Books by Dr. Avinash Tank
Plain-language patient guides written from 25+ years at the operating table — so you understand your condition, your surgery, and your recovery before you walk into hospital.
Your Gut, Your Health
A Patient's Complete Guide to Digestive Surgery
Written in plain language for patients and families, this book demystifies the most common digestive conditions — from acidity and gallstones to appendicitis and hernia — and explains clearly when surgery is needed, what to expect, and how to recover well.
- When abdominal pain is a warning sign vs. normal discomfort
- How keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery works — explained simply
- Gallbladder, appendix and hernia surgery step by step
- What to eat and avoid before and after digestive surgery
- Questions every patient should ask their surgeon
Beyond the Scale
The Truth About Weight-Loss & Metabolic Surgery
A compassionate, science-based guide to bariatric and metabolic surgery — cutting through myths and giving patients the honest information they need to decide if surgery is right for them, prepare well, and thrive long-term.
- Why diet and exercise alone fail for severe obesity
- Sleeve gastrectomy vs. gastric bypass — the real differences
- How surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes (explained simply)
- The first year after surgery: what actually happens
- Long-term habits for lasting results after bariatric surgery
Written by a super-specialist surgeon — not a content writer
More knowledge from Dr. Avinash Tank
Between doctor visits, the Knowledge Centre and blog give you the same honest, patient-first information.