GENERAL & LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY · HSR LAYOUT, BANGALORE
Book a general and laparoscopic surgeon online at Lotus Hospital, HSR Layout, for hernia, gallbladder stones, piles, fissure, fistula, appendix and lumps.
4.3730+ Google reviewsRead what patients say ↗Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital in HSR Layout, Bangalore has Dr. Somyaa Khuller and Dr. Shiva Kumar for general & laparoscopic surgery care. Patients visit for hernia and gallbladder, piles, fissure, fistula, lumps and abdominal pain. The consultation fee is ₹700 and the hospital is open 24 hours. Book online on this page, WhatsApp, or call +91 80505 98999. The hospital is at 2361, 24th Main Road, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102.
MEET THE TEAM
Every doctor’s qualifications and registration are listed. Tap “Book online” to request a slot and we’ll confirm your time.
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Also listed as Dr. Sowmya Khullar
★ 97% (112 votes) on Practo
Hernia · Gallbladder stones · Appendix pain · Piles and fissure
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Also listed as Dr. Shivakumar
★ 90% (71 votes) on Practo
Hernia · Gallbladder and abdominal surgery · Piles and anorectal problems · Lumps and swellings
Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital is rated 4.3 on Google from 730+ patient reviews. On Practo it is rated 5.0 from 3,873 patient stories. Read every review on the platforms, or tell other patients about your visit.
HOW TO CHOOSE
The right general surgeon is the one with training and experience in your specific problem, who explains your options clearly and whom you can see again easily. Use this checklist when comparing doctors in Bangalore, including the Lotus team above.
Groin or belly-button lumps, gallstone pain and keyhole repair or removal.
Bleeding, pain or discharge near the anus, from diet to laser and surgery.
Swellings, abscesses, appendix pain and second opinions before surgery.
PROCEDURES & COSTS
| Treatment | Bengaluru market range | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Surgery | ₹35,000 – ₹1,00,000 | 2 to 3 days |
| Hernia Surgery | ₹45,000 – ₹1,50,000 | Discussed at consultation |
| Gallbladder Surgery | ₹55,000 – ₹1,32,000 | About 2 days |
| Piles, Fissure & Fistula Treatment | ₹44,000 – ₹59,000 | 1 day |
| Appendix Surgery | ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 | 2 to 3 days |
Market ranges are published Bengaluru estimates, not Lotus quotes. Ask the team for an itemised estimate for your case.
INSURANCE & CASHLESS
Lotus works with health insurers and TPAs for cashless and reimbursement claims. Share your policy details before a planned admission and the care team checks eligibility and pre-authorisation for you.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital
2361, 24th Main Road, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Near Bangalore One, HSR Layout 1st Sector
Open 24 hours, 7 days · OPD timings vary by doctor
Lotus is on 24th Main Road in Sector 1, near Bangalore One. Autos and cabs can drop at the entrance on 24th Main.
Head into HSR Sector 1 from the Agara Lake side of the Outer Ring Road and continue to 24th Main Road.
Take the Sarjapur Road or 27th Main HSR approach towards Sector 1, then turn onto 24th Main Road.
Travel along the Outer Ring Road towards Agara, enter HSR Layout Sector 1 and continue to 24th Main Road.
Use the Outer Ring Road from Silk Board towards HSR Layout and turn into Sector 1.
Cross from Hosur Road into HSR Layout through the Sector 7 side and continue north to Sector 1.
Come towards Agara and the Outer Ring Road junction, then into HSR Layout Sector 1.
Take Hosur Road to Silk Board, then the Outer Ring Road into HSR Layout. Best for planned visits.
Travel time changes with traffic. Check live directions before you leave and allow time for registration.
PATIENT QUESTIONS
The right surgeon is one with training and regular experience in your specific operation, such as hernia, gallbladder or proctology surgery, who explains whether surgery is truly needed and what recovery involves. Lotus lists its general and laparoscopic surgeons on this page with their qualifications, so you can compare profiles and book online.
Book online by choosing a surgeon on this page and picking an available slot. You can also send a WhatsApp message with the patient’s name, contact number and preferred day, or call +91 80505 98999. Mention the problem, such as a groin swelling, gallstones or piles, so the visit is planned with the right surgeon.
The consultation fee at Lotus is ₹700. You pay at the hospital; no online payment is needed when you book online. Scans, blood tests and any operation are charged separately. If surgery is advised, ask for a written, itemised estimate covering the procedure, anaesthesia, stay and consumables, and what could change the final amount.
Lotus works with many health insurers and TPAs, but cover depends on your policy, including waiting periods for conditions such as hernia or gallstones. Share your policy details with the care team before a planned operation so eligibility and pre-authorisation can be checked. Confirm cashless approval with both the hospital and your insurer before admission.
Timings depend on each surgeon’s schedule, and available slots are shown when you book online. Operating days can change availability, so confirm your appointment with the care team on +91 80505 98999. If you need scans before the consultation, ask whether they can be arranged on the same day.
Bring any ultrasound, CT or endoscopy reports and the images if available, recent blood tests, a list of current medicines including blood thinners and diabetes tablets, and known allergies. Note when the symptoms started and how they have changed. If you have had previous abdominal surgery, bring those discharge summaries too.
The surgical team assesses conditions such as inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias, gallstones and gallbladder disease, appendicitis, piles, fissures and fistulas, lumps and cysts, and other abdominal problems that may need an operation. Many are suitable for laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and the surgeon will explain whether observation, medicines or an operation is advised.
