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General Surgery
Department of Surgery DR SMCSI Medical College is one of the largest Multispecialty Surgical centers in the area catering the needs of people of all strata. Started in the year 2002 with Prof. (Dr) Kesavan Nair as the head of the department, the department flourished under the guidance of Prof (Dr) B K Easwarapilla( 2004-2010) and Prof (Dr) K.Raveendran (2010 – present)as HOD.The department grew from performing basic open general surgery procedures to advanced laparoscopic surgeries, in well equipped operation theaters run by four surgical units with more than 25 full time faculty.
Our department provides excellent patient centered care, engage in cutting edge research and mentor the next generation surgeons. Our faculty has published numerous articles in various journals showing the commitment to being innovative and leaders in their field. Our aim is to train young surgeons to high levels of competency in clinical and academic surgery and guide them in becoming professional leaders in their field.
Academics
MBBS- 100(2002 to 2015) 150 (2016) Morning – (Seminar, Clinics, Theory) (Seminar, Tutorials, Integrated Teaching, Guest Lecture, Research)
PG- 2 seats stared from 2012 (2 Batch Passed) (Clinics, Ward rounds, Specialty posting, Paper presentation, Research)
Specialty Clinics
- Vascular Clinic- Tuesday
- Breast Clinics- Wednesday
- Thyroid Clinic- Thursday
- Diabetic Clinic- Friday
Super Specialty
- Paediatric Surgery- Dr Raja Raja Varma MBBS, MS, MCh(Pedsurgery)
- Urology- Dr. P. Madhusoodanan, MS, MCh(Uro), Dr Chlellakannan MS, MCh(Uro)
- Neurosurgery - Dr Ebenezer E J Dev MBBS, MS(Neurosurgery)
- Vascular Surgery - Dr. Punitha Thetrarauv Oli.M MBBS, MS,( Fellow in Vascular in vascular Surgery)
- Open procedures
- Basic and laparoscopic procedures
- Endoscopy procedures
- MRD for References
- Department Library 24 hours
- Department Research Lab
Present Doctors
Sl No | Name of Doctor | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Raveendran. K | Professor & HOD |
2 | Dr. B. K. Easwara Pillai | Professor |
3 | Dr. Punitha Thetrarauv Oli.M | Professor |
4 | Dr R Velayudhan Nair | Professor |
5 | Dr. P. Madhusoodanan | Professor |
6 | Dr Karpagavel.C | Asso Professor |
7 | Dr Sandeep Kumar David S | Associate Professor |
8 | Dr Benny P B | Assistant Professor |
9 | Dr Bipin Thomas Prasad | Assistant Professor |
10 | Dr John Suresh Kumar | Assistant Professor |
11 | Dr Naraintran | Asst Professor |
12 | Dr Chella Kannan | Assistant Professor |
13 | Dr Mohammed Rafi | Assistant Professor |
Reliving Doctors
Sl No | Name of Doctor | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Kesavan Nair | Professor |
2 | Dr. Raveendra Nath Menon | Professor |
3 | Dr. Sareena Mathew | Professor |
4 | Dr Jacob Thomas | Professor |
5 | Dr Peter Manohar Chellappa | Asso Professor |
6 | Dr Rajan J | Associate Professor |
7 | Dr Nebu Abraham George | Assistant Professor |
8 | Dr Hari Kumar Unni | Assistant Professor |
9 | Dr Jinu J | Assistant Professor |
10 | Dr Indu prabha Yadav | Asst Professor |
11 | Dr Rahul Saxena | Assistant Professor |
12 | Dr John Sajith Edwin | Assistant Professor |
13 | Dr Pratheep Sam Raj | Assistant Professor |
14 | Dr Induchoodan | Assistant Professor |
15 | Dr Rajesh | Assistant Professor |
16 | Dr Renji Issac Mathew | Assistant Professor |
