Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Chalkoo is a renowned laparoscopic and minimal access surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Currently, he serves as the Professor of Surgery at GMC Srinagar, focusing on gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He pioneered the “Chalkoo Retractor” technique, awarded a national patent, and has been honored for his innovations in minimal access surgery. Dr. Chalkoo has reviewed numerous scientific papers, contributed over 69 publications, and is an editorial board member for several surgical journals. A mentor for postgraduate and FNB scholars, he actively contributes to research in hernia and gastrointestinal surgery.