Minimally invasive surgery
Dr. Sidhu R Sekhar
M.S., General Surgery, D.N.B. (General Surgery), FMAS (Fellow Of The Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India), FIAGES (Fellow Of Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons)
Kochi,Kerala
Summary
General Surgeon capable of performing variety of surgical procedures such as thyroidectomies, breast surgeries, appendicectomies, hernioplasties, laparotomies, low anal surgeries and all other minor procedures including circumcisions and excision biopsies. Detail-oriented individual with thorough knowledge of modern surgical practices. Committed to improving patient quality of life by carrying out standard surgical procedures and appropriate follow-up. Assisted oncological procedures and more than 100 laparoscopic procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Resident
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Kochi, Kerala
12.2020 - Current
- Managing outpatients, evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms and giving them expert care.
- Performing variety of surgical procedures such as thyroidectomies, breast surgeries, appendicectomies, hernioplasties, laparotomies, low anal surgeries and other minor procedures including circumcisions and excision biopsies.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Provided patient education and counseling, covering health status, test results, disease processes and discharge planning.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Junior Resident Doctor in General Surgery
SRM Institute Of Science And Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, inguinal hernia repairs, hemorrhoidectomies, fistula and fissure surgeries to restore health in patients.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures, including excision biopsies, breast mass biopsies, chest tube insertions and circumcisions under local anesthesia.
- Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
- Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care.
- Performed emergency surgeries like appendicectomies, herniorraphies and laparotomies.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Designed treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Supervised trainees, medical students and fellows to help each achieve proficiency in field.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Junior Resident Doctor in General Medicine
Bishop Benziger Hospital
Kollam, Kerala
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
- Also performed duty as Casualty Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine department where ECG’s were interpreted and provided trauma care.
- Also started general consultation where treatment were provided for various infectious diseases and other co-morbid illness like diabetes and hypertension.
Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI)
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
Kochi, Kerala
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Rotation in all Clinical Subjects- General Medicine, General Surgery including G.I surgery, Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Family Welfare Planning, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Casualty (Emergency Medicine), Medical oncology, Stroke medicine and Dermatology.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Trained in injection clinic, first aid, emergency care for
poisonous bites, minor procedures under local anaesthesia, preventive health care. - Established outreach camps for Diabetes, Anaemia, Adolescent health, Sexual health & Communicable disease awareness.
Education
Fellow of Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal - FIAGES
Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal Endo-Surge
India 03.2022 - 03.2022
Fellow of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons - FMAS
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
India 11.2021 - 11.2021
Basic Course in Biomedical Research -
Indian Council of Medical Research
India 03.2021 - 06.2021
DIPLOMATE OF NATIONAL BOARD (DNB) - General Surgery
National Board of Examinations
India 06.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Surgery, General Surgery - M.S., General Surgery
SRM Institute Of Science And Technology
Chennai 05.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) -
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
Kochi 05.2009 - 02.2014
Indian School Certificate (ISC) -
Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
Kollam 05.2008 - 03.2009
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) -
Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
Kollam 05.2006 - 03.2007
Accomplishments
PUBLICATIONS
Published
● A Prospective Study on Comparison of Hematocrit, Glasgow’s Criteria - Tharun Ganapathy Chitrambalam et al. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2020 Dec, Vol-14(12): PC01-PC04
● TEP vs TAPP- A Single Surgeon’s Experience - Tharun Ganapathy Chitrambalam et al., Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2021 Jan, Vol-15(1): PC05-PC08
● A case report of a liposarcoma mimicking hemangioma- International Surgery Journal Ganapathy TC et al. Int Surg J. 2018 Dec;5(12):4071-4074 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj2018504
● Laparoscopic management of cholecystoduodenal fistula: a case report- International Surgery Journal Ganapathy TC et al. Int Surg J. 2018 Nov;5(11):3744-3746 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20184655
● Perforation of old gastrojejunal anastomotic site presenting as acute abdomen: a case report- International Surgery Journal Ganapathy TC et al. Int Surg J. 2018 Sep;5(9):3183-3185 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20183747
● An interesting case of tuberculosis of the thyroid gland- International Surgery Journal Tharun GC et al. Int Surg J. 2019 May;6(5):1786-1788 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20191909
● A case report of eumycetoma in the thigh: an unusual presentation as a lump- International Surgery Journal Chitrambalam TG et al. Int Surg J. 2019 Aug;6(8):2988-2990 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20193356
● A case series on management of scar endometriosis following C-sections- International Surgery Journal Chitrambalam TG et al. Int Surg J. 2019 Jul;6(7):2621-2623 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20193008
● An interesting case of subdiagphragmatic cold abscess: a case report- International Surgery Journal Ganapathy TC et al. Int Surg J. 2018 Sep;5(9):3175-3176 http://www.ijsurgery.com DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20183744
Completed and submitted for publication
- An interesting case of inguinal hernia with urinary bladder diverticulum as the content
- A rare case report on sealed mesentric border perforation presenting as surgical emergency
- A case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma presenting as submandibular tumor
- “A TWIST WITH A TWIST" - A rare case report of caecal volvulus with midgut malrotation
Ongoing study
- IS “SCARLESS THYROIDECTOMY” - THE FUTURE ? - A comparative study between transoral vs open thyroidectomy.
