Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal - Paediatric Surgeon in Lucknow | Neonatal, Laparoscopic & Robotic Paediatric Surgery & Pediateric Urology
Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal is a Paediatric Surgeon in Lucknow with more than 20 years of experience in the surgical care of newborns, infants, children and adolescents. He specialises in the evaluation and surgical management of paediatric conditions requiring specialised surgical care, with particular expertise in neonatal surgery, paediatric gastrointestinal surgery, paediatric urology, laparoscopic paediatric surgery and robotic paediatric surgery.
His clinical interests include the surgical management of congenital abnormalities, neonatal surgical conditions, paediatric hernia and groin conditions, undescended testis, gastrointestinal disorders and selected paediatric solid tumours.
Dr. Kandpal is also a certified da Vinci console surgeon for robotic surgery. His academic work includes research in robotic paediatric surgery, including robotic surgery for selected paediatric solid abdominal tumours and robotic approaches to complex paediatric urological reconstruction.
He practises at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, providing specialised paediatric surgical care within a multidisciplinary paediatric and neonatal care environment.
Paediatric Surgical Expertise
Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal's areas of expertise include:
Neonatal Surgery
Paediatric General Surgery
Paediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery
Paediatric Urology
Laparoscopic Paediatric Surgery
Robotic Paediatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive Paediatric Surgery
Congenital Anomaly Surgery
Paediatric Hernia and Groin Surgery
Surgery for Undescended Testis
Paediatric Thoracic Surgery
Paediatric Cancer Surgery
Apollo's paediatric surgery centre in Lucknow provides dedicated surgical services across paediatric general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, minimally invasive surgery and selected paediatric oncology cases.
Neonatal Surgery
Dr. Kandpal has a special interest in neonatal surgery, providing surgical evaluation and management for newborns with congenital and acquired conditions requiring specialist paediatric surgical care.
Conditions requiring neonatal surgical assessment may include:
Oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Intestinal atresia
Anorectal malformations
Hirschsprung's disease
Gastroschisis
Omphalocele
Neonatal intestinal obstruction
Intestinal malrotation
Meconium ileus
Pyloric stenosis
Apollo's paediatric surgery service in Lucknow provides multidisciplinary care for newborns with these and other congenital surgical conditions.
Laparoscopic Paediatric Surgery
Laparoscopic paediatric surgery uses small incisions and specialised instruments to perform selected surgical procedures in children.
Dr. Kandpal has expertise in minimally invasive paediatric surgery, with laparoscopic approaches used for appropriately selected conditions involving the abdomen, gastrointestinal system and urinary tract.
Paediatric laparoscopic procedures may include surgery for:
Hirschsprung's disease
Anorectal malformations
Intestinal malrotation
Meckel's diverticulum
Undescended testis
Selected abdominal cysts and masses
Pyeloplasty
Selected paediatric cancers
Selected thoracic conditions
The choice between laparoscopic and open surgery depends on the child's age, diagnosis, anatomy, medical condition and the complexity of the procedure.
Robotic Paediatric Surgery
Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal is certified as a da Vinci console surgeon for robotic surgery.
Robotic surgery may be considered for selected paediatric procedures where the technology is clinically appropriate. Its use depends on the child's condition, age, anatomy and the surgical requirements of the individual case.
Dr. Kandpal has also contributed to academic research on robotic paediatric surgery. A peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics examined perioperative and oncological outcomes of robotic surgery for paediatric solid abdominal tumours over a 10-year period.
Paediatric Gastrointestinal Surgery
Dr. Kandpal's expertise includes paediatric gastrointestinal surgery for congenital and acquired conditions affecting the digestive system in newborns and children.
These conditions may include:
Hirschsprung's disease
Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal atresia
Intestinal malrotation
Pyloric stenosis
Biliary atresia
Choledochal cyst
Meckel's diverticulum
Other congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities
Selected abdominal cysts and masses
Apollo's paediatric surgery centre in Lucknow provides specialised gastrointestinal surgical care for children and newborns.
