Dr. Santanu Chaudhuri Reviews

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Bengal presented with chronic abdominal pain and weight loss. Dr. Chaudhuri diagnosed an unusual case of mesenteric panniculitis through diagnostic laparoscopy. He managed it conservatively with corticosteroids and nutritional support, avoiding surgery. The patient showed remarkable improvement within three months and continues follow-up care.

An 18-year-old college athlete suffered a sudden appendicitis attack during a football match. Dr. Chaudhuri performed emergency single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy. The minimally invasive approach allowed the student to return to light training in one week and full sports participation within three weeks.

A 45-year-old software engineer with no previous medical history discovered an incidental liver mass during a routine health check. Dr. Chaudhuri performed laparoscopic liver resection which revealed a benign focal nodular hyperplasia. The patient returned to work within two weeks with no complications.

A 60-year-old fisherman from Sundarbans presented with a large incisional hernia following traditional healing practices for an abdominal injury. Dr. Chaudhuri performed complex laparoscopic mesh repair. The patient's recovery was complicated by wound infection but ultimately successful with six weeks of careful monitoring.

A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed acute cholecystitis. Dr. Chaudhuri coordinated with obstetricians to perform a safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy with fetal monitoring. Both mother and baby recovered well, with delivery proceeding normally at term.

A 55-year-old street food vendor with poorly controlled diabetes presented with a perforated duodenal ulcer. Dr. Chaudhuri performed emergency laparoscopic repair. The patient's recovery was prolonged due to diabetic complications but ultimately successful with extensive diabetic education and family support.

An 8-year-old child from an affluent family was diagnosed with Meckel's diverticulum causing recurrent GI bleeding. Dr. Chaudhuri performed laparoscopic resection. The child recovered quickly and was discharged within three days with no further bleeding episodes.

A 67-year-old retired army officer with multiple abdominal surgeries developed dense adhesions causing intestinal obstruction. Dr. Chaudhuri performed adhesiolysis using advanced laparoscopic techniques. Recovery was gradual but complete over six weeks with careful nutritional management.

A 32-year-old construction worker suffered a workplace injury causing splenic rupture. Dr. Chaudhuri performed laparoscopic splenectomy. The patient faced financial challenges during recovery but was supported through hospital charity programs and returned to modified duty after two months.

A 50-year-old woman with morbid obesity and multiple comorbidities required gallbladder surgery. Dr. Chaudhuri performed challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy using specialized equipment for obese patients. The procedure was successful with no complications despite the high-risk profile.

A 39-year-old single mother presented with symptomatic giant hiatus hernia. Dr. Chaudhuri performed laparoscopic repair with fundoplication. Her recovery was complicated by childcare challenges but successful with support from hospital social services and extended family.

A 70-year-old farmer with limited healthcare access presented with advanced gastric cancer. Dr. Chaudhuri performed palliative laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy to relieve obstruction. The patient experienced significant quality of life improvement for his remaining months with ongoing supportive care.

A 25-year-old medical student developed acute pancreatitis secondary to gallstones. Dr. Chaudhuri managed the condition conservatively initially, then performed interval laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The student gained unique clinical insight from being both patient and future colleague.