Professor of Surgery & Unit Chief

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran

Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Academic surgeon and surgical educator at Government Medical College, Kottayam, with a clinical and academic career spanning government medical colleges, tertiary referral centres, and advanced laparoscopic surgical practice in Kerala.

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About

Dedicated to Surgical Excellence & Education

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran is Professor of Surgery and Unit Chief at Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala. His academic and clinical career spans government medical colleges, tertiary referral centres, and advanced laparoscopic surgical practice in Kerala.

Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education, conference teaching, and clinical research, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and evidence-based surgery.

MBBS, MS, DNB Minimal Access Surgery
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Variation in Intra-abdominal Pressure between Obese and Non-obese Patients with Umbilical Hernias and Patients with No Abdominal Pathologies

Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2025
Journal Article

Performing Median Arcuate Ligament Release Surgery in Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery 2024
Journal Article

Pattern of Solid Visceral Injuries in Blunt Trauma Abdomen: A Prospective Study

Annals of International Medical and Dental Research 2018
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LAP Heller's Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia Cardia
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LAP Heller's Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia Cardia
VATS Thymectomy for Large Thymoma
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VATS Thymectomy for Large Thymoma
Laparoscopic TAPP Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Hernia Surgery

Laparoscopic TAPP Repair of Inguinal Hernia
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Research & Clinical Interests

Minimal Access Surgery Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Hernia Surgery Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Gastrointestinal Surgery Colorectal Surgery Breast Surgery Thoracoscopic Surgery Surgical Education Clinical Research

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Biography, education, and professional journey

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran standing in his office in front of a bookshelf
Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala
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Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran

Professor of Surgery & Unit Chief

Minimal Access Surgery Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Surgical Education

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran is Professor of Surgery and Unit Chief at Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

His academic and clinical career spans government medical colleges, tertiary referral centres, and advanced laparoscopic surgical practice in Kerala. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical education, conference teaching, and clinical research.

Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran delivering a lecture at ASGKCON 2025

His work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques while maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based surgery, academic mentorship, and continuous professional development.

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Personal Philosophy

Why Surgery?

Surgery appealed to me because it matched my strengths. While I was never driven by academic rankings alone, I found that surgical practice allowed me to combine analytical thinking with practical hand skills in a way that was both challenging and deeply rewarding.

What Motivates My Teaching and Research?

The greatest satisfaction in my career comes from caring for patients, working within the dynamic environment of an academic medical institution, and building meaningful relationships with students and patients. Teaching and research are natural extensions of clinical practice, enabling knowledge, experience, and surgical judgment to be shared with future generations.

What I Hope to Contribute

I hope to contribute to the field of surgery by helping make complex surgical procedures simpler to learn, teach, and perform. Developing practical, evidence-based approaches that improve surgical education and ultimately benefit patient care has become a defining focus of my professional work.

Academic Background

Education & Training

1992 – 1997

MBBS

T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha

2000 – 2003

MS (General Surgery)

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi

Credentials

Qualifications

MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
DNB (General Surgery)
DipALS – Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
FMAS – Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery
FIAGES – Fellow, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
Professional Journey

Career Timeline

2022 – Present

Professor of Surgery & Unit Chief

Government Medical College, Kottayam

2019 – 2022

Professor of Surgery

Government Medical College, Kozhikode

2018 – 2019

Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon

St. Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital, Parumala

2017 – 2018

Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon

KIMS Hospital, Kottayam

2015 – 2017

Associate Professor

Government Medical College, Kozhikode

2004 – 2015

Assistant Professor

Government Medical College, Kottayam

2003 – 2004

Senior Resident

Government Medical College, Alappuzha

1998 – 2000

Medical Officer

Nair's Hospital, Kollam

1997 – 1998

Internship

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

Advanced Training

Fellowships & Advanced Training

Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) – AMASI
FMAS Convocation – Dubai
Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)
Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery – Indian Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery, Coimbatore
Mini Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery – Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru
Training in Thoracoscopic Surgery – GMC Kozhikode (under Prof. Dr. Sreejayan M. P.)
AMASI Skill Course
Advanced Laparoscopic Training Programs
Invited Talks

Conference Presentations

Laparoscopic Hernia in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) – National Conference
Live Workshop on Bariatric Surgery – ASI State Conference
Invited Talk on Obesity Surgery – IMA State Conference
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)

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Publications

Peer-reviewed research, books, and academic contributions

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8Journals

2026

1 publication
Original Article DOI Available

Novel Self-Reversing Tube Ileostomy as an Alternative for Conventional Loop Ileostomy for Fecal Diversion: A Cohort Tertiary Care Center Study

Ajil Antony, Yadukrishna S, Santhosh Kumar R, Jayan N P, Ilsana Henna

Turkish Journal of Surgery 2026
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2025

1 publication
Journal Article DOI Available

Variation in Intra Abdominal Pressure Between Obese and Non Obese Patients with Umbilical Hernias and Patients with No Abdominal Pathologies

Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2025

Observational Study. Patients with umbilical hernias demonstrated significantly higher intra-abdominal pressure during Valsalva.