Paediatric Urology
Dr. Kandpal's paediatric surgical practice includes the evaluation and surgical management of selected paediatric urological conditions.
These may include:
Undescended testis
Vesicoureteric reflux
Pelviureteric junction obstruction
Posterior urethral valves
Recurrent UTI
Urinary tract abnormalities
Congenital urological conditions
His academic work includes research on the robotic approach to paediatric augmentation cystoplasty, examining its feasibility, long-term outcomes and technical considerations.
Paediatric Hernia & Groin Surgery
Paediatric hernia and groin conditions are common reasons for children to require assessment by a paediatric surgeon.
Dr. Kandpal's clinical interests include surgical conditions affecting the groin in childhood and adolescence, including:
Inguinal hernia
Hydrocele
Varicocele
Undescended testis
Apollo's paediatric surgery centre recommends surgical assessment and repair of childhood inguinal hernias, including in young children where clinically indicated.
Undescended Testis Surgery
An undescended testis, also known as cryptorchidism, occurs when one or both testicles do not descend into the scrotum.
Children with an undescended testis require appropriate paediatric surgical evaluation. Where surgery is indicated, orchiopexy may be performed to bring the testis into the scrotum.
Apollo's paediatric surgery guidance recommends specialist assessment when the testis has not descended appropriately.
Surgery for Congenital Conditions
Dr. Kandpal provides paediatric surgical evaluation for selected congenital abnormalities and birth defects involving the gastrointestinal tract, abdomen, chest, urinary tract and anorectal region.
Conditions may include:
Oesophageal atresia
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Intestinal atresia
Anorectal malformations
Hirschsprung's disease
Gastroschisis
Omphalocele
Intestinal malrotation
Congenital urinary tract abnormalities
Management may involve neonatal stabilisation, diagnostic evaluation, surgery and postoperative paediatric or neonatal care.
Paediatric Thoracic Surgery
Selected congenital and acquired conditions affecting the chest and lungs in children require specialised paediatric surgical management.
Paediatric thoracic conditions managed within Apollo's paediatric surgery service include:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic eventration
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation
Lobar emphysema
Pulmonary sequestration
Foregut duplication
Chronic empyema
Selected pleural and lung conditions
The appropriate surgical approach depends on the child's diagnosis, age, clinical condition and anatomical findings.
Paediatric Cancer Surgery
Some childhood cancers involve solid tumours that may require surgery as part of multidisciplinary treatment.
Apollo's paediatric surgery service includes surgical management of selected paediatric solid tumours, including:
Wilms tumour
Neuroblastoma
Teratoma
Testicular tumors
Soft tissue sarcoma
Other selected solid abdominal tumours
Dr. Kandpal has contributed to published research evaluating robotic surgery for paediatric solid abdominal tumours, including cases involving Wilms tumour and adrenal masses.
Book an Appointment with Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal
Parents looking for a paediatric surgeon in Lucknow can consult Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow for specialist assessment of surgical conditions affecting newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
Former Consultant
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Dr. Kandpal's professional experience includes paediatric surgical practice at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, where his academic work has included minimally invasive and robotic paediatric surgery.
He currently practises as a Paediatric Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow. Apollo's current Lucknow paediatric and neonatology directory lists him as a paediatric surgery specialist with 20+ years of experience.
