Dr. R. Padmakumar
Laparoscopic & Obesity Surgeon

Weight Loss Procedures

Bariatric Surgery
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 Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic 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

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Roux-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
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.

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Diabetes Surgery
Type 2 Diabetes 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.

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Ileal Interposition

Thyroid Surgery

Scarless Thyroid Surgery
Endoscopic Thyroidectomy

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.

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Endoscopic Assisted Robotic Thyroidectomy
Endoscopic 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
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

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.

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

Keyhole Clinic - Center for Obesity and Laparoscopy
Keyhole Clinic - Center for Obesity and Laparoscopy

Metro Pillar No. 448, Edappally, Kochi
Tel: 9847296357 / +919645222401

www.keyholeclinic.in