Clinical significance: Raised intra-abdominal pressure may represent an important physiological risk factor in umbilical hernia.

Intra Abdominal Pressure Umbilical Hernia Obesity Valsalva Manoeuvre
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2024

1 publication
Journal Article DOI Available

Performing Median Arcuate Ligament Release Surgery in Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital

Corresponding Author: Dr. Ajil Antony

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery 2024

Prospective Case Series. Seven-patient prospective series demonstrating good symptom relief following laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release.

Clinical significance: Supports laparoscopic MAL release for carefully selected MALS patients.

Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Celiac Artery Celiac Plexus
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2018

3 publications
Journal Article DOI Available

Randomised Controlled Study of Short Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair and Lichensteins Inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair

Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2018

Randomized Controlled Trial. A 60-patient randomized trial comparing laparoscopic and Lichtenstein mesh repair found longer operative time but fewer complications, shorter hospital stay and earlier return to work following laparoscopic repair.

Clinical significance: Supports laparoscopic inguinal mesh repair for improved short-term recovery.

Laparoscopy Hernia Inguinal Hernioplasty Mesh Repair
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Comparative Study of Rhomboid Excision and Limberg Flap with Excision and Primary Closure in Chronic Pilonidal Sinus from a South Indian Tertiary Hospital

Indian Journal of Applied Research 2018
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Journal Article

Pattern of Solid Visceral Injuries in Blunt Trauma Abdomen: A Prospective Study from an Indian Tertiary Care Hospital

Corresponding Author: Dr. Siddharth Matad

Annals of International Medical and Dental Research 2018

Prospective Observational Study. Road traffic accidents were the commonest cause. Splenic injury was most frequent. Most patients were successfully managed conservatively.

Clinical significance: Supports selective non-operative management of blunt abdominal trauma.

Blunt Trauma Spleen FAST
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2017

2 publications
Journal Article DOI Available

Effect of Mechanical Closure of Dead Space on Seroma Formation in Modified Radical Mastectomy

Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2017

Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Flap fixation significantly reduced drain output and drain duration following modified radical mastectomy.

Clinical significance: Supports mechanical dead-space closure to reduce postoperative seroma.

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Comparison of Open Colorectal Surgery versus Laparoscopic and Lap Assisted Colorectal Surgeries for Short Term Outcomes in Colorectal Malignancy

Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2017
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Featured Research

Surgical Innovation

Original Article DOI Available

Novel Self-Reversing Tube Ileostomy as an Alternative for Conventional Loop Ileostomy for Fecal Diversion: A Cohort Tertiary Care Center Study

Ajil Antony, Yadukrishna S, Santhosh Kumar R, Jayan N P, Ilsana Henna

Turkish Journal of Surgery 2026

This study presents a novel self-reversing tube ileostomy technique, proposed as an alternative to the conventional loop ileostomy used for temporary fecal diversion. The technique is designed so the stoma can close on its own over time, with the aim of avoiding the additional planned surgical procedure typically required to reverse a loop ileostomy. Findings are reported from a cohort of patients managed at a tertiary care center.

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Clinical Significance

By enabling the diversion stoma to close spontaneously, this technique may reduce the need for a second major operation — ileostomy reversal surgery — in selected patients. Avoiding a planned reversal procedure can potentially lower additional surgical risk, hospital stay, and healthcare costs for appropriately selected cases, though further outcome data will help define which patients benefit most.

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Surgical Videos

Educational surgical content for trainees and practicing surgeons

Additional operative demonstrations and educational surgical videos are available on Dr. Santhosh Kumar Ravindran's MEDtube profile.

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LAP Heller's Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia Cardia
Laparoscopic Surgery

LAP Heller's Cardiomyotomy for Achalasia Cardia
VATS Thymectomy for Large Thymoma
Thoracic Surgery

VATS Thymectomy for Large Thymoma
Laparoscopic Duodenojejunostomy for SMA Syndrome
Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic Duodenojejunostomy for SMA Syndrome
Single Anastomosis Sleeve Jejunal Bypass (SASJ)
Bariatric Surgery

Single Anastomosis Sleeve Jejunal Bypass (SASJ)
Laparoscopic TAPP Repair of Inguinal Hernia
Hernia Surgery

Laparoscopic TAPP Repair of Inguinal Hernia

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