Dr. Shivaprasad Giliyar Srinivasa is an accomplished consultant in General, Gastrointestinal, and Robotic surgery based in Bangalore, with over 16 years of surgical experience. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in General and GI Surgery and is a Proctor for Robotic-Assisted Procedures at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.​Dr. Shivaprasad is a distinguished expert in the fields of minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, renowned for his exceptional skill as a Robotic Surgeon. While specialising in the full spectrum of Gastrointestinal (GI) robotic procedures, he also excels in complex robotic abdominal wall reconstructions for hernia repairs. Beyond his clinical mastery in the operating room, Dr. Shivaprasad is a dedicated educator and thought leader; he actively proctors and mentors his peers, sharing his advanced technical knowledge to shape the next generation of surgical excellence.​Nationwide, he is recognised for his exceptional work in Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis—a rare and complex procedure performed by only a few surgeons across India—and scarless endocrine surgery (Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy performed without a neck scar). Additionally, as a proctologist, he is highly proficient in minimally invasive laser procedures for perianal disorders.Field of ExpertiseMinimal invasive surgeries( ETS surgery, endoscopic thyroid and parathyroidectomy)Robotic-assisted proceduresMajor Gastrointestinal SurgeryGeneral surgery proceduresAdvanced contemporary laparoscopic surgeries ( Lap cholecystectomy, Lap hernia surgery)Proctology and laser procedures( hemorrhoidectomy , anal fistula, anal fissure)Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery (Da Vinci System)Robotic Abdominal Wall Reconstruction & Complex Hernia SurgeryRobotic and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional, Umbilical)Gastrointestinal Surgery – Oesophagus, Stomach, Small & Large IntestineRobotic & Laparoscopic Gallbladder and Appendix SurgeryReflux Surgery for GERD, Hiatus Hernia & Achalasia CardiaRobotic & Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery for Intestinal TumoursScarless Robotic Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid & Parathyroid)Laser Proctology – Piles, Fissure, Fistula & Pilonidal SinusLaser Varicose Vein Surgery & USG-Guided ProceduresDaycare General Surgical Procedures (Lipoma, Sebaceous Cyst, Nail Surgery)Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) for HyperhidrosisFellowship & MembershipARIS (Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgery)WALS (World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons)AMASI (The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India)IMA (The Indian Medical Association)ASI (The Association of Surgeons of India)KMC (Karnataka Medical Council)Languages SpokenEnglish​KannadaHindiTamilMalayalamTeluguTuluTalks & PublicationsResearch on inguinal hernia mesh repair under local anaesthesia - 2011 – 2014.Published a journal on a rare case of lymphoma in North American journal-2014.Paper Presentation on comparison between laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy KSC ASICON, Raichur, Karnataka – 2014.Published inguinal hernia mesh repair under local anaesthesia versus spinal anaesthesia in Asian Journal - 2014.Poster presentation on pseudomyxoma peritonei at KSC ASICON held at Raichur, Karnataka – 2014.Seminar on Hernia in space retzius at ASI meet held in Mangalore, Karnataka – 2014.Presented a seminar on Acute Pancreatic Necrosis in Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore – 2015.Presented monthly and yearly surgical audit in Sakra World Hospital Bangalore – 2015-2016.Seminar on Hernia repairs (Lap inguinal and Lap Ventral hernias) Columbia Asia hospital - 2016.Presented Seminar on Endovascular procedures for Peripheral vascular disease and deep vein thrombosis at Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore - 2017.Presented multiple Mortality and morbidity cases at Columbia Asia Hospital Bangalore, 2016-2018.Published news article – 345gallstones retracted at Aster RV hospital, Bangalore, 2022.Participated in a Live TV Show (question and answer session) about the treatment of hyperhidrosis in Bangalore, 2023.Conducted and telecasted live ETS surgery in Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore, 2024.Article on Hyperhidrosis: https://www.asterhospitals.in/blogs-events-news/aster-rv /definitive-and-permanent-cure-hyperhidrosis.Basic research skill development – Ethicon workshop held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2011.30th Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India, held in Hubli, Karnataka, India, 2012.31st Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India, held in Raichur, Karnataka, India, 2013.Continuing Medical Education (CME) held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2013.CUE Uro-Oncology clinics held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2013.Surg-Yen Continuing Medical Education (CME) held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2013.Association of surgeons of India, South Kanara branch held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2013.Continuing Medical Education (CME) on transplantation update held in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, 2014.Sakra clinics of gastroenterology conference held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 2015.Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Osteoarthritis and other Inflammatory Arthritis held in Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore, India, 2016.Continuing Medical Education (CME) on Gastrointestinal and Surgery Symposium held in Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore, India.Continuing Medical Education (CME) – delivered a speech on Laparoscopic hernia repair held in Care Asia hospital, Bangalore, India, 2021.Continuing Medical Education (CME) delivered a speech on hyperhidrosis in the Aster RV hospital in 2022.Hyperhidrosis meet conducted in JP Nagar, Bangalore, 2022.Attended and delivered speech, Laser Proctology- Andaman 2023,CME – Demonstration of TEP – Inguinal hernia surgery, Bangalore 2024.Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA1nLTs8UGA&t=28s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz_KTD6lOzU&t=81s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPdTtkQrWq4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAs-sPgNQyo&t=39s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrmHT81biHg&t=152CME – TAR Transversus abdominis release for Large Hernia, Bangalore 2025.CME on Robotic Surgery Introduction, Bangalore 2025.CME on Robotic Assisted Hernia Surgery Bangalore 2025.CME on Scarless Thyroidectomy Bangalore 2025.