Dr. R. Padmakumar was awarded honorary Fellowship of International Society of Coloproctology (FISCP) by ISCP during WORLDCON 2025 Kochi (10th World Congress of Coloproctology) held from April 3rd to 6th at Gokulam Park Convention Center, Kochi. Coloproctology deals with the disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. Colorectal surgeons are also known as coloproctologists or […]

Liposuction is a procedure that helps remove excess body fat from specific areas of the body. For example, Belly fat removal, removal of arm fat, buccal fat, etc

What is Gastroplasty? Gastroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to decrease the size of the stomach.  This is another procedure that can be performed to reduce weight in obese patients.  In this procedure, the size of the stomach is reduced using stitches by about 60-70% of the existing size.    Gastroplasty aids in reducing weight as […]

The 21st National Conference of Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI), OSSICON 2024, organized by the Minimally Invasive Surgery Department at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Keyhole Clinic, Verwandeln Institute and ASI Kerala Chapter, held from February 07th to 10th at Kochi.  Dr R Padmakumar was the Organizing Chairman of the conference and welcomed the gathering. Dr […]

SAMPLE MEAL PLAN FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION 1100 kcal 45 gm Protein Diet Time Menu Amount 6:00 AM Green Tea/ Black Tea (no sugar) 1 cup 8:00 AM Spinach chapathi +dhal curry 1 no. + 1 cup Boiled vegetables 1 cup 10.30 AM Cucumber juice/ smoothie 1 cup 12.30 PM Rice ½ cup Sambar 1 cup […]

Authors: Dr. R. PadmakumarDr. D. Madhukara PaiDr. Farish Shamsudeen TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr. No Topic 1 Obesity Overview Read More 2 Screening Forms 3 Weightloss Meal Plan 4 Metabolic Surgery 5 Indication for Weight Loss Surgery 6 Intragastric Balloon 7 Sleeve Gastrectomy 8 Post Bariatric Diet Plan 9 Mini Gastric Bypass 10 Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass […]

Obesity Overview: Obesity is a global pandemic. Management of obesity needs a very comprehensive approach by a dedicated team. Bariatric deals with Obesity. “Baros” is a Greek word which means heavy or large. Bariatric surgery is also referred to as “weight loss surgery” and is performed on people who suffer from obesity. It includes a […]

എല്ലാ പ്രായക്കാരിലും വരുന്ന ഒരു പ്രയാസമാണ് തൈറോയ്ഡുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട അസുഖങ്ങള്‍. തൈറോയ്ഡിന്‍റെ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനക്കുറവുമൂലം ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന ഹൈപ്പോ തൈറോയ്ഡിസം ആണ് ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ കാണപ്പെടുന്നത്. ഇതുമൂലം ഭാരവര്‍ദ്ധന, ഉറക്കം കൂടുക, ബുദ്ധിമാന്ദ്യം തുടങ്ങി വിവിധ പ്രയാസങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുന്നു. വളരെ സുരക്ഷിതമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കാവുന്ന തൈറോക്സിന്‍ ഗുളിക കഴിച്ചാല്‍ ഹൈപ്പോതൈറോയ്ഡിസം നല്ല തരത്തില്‍ സുഖപ്പെടുത്താം. തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഗ്രന്ഥി അതിലെ ഹോര്‍മോണായ തൈറോക്സിന്‍ ആവശ്യത്തിലധികമായി ഉത്പാദിപ്പിക്കുന്നതാണ് ഹൈപ്പര്‍ തൈറോയ്ഡിസം. പലപ്പോഴും മരുന്നുകൊണ്ട് ഇത് ചികിത്സിച്ച് ഭേദമാക്കാം. നിയന്ത്രണം സാധിക്കാതെ വന്നാല്‍ ഗ്രന്ഥി നീക്കം […]

Interactive CME session held by VPS Lakeshore Hospital to discuss an overview and the newest advancements in minimally invasive surgeries. Topics included video sessions on Endoscopic Neck Surgeries, Lap Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Lap Fundoplication, Lap Colectomy, and Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins. The talks were presented by Dr. R. Padmakumar, Senior Consultant, HOD […]

TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair Patient Selection for TAPP Inguinal Hernia Repair Difficult cases: Direct or small indirect primary hernias in lean and thin subjects are the best during learning curve. Anesthesia General anesthesia Skin Preparation No studies are there assessing preparation for hernia surgery, but as with other surgical procedures, there is no difference in […]