- Speciality: General Surgery
- Designation: Associate Director & Unit Head – General Surgery, Max Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS, FICS, FIAGES
- Experience: 52+ years
- Hospital: Max Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Vinod Kumar Nigam
Dr. Vinod Kumar Nigam is a highly experienced General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 52+ years of expertise in minimal access and gastrointestinal surgery. He currently serves as Associate Director & Unit Head – General Surgery at Max Hospital, Gurugram. Moreover, he specializes in laparoscopic surgery, hernia treatment, gallstone surgery, and gastrointestinal procedures.
In addition, he has more than 39 years of experience in advanced general surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Throughout his long medical career, he has treated thousands of patients with hernias, anorectal disorders, thyroid diseases, breast conditions, and abdominal surgical problems. Furthermore, he introduced the “Window Operation” technique for hydrocele and developed the “NRCH” procedure for inguinal hernia treatment. As a result, he earned recognition for innovation in surgery.
Dr. Nigam also trained under Prof. Alfred Cuschieri in Scotland, UK, who pioneered laparoscopic surgery. Moreover, he regularly presented research papers at international conferences and contributed to surgical education through publications and books. Therefore, he remains a respected name in the field of general and laparoscopic surgery.
Work Experience
● Associate Director & Unit Head – General Surgery, Max Healthcare
● 39+ years of experience in General & Laparoscopic Surgery
● Introduced Window Operation technique for Hydrocele
● Developed NRCH procedure for Inguinal He
Specialty & Interests
● Laparoscopic Surgery
● Hernia Surgery
● Gallstone Surgery
● GI Surgery
● Thyroid Surgery
● Breast Cancer Surgery
● Trauma Surgery
● Anorectal Surgery
Memberships
● Indian Hernia Society
● Indian Association of Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons
● Association of Surgeons of India
● Indian Medical Association
Education & Training
● Laparoscopic Surgery Training – Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, UK
● FIAGES – New Delhi, India
● FICS – USA
● MS – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
● MBBS – GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
Honors & Awards
● Gold Medalist in MBBS and MS
● Multiple International Publications & Presentations
● Author – Essentials of Abdominal Wall Hernias
● Author – Introduction to History of Medicine
● Author – 40 Minutes with God
