Dr. R. Padmakumar
Dr. R. Padmakumar, Laparoscopic Surgeon in Kerala. Expert in Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, Lap Hernia Surgery,
Padmakumar is a Senior Consultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, an expert Bariatric Surgeon. He is the Chairman & Managing Director of Keyhole Clinic - Center for Obesity & Laparoscopy, at Kochi. He heads the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery at VPS Lakeshore Hospital. He has the unique distinction of being an expert Bariatric surgeon who is highly skilled in endoscopic thyroidectomy, thoracoscopy, laparoscopic colorectal and hernia surgery as well.
04/04/2026
A hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. Laparoscopic Repair of Hiatus Hernia is the gold standard treatment for hiatus hernia as the cuts are very small and handling of intestines is very minimal. If required 3 days of hospitalization and the procedure is done under general anesthesia.
27/02/2026
എ.ഐ അധിഷ്ടിത ലേസർ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ - വി.പി.എസ് ലേക്ഷോർ - ഡോക്ടർ ർ. പദ്മകുമാർ, ഡോക്ടർ മധുകർ പൈ, ഡോക്ടർ രസെൻ രാജൻ
പൈൽസ്, ഫിസ്റ്റുല, വെരിക്കോസ് രോഗങ്ങൾക്ക് എ.ഐ സാങ്കേതിക വിദ്യയും ലേസർ ചികിത്സയും സമന്വയിപ്പിച്ച് കേരളത്തിലാദ്യമായി അത്യാധുനിക ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ സംവിധാനമൊരുക്കി കൊച്ചി വി.പി.എസ് ലേക്ഷോർ ആശുപത്രി.
AI enabled LASER Treatment for Piles, Fistula, Varicose Veins at VPS Lakeshore Hospital, MIS Department - Dr. R. Padmakumar, Dr. Madhukar Pai, Dr. Resen Rajan, Dr. Nikhi P
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/ai-enabled-laser-treatment/
11/02/2026
Inguinal hernia is a condition that occurs when abdominal tissues, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot of the inguinal canal. Symptoms of inguinal hernia include bulge in the groin area, burning sensation, groin pain and discomfort, dragging sensation, groin weakness, pain and swelling.
Inguinal hernia can be treated with laparoscopic hernia surgery; ie, passing a laparoscope through keyhole incisions to pull back the protruded abdominal tissues in the inguinal canal and placement of a mesh.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/inguinal-hernia/
26/01/2026
എന്ഡോസ്ക്കോപ്പിക് തൈറോയ്ഡ് സര്ജറി - തൈറോയ്ഡ് ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ കഴുത്തില് മുറിപ്പാടില്ലാതെ. താക്കോല്ദ്വാര ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയിലൂടെ ചെയ്യുന്ന എന്ഡോസ്ക്കോപ്പിക് തൈറോയ്ഡ് സര്ജറി കക്ഷത്തിനടുത്തുകൂടി വളരെ ചെറിയ മുറിവിലൂടെ ചെയ്യുന്നതിനാല് പാടുകള് തീരെയില്ല.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/thyroid-surgery-malayalam/
12/01/2026
Mastectomy is performed to remove the cancer-affected breast. Breast cancer surgery is performed as a single procedure or in combination with other treatment methods such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation therapy. Different types of mastectomies are performed. These include -
1. Total Mastectomy / Simple Mastectomy
2. Double Mastectomy (Bilateral Mastectomy)
3. Skin-Sparing Mastectomy or Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
4. Mastectomy with Breast Reconstruction
5. Modified Radical Mastectomy
6. Radical mastectomy
7. Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS)
Mastectomy is recommended in women with Larger Breast Cancers and Locally Advanced Breast Cancers. Women diagnosed with non invasive breast cancer can undergo lumpectomy.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/mastectomy/
19/12/2025
Training surgeons for Endoscopic Thyroidectomy by Dr. R. Padmakumar and Team.
16/12/2025
Endoscopic Neck Surgery - Different surgeries of the neck can be performed endoscopically which include Total Thyroidectomy, Hemi Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Lymphadenectomy, Thyroglossal cyst excision, Salivary Gland excision, Branchial Cyst excision
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/endoscopic-neck-surgery/
20/11/2025
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS) is considered the most effective treatment currently available for obesity as it results in a durable loss of approximately 25% to 30% of total weight. Bariatric surgery is indicated in patients with BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater or in patients suffering with obesity-related medical conditions. Types of Bariatric Surgery include Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Gastroplasty.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/bariatric-surgery/
13/11/2025
Gynecomastia Treatment - Gynecomastia is the term for enlarged breast tissue in males. Gynecomastia can be treated by subcutaneous mastectomy or Liposuction.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/gynecomastia/
28/10/2025
Basic Laparoscopy Training organized by Verwandeln Institute in association with Keyhole Clinic & VPS Lakeshore Hospital.
23/10/2025
Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy - Gastrojejunostomy is performed for stomach cancer if the tumor in the stomachobstructs food from leaving the stomach. This allows the food to leave the stomach through new bypass route.
https://www.drrpadmakumar.com/blog/laparoscopic-gastrojejunostomy/
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