Dr. Soundararajan. S
MBBS, MD . Professor & HOD
Overview
The Department of General Surgery is one of the premier clinical specialties, committed to excellence in patient care, surgical education, and research. It is supported by a team of eminent and dedicated faculty members with extensive clinical and academic experience. The department provides comprehensive surgical services, managing both elective and emergency cases across a wide range of conditions. Modern operation theatres and advanced surgical equipment ensure safe, precise, and effective surgical interventions. The department plays a vital role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through structured training programs. Active involvement in research and academic activities promotes evidence-based surgical practice. Continuous skill development and professional growth are encouraged among faculty and trainees. Through compassionate care and clinical excellence, the department serves as a cornerstone of quality surgical services.
Overview
The Department of General Surgery at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) provides comprehensive surgical care covering a wide range of conditions including gastrointestinal diseases, cancer surgery, breast surgery, thyroid and endocrine disorders, vascular diseases, trauma, and emergency surgical conditions.The department performs major abdominal surgeries, advanced head and neck cancer surgeries, reconstructive procedures, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries. With a strong focus on patient safety and modern surgical techniques, the department provides both elective and emergency surgical services.Equipped with state-of-the-art operation theatre complexes and modern surgical technology, the department ensures high standards of surgical care and perioperative management. Patients benefit from integrated services including critical care support, advanced diagnostics, and multidisciplinary collaboration with other specialties. The department is staffed by a team of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Senior Residents, and Junior Residents, ensuring high-quality patient care along with strong academic training.
Dr. Soundararajan. S
MBBS, MS . Professor & HOD
Overview
The Department of General Surgery is one of the premier clinical specialties, committed to excellence in patient care, surgical education, and research. It is supported by a team of eminent and dedicated faculty members with extensive clinical and academic experience. The department provides comprehensive surgical services, managing both elective and emergency cases across a wide range of conditions. Modern operation theatres and advanced surgical equipment ensure safe, precise, and effective surgical interventions. The department plays a vital role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through structured training programs. Active involvement in research and academic activities promotes evidence-based surgical practice. Continuous skill development and professional growth are encouraged among faculty and trainees. Through compassionate care and clinical excellence, the department serves as a cornerstone of quality surgical services.
Dr Alex Arthur Edwards
MS, Professor & HOD​
Professor & HOD
Mission
To provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate surgical care through clinical excellence, advanced technology, and ethical practice. To foster surgical education, research, and skill development in order to train competent surgeons and improve patient outcomes.
Contact Information
Email id:
generalsurgery@sreemookambikainstitute.com
Faculties
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kannan Shanmugam M | Dean Principal |
| 2 | Dr. P Amutha | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Soundararajan | Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Pandy V | Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Swamy Kanagaraj Sreether | Professor |
| 6 | Dr. Subburathinam | Professor |
| 7 | Dr. Anil Kumar S | Professor |
| 8 | Dr. Alex Arthur Edwards | Professor |
| 9 | Dr. Parameswaran Unnithan R | Professor |
| 10 | Dr. Vinu Gopinath | Professor |
| 11 | Dr. Maharaja P | Associate Professor |
| 12 | Dr. Fairoos Basha T M | Assistant Professor |
| 13 | Dr. Pinto P | Assistant Professor |
| 14 | Dr. Jayakumar P | Assistant Professor |
| 15 | Dr. Jebalin Jose S | Assistant Professor |
| 16 | Dr. Manikandan D M | Assistant Professor |
| 17 | Dr. Ashoke Prakaash | Assistant Professor |
| 18 | Dr. Gowtham Eswaran | Senior Resident |
| 19 | Dr. Ajith Selvaraj | Senior Resident |
| 20 | Dr. Mohamad Safwan | Senior Resident |
| 21 | Dr. T G Jithu | Senior Resident |
| 22 | Dr. V S C Krishna Vishnubhotla | Senior Resident |
| 23 | Dr. Shane Jayachandra | Senior Resident |
| 24 | Dr. M Malavika Balachandran | Senior Resident |
| 25 | Dr. Jaya Sakthi Subramonia Pillai | Senior Resident |
