Gallbladder Stone Surgery
Keyhole (laparoscopic) removal of the gallbladder for painful gallstones, performed through small cuts by our chief surgeon, Dr. R.K. Thakur, at our hospital in Gopalganj.
Laparoscopic Surgeon near Kushinagar, across the Border in Gopalganj, Bihar
Families from Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh who need a laparoscopic surgeon near Kushinagar can consult Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, at Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital in the neighbouring district of Gopalganj, Bihar. Kushinagar and Gopalganj share a border, and the same national highway, NH 27 (earlier numbered NH 28), passes through both, so our hospital lies across the state border. Families from UP often ask us about using a UP Ayushman card in Bihar. Under the official PM-JAY portability rules, PM-JAY beneficiaries can take treatment at empanelled hospitals across the country, with approval from their home state; we explain the details below. Dr. Thakur is a laparoscopic, laser, urology and general surgeon with more than 16 years of experience. We treat gallbladder stones, hernia, appendix, hydrocele and piles, and perform upper GI endoscopy. Our visiting cardiologist sees patients every Thursday and does heart fitness checks before surgery, so many of our surgical patients do not need a separate trip to Gorakhpur or Patna for cardiac clearance. Below, we set out the road and rail routes from Kushinagar, documents for UP patients, our OPD timings, emergencies and follow-up. Please send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786.
Road and rail routes from Kushinagar to Gopalganj
By road: the official websites of both districts note that Kushinagar and Gopalganj lie on the same national highway, earlier numbered NH 28 and now part of NH 27. Travelling east on NH 27 from the Kushinagar side takes you across the state border into Bihar and on to Gopalganj town.
By rail: Padrauna (about 20 km from Kushinagar town) and Tamkuhi Road, two railway stations in Kushinagar district, are on the Kaptanganj to Thawe line, which was converted to broad gauge in 2011. The line reaches Thawe Junction in Gopalganj district, a few kilometres from Gopalganj town, where you can take a local vehicle to our hospital. Train timings change, so please check 139 or the NTES app first.
Our address is Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, Arar, Gopalganj, Bihar 841428.
Using a UP Ayushman card in Bihar: portability explained
Yes, a PM-JAY card from Uttar Pradesh can usually be used at our hospital. Under the National Health Authority's portability guidelines for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, all PM-JAY beneficiaries are by default eligible for portability, which means they can take treatment at empanelled hospitals across the country. What this means for a patient from Kushinagar treated in Gopalganj is set out below. Our help desk explains each step; see also our Ayushman Bharat page.
- Uttar Pradesh is your home state and Bihar, where our hospital is, is the treating state.
- Our help desk checks your identity with the patient's ID and family ID, and the details go to Uttar Pradesh for validation.
- Every portability case needs pre-authorisation, which is prior approval from the home state, before a planned operation.
- If Uttar Pradesh reserves a package for government hospitals, that rule of the home state also applies when you are treated outside UP.
- Cards from a state's own health scheme, rather than PM-JAY, are portable only if that state has extended portability; please ask our help desk.
- Our empanelment covers general and laparoscopic surgery packages; as of mid-2025, gynaecology and urology packages were not included.
Planning the visit: OPD days, the Thursday heart check and documents
Dr. Thakur's OPD runs Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm. If the patient is older or has blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition, our surgeon may ask for a heart fitness check before surgery. Our visiting cardiologist, Dr. C.K. Yadav (DM Cardiology), sees patients every Thursday, and we do ECG, ECHO and TMT at our hospital. If a heart check is likely, a visit that includes a Thursday can save a second journey from Kushinagar.
- Ayushman card or PM-JAY e-card, or its number
- The patient's Aadhaar card, and a mobile phone linked to it for OTP
- Ration card or another family ID, if our help desk asks for it
- All reports, including any ultrasound or endoscopy done in Kushinagar or Gorakhpur
- The list of current medicines, especially blood thinners
Emergencies: when to come to Gopalganj and when to go nearer home
Our emergency is open 24 hours, with our ICU and operation theatres ready for urgent surgery, such as for appendicitis, a trapped hernia, or a burst or blocked intestine (intestinal perforation or obstruction). If the patient can travel safely, please call +91 72739 94786 on the way so that our team is ready. If you have an Ayushman card, tell our staff, but please do not delay treatment waiting for paperwork.
If the patient is unconscious, bleeding heavily or struggling to breathe, go to the nearest hospital first. Crossing a state border should never delay emergency care. Read about emergency abdominal surgery and the warning signs of appendicitis.
After surgery: follow-up from Kushinagar
Before you leave our hospital, please make sure you have the discharge summary, the list of medicines and the review date, and keep a copy of the Ayushman papers. After that, these steps help:
- Send reports, wound concerns and questions on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786; our team will tell you whether you need to come back.
- Simple dressings can be done at a local clinic in Kushinagar if our surgeon has advised it.
- Follow the diet advice given; after gallbladder removal, for example, light meals with less oil are usually easier at first.
- If a biopsy report is pending, ask how and when you will receive it.
