Health & Advocacy in India
The threat of antimicrobial resistance in surgical care: the surgeon's role and ownership of antimicrobial stewardship
Early versus delayed surgery following neoadjuvant chemoradiation for esophageal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Early versus delayed surgery following neoadjuvant chemoradiation for esophageal Cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The Elephant in the Room: Exploring the Influence and Participation of Patients in infection-related Care across Surgical Pathways in South Africa and India
Reconstructive techniques following low anterior resection for carcinoma of the rectum: meta-analysis
Staple Line Dehiscence in Gastric Conduit Following Esophagectomy: A Complication Conspicuously Missing a Mention It Deserves
Investigating infection management and antimicrobial stewardship in surgery: a qualitative study from India and South Africa
Jack Stone: When the urologist finds a SARS-CoV-2 virus look-alike in the bladder.
Patient understanding of and participation in infection-related care across surgical pathways: a scoping review.
Rapid Workforce Development to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience From a Tertiary Health Care Centre in North India.
Expression of Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, Survivin, Enhancer of zeste homolog -2, Cyclooxygenase-2, p53 and p16 molecular markers in Gallbladder carcinoma.
Investigating infection management and antimicrobial stewardship in surgery: a qualitative study from India and South Africa.
Towards a framework approach to integrating pathways for infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship in surgery: a qualitative study from India and South Africa.
Uro-oncology in times of COVID-19: The available evidence and recommendations in the Indian scenario.
VIDEO ASSISTED RETROPERITONEAL DEBRIDEMENT OF PANCREAS (VARD): "MIS Meets Critical Care."
Investigating Integrated Pathways for Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship in Surgery in India and South Africa: A Qualitative Study
Surgery for cystic tumors of the pancreas: Report of high-volume, multicenter Indian experience over a decade.
138 – Randomized Trial Between Histidine-Tryptophanketoglutarate [HTK] and Institute of George Lopez(IGL-1] Perfusion Solutions in Living Donor Liver Transplantation.
1. Randomized Trial Between Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate [HTK] and Institute of George Lopez (IGL-1] Perfusion Solutions in Living Donor Liver Transplantation.
10. Randomized Trial of Polytetrafluoroethylene Graft VS. Native Recipient Portal Vein Graft for Middle Hepatic Vein Reconstruction in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT).
Antegrade Hepatic Artery and Portal Vein Perfusion Versus Portal Vein Perfusion Alone in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Trial.
Long-term experience (18 years) with pelvic exenteration and double barrel wet colostomy for locally advanced carcinoma rectum.
Surgery for cystic tumors of the pancreas: report of high volume multi-institutional Indian experience over a decade.
Trends in diagnosis of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) in India: A report of multicenter data from a web-based registry.
Intraductal Transanastomotic Stenting in Duct-to-Duct Biliary Reconstruction after Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A Randomized Trial.
Effect of bactibilia on the outcome of patients who underwent Whipple's Pancreaticoduodenectomy-A retrospective study.
A New Score to Predict Recipient Mortality from Preoperative Donor and Recipient Characteristics in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (DORMAT Score).
Clinicopathological Profile & Surgical Outcome of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (PNET)– A single-center experience over 12 years.
Is Portal Venous Pressure Or Porto Systemic Gradient Really A Harbinger of Poor Outcomes After Living Donor Liver Transplantation?
Influence of N-Acetyl Cysteine on Early Graft Outcome of Recipient in Live Donor Liver Transplantation: A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial.
Perioperative Prostaglandin E1 Infusion In Live Donor Liver Transplantation: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial.
Randomized trial of intra ductal trans anastomotic stent in duct-to-duct biliary reconstruction following living donor liver transplantation.
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is used to detect biliary leaks in living donor liver transplant recipients. Should we do it?
Disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) – A clinicopathological retrospective analysis of 17 patients with emphasis on origin, management, histology, and further treatment.
Acute liver failure due to zinc phosphide containing rodenticide poisoning: Clinical features and prognostic indicators of need for liver transplantation.
Acute liver failure due to zinc phosphide containing rodenticide poisoning: Clinical features and prognostic indicators of need for liver transplantation. Saraf V, Pande S, Gopalakrishnan U, Balakrishnan D, Menon RN, Sudheer OV, Dhar P, Sudhindran S. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2015 Aug 28. [Epub ahead of print].
Pancreatic Cancer in Chronic Pancreatitis Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology: Volume 6, Issue 1 (2015), Page 57-62.
Gastrointestinal intramural hematoma—Analysis of clinical and radiological features for early differentiation from mesenteric ischemia.
Cost and efficacy of immunosuppression using generic products following living donor liver transplantation in India.
Revisiting the double-barreled wet colostomy for simultaneous urinary and fecal diversion—an Indian experience.
Cefoperazone-Sulbactam for Treatment of Intra-Abdominal Infections: Results from a Randomized, Parallel Group Study in India.
M1555 Gastro Intestinal Intramural Hematomas Versus Mesenteric Ischaemia Clinico-Radiological Profile.
Leiomyosarcoma of the Retrohepatic Vena Cava Treated by Excision and Reconstruction With an Aortic Homograft: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Prospective Randomized Trial of Cefoperazone-Sulbactam Versus Ceftazidime Plus Amikacin and Metronidazole in the Treatment of Intra-Abdominal Infections: 1013.
Tigecycline as effective as imipenem/cilastatin in the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections: experience in India.
Bile duct obstruction due to portal biliopathy in extrahepatic portal hypertension: Surgical management.
Choledochal cysts - Differences in children and adults.