| 26 | Dr. Sruthy Harshan | Senior Resident |
| 27 | Dr. Sivachandran Palanisamy | Junior Resident |
| 28 | Dr. Prahaladh Ramaswamy | Junior Resident |
| 29 | Dr. Rehna Saidalavi | Junior Resident |
| 30 | Dr. Dutta Kailashnadh | Junior Resident |
| 31 | Dr. Nityasri | Junior Resident |
| 32 | Dr. N D Srikanth | Junior Resident |
| 33 | Dr. Mohammed Naufel Kathermydheen | Junior Resident |
| 34 | Dr. Vignesh Chenna K | Junior Resident |
| 35 | Dr. Saipriya S V | Junior Resident |
| 36 | Dr. Dhanishma Nagarajan Jalaja Kumari | Junior Resident |
| 37 | Dr. Aravinth Kumar B | Junior Resident |
| 38 | Dr. Vishnuprasanth P | Junior Resident |
| 39 | Dr. Kavin Shivani C K | Junior Resident |
| 40 | Dr. Sathyavani Satjikumar | Junior Resident |
| 41 | Dr. Lavanya Natarajan | Junior Resident |
| 42 | Dr. Shaahar M J | Junior Resident |
| 43 | Dr. Adithya S S | Junior Resident |
| 44 | Dr. Richard Samuel | Junior Resident |
| 45 | Dr. S Boopesh | Junior Resident |
| 46 | Dr. Abhijith Ravikumar | Junior Resident |
| 47 | Dr. Annie S Raj | Junior Resident |
| 48 | Dr. Arun M A Joseph | Junior Resident |
| 49 | Dr. Eashwar Maniyen Sudar Kodi Revimaniyen | Junior Resident |
| 50 | Dr. Harrison P M | Junior Resident |
| 51 | Dr. Ishwarya | Junior Resident |
| 52 | Dr. Narendhar Pandiyan | Junior Resident |
| 53 | Dr. Noorul Ayesha | Junior Resident |
| 54 | Dr. Radhika K V | Junior Resident |
Clinical Services
The Department of General Surgery offers comprehensive surgical services including:
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
• Breast surgery
• Thyroid and endocrine surgery
• Head and neck surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Varicose vein surgery
• Soft tissue and skin tumor surgeries
• Trauma and emergency surgery
• Oncosurgery and cancer management
Advanced laparoscopic procedures are routinely performed for several abdominal conditions, ensuring faster recovery and minimal postoperative discomfort.
Specialty Clinics
The department conducts specialty clinics to provide focused surgical evaluation and management.
These include:
• CTVS Clinic
• Urology Clinic
• Plastic Surgery Clinic
• Surgical Gastroenterology Clinic
• Neurosurgery Clinic
• Pediatric Surgery Clinic
• Cancer Clinic – conducted with support from Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology
• Foot Ulcer Clinic
These clinics allow specialized consultation, multidisciplinary management, and long-term follow-up for complex surgical conditions.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Outpatient Department (OPD)
The surgical OPD consists of multiple consultation rooms along with dedicated dressing rooms and a fully equipped Minor Operation Theatre (MOT) where a variety of minor surgical procedures are performed under strict aseptic conditions.
Major Operation Theatre Complex
The department functions from a modern OT complex equipped with advanced surgical instruments and modern anesthesia facilities, enabling safe performance of major surgical procedures including laparoscopic and oncological surgeries.
Surgical Wards
Separate male and female surgical wards provide comfortable inpatient care with continuous monitoring and nursing support. Demonstration rooms are available within the wards to facilitate bedside teaching and clinical discussions for students.
Endoscopy Services
The department is equipped with dedicated upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy units for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Surgical Procedures
A wide range of routine and advanced surgical procedures are performed in the department.
Common Surgical Procedures:
• Hernia surgeries (open and laparoscopic)
• Hydrocele surgery
• Circumcision
• Vasectomy (conventional and non-scalpel)
• Suprapubic cystostomy
• Appendectomy (open and laparoscopic)
• Cholecystectomy (open and laparoscopic)
• Colostomy and intestinal obstruction surgeries
• Splenectomy
• Varicose vein surgery
Oncological & Major Surgeries:
• Modified radical mastectomy
• Thyroid surgeries (hemi-thyroidectomy and total thyroidectomy)
• Lymph node biopsies
• Surgeries for stomach malignancies
• Surgeries for liver abscess and hydatid cyst
• Pancreatic surgeries including pancreaticoduodenectomy
• Resection surgeries such as anterior resection, AP resection, and hemicolectomy
Additional Surgical Procedures:
• Skin grafting procedures
• Surgeries for soft tissue tumors
• Hemorrhoidectomy, fissure and fistula repairs
• Nephrectomy and renal stone surgeries
• Amputations and disarticulations
Laser procedures are also performed for varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Minimally Invasive & Advanced Surgical Services
The Department of General Surgery at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS) offers a wide range of minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing post-operative pain, and promoting faster recovery.