17 | Dr. Siddhartha chakravarthy | Assistant Professor |
18 | Dr Affin A | Assistant Professor |
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY | |
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(i) O.P.D | |
Blood Pressure Apparatus, Stethoscope, diagnostic kit, Weighing machine, Skinfold caliper, Height scale | 6 |
X-ray viewingbox4 in 1 | 6 |
Proctoscope & Gabriel Syringe | 6 |
Sigmoidoscope (Rigid) | 2 |
Flexible Endoscope, Upper Gi, Colonoscope(one set in Main O.T) | 2 |
Diagnostic Cystoscope | 1 |
Uroflowmetry | 1 |
(ii) MINOR OT | 1 |
Operation Theatre Table | 2 |
Operation Theatre Ceiling light | 2 |
Pedestal lights | 2 |
Electro-surgical unit | 1 |
Suction | 4 |
Pulse Oxymeter ( one for Endoscopy Room) | 4 |
Anaesthesia Equipment | |
Resuscitation Kit | 1 |
Assorted surgical instruments for minor operation sets | 12 |
Autoclave | 1 |
WARDS | |
B.P.Apparatus, Stethoscope, diagnostic kit(4 sets in each ward) | |
Weighing Machine, height scale, skinfold caliper(2 each in each ward) | 8 |
Proctoscope(2 in each ward) Monitors for pulse rate, heart rate, E.C.G. Invasive and non-invasive pressure ( 2 in each ward) | 8 |
Monitors for pulse rate, heart rate, ECG, Invasive and non invasive pressure | 8 |
Incubators/ Transport incubators | 4 |
Neonatal Bassinet | 4 |
Ultrasound | 4 |
Arterial blood analyser | 1 |
Oesophageal/ gastric pH & Pressure | 1 |
OPERATION THEATRE | |
Operating Tables | 11 |
Operating Ceiling light Pedestal side light (for emergency use) | 11 |
Pedestal side lights | 2 |
Electrosurgical unit | 10 |
General Sets(8 for each operation theatre) | 70 |
Burr hole set | 2 |
Vascular set (1 in each O.T) | 8 |
Anaesthesia Equipment as per requirement of Anaesthesia department | Available |
Diagnostic and operative laparascope | 1 |
Cystiscope and Resectoscope | 1 |
Bronchoscope | 1 |
Flexible G.I. Endoscope | 1 |
Laser (may be shared with other departments) | 1 |
C-arm image intensifer | 1 |
Operating microscope – binocular with video monitor | 2 |
Stapling device Assorted | 2sets |
Endo – stapler | 1set |
Close circuit T.V | 2 |
Laprpmentoscopy equi | 1 |
Litho tripter | 1 |
Suction apparatus | 6 |
Endo urology set | 1 |
Lithoclast | 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS | |
Photocopier | 1 |
Computer with laser printer | 1 |
Electronic Typewriters | |
Slide-Projector | |
Overhead projector | 4 |
Video Cassettee Recorder/ Video Cassette Player | 2 |
LCD PROJECTOR | 1 |
Computer | 2 |
ONGOING RESEARCHES | |||
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Sl. No | Topic | Author | Guide |
1 | Complications of Sclerotherapy on varicose ulcer treatment | Dr Punitha Thetaravu Oli |
RESEARCHES | |||
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Sl. No | Topic | Author | Guide |
1 | Effect of Laparoscopic Surgery on Liver Enzymes | Dr Utkarsh Mittal | Dr Eswara Pillai |
2 | Effects of Sclerotherapy on varicose ulcer & other dermatological complications | Dr Prasanth LR | Dr Raveendran |
3 | Proportion of cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis and the factors associated with it | Dr Bonny A Joseph | Dr Eswara Pillai |
4 | Prevalence of Malignancy in Goitre | Dr. T Nazareth Solomon | Dr Raveendran |
5 | Mucinouscystadenoma of appendix rare case presentation | Dr Karpagavel Chandra Bose | |