Seek emergency care straight away for severe or worsening abdominal pain, a hernia that becomes painful, hard and cannot be pushed back, vomiting with a swollen abdomen, yellowing of the eyes with fever, vomiting blood, black stools or heavy rectal bleeding. Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Yes, you can book a consultation with a general surgeon for a second opinion. Bring your scans, reports and the proposed plan. The surgeon can explain whether an operation is needed now, whether a laparoscopic approach suits you, what alternatives exist and what recovery to expect, so you can decide with confidence.
Ask the care team when you book, and they can tell you which languages your chosen surgeon is comfortable consulting in. You are welcome to bring a family member to help explain symptoms and understand the plan, and you can ask for written instructions about fasting, medicines and wound care before any operation.
Dr. Somyaa Khuller and Dr. Shiva Kumar consult at Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital in HSR Layout. Each doctor’s qualifications and an online booking button are shown on this page.
Choose a doctor on this page and tap “Book online”, send a WhatsApp message, or call +91 80505 98999. The hospital confirms the time and token; no online payment is required.
Yes. Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital in HSR Layout is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Outpatient consultations run on each doctor’s timings, so book online or call +91 80505 98999 to confirm.
Lotus Multi Speciality Hospital is at 2361, 24th Main Road, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102, near bangalore one, hsr layout 1st sector. Patients come from Koramangala, Bellandur, Agara, BTM Layout, Bommanahalli and Sarjapur Road.
IN-DEPTH GUIDE
General surgery assesses and treats a wide range of abdominal, digestive, skin and soft-tissue conditions. ‘Laparoscopic’ or keyhole surgery describes an access technique, not a diagnosis and not a guarantee of faster recovery for every person. The safest choice depends on the condition, its urgency, the patient’s health, previous operations and the skills and facilities required.
A surgical consultation does not automatically mean an operation. It is an assessment of whether symptoms arise from a condition that may benefit from a procedure, whether observation or medicine is appropriate, and how urgent the decision is. Common referrals include a suspected hernia, gallstones, appendix concerns, piles or fissure, a skin or soft-tissue lump, a wound, or persistent abdominal symptoms with a surgical possibility.
Bring earlier scans, blood tests, prescriptions, discharge summaries and a list of medicines and allergies. Explain previous abdominal operations because scars and internal adhesions can affect the available approach.
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, a rigid or markedly swollen abdomen, repeated vomiting with inability to keep fluids down, vomiting blood, black stools, heavy rectal bleeding, faintness, or fever with deterioration can require emergency assessment. A painful hernia swelling that becomes firm, cannot be reduced, or is associated with vomiting is also urgent.
Do not use a routine website form for an emergency. Contact local emergency services or attend an appropriate emergency department. The hospital must confirm its current emergency surgery, imaging, blood-bank, anaesthesia and intensive-care capability before the website claims those services.
A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak area, commonly in the groin, around the navel or through a previous surgical scar. The clinician assesses location, size, discomfort, reducibility, activity demands and signs of complication. Imaging is not necessary for every obvious hernia but can help when the examination is uncertain or anatomy is complex.
Some minimally symptomatic hernias may be observed after discussion; others are repaired because of pain, growth, activity limitation or complication risk. Open and laparoscopic approaches each have indications. Mesh is commonly discussed, but technique and material choices should be individualised. Ask about recurrence, chronic pain, infection, lifting restrictions and the surgeon’s follow-up plan.
Gallstones can be incidental or cause episodes of upper abdominal pain, often after meals, sometimes with nausea. Fever, persistent pain, jaundice or significant illness can suggest inflammation or obstruction and needs prompt assessment. Ultrasound and selected blood tests help connect symptoms with the gallbladder and exclude alternatives.
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder is a common treatment for suitable symptomatic disease, but individual risk varies. Before surgery, discuss the reason for treatment, anaesthesia, possibility of conversion to an open operation, bile-duct injury and other complications, recovery, diet and what happens if symptoms are not actually caused by gallstones.
Keyhole surgery uses small incisions and a camera to perform selected operations. Potential benefits can include less wound pain, shorter stay or earlier return to activity, but outcomes depend on the procedure and patient. Small skin incisions do not mean the internal operation is minor.
Previous surgery, severe inflammation, unusual anatomy, bleeding or safety concerns can make an open approach more appropriate or require conversion during an operation. Conversion is a safety decision, not automatically a complication. Consent should include this possibility and the recovery implications.
Pre-operative assessment reviews medical conditions, anaesthesia history, allergies, medicines, smoking, nutrition and relevant tests. Blood thinners, diabetes medicines and supplements may need a specific plan; do not stop them without instruction. Follow the hospital’s exact fasting advice because timing can vary.
Plan transport, leave from work and help at home. After sedation or general anaesthesia, patients commonly need a responsible adult and should follow restrictions on driving, alcohol and important decisions. Confirm which medicines to take on the day and where to arrive.
Recovery is procedure-specific. The care team should explain wound care, bathing, diet, bowel function, pain relief, movement, lifting, driving and return to work. Early gentle movement may reduce some complications, but restrictions must reflect the actual operation.
Seek advice for increasing rather than improving pain, spreading redness, pus, persistent fever, repeated vomiting, worsening abdominal swelling, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting or heavy bleeding. Know whom to call during and outside normal hours before leaving the hospital.
Ask what diagnosis the surgeon believes is present and how confident they are. Understand what the proposed operation changes, the chance that it improves the problem, important complications and reasonable alternatives—including what may happen without surgery.
Ask who will perform the operation, which anaesthesia is expected, whether admission is needed, what could extend the stay, and how complications are managed. Financial consent should be separate from clinical consent: request an itemised estimate and ask what common changes could affect it.
Medical information is general and does not replace an individual consultation.
A CLEAR NEXT STEP
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