Dr. V.G. Mohan Prasad has authored and co-authored numerous articles in reputable medical journals, covering a wide spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology topics. Some notable publications include:
"Problem of Pyogenic Liver Abscess in a Tropical Country" (American Journal of Gastroenterology)
"Intestinal Parasites Seen on Capsule Endoscopy" (Gastrointest Endosc)
"ERCP in Situs Inversus Can Be Performed in Left Lateral Position" (Journal of Digestive Endoscopy)
"Role of Cyanoacrylate Glue Therapy in Enteral SEMS Bleeding – A Nightmare" (Journal of Digestive Endoscopy)
"Self Expandable Metallic Stent for the Treatment of Postoperative Esophago-jejunal Anastomosis" (Tropical Gastroenterology)
"Essential Phospholipids in Fatty Liver: A Scientific Update" (Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology)
"Spontaneous Magnetic Gastrojejunal Fistula Caused by Accidentally Ingested Lithium Batteries" (GIE)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
"Comparison of Hepatitis C Virus Genotyping by 5' Noncoding Region- and Core-based Reverse Transcriptase PCR Assay with Sequencing and Use of the Assay for Determining Subtype Distribution in India" (J Clin Microbiol)
"Safety and Efficacy of an Indigenous Human Recombinant Interferon Alpha 2b (Shanferon) in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B" (Trop Gastroenterol)
"On Treatment HBsAg Kinetics with Newer Combination Therapy in Genotype D, Envelope Antigen Negative Chronic Hepatitis B - Interim Analysis" (Hepatology International)
"Metadoxine Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
"Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in India: Regional Demographics and Distribution of Viral Genotypes" (Indian J Gastroenterology)
Hepatology
Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery
Journal Articles
"Transvaginal Endoscopic Appendectomy in Humans: A Unique Approach to NOTES – World's First Report" (Surg Endosc)
"Transvaginal Endoscopic Cholecystectomy in Humans – Preliminary Report of Case Series" (Am J Gastroenterol)
Conference Papers
Several papers presented at the 16th Asian Congress of Surgery & 3rd Chinese Surgical Week on various aspects of NOTES procedures.
Public Health and Disease Prevention
Education and training initiatives for the general public focus on health awareness, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Taskforce/Consensus Publications
"Epidemiological and Clinical Profile of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in India" (Indian Gastroenterol)
"Consensus Statement of HCV Task Force of the Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)"
"Indian Consensus on Chronic Constipation in Adults"
"Acute on Chronic Liver Failure: Consensus Recommendations of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)"
"Update of Indian National Association for Study of the Liver Consensus on Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in India" (JECH)
Authored Books
"Acid Peptic Disease and Beyond" (Chief Editor)
"Kaleeral Enum Kaavalan" (Liver The Protector) – A book on liver diseases in Tamil
"Neengalum Edai Kuraikkalam" – A book on obesity in Tamil
Book Chapters
Chapters on various topics in textbooks like "Hepatitis B in India - Prevention and Management," "Current Management of GERD," "100 Clinical Questions in Gastroenterology," and "Liver – A Complete Book on Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Disease."
VGM Hospital has been involved in numerous clinical trials, including
Luminal Gastroenterology: Trials on ulcerative colitis, IBS, and GERD.
Hepatology: Trials on interferon therapy, herbal therapy for gallstones, and antiviral therapies for hepatitis B and C.