Dr. Prashant Rao's Surgical Gastro Clinic

Laparoscopic Complete Left Colon Mobilisation | Step-by-Step Guide
Sharing a video demonstrating complete laparoscopic mobilisation of the left colon using a standardised medial-to-lateral approach.

Key highlights include:
• Early ureter identification
• Dissection along embryological planes
• Splenic flexure mobilisation
• IMA/IMV control
• ICG-based perfusion assessment
Dr Prashant R Rao
Senior Consultant GI-HPB Cancer & Laparoscopic Surgeon

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📘 Clinics in Surgical Gastroenterology
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In the era of minimally invasive surgery, we often strive for smaller incisions…
but some cases demand maximal exposure for safe oncological outcomes.

Sharing a challenging case of a Giant Bleeding Gastric GIST (~30 cm) in a young patient presenting with melena and mass abdomen. Imaging revealed close relation to the pancreas, transverse colon, and mesocolon.

The patient underwent complex organ-preserving distal gastrectomy, with careful dissection and maintenance of oncological principles.

Managed through a multidisciplinary team approach.

📚 For structured surgical learning:
Clinics in Surgical Gastroenterology
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New Patient Education Video: Understanding Gallbladder Surgery

Many patients diagnosed with gallbladder stones often ask — When is surgery really needed? What does the surgery involve? And how is life after gallbladder removal?

In this short patient education video, I briefly explain gallbladder surgery, including:
• When surgery is recommended
• How laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is performed
• Recovery after surgery
• Possible complications
• Life after gallbladder removal

The aim of this video is to help patients and their families understand the condition and treatment better, so they can approach surgery with greater clarity and less anxiety.

🌐 More patient resources: https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

These short videos are meant purely for patient awareness and education and may be helpful for patients seeking reliable information about common GI surgical conditions.

JCOG1001 Trial Simplified | Role of Bursectomy in D2 Gastrectomy

Sharing a short educational video discussing the JCOG1001 Trial, a landmark Japanese randomized study that evaluated whether bursectomy adds survival benefit during D2 gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer.

Bursectomy was historically performed with the intention of reducing peritoneal recurrence in serosa-positive tumors. However, high-quality evidence was needed to determine whether this additional surgical step truly improves outcomes.

In this video, we review:
• The rationale behind bursectomy
• Trial design and patient selection
• Comparison between D2 gastrectomy with and without bursectomy
• Overall survival and relapse-free survival outcomes
• Operative impact and surgical implications
• Why routine bursectomy is no longer recommended

This video may be useful for general surgery residents, surgical gastroenterology trainees, GI oncology fellows, and practicing surgeons, especially for exam revision and evidence-based surgical discussions.

📘 For exam-oriented GI & laparoscopic surgery learning:
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🌐 Academic resources & surgical education:
https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

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New Patient Education Video

Understanding a surgical condition often reduces fear and anxiety.

I’ve started a new patient education video series where common GI surgical problems are explained in simple, clear language to help patients and families understand their condition better.

🎥 First video:
Gallbladder Stone Explained
– Why gallbladder stones form
– Common symptoms
– When surgery is needed
– Recovery and life after surgery

These short videos are meant purely for patient awareness and education and can be shared with patients who are looking for reliable information.

🌐 More patient resources: https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

D2 Gastrectomy Controversy: For and Against | An Evidence-Based Surgical Perspective

Sharing a short educational video discussing D2 gastrectomy in gastric cancer, focusing on the evidence behind its benefits, risks, and appropriate use.

The video covers:
• What constitutes a D2 gastrectomy
• Why early Western trials showed higher morbidity and mortality
• The impact of routine distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy in older studies
• Long-term follow-up data from the Dutch D1–D2 trial
• Evidence from Eastern randomized trials and high-volume centres
• How meta-analyses clarified the true oncologic value of D2
• The East–West divide and the importance of surgical expertise

This video is intended for general surgery residents, surgical gastroenterology trainees, GI oncology fellows, and practicing surgeons, and may be particularly useful for exam revision, viva preparation, and MDT discussions.

▶️ Watch here: [YouTube link]

📘 For exam-oriented GI & laparoscopic surgery learning:
https://amzn.in/d/61R4eKF

🌐 Academic resources & surgical education:
https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

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ARTIST Trial Simplified | Role of Adjuvant Radiotherapy After D2 Gastrectomy

Sharing a short educational video explaining the ARTIST Trial, a landmark randomized study that evaluated the role of adjuvant chemoradiotherapy versus adjuvant chemotherapy alone after curative D2 gastrectomy in gastric cancer.

The video briefly covers:
• The Eastern D2 gastrectomy approach and background
• Trial design and treatment arms
• Key disease-free and overall survival outcomes
• Why routine adjuvant radiotherapy did not show benefit after adequate surgery
• Subgroup findings in node-positive disease and selective use of radiotherapy

This video is intended for general surgery residents, surgical gastroenterology trainees, GI oncology fellows, and practicing surgeons, and may be particularly useful for exam revision, viva preparation, and MDT discussions.

▶️ Watch here: [YouTube link]

📘 For exam-oriented GI & laparoscopic surgery learning:
https://amzn.in/d/61R4eKF

🌐 Academic resources & surgical education:
https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

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CLASSIC Trial Simplified | Adjuvant Chemotherapy After D2 Gastrectomy

Sharing a short educational video explaining the CLASSIC Trial, a landmark randomized study that established the role of adjuvant chemotherapy with capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) after D2 gastrectomy in stage II–III gastric cancer.

The video briefly covers:
• The Eastern surgical approach to gastric cancer
• Trial design and patient selection after R0 D2 resection
• Key disease-free and overall survival outcomes
• Why systemic therapy adds benefit even after optimal surgery
• How the CLASSIC trial changed international guidelines

This video is intended for general surgery residents, surgical gastroenterology trainees, GI oncology fellows, and practicing surgeons, and may be particularly useful for exam revision and viva preparation.

📘 For exam-oriented GI & laparoscopic surgery learning:
https://amzn.in/d/61R4eKF

🌐 Academic resources & surgical education:
https://gastrocancersurgeon.in

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Sharing an educational surgical video on Calot’s dissection in pediatric laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

The video emphasizes careful, anatomy-based dissection in children and highlights principles essential for achieving a safe Critical View of Safety, thereby minimizing the risk of bile duct injury.

Useful for general surgeons, pediatric surgeons, residents, and fellows.

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