Memberships
ECFMG certified 2019 (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
da Vinci console surgeon for Robotic surgery, certification by Intuitive surgicals inc, Sunnyvale, California
Awards & Achievements
Best Operative Video – IAPSCON, Kolkata, 2017
Best Operative Video – IAPSCON, Agra, 2016
First Prize – Karl-Storz Award Video Session, Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESI), 2015
Research & Publications
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Robotic Surgery for Paediatric Solid Abdominal Tumours
Perioperative and oncologic outcomes of robotic surgery for pediatric solid abdominal tumors: a single-center 10-year experience
Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, this study examined a decade of experience with robotic surgery for selected paediatric solid abdominal tumours. Dr. Deepak K. Kandpal is listed as a co-author and was affiliated with the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
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Robotic Paediatric Urological Reconstruction
Robotic approach to pediatric augmentation cystoplasty: Feasibility, long-term outcomes, and technical refinements
Published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology, this research examines the feasibility, long-term outcomes and technical considerations of robotic augmentation cystoplasty in children. Dr. Deepak K. Kandpal is listed as a co-author and was affiliated with the Department of Pediatric Urology & Pediatric Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
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2026 Academic Contribution
Dr. Kandpal is also listed as a co-author on a 2026 published response concerning robotic augmentation cystoplasty, further documenting his ongoing academic involvement in minimally invasive paediatric urology.
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal has contributed to research in robotic paediatric surgery, paediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal is a Paediatric Surgeon in Lucknow with more than 20 years of experience. His areas of expertise include neonatal surgery, paediatric gastrointestinal surgery, paediatric urology, laparoscopic paediatric surgery and robotic paediatric surgery.
Q: What is Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal's speciality?
Dr. Kandpal specialises in Paediatric Surgery, with clinical expertise spanning neonatal surgery, paediatric general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, paediatric urology and minimally invasive surgery.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal have?
Apollo's current profile lists Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal as having 20+ years of experience.
Q: Where does Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal practise in Lucknow?
Dr. Kandpal practises at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow, located in the LDA Colony/Sector B area on Kanpur–Lucknow Road.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal perform neonatal surgery?
Neonatal surgery is one of Dr. Kandpal's areas of expertise. Apollo's paediatric surgery service provides surgical care for newborns with conditions such as oesophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal atresia and anorectal malformations.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal perform laparoscopic paediatric surgery?
Laparoscopic and minimally invasive paediatric surgery are among Dr. Kandpal's areas of expertise. Apollo's paediatric laparoscopic surgery service includes procedures for selected gastrointestinal, urological, thoracic and oncological conditions in children.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal perform robotic paediatric surgery?
Yes. Apollo identifies Dr. Kandpal as a da Vinci console surgeon for robotic surgery. He has also contributed to research involving robotic surgery for paediatric solid abdominal tumours and robotic paediatric urological reconstruction.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal treat undescended testis?
Undescended testis is among the paediatric urological and groin conditions evaluated within paediatric surgical care. Where surgery is indicated, orchiopexy may be performed to bring the testis into the scrotum. Apollo's paediatric surgery guidance recommends specialist evaluation when the testis does not descend appropriately.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal treat paediatric hernia?
Paediatric hernia is a common surgical condition in children. Apollo's paediatric surgery centre provides surgical treatment for inguinal hernia and recommends evaluation and repair when indicated.
Q: What paediatric gastrointestinal conditions does Dr. Kandpal treat?
His paediatric gastrointestinal expertise includes conditions such as Hirschsprung's disease, intestinal obstruction, intestinal malrotation, pyloric stenosis, biliary atresia, choledochal cyst and other congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities.
Q: Does Dr. Kandpal perform paediatric cancer surgery?
Selected paediatric solid tumours may require surgical treatment as part of multidisciplinary cancer care. Dr. Kandpal has contributed to published research on robotic surgery for paediatric solid abdominal tumours.
Q: What are Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal's qualifications?
Dr. Kandpal holds MBBS, MS and MCh in Paediatric Surgery. Apollo's published profile identifies his training institutions as GSVM Medical College, Kanpur; Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad; and Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur.
Q: Which languages does Dr. Deepak Kumar Kandpal speak?
Dr. Kandpal consults in English and Hindi.
Q: What are Dr. Kandpal's consultation timings in Lucknow?
His current Apollo profile lists OPD timings as 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
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