Internal hernia through an iatrogenic defect in the falciform ligament: A case report
M. Lakdawala, S. R. Chaube, Y. Kazi, A. Bhasker and A. Kanchwala.Hernia. 2009 Apr;13(2):217-9.
Achievements & Publications
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker's work extends beyond the operating room through health education, professional recognition and expert contributions on obesity, bariatric surgery, metabolic health, nutrition and minimally invasive surgical care.
Media Features
Research Publications
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has contributed to research published in national and international medical journals. Her publications include original research, systematic reviews, case reports, editorials, guidelines, consensus statements, and collaborative studies.
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Recommendations for the Use of Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery for Treatment of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Asian Population
M. Lakdawala, A. Bhasker.Obesity Surgery. 2010 Jul;20(7):929-36.
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Comparison Between the Results of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in the Indian Population: A Retrospective 1 Year Study
Muffazal Lakdawala, Aparna Bhasker, Dheeraj Mulchandani, Sunita Goel, Sneha Jain.Obesity Surgery. 2010 Jan;20(1):1-6.
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery for Failed Gastric Banding in Asia: A Review of Choice of Revisional Procedure, Surgical Technique and Postoperative Complication Rates
A. Bhasker, M. Gadgil, N.H. Muda, V. Lotwala, M.A. Lakdawala.Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. 2011;4(1):26-31.
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Single Incision Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – A Randomised Pilot Study
M. Lakdawala, N.H. Muda, S. Goel, A. Bhasker.Obesity Surgery.
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The Asian Perspective to the International Diabetes Federation’s Position Statement on Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes
M. Lakdawala, A. Bhasker.Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery.
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Global Reach
International Conferences & Speaking Engagements
2023
Dubai, UAE
IFSO World Congress – International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Keynote SpeakerTopic:Innovations in Revisional Bariatric Surgery
2022
Mumbai, India
OSSI Annual Conference – Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India
PanelistTopic:Robotic Bariatric Surgery – The Future is Here
2021
Virtual
Asian Congress of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
SpeakerTopic:Metabolic Surgery for T2DM – Evidence and Outcomes
2019
New Delhi, India
Association of Surgeons of India – Annual Conference
Invited SpeakerTopic:Minimally Invasive Approaches in Hernia Surgery
2018
Geneva, Switzerland
IFSO European Chapter Annual Meeting
SpeakerTopic:Long-term Weight Maintenance after Gastric Bypass
International Studies
Collaborative Research
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has also contributed as a collaborator to international research initiatives.
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MORSE Study
International collaborative audit
Mortality Related to Bariatric Surgery (MORSE Study): A Retrospective, International Collaborative Audit
Balasubramaniam V, Wong GYM, Martinho A, et al.; MORSE Study Collaborative Group.
Clinical Obesity, 2025Role: Collaborator
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AMBROSE Study
Prospective international cohort study
30-Day Morbidity and Mortality after Cholecystectomy for Benign Gallbladder Disease (AMBROSE): A Prospective, International Collaborative Cohort Study.
Wong GYM, Wadhawan H, Roth Cardoso V, et al.; AMBROSE Collaborative.
Annals of Surgery. 2025;281(2):312–321.
Role: Collaborator
Authored Work
Books
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has contributed to books covering bariatric surgery, nutrition, patient care, and practical dietary guidance.
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Published in April 2016.
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Dear People - With Love and Care, Your Doctors
Published by Bloomsbury in August 2019.
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Management of Nutritional and Metabolic Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Published by Springer in 2021.
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Bariatric Recipes
Published by Notion Press.
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Vegetarian Bariatric Recipes
Published by Notion Press.
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Handbook of Bariatric Nutrition
Published by Springer in June 2025.
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Sugar Free Sweets: Curated by Expert Nutritionists
Published by Notion Press.
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Contributed Chapters
Book Chapters
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker has also contributed chapters to books covering bariatric surgery, surgical complications, safety, and the Asian experience in metabolic surgery.
Complications in Bariatric Surgery
Co-author of "Complications in Bariatric Surgery" in Complications after Gastro-intestinal Surgery, edited by Dr. Samiran Nundy and Dr. Dirk J. Gouma.
Oxford University Press, 2017
Management of Leaks after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Co-author of "Management of Leaks after Sleeve Gastrectomy" in Bariatric Surgical Practice Guide, edited by Dr. Praveen Raj Palanivelu, Dr. Saravana Kumar and Dr. Rachel Gomes.
Springer, 2016
Asian Experience in Bariatric Surgery
Co-author of "Asian Experience in Bariatric Surgery" in Global Bariatric Surgery - Art of Weight Loss Across the Borders, edited by Rami Lutfi, Mariano Palermo and Guy Bernard Cadiere.
Springer, 2018
Risk Associated with Sleeve Gastrectomy
Co-author of "Risk Associated with Sleeve Gastrectomy" in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy by Salman Al-Sabah et al.
Springer
Safety in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Evidence and Recommendations
Co-author of "Safety in Sleeve Gastrectomy: Evidence and Recommendations" in Safety Guidelines in Minimal Access Surgery Practice.
Jaypee
Milestones
Recognition Through the Journey
A growing body of clinical work, professional contributions and healthcare advocacy has shaped Dr. Aparna's journey beyond everyday patient care.
Featured Recognition
Women in Whitecoats
Express Healthcare
Featured in Express Healthcare's special edition highlighting women physicians, leadership, professional growth and the realities of burnout in healthcare.
View FeatureMarch 2026
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Research & Academic Contributions
Advancing Research in Bariatric, Metabolic & Surgical Care
Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker's academic work spans bariatric procedures, metabolic health, nutritional care, surgical outcomes and patient well-being. Her research and collaborative publications contribute to a broader understanding of obesity management and evidence-based surgical practices.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Nutrition
Type 2 Diabetes & Metabolic Outcomes
Obesity Risk Assessment
Patient Preparation & Selection
Surgical Safety & Complications
Long-Term Bariatric Outcomes
Obesity Management
Weight Bias & Patient-Centred Care
Clinical Guidelines & Consensus Statements
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