Chakri Munipalle

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Mr Munipalle is a Consultant General & Upper GI laparoscopic Surgeon, practising at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. In addition, he runs outreach clinic at Guisborugh General Hospital, Guisborough. He obtained Master of Surgery (MS) after general surgical training in India. He obtained FRCSEd (Gen Surgery), M Phil and PG cert in Clinical Education in UK. His interests are Day case and laparoscopic surgery. He leads the acute laparoscopic cholecystectomy service for South Tees NHS Trust. In addition to delivering excellent clinical service, his interests include teaching and research.

Hernia; abdominal wall hernia; inguinal hernia (primary & recurrent); femoral hernia; spigelian hernia; incisional hernia; umbilical and paraumbilical hernias; laparoscopic (key hole) repair of hernia; open repair of hernia; mesh repair of hernia; sportsperson's hernia/ sportsperson’s groin Gallbladder related problems (infection, cholecystitis, gall stones, polyps, dyskinesia, gallstone pancreatitis), laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole surgery to remove gall bladder and gall stone disease); open cholecystectomy; laparoscopic removal of gallstone or gallstones from bile duct Upper Gastrointestinal tract disease - dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), dyspepsia (indigestion), heartburn, acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), hiatus hernia, anti-reflux surgery, paraoesophageal hernia repair Benign skin lesion removal; lipoma; sebaceous cyst; ingrowing toenail removal Endoscopy (Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy /OGD/ Upper GI endoscopy) to investigate abdominal pain