About Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur
Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur is a globally respected Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon whose distinguished career spans more than four decades in the United Kingdom and India.
He has done his MBBS from SV Medical College, Tirupati. Trained in Surgery in Madras Medical College and at Cardiff, Stevenage & Royal London Hospital, London. Spent some time in Mayo Clinic in 1998 and polished Bariatric work in Amsterdam. Dr. Mannur has served as a Consultant Surgeon at the Royal London Hospital for three decades. A true pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, he was the first surgeon to introduce laparoscopic surgery in England in 1990 at the Royal London Hospital, performing advanced procedures from oesophagectomy to colectomy. Dr. Mannur has served as Professor of Surgery at Tbilisi Medical University, Georgia, and as Professor and Head of the Department of Surgery at Deccan Medical College, Hyderabad (1995). He also founded the Department of Surgery at Mediciti Hospital in 1996 before returning to London the following year.
In 1998, he achieved another landmark by performing the UK’s first laparoscopic bariatric surgery, establishing himself as a trailblazer in the field.
Dr. Mannur went on to establish one of the most reputed bariatric surgical centers in the world at Homerton Hospital, London, which became a benchmark for excellence in bariatric care. He has organized six international bariatric surgery symposiums in collaboration with leading global experts and has trained numerous laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons across the UK and India.
Recognized for his mastery in complex revisional bariatric procedures, Dr. Mannur has performed over 8,000 bariatric surgeries, earning admiration for both his technical brilliance and his compassionate approach to patient care. He is frequently invited as a speaker and faculty member at international bariatric conferences, including those organized by the Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI).
Beyond his surgical accomplishments, Dr. Mannur is deeply respected for his ethics, empathy, and integrity. A lifelong practitioner of Shri Ram Chandra Rajayoga for nearly five decades, he embodies a rare blend of scientific excellence and spiritual discipline.
Dr. Mannur’s commitment to social responsibility is equally remarkable. He has built two free schools and has supported the education of many underprivileged students, reflecting his enduring belief in service to humanity.
Today, Dr. Kesava Reddy Mannur is widely regarded as one of the foremost bariatric surgeons in the world, admired for his pioneering vision, surgical excellence, and lifelong dedication to advancing patient care with compassion and humility.
Laparoscopic Surgery – Minimally invasive treatment for abdominal and GI disorders.
Colorectal Surgery – Expert management of bowel diseases and colorectal cancers.
Hepatobiliary Surgery – Advanced procedures for liver, gallbladder, and bile duct conditions.
Hernia Repair – Open and laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery.
GI Oncology Surgery – Precision surgeries for stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancers.
General & Trauma Surgery – Emergency and elective surgical care for all general conditions.