6 | Case study of post of complication following trendlenvergs surgery with venous stripping and ambulatory thlebettomy | Dr Karpagavel Chandra Bose | |
7 | Study on effectiveness of the combination therapy of Statin and Aspirin in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease | Dr Anish Immanuel | Dr Punitha Thetaravu Oli |
8 | Comparative study on the diagnostic accuracy of the Ripasa score over Alvarado score in the diagnosis of acute Appendicitis | Dr Sinnet P.R | Dr K Raveendran |
9 | Clinical evalution of peripheral nerve vascular insufficiency among diabetic foot patients and follow up with Cilostazal and neuroptropic vitamins | Dr Abhilash Balsalam | Dr Raveendran |
POSTER PRESENTATION | |||
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Sl. No | Topic | Author | Remarks |
1 | A rare case of dual ectopic Thyroid | Dr Anish Immanuel | Mid Asicon 2016-Nagercoil |
2 | Foam Scleotherapy in recurrent Varicose Ulcer | Dr Bonny A Joseph | Mid Asicon 2016-Nagercoil |
3 | Marjoins Ulcer | Dr T Nazareth Solomon | Mid Asicon 2016-Nagercoil |
4 | Superior Lumbar triangle Hernia | Dr Sinnet PR | ASI state Conference – Adoor |
PUBLICATIONS | ||||
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Sl. No | Topic | Journal | Authors | Remarks |
1 | Comparative study on open appendicectomy versus laparoscopic appendicectomy in a tertiary care centre | International Surgery Journal | Naraintran S, Sandeep Kumar David S , Raveendran K , Easwara Pillai B.K | April 2018 Volume 5 Issue 4 pISSN 2349 – 3305 eISSN 2349 - 2902 |
2 | Accuracy of Wayne’s criteria in diagnosing hyperthyroidism: A prospective study in South Kerala, India | International Surgery Journal | Naraintran S, Sandeep Kumar David S , Raveendran K , Easwara Pillai B.K | April 2018 Volume 5 Issue 4 pISSN 2349 – 3305 eISSN 2349 - 2902 |
3 | Proportion of malignancy in cervical lymphadenopathy | International Surgery Journal | Sandeep Kumar David, Bonny A Joseph, Easwarapillai B.K RR Varma | October 2017 Volume 4 Issue 10 pISSN 2349-3305 eISSN 2349-2902 |
4 | Comparison of predictive validity of Alvarado score and lintula score in acute appendicitis in adults | International Journal of Surgery and Orthopedics | Karpagavel Chandrabose , Velayudhan Nair | July-September 2017, Volume 3 Issue 3 |
5 | Improvement in quality of life in patients with Fistual – In-Ano, following surgical management , a prospective observational study | International Journal of Surgery and Orthopedics | Karpagavel Chandrabose , Velayudhan Nair | January – March 2017, volume 3, Issue 1 |
6 | Modification of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | World Journal of Laproscopic Surgery | John Suresh Kumar | May- August 2016; 9(2):71-74 |
7 | A study on clinical profile of peripheral arterial disease among people attending surgical OPD at tertiary care centre in South Kerala | International Journal of Advanced Research and Development | Dr Anish Immanual | ISSN:2455-4030, Impact Factor: (RJIF 5.24) Vol-1; Issue4; April2016 |
8 | Is Lekocyte count significant with recurrent appendicitis, A study from south kerala population | Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare | Dr Sinnet | (eISSN -2349-2570/ Vol.3/Issue 21/Mar.14.2016) |
9 | A study to Assess the Proportion and Association of Appendicitis with positional variation in South Indian tertiary care centre | Journal of Evidence based Medicine and Healthcare | Dr Sandeep Kumar David | (eISSN-2349-2570/Vol. 3 Issue 19/Mar.07.2016) |
