The Medicity

Dr. (Prof.) A K Kriplani 40+ Years Experience

Faculty — General Surgeon

Dr. (Prof.) A K Kriplani

GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgeon

🎓 MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FIAGES, FICLS, FALS, FAIS
40+Years of Experience
2,00,000+Surgeons Trained via Videos
10+National Conferences Organised

Career Highlights

Among the first few surgeons to introduce laparoscopic surgery in India and advance it to the next level.
First surgeon to perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy for renal transplant in India.
First surgeon in India to perform a laparoscopic Whipple's pancreatico-duodenectomy in North India.
Trained hundreds of surgeons in laparoscopic surgery from India and neighbouring countries — Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and more.
Invited faculty for live surgery demonstrations, guest lectures & orations across Rome, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Korea, Tashkent, Dubai, Kathmandu, and Dhaka.
Served as President of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, 2008–2010.

About Dr. Kriplani

Dr. A.K. Kriplani is one of the most respected surgeons in the field of laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery in India. With an experience of over 40 years, he has played a pioneering role in propagating and teaching minimal access surgery to fellow surgeons — and remains renowned globally as one of the top bariatric surgeons in the world.

Dr. Kriplani completed his MBBS and MS from Ravi Shankar University, Raipur, Madhya Pradesh. He has organised ten national conferences, CMEs, and workshops, and his teaching videos on laparoscopic procedures are watched worldwide — with more than 2,00,000 surgeons having benefitted from his techniques.

"He is the first surgeon in India to perform laparoscopic adrenalectomy and the first laparoscopic Whipple's pancreatico-duodenectomy in North India."

Based in Gurgaon, Dr. Kriplani is recognised as a leading authority in laparoscopic minimal access surgery, drawing admiration from peers and patients alike. At The Medicity, he offers specialised laparoscopy courses tailored for gynaecologists — including FMAS and DMAS in Laparoscopic Training — focused on advanced techniques for those seeking comprehensive, hands-on laparoscopy training in India.

Awards & Recognition

🏅 Dr. B C Roy National Award

Awarded the Dr. B C Roy National Award for Best Talents by the Medical Council of India, conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan — recognising his outstanding contribution to the field of medicine.

🏅 International Honours

Recipient of multiple international awards including the prestigious Dr. S.R. Joglekar Award and the Dr. N. Sethuraman Oration.

Learn Laparoscopic Surgery from Dr. Kriplani

Get in touch with The Medicity for course details, schedules, and admissions.

Get Your Course Brochure

Everything you need to know about our training programs — course details, schedules, fees, and certifications