Father of laparoscopic surgery passes away in Mumbai

Category : Obituaries Published on: January 12 2023

Share on facebook

Dr. Tehemton E Udwadia, best known as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India, passed away after a long illness.
The doctor was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award, in 2017.
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the use of small incisions and specialized instruments to perform surgery.
Dr Udwadia is credited with introducing laparoscopic surgery to India in the early 1980s and has since played a significant role in popularizing and advancing the field in the country.
He has served as the president of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, and the Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
In 2002, he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for his contributions to the field of medicine.