Dr Vishal C Soni - Robotic GI, Bariatric and Hernia Surgeon

19/05/2026

At 77 years of age, living with a large hiatus hernia can gradually take away comfort from even the simplest daily activities — eating, sleeping, breathing comfortably, or lying flat.

This wonderful lady underwent a Robot Assisted Hiatus Hernia Repair with Fundoplication at our center.

Within barely 12 hours of surgery, she was able to walk comfortably, recovering smoothly, and ready to return home with confidence.

That is the strength of precision-led minimal access surgery backed by structured peri-operative care, anesthesia protocols, enhanced recovery pathways, and coordinated teamwork.

At our center, the “One-Day Recovery Promise” is built around exactly this philosophy:
Safe surgery. Faster recovery. Early return to life.

Precision Stories.

Dr. Vishal C. Soni & Team
Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad
Driven by Precision, Guided by Compassion.

MinimalAccessSurgery

06/05/2026

In a Minute with Dr Soni – Hernia Surgery Rapid Fire 🔥
Post Surgery Recovery Edition

Discharge
Activity
Travel
Food
Sports





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05/05/2026

Surgery isn’t work, can never be!

Each time I hold the scalpel I remind myself of the infinite power the universe hands over to me.

A chance to change a life,
a chance to end suffering,
an attempt to add to a life.

I play the backup team to the almighty!

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04/05/2026

In a Minute with Dr Soni – Episode 14
Myths in Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery ko lekar kaafi myths circulate hote hain. Let’s clear a few 👇
Myth 1: Bariatric Surgery is bad for you?
Reality — In a person with correct indications, it can change life for good.

Myth 2: Recovery mein lamba samay lagta hai
Reality — In most patients the hospital stay is a matter of 1-2 days.

Myth 3: Surgery ke bohot complications hai
Reality — As compared to the complications of obesity itself, surgery is much safer option to choose from.

Myth 4: Normal khana possible nahi hoga
Reality — Bariatric Surgery ke baad ek naye tareeke se diet management hoga. Near normal life rahegi.

Myth 5: It will shorted the life
Reality — Infact a bariatric surgery adds upto 10-15 years to life.

Golden takeaway ⭐

Clarity over myths leads to better decisions.

26/04/2026

In a Minute with Dr Soni – Episode 13

How do you eat after Bariatric Surgery?

Yeh ek common concern hota hai — kya surgery ke baad normal khana possible hai?

Simple answer — Yes. But gradually.

Bariatric surgery ke baad eating ek structured process hota hai:

• First few days – liquid diet
• Next few weeks – soft food
• Then slowly – normal home food

Long term mein patients sab kuch kha sakte hain, lekin small portions mein.

Focus rehta hai:
• High protein diet
• Slow eating
• Proper chewing
• Avoiding sugary liquids

Most patients surgery ke baad better eating habits develop karte hain automatically, kyunki body signals change ho jaate hain.

Golden takeaway ⭐

Bariatric surgery stops overeating — not normal eating.

16/01/2022

Patients needing Abdominal & Hernia Surgery are often given options of Open / Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery.

We see that the understanding of benefits of Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive / Key-hole Surgery) over Open Surgery are very clearly evolved & understood now.

However, the concept of Robotic Surgery still remains new and overwhelming for patients and family members to understand.

Here's a short video explaining Robotic Surgery, how it works, as compared to Laparoscopic Surgery and Open Surgery Techniques.

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15/01/2022

is more than just a book!

It's a journey that one can feel while reading the memoir. The era detailed in the book is something each Surgeon should be aware of!

The start and the explosive growth of Laparoscopic Surgery in India is nothing short of an epic in itself.
One can't thank Dr Udwadia enough for sowing the seeds of Minimally Invasive Surgery.

I bow to him and all the seniors of his time to have faced unparalleled struggle in establishing the foundations of better surgical care in India.

Must read for every Surgeon & each medical student.

24/12/2021

Cycling is the best way to love yourself, achieve fitness, care for the environment and clear your mind.

The cool wind is surely therapeutic!

Thanks .in

22/11/2021

Robotic Surgery has made Cholecystectomy in difficult situations like Morbid Obesity, Acute Cholecystitis, anatomy variations etc very safe owing to superb optics, ergonomic instrumentations & ICG compatible - Firefly mode.
Sharing one case of rCholecystectomy in Acute Calculous Cholecystitis, video with voice-over.

https://youtu.be/xpIsECnbIMM

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