A femoral hernia occurs in the groin junction when the tissues in the lower abdomen push through the upper thigh region. Femoral hernia is common in women as the pelvis region is wider in women when compared to men.  Femoral canal contain the ligaments and functions to hold and support the uterus in position. Symptoms […]

Laparoscopic Splenectomy procedure is the removal of spleen that has been ruptured or enlarged by any abdominal injury. Laparoscopic splenectomy is a widely used minimally invasive treatment technique to remove damaged spleen from the body. Spleen is an organ that functions to remove unwanted materials such as old and damaged blood cells from the blood […]

Gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure performed when the individual is suffering from stomach cancer causing obstruction in the passage of food into the gut. The surgery is performed between the stomach and the proximal loop of the jejunum to drain the contents of the stomach or to provide a bypass for the gastric filling. Laparoscopic […]

What is Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery? Appendectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove an inflamed appendix.  The procedure is performed laparoscpically, which is a minimal invasive surgical procedure through few small incisions made in the abdomen.  A laparoscope is a thin elongated tube like structure that has a camera attached to its end. The camera […]

 A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed when the remaining healthy portions of the intestine and rectum is not able to reconnect to make a passage to eliminate the waste from the body. The procedure involves the creating of a stoma in the abdomen. A stoma is an opening in the abdominal wall that acts […]

Mastectomy is performed to remove the cancer-affected breast.  Breast cancer surgery is performed as a single procedure or in combination with other treatment methods such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation therapy. There are different surgical procedures performed depending on the size and stage of the cancer that includes: Breast cancer surgery is recommended to […]

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive surgical method to remove the adrenal glands. Removal of the adrenal glands may be necessary in case of certain adrenal diseases. Laparoscopic method of removal of the adrenal glands is performing the surgery through keyhole incisions with the help of a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a long thin tube […]

I had undergone Bariatric Surgery under Dr. Padmakumar on December 4, 2018. I was 85 Kg, had high cholesterol, had pain in my legs, had trouble walking, and was troubled emotionally and physically due to my weight problem. I got the contact number of Dr. Padmakumar from my friend and underwent Bariatric Surgery. I had […]

Dr. R. Padmakumar at Annual CME 2019 of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) Kerala Chapter held at P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences

Grand Inauguration of Kasaragod Surgicdal Club with CME was conducted on 25 September 2019 with Dr. Padmakumar as the chief guest. Dr. Padmakumar spoke on Endoscopic Neck Surgery and An Overview of Bariatric Surgery.