Department of General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Department of Surgery of Mandiram Hospital deals with a wide range of common ailments that may require surgical procedures for rectification. The department has facilities for General and Laparoscopic Surgery. The type of surgery that needs to be performed is decided based on the medical needs of the patient.
Laparoscopic surgery is popularly known as “key hole surgery” or minimally invasive surgery, With laparoscopic procedures the patient has reduced operative and post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay and rest periods, smaller surgical scars, reduced blood loss and need for transfusions.
Services
- Surgical intensive & critical care unit (6 beds) with modern monitoring and supportive facilities to take care of complicated surgical & trauma cases.
- Modern Surgical Suites with facilities for major open and minimal access procedures, equipped with the latest technology backed gadgets offering patients high levels of safety and comfort
- Comprehensive General surgical services with high levels of competence in managing trauma and complicated surgical problems
- Out patient services offered by experienced Consultants
- Emergency services round the clock with well designed protocols
- Well trained, competent and qualified staff nurses to take care of inpatients
Treatment and Procedures
- General Surgical Procedures
- Herniotomy, Herniorrhaphy & Hernioplasty
- Surgery for Piles, Fissures & Fistula
- Intra abdominal surgeries like Appendectomy
- Diverticulotomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures
- Appendectomy
- Gall Bladder Surgery
- Thyroid Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Varicose Veins
- Surgery for Piles, Fissures and Fistula
- Surgery for Pilonidal Sinus
In the hospital, surgeons perform more surgeries than the listed ones. Please contact the hospital for details.
Surgeon
Monday to Saturday : 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | Govt. Medical College, Kottayam
- MS | Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Experience
- 2007 – Till Date : Surgeon, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2003 – 2007 : Surgeon & Superintendent, General Hospital, Changanacherry
- 2000 – 2003 : Surgeon, Govt. Hospital, Parassala
- 1994 – 2000 : Surgeon, General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
- 1991 – 1994 : Assistant Surgeon, C.H.C. Kesavapuram
- 1976 – 1988 : Medical Officer, Various Primary Health Centres, Kerala
Laparoscopic Surgeon
Mon, Wed, Fri : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | Government Medical College, Kottayam
- MS (General Surgery) | Government Medical College, Kottayam
- Fellowship | Minimal Access Surgery
Awards and Recognition
- Member of Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Member of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Member of Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
- Member of Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)
Experience
- 2018 – Till Date : Laparoscopic Surgeon, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2016 – 2018 : KIMS Hospital, Kottayam
- 2010 – 2018 : Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bharat Hospital, Kottayam
- 2008 – 2010 : District Hospital, Kottayam
Areas of Interest
- Laser Surgery for Varicose Veins
- Anorectal Surgeries
Surgeon
Monday to Saturday : 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
(Consultation by Appointment)
Qualifications
- MBBS | CMC, Vellore
- MS | CMC, Vellore
Experience
- 2023 – Till Date : Surgeon, Mandiram Hospital , Manganam, Kottayam
- 2018 – 2023 : Surgeon, Mar Baselious Medical Mission Hospital, Kothamangalam
- 2012 – 2014 : Resident Medical Officer, Dr. Norman Tunnel Hospital, Jowai, Meghalaya
” A surgeon must have an eagle’s eye and lion’s heart “