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Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Chennai, India

27 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English

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About Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::

  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Complicated Acute Appendicitis
  • Inguinal Hernia (in Groin)
  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder)
  • Morbid Obesity

Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Rajkumar Palaniappan

Here are the symptoms and signs which indicate that you would readily qualify for weight loss surgery.:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:

  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.
  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are some very common critical conditions that patients suffer from when they are dealing with obesity.

Operating Hours of Dr Rajkumar Palaniappan

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Rajkumar Palaniappan

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Hemicolectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Whipples Procedure

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MS

Work Experiences

  • HOD - Apollo Victor Hoapital
  • Consultant Surgeon - Lifeline Hospitals
  • Assistant Professor - Sri Ramachandra Medical College
  • Assistant Professor - PSG Institute of Medical Sciences

Certifications (6)

  • FICS
  • FMAS
  • DMAS
  • FALS
  • FRS
  • FLS

Memberships (2)

  • European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
  • Tamilnadu Medical Council

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Procedures Performed

Adhesion Lysis
Appendectomy
Cardiomyotomy
Foregut Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Hiatal Hernia Repair
Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
Low Anterior Resection
Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
Nissen Fundoplication
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Partial Colectomy
Proctectomy
Retroperitoneum Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
Subtotal Proctocolectomy
Total Colectomy
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Chennai, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Rajkumar Palaniappan is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 19 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

These surgeons help patients who have excess weight lose the weight and keep from gaining excess weight. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

A Bariatric Surgeon help patients lose weight through three kinds of procedures either through ones which somehow lower the intake of food, second ones aim to lessen how much nutrients are absorbed and the third are a combination of both. The surgeons' responsibility is not just to complete the procedure but to also help with the post operative dos and don'ts regards the diet and exercise, direct which tests are to be done and to prescribe the right medications.

The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:

  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors
  • CXR
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • B12
  • CBC
  • EKG
  • Lipid panel
  • Blood work
  • Stress test
  • Folate, thiamine
  • Fe Panel
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. In order to check how appropriate the process is going to be the surgeon recommends tests related to the respiratory and heart functions as well such as Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing etc.

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. You can also choose to consult the doctor for pre operative recommendations and post operative rehabilitative steps.

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