Dr. A.K. Kriplani is a legendary pioneer and a global authority in the field of Minimal Access, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery. With an outstanding career spanning over four decades, he served with distinction as a Professor of Surgery at the premier All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Dr. Kriplani is widely credited with introducing advanced laparoscopic surgery to India and developing training frameworks that shaped generations of surgeons. His clinical practice masterfully integrates high-precision robotic systems with patient-centric recovery pathways to treat morbid obesity, complex abdominal hernias, and gastrointestinal cancers.