Endoscopic thyroidectomy is also called Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy. It is a new surgical technique which allows the surgeon to perform thyroid surgery through a small skin incision. In endoscopic thyroidectomy, very small incisions are made in the axilla. A video camera helps in providing magnified vision of the structures and comfortable dissection. This technique […]

Thyroid Surgery: The thyroid gland is situated in the neck and secretes thyroxine which is very essential for all organ function. Thyroid disorders are common in women and it is of two types: Functional – Hypo (reduced function) and Hyperthyroidism (excess of thyroid hormone). Hypothyroidism can be managed by thyroxine tab, generally 100 microgram taken […]

Advantages Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Level 1A evidence Lower incidence of wound infection and hematoma formation. Lesser pain & discomfort. Immediate postoperative pain and delayed pain is reduced. Shorter hospital stay. Early resumption of normal daily activities and work. Level 1B evidence Incidence of recurrence as low as with Lichtenstein’s repair. Cost-effective when QALY (quality-adjusted life-year) […]

A wonderful session of Skill Training Programme for Surgeons at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore was conducted by Dr. R. Padmakumar and Dr. Madhukar Pai. The programme received unprecedented support by Vice Chancellor, Dean , Heads of Departments and staff. Team of 15 from Verwandeln Institute Kochi (Center for laparoscopic training) spend 4 days very productively […]

Repair of inguinal hernia is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed worldwide. The lifetime risk for men is 27% and for women, it is 3 %. “No disease of the human body, belonging to the province of the surgeon, requires in its treatment, a better combination of accurate, anatomical knowledge with surgical skill than […]

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair – How to Learn at Ease By Dr. R. Padmakumar and Dr. Madhukar Pai & Dr. Farish Shams Section 1 INTRODUCTION TO HERNIA Introduction Read More History of hernia repair Read More The Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Advantages & Difficulties Read More Section 2 ANATOMY LAPAROSCOPIC VIEW – Anatomy of the Inguinal Region […]

Reviews from Patients View Google Reviews Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Videos Endoscopic Thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure where thyroid surgery is carried out through a small incision at the axilla. This avoid a large cut at the neck and thus avoids scar to the neck.

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AWRCON Kerala 2019 was held on May 12, 2019 in association with ASI Kerala chapter at Trivandrum. This was the First State Conference on Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Dr. R. Padmakumar chaired one session during the event and gave the ASI chairman‘s falicitation speech during inauguration. Dr. Padmakumar also gave lecture on Bariatric surgery with hernia […]