From Anal Abscess to Laser Surgery: Dr Kamal Gupta on Advances in Proctology

In this video, Dr. Nandita Mohan is in conversation with Dr. Kamal Gupta, Senior Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Medical Director at Karan Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab. Dr. Gupta is widely recognized for his expertise in advanced laser procedures for fistula, fissures, and pilonidal sinus.

Dr Gupta addresses the following questions in the video:

1. What was the single biggest gap in proctology education that pushed you to start writing textbooks?

2. In managing anal fistula, what is the one principle surgeons must never compromise on?

3. Lasers in proctology — advancement or overuse? Where do you draw the line?

4. Based on your experience and your work on anal abscess, how does the management strategy differ between patients who present early with an anal abscess versus those who seek care late??

5. What keeps you motivated to contribute academically while maintaining a demanding surgical practice?

6. Among all the books you have authored, which one demanded the most clinical depth — and why?

7. If a young surgeon were to pick just one of your books to begin with, which would you recommend — and what should they take away from it?