- Seek urgent care for fever, yellowing of the eyes, repeated vomiting, pus from the wound or pain that keeps increasing.
Why families looking for a laparoscopic surgeon near Kushinagar trust Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur
For UP families, practical support matters as much as surgical skill. Here is what we offer; Dr. Thakur's profile has more.
- Our Ayushman help desk inside the hospital checks cards and handles verification and approval papers.
- Heart fitness checks by our visiting cardiologist on Thursdays, with ECG, ECHO, TMT and Holter in our hospital.
- We offer upper GI endoscopy, including removal of a swallowed coin from a child's stomach, as reported in local news in November 2023.
- More than 16 years of surgical experience and over 10,000 surgeries.
- Training at IGIMS Patna and Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
Common treatments at the hospital
Patients from nearby districts
Frequently asked questions
Where is the laparoscopic surgeon near Kushinagar located?
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon, works at Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital, Kamla Rai College Road, beside Hotel Ralson, Arar, Gopalganj, Bihar 841428. Our hospital is in the neighbouring district, across the UP and Bihar border from Kushinagar. NH 27, earlier NH 28, passes through both Kushinagar and Gopalganj. Search for Dr. R. K. Thakur Hospital on Google Maps for directions.
Who is the best laparoscopic surgeon in Kushinagar?
We do not rank doctors or comment on surgeons in Kushinagar. We are glad to share the facts about Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon in Gopalganj, Bihar: MS in General Surgery from Patna, senior residency at IGIMS Patna and Lady Hardinge Medical College, service as a Specialist Medical Officer in Bihar, more than 16 years of experience and a 4.4 Google rating for our hospital.
Can we use a UP Ayushman card in Bihar?
Usually, yes. Under the National Health Authority's portability guidelines, PM-JAY beneficiaries are by default eligible for treatment at empanelled hospitals in other states. For a planned operation, we verify your identity and send a pre-authorisation request, which your home state, Uttar Pradesh, must approve. The package must also be one we are empanelled for. Our help desk checks all of this before admission.
Can we come by train from Kushinagar?
Yes, there is a rail link. Padrauna and Tamkuhi Road stations in Kushinagar district are on the Kaptanganj to Thawe line, which reaches Thawe Junction in Gopalganj district, a few kilometres from Gopalganj town. From there, take a local vehicle to our hospital. Please check current train timings on 139 or the NTES app before travelling.
Do we need a separate heart check in Gorakhpur before surgery?
Often not. Our visiting cardiologist, Dr. C.K. Yadav (DM Cardiology), sees patients every Thursday, and we do ECG, ECHO, TMT and Holter tests here, so many surgical patients get their pre-operative heart fitness check at our hospital itself. If a heart problem needs a procedure such as angiography, our cardiologist advises and arranges it.
Which operations does the laparoscopic surgeon near Kushinagar perform?
Our keyhole operations include gallbladder stone removal, appendix removal, hernia repair, diagnostic laparoscopy, ovarian cyst surgery and hysterectomy. Dr. Thakur also treats hydrocele, piles, fissure and fistula (including laser treatment), lumps, and kidney stone and prostate problems. Whether a laparoscopic or open method suits you is decided after examination and tests.
What happens in an emergency for a patient from Kushinagar?
Our emergency is open 24 hours. If the patient can travel safely, please call +91 72739 94786 on the way. If you have an Ayushman card, tell our staff, but please do not delay treatment waiting for paperwork. For a patient who is unconscious, bleeding heavily or struggling to breathe, go to the nearest hospital first.
How many times will we need to travel after the operation?
That depends on the operation and how you heal. A review visit is usually planned on the date written in the discharge summary. Between visits, send reports and questions on WhatsApp to +91 72739 94786, and our team will tell you if you need to come. Simple dressings can be done near home in Kushinagar if our surgeon advises it.
Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur
Founder and Chief Surgeon: Laparoscopic, Laser, Urology and General Surgeon
MBBS, DA, MS (General Surgery)
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Real reviews from patients and families, as posted on our Google Business Profile.
4.4
based on 84 Google reviews (as of 1 Oct 2026)
- zaheer udddinJun 2024
I Recently Visited this Clinic in Gopalganj, Earlier I was a bit Hesitant, But Once I met the Doctor, I was so Sure & Confident that I am in Good Hands, Very Well Experienced Doctor Well Behaved Staffs Nice Arrangements & Most Important, Very Easy Procedure. Would Always be Thankful to Mr. RK Thakur & His Team.
- arav singhaniaNov 2025
My relative hernia surgery at Dr RK Thakur Hospital Went Very Well, Skilled Doctors, Caring Staff and Smooth recovery, Highly Satisfied.
- Jamal EnterprisesJun 2026
डाक्टर साहब बहुत अच्छे है उनका बात करने का अंदाज बहुत ही निराला है स्टाफ के बारे में कुछ नहीं कहा जा सकता बाकी हॉस्पिटल अच्छा है
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Doctor sahib is very good, and the way he talks to patients is truly special. I cannot say much about the staff, but otherwise the hospital is good.
