A name to be reckoned with in the world of surgery, Dr Ajay Prakash  shot into world fame, February 2004, when he successfully performed 62 operations of Gall Bladder removal, non-stop, in a single shift of 16hrs, at Agra’s Shanti Ved Hospital. (And not for money or status, but to express his love for the suffering poor, on Valentine’s Day, February 13).

Over years, Dr Ajay Prakash has been perfecting his unique single-hole surgical technique that has taken the medical world by surprise. The technique, which Dr Ajay Prakash admits is a divine gift to him, has no side effects or complications and is compatible with the medical needs of a resources-starved community.

His innovative technique and the record-making feat last year did not go unnoticed. The news was widely publicized on television channels, news websites and newspapers, resulting in a spate of inquiries and question and answer sessions from patients across the globe. (See attached list of media coverage).He enjoys the rare distinction of getting patients from all over India as well as from abroad countries like USA,UK Dubai etc.,a rare feat which very few surgeons in the country enjoys. 

Humble at heart but gifted with a determined and focused pair of dexterous hands, Dr Ajay Prakash has been merrily going around executing his mission with sincerity that is infectious, as evidenced by the complete devotion of his team of doctors including his wife Dr.Divya, a well-known gynaecologist and now son Dr.Shwetank who is fully geared to inherit the legacy of his illustrious father.

When Dr Ajay Prakash carried out 62 operations, all free, on a single day, Feb. 13, 2004, The Hindustan Times wrote about his feat: “Dr Prakash has innovated single hole surgery that requires a very small incision to be made in the abdomen which is used to inspect the abdominal cavity before any diseased organ-gall bladder, uterus, appendix or an ovarian cyst-is detached and removed. His surgery is different from laproscopic surgery which involves 3 to 4 holes.”

On 24th January 2005, Dr Ajay Prakash bettered his own performance performing 75(69 Gall Bladder and 6 appendicectomy)operations in 20 hrs nonstop session. Khaleej Times reported on February 6, 2005, “Prakash’s feat was meant to demonstrate the effectiveness and affordability of the single hole surgical technique he has invented.”

 Yahoo, the news portal, applauded Dr Ajay Prakash’s unique achievement in a story titled: “Agra surgeon performs record 75 operations,” noting that the president of India Dr APJ Kalam, had himself appreciated his effort and during the course of a personal interaction at Rashtrapati Bhavan, shown keen interest in his innovative technique that holds promise and hope for millions of sufferers.

Mumbai’s Free Press Journal, quoting Dr Ajay Prakash, reported that unlike “the high cost gadgets used for Laparascopic surgery, Dr Prakash uses equipments costing hardly Rs 10,000. My operation are less traumatic and dependence on equipments is minimal,” Prakash explained.

This year, the operations were carried out before a distinguished panel including the principal of the 150- year old SN Medical College, Agra, Dr Deoki Nandan, and senior administrative officials. District Magistrate Nitishwar Kumar applauded the record-making performance of Dr Ajay Prakash through his commendatory letter dated February 17, 2005.

What motivates him to carry on improving his records, Dr Ajay Praksh is candid enough to accept that he himself doesn’t know how and why he has been doing it, “but there is a providential design and blessings of Devi Ma, who enables me to carry on without eating or drinking. A life without higher goals and mission would be too dull and boring for me.”

Contentment is written large on his face, as Dr Ajay Prakash focuses on his next target, a century of operations, again, non-stop, in a single shift and all through his own developed technique. “God willing, and with the blessings of all my well-wishers, I am all set to hit the target,”

A glance through his bio-data, leaves one dazed.Born on 28-04-52, An outstanding performer at every level, including at the Medical College where he was the recipient of more than a dozen prestigious awards, Prakash has a long list of pioneering feats to his credit. As early as 1981 he started along with his wife first time in India Painless deliveries under selective Epidural Block ,In 1983 he started Ultrasonography in Agra first centre for ultrasound in UP, in 1989 he had north India’s second PCNL and uretro-renoscopy system in place. In 1999 he procured India` first Holmium Laser, Prestigious Hospitals of India like AIIMS and R & R hospital had this achivement much later in 2003 and 2001,he is amongst the earliest promoters of Holmium laser Prostatectomy ,much advanced tecknique of Prostate removal.

Recognition for his efforts has come both from professional bodies as well as those treated by him, now living a healthy life. For the past decade Dr Ajay Prakash and his team of dedicated doctors have been recording unique achievements to their credit and the journey is not over yet.