Weight Loss Procedures
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery deals with the study of obesity, the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. Bariatric Surgery or Weight Loss Surgery is considered in people struggling with severe obesity.
Bariatric SurgeryLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure for weight loss. In this procedure, the stomach is reduced to about 15% of the original size of the stomach
Read MoreRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass is another surgical procedure for weight loss. In this procedure, the stomach is connected to a distal part of the intestine. This aids in weight reduction.
Intragastric Balloon Placement
This is a non-surgical weight loss procedure. A deflated balloon is inserted into the stomach using endoscopy, filled, and left in the stomach for a period of 6 months resulting in weight loss.
Read MoreDiabetes Surgery
Obesity is the leading cause of the increased incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in both developed and developing countries. It is a common disease associated with numerous complications.
Read MoreIleal Interposition
Thyroid Surgery
Scarless Thyroid Surgery
Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery is a scarless thyroid surgery procedure in which the thyroid surgery is carried out endoscopically via small incisions made near the axilla. The whole thyroid or part of the thyroid can be removed endoscopically.
Read MoreEndoscopic Assisted Robotic Thyroidectomy
In this procedure, thyroidectomy or thyroid removal surgery is carried out endoscopically and the procedure is performed assisted by use of Robots.
Open Thyroidectomy
Open thyroidectomy is performed by creating a lateral incision at the neck and removing the thyroid gland through the incision. Because of the scar created at the neck, endoscopic thyroidectomy is more preferred.
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
General Surgery
LASER Treatment for Varicose Veins Piles / Hemorrhoids - Stapler Haemorrhoidectomy - Read More Laser fistulectomy Flap surgery for Pilonidal Sinus Adhesiolysis - Read More Adrenal Diseases - Read More Anal Fissure Treatment - Read More Appendectomy / Appendix Surgery- Read More Colostomy - Read More Gastrojejunostomy - Read More Gallbladder Surgery - Read More Splenectomy - Read MorePublications
- Vitamin D deficiency – Surgeon’s Perspective: Dr R Padmakumar et al.
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - How to Learn at Ease
- Successful bowel surgery in patient with hemoglobin 2 g/dL without blood transfusion
- “PK Band” in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Endoscopic Ectopic Thyroidectomy
- Management of polycythemia vera by endoscopic parathyroidectomy
- Total endoscopic excision of branchial cyst in a child aged 3 years
- A retrospective analysis of 200 axillary route thyroidectomy cases
- Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on type 2 diabetes with BMI less than 35: a retrospective study
- Sleeve Gastrectomy with concommitant Abdominoplasty: A Novel procedure
- Hyperhidrosis – Laparoscopic Lumbar Sympathectomy – a case report
- Laparoscopy set to replace Traditional Treatment – Laparoscopy vs Open
- Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Hybrid Surgery for Ileal Interposition (MIHSII) for the Resolution of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on type 2 diabetes with BMI less than 35: a retrospective study.
Contact Details
Dr. R. Padmakumar
MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, DipALS, FAIS, FIMSA, FCLS, FRCS (GL)
Senior Consultant Laparoscopic and Metabolic Surgeon &
Director - Verwandeln Institute (Transforming Lives)
CMD - Keyhole Clinic, Metro Pillar no. 448, Edappally, Kochi, Kerala, India
HOD - VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Maradu, Kochi, Kerala, India
(Specialist in Laparoscopy, Hernia, Cancer, Obesity Surgery or Bariatric Surgery, Diabetes Surgery, Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery,
Thoracoscopy, Intragastric Balloon)
www.drrpadmakumar.com
Mobile: +919447230370, +919846320370
Email: drrpadmakumar@gmail.com
Past Chairman, Association of Surgeons of India - Kerala Chapter, 2019 - 2020
National President - Indian Hernia Society (2016)
GC Member, Association of Surgeons of India (2013 - 2018)
Vice President- Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India
Jt. Secretary - Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (2016)
Founder Member, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society Of India
Founder Member, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
International Faculty of IASGO on Hernia and Diabetic Surgery
International Faculty of IFSO on Diabetic Surgery
Associate Editor : Diabetes and Obesity International Journal
Metro Pillar No. 448, Edappally, Kochi
Tel: 9847296357 / +919645222401
www.keyholeclinic.in