10 | Spectrum of upper GI disease in rural Kerala – Upper GI endoscopy assisted clinical study | International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research | Dr Peter Manohar Chellappa | IJBAR[Internet] (2015) 5 (01) 32-35 |
11 | Enucleation of a Giant Hemagioma of Liver: Old School Revisited | Hindawi Publishing Corporation | Dr Karpagavel Chandra Bose | Volume 2015, Article ID 234767- http://dx.doig.org/10.115/2015/234767 |
12 | Prevalence of hypothyroidism and its association with antithyroid peroxidase antibody among adult sea food consuming population attending a tertiary health care centre in kerala | International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research | Dr Thomas Cyric | IJBAR[, ISSN: 2229-3809 (online); 2455-0558 2015,6(9):649-655 |
13 | Influence of stress and socio demographic factors on hypertension among Urban Adults in North Karnataka | Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Dr Naraintran | doj10.15272/ajbps.v4 (38);2014.23-26 |
14 | Hypertension – Prevalence and Risk Factors among Urban population North Karnataka | International Journal of Current Research and Review | Dr Naraintran | (IJCRR2014. Vol-06 (issue7)39-45) |
15 | Parasitic Infestation clinical mimicking malignancy | Kerala Medical Journal | Dr Peter Manohar Chellappa | IMA KMJ page 312-13 Vol-3 Index 2013 |
Teaching Staff of Department of General Surgery | ||
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SL NO: | NAME OF FACULTY | DESIGNATION |
1 | Dr. Punitha Thetraravu Oli. M | Professor and HOD |
2 | Dr. Parameswaran Unnithan. R | Professor |
3 | Dr. V. K. Rajan | Associate Professor |
4 | Dr. C. Gauthaman | Associate Professor |
5 | Dr. Carbin Joseph | Associate Professor |
6 | Dr. Sandeep Kumar David. S | Associate Professor |
7 | Dr. Naraintran. S | Associate Professor |
8 | Dr. R. Paul Raj | Assistant Professor |
9 | Dr. Abhilash Balsalam Vasanthan | Assistant Professor |
10 | Dr. Achsah Jesintha Dhas | Assistant Professor |
11 | Dr. R. Chellakannan | Assistant Professor |
12 | Dr. Pretheep Samraj. R. P | Assistant Professor |
13 | Dr. Prem Kumar Battina | Assistant Professor |
14 | Dr. Lekshmi Priya. R | Assistant Professor |
15 | Dr. John Suresh Kumar. T. R | Assistant Professor |
16 | Dr. P. Anish Immanuel | Assistant Professor |
17 | Dr. Lala G. Anand Robin | Senior Resident |
18 | Dr. Ranjan James Premkumar | Senior Resident |
19 | Dr. Arun Pragadish Ram R. M | Senior Resident |
20 | Dr. Lijin J. L | Senior Resident |
21 | Dr. Jebalin Jose. S | Senior Resident |
22 | Dr. Arx J. Jerin | Junior Resident |
23 | Dr. Sandeep Jose | Junior Resident |
24 | Dr. Beethu. C | Junior Resident |
25 | Dr. Antony Thachil | Junior Resident |
26 | Dr. Sheenu Joseph | Junior Resident |
27 | Dr. Nithin B. A | Junior Resident |
28 | Dr. Victor Jose | Junior Resident |
29 | Dr. Mohith Mathew | Junior Resident |
30 | Dr. Avin. A | Junior Resident |
31 | Dr. Pooja S. Nair | Junior Resident |
32 | Dr. Pajesh J. P | Junior Resident |
33 | Dr. Ancy N. S | Junior Resident |
34 | Dr. Anish Jomy | Junior Resident |
35 | Dr. Kiran D. G | Junior Resident |
36 | Dr. Anoj Joseph. R | Junior Resident |

Dr. Punitha Thetraravu Oli. M
Professor and HOD (MS)
(LOP : 01.08.2010 - 31.07.2011 = 1 Year; Promoted as Professor on 15.11.2012)