Many abdominal and gastrointestinal procedures are performed using laparoscopic techniques, which involve small incisions, advanced camera systems, and specialized surgical instruments. These techniques allow surgeons to perform complex operations with greater precision while minimizing tissue trauma.
The department is equipped with high-definition laparoscopic systems, advanced vessel sealing devices, ultrasonic dissectors, and modern endoscopic equipment, enabling safe and effective performance of minimally invasive surgeries.
Advanced surgical services include laparoscopic surgeries for hernia, gallbladder, and appendicular diseases, endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures, laser surgeries for conditions such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids, and complex oncological surgeries involving the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal organs.
These technologies ensure that patients benefit from shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, reduced complications, and improved surgical outcomes.
Critical Care Facilities
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
The department manages a 10-bed Surgical ICU designed according to modern critical care and NABH standards. The ICU is equipped with:
• Advanced ventilators
• Central monitoring systems
• Defibrillators
• Syringe and infusion pumps
• CPAP systems
• Bedside ultrasound and echocardiography
• Portable X-ray facilities
• Dialysis access ports
• Fully equipped crash carts
Burns ICU
A 6-bed Burns ICU provides specialized care for patients with burn injuries and other complex surgical conditions.
All critical care units are integrated with the Hospital Information System (HIS) and PACS, enabling rapid access to laboratory results, radiology reports, and patient records.
Advanced Surgical Equipment
The Department of General Surgery is equipped with modern surgical technology and advanced instrumentation to support both minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures.
Key equipment includes:
• HD laparoscopic systems and 3D-4K laparoscopic platforms
• Advanced vessel sealing systems
• Ultrasonic dissectors and coagulation systems
• Endoscopic equipment including upper GI endoscope and colonoscope
• Ultrasound machines with Doppler capability
• C-arm imaging systems
• Operating microscopes
• Electrosurgical units
• Laser surgery equipment
• Tissue sealing and stapling devices
These advanced technologies enable the department to perform complex minimally invasive and major surgical procedures safely and effectively.
Teaching and Academic Activities
The Department of General Surgery plays a vital role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, providing structured academic teaching along with extensive clinical exposure.
Undergraduate Teaching:
Medical students receive comprehensive clinical training through bedside teaching, case discussions, clinical demonstrations, and supervised surgical exposure, helping them develop essential diagnostic and clinical skills in surgery.
Postgraduate Training:
The department offers the MS in General Surgery postgraduate program with 9 seats. Postgraduate training is designed to provide in-depth knowledge, clinical expertise, and operative skills in general surgery.
Academic activities for postgraduate students include seminars, symposiums, journal clubs, case presentations, research activities, and clinical audits. Residents also undergo hands-on surgical training under faculty supervision, ensuring progressive development of surgical competence.
The department regularly conducts Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, workshops, and academic discussions to keep faculty and trainees updated with the latest advances in surgical practice.
Community Outreach
The department actively participates in community health camps and surgical screening programs, helping in early diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of surgical diseases among rural populations.
1. SPECIALITY SERVICES
Comprehensive surgical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in OPD.
Minor surgical procedures in MOT under aseptic protocols.
Major surgical interventions in advanced OT complexes.
High-quality perioperative care with emphasis on patient safety.
Dedicated inpatient services for male and female patients.
2. PROCEDURE
- Minor Surgeries: Performed routinely in the Minor Operation Theatre under aseptic conditions.
- Major Surgeries: Conducted in the fully equipped Major Operation Theatre Complex with strict adherence to surgical safety protocols.
- Perioperative Care: Special focus on preoperative evaluation, intraoperative safety, and postoperative recovery for improved patient outcomes.
3. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES/ FELLOWSHIPS​
- Regular postgraduate (PG) teaching programs including academic sessions, journal clubs, seminars, and case presentations.
- Faculty guidance in clinical work, academic research, and surgical innovations.
- Active involvement of undergraduates in bedside teaching, case discussions, and patient care, ensuring a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
4. CMEs, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS DONE IN THE DEPARTMENT​
Periodic CMEs and workshops to update surgical knowledge.
Academic seminars and symposiums promoting research and innovation.
Hands-on surgical training modules for both UG and PG students.
5. MERITS AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS​
- Strong emphasis on academic excellence with active faculty involvement in teaching and research.
- Integrated approach to patient care, education, and surgical innovation.
- Well-recognized for nurturing skilled, compassionate, and competent surgeons dedicated to serving society.
