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Dr. R Padmakumar

Dr. R Padmakumar

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Kochi, India

20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Malayalam , English

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About Dr. R Padmakumar

Conditons treated by Dr. R Padmakumar

General Laparoscopic Surgeon R Padmakumar treats the following conditions:

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

Laparoscopic surgery is a common procedure for the treatment of diseases like diverticulitis, gall bladder stones, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and liver problems, with the help of minimally invasive techniques, so ensuring speedy recovery of patients. The surgeon also performs various gastrointestinal surgery and related endoscopic procedures.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. R Padmakumar

The below symptoms should be discussed with a General Laparoscopic Surgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment:

  • Back pain between your shoulder blades
  • Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Low-grade fever that may worsen as the illness progresses
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in your abdomen
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Flatulence

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions related to the abdomen or pelvis. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions.

Operating Hours of Dr. R Padmakumar

The working hours of General Laparoscopic Surgeon R Padmakumar are 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. R Padmakumar

Dr R Padmakumar is a renowned General Laparoscopic Surgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below:

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

Gallbladder removal has become very common these days. Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive procedure that involves making small incisions to remove a diseased or inflamed gallbladder. Laparoscopic removal is mostly preferred for gallbladder removal surgery. It is also known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MNAMS
  • DipALS

Work Experiences

  • HOD & Senior Consultant - Minimally Invasive Surgery - Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre, Cochin, India
  • Visiting - Lead Consultant Surgeon - Renai Medicity Full-time
  • Senior Consultant Surgeon - Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Abu Dhabi
  • Sr Consultant Laparoscopic & Metabolic Surgeon - Sunrise Hospital Kochi

Certifications (4)

  • FAIS
  • FIMSA
  • FCLS
  • FRCS (GL)

Memberships (1)

  • Association of Surgeons of India

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Procedures Performed

Abdominoperineal Resection
Appendectomy
Gastric Bypass
Hemicolectomy
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lap Gastric Banding
Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thymectomy
Whipple's Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. R Padmakumar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Kochi, India.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. R Padmakumar is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 23 years of experience.

FAQ's Related to General Laparoscopic Surgeon

A General Laparoscopic Surgeon is a doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery/keyhole surgery, The surgeon evaluates the condition of the patient completely so that the actual condition can be identified and a treatment plan can be designed. There are many other works that a General Laparoscopic Surgeon handles like monitoring general health problems that generally a general physician addresses. They also perform diagnostic tests to find out the underlying conditions. Some other conditions that a gynecologist can treat are Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis.

There are various diagnostic tests that help a General Laparoscopic Surgeon diagnose conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis. The tests are:

  • Skrotal Doppler
  • Urine Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • CT scan Abdomen
  • Blood Tests
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Ingunial Ultrasound

If a person shows symptoms related to the abdomen and pelvis, different tests are done to identify the cause of the condition. The doctor will perform some tests to detect the condition and plan the treatment as per the test report.

There are many reasons to see a general laparoscopic surgeon. Your primary doctor will evaluate your condition and will suggest you see a general laparoscopic surgeon if they find that the condition of the abdomen would need laparoscopic surgery. Below are some situations when you need to see a General Laparoscopic Surgeon:

  1. Reduced appetite and weight loss
  2. Persistent change in your bowel habits
  3. Nausea and vomiting.
  4. Fever.
  5. Abdominal tenderness
  6. Loss of appetite
  7. Abdominal pain and cramping.
  8. Blood in your stool.

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