Additional Information
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP/ACADEMIC SESSIONS ATTENDED:
● Workshop on Research Methodology, SRM Hospital, Chennai – 2018
● 42nd TN ASICON 2018 : Tamil Nadu State Conference, Thekkady – 2018
● ASI Endoscopy & Laparoscopy Training Course – One hour Supervised Hands on Training Module – 2018
● 78th ASICON 2018 : National Conference, Chennai – 2018
● 3rd Apollo International Colorectal Symposium 2019, Chennai – 2019
● 43rd TN ASICON 2019 : Tamil Nadu State Conference, Courtallam – 2019
● 5th TS ASICON 2019 : Telengana State Conference, Warangal – 2019
● Ventilators – Get Switched On : CME and Workshop on basics of Mechanical Ventilator, SRM Hospital, Chennai - 2019
● TNASI Zonal Refresher Course 2019 (North Zone), Chennai – 2019
● 79thASICON 2019 : National Conference, Bhubaneswar – 2019
● MMC SURGICON 2020 : PG CME, Madras Medical College, Chennai - 2020
● General Surgery CME 2020 : Madurai Medical College, Madurai – 2020
● 80thASICON 2020 : National Conference, Virtual ASICON 2020
● ANZAWR 2021 : Laparoscopic Hernia and Abdominal wall reconstruction, MAY 2021
● 78th AMASI SKILL COURSE & FMAS EXAMINATION : August 2021
● 16th AMASICON: Annual International Conference of The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India : November 2021
● 81th ASICON : Virtual ASICON : December 2021
ACADEMIC BODY MEMBERSHIPS:
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA (MCI) – THE TRAVANCORE-COCHIN MEDICAL COUNICL OF MODERN MEDICINE- 53626
THE ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS IN INDIA (ASI) - MEMBERSHIP NO - FL 37423
ASSOCIATION OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGEONS OF INDIA- MEMBERSHIP NO - 10763
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDO-SURGEONS (IAGES)- MEMBERSHIP NO- 8175
POSTERS AND PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES:
- A poster on " A case report of Hodgkins Lymphoma presenting as Submandibular tumour" in 42nd TN ASICON 2018 : Tamil Nadu State Conference, Thekkady – 2018
- A poster on " A case series on management of scar endometriosis following C-sections" in 78th ASICON 2018 : National Conference, Chennai – 2018
- A paper on " IS SCARLESS THYROIDECTOMY” - THE FUTURE ? - A comparative study between transoral vs open thyroidectomy in 78th ASICON 2018 : National Conference, Chennai – 2018
- A poster presentation on "A rare case report on sealed mesentric border perforation presenting as surgical emergency" in 43rd TN ASICON 2019 : Tamil Nadu State Conference, Courtallam – 2019
- A poster on "A case report of eumycetoma in the thigh: an unusual presentation as a lump" in 5th TS ASICON 2019 : Telengana State Conference, Warangal – 2019
- A poster on “A TWIST WITH A TWIST" - A rare case report of caecal volvulus with midgut malrotation in 79th ASICON 2019 : National Conference, Bhubaneswar – 2019
- A paper on " Assessment of severity of acute pancreatitis- comparision of hematocrit and glasgow’s criteria with CT abdomen" in 79th ASICON 2019 : National Conference, Bhubaneswar – 2019
AWARDS:
- 2nd prize - poster on “A TWIST WITH A TWIST" - A rare case report of caecal volvulus with midgut malrotation in 79th ASICON 2019 : National Conference, Bhubaneswar – 2019
- Selected for final 5 - poster presentation on "A rare case report on sealed mesentric border perforation presenting as surgical emergency" in 43rd TN ASICON 2019 : Tamil Nadu State Conference, Courtallam – 2019
Certification
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS)
Interests
Teaching Experience
I am very interested in teaching and strongly believe in visual learning. I have tutored junior undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout my medical education and has also helped junior postgraduates learn suturing skills and minor surgical procedures.
Skills
Basic airway management, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airway, nasogastric tube insertion, I.V cannulation, venipuncture, preparation and administration of I.V, I.M, S.C injections, arterial puncture in an adult , titration and intravenous infusion of medication, transfusion of blood and blood products, urethral catheterisation - male and female, skin suturing, stapling, knotting, E.C.G interpretation.
Declaration:
I hereby declare that all the above details furnished by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Fellow of Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal - FIAGES
Indian Association of Gastro-intestinal Endo-Surge
03.2022 - 03.2022
Fellow of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons - FMAS
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
11.2021 - 11.2021
DIPLOMATE OF NATIONAL BOARD (DNB) - General Surgery
National Board of Examinations
06.2021 - 06.2021
DIPLOMATE NATIONAL BOARD (DNB), GENERAL SURGERY
06-2021
Basic Course in Biomedical Research -
Indian Council of Medical Research
03.2021 - 06.2021
Senior Resident
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
12.2020 - Current
MASTER OF SURGERY, in GENERAL SURGERY
07-2020
Junior Resident Doctor in General Surgery
SRM Institute Of Science And Technology
05.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Surgery, General Surgery - M.S., General Surgery
SRM Institute Of Science And Technology
05.2017 - 07.2020
Junior Resident Doctor in General Medicine
Bishop Benziger Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2015
Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI)
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
03.2014 - 03.2015
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (MBBS)
02-2014
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) -
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
05.2009 - 02.2014
Indian School Certificate (ISC) -
Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
05.2008 - 03.2009
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) -
Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
05.2006 - 03.2007