The rotator cuff consists of a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint holding the shoulder in place. It holds firmly the head of the upper arm bone within the shallow socket of the shoulder. The rotator cuff attaches the humerus to the shoulder blade and aids in lifting and rotating the arm. […]

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a common treatment for kidney stones.  This procedure is performed with a machine called lithotripter which generates a series of shock waves that helps in breaking up the stones present inside the urinary tract or kidneys.  The shock waves break the stones into smaller pieces, which can either pass […]

ഹൈപോതൈറോയ്ഡിസം എന്നാൽ എന്താണ്? Hypothyroidism meaning in Malayalam തൈറോയ്ഡിന്‍റെ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനം കുറയുന്ന അവസ്ഥ ഹൈപോതൈറോയ്ഡിസം – രോഗ ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ എന്തെല്ലാം? (Hypothyroidism symptoms in Malayalam) ഹൈപോതൈറോയ്ഡിസം കാരണങ്ങള്‍ തൈറോയ്ഡ് ഡോക്ടർസ് കൊച്ചിയിൽ Dr. (Lt. Col.) G Dhananjayan Thyroid Specialist Dr. G. Dhananjayan Dr. R. Padmakumar Endoscopic Thyroid Surgeon Dr. R. Padmakumar Dr. Madhukara Pai Endoscopic Thyroid Surgeon Dr. Madhukara Pai Dr Ahsain […]

RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) is a procedure performed to remove kidney stones using laser and a fiberoptic endoscope without making any incisions on the kidney.  This is a minimally invasive procedure, as the procedure is performed without making any incisions.  The fiberoptic endoscope is a viewing tube, which goes all the way from the urethra […]

We are happy & proud to note that Dr. R. Padmakumar, our CMD & Senior Consultant Surgeon’s, name is listed in the Top Doctors of South India (Surgeon’s Category) More Awards Dr. R. Padmakumar receives World Medical Council Excellence Healthcare Award 2019 in recognition for his Professional Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to medical field especially Metabolic Surgery for Obesity […]

I had a wonderful experience at Keyhole Clinic. The staff were really loving and caring. I didn’t even feel like it was my first time being here. The hospital is extremely sterile and it didn’t provoke my dust allergy. I must say this that this hospital has a clean environment. Dr. Padmakumar, Sandhya and the […]

Slipped Disc is most often the result of a gradual, ageing related wear and tear called disk degeneration. It is also known as Herniated Disc or Disc Prolapse. Our spinal column is comprised of a series of bones, also called vertebrae, which is stacked onto each other.  The spinal column is divided into 5 segments […]

Kidney Stones Treatment in Kerala at Kochi – Kidney Stones treatment is decided based on the type of stone.  Small stones can be treated by drinking water, medicines, and pain relievers.  It is advisable to drink up to 3 liters of water per day to prevent kidney stones.  Larger stones may need surgical treatment and […]

I am a 63 YO female from Cochin, Kerala. I approached Dr Padmakumar Sir for the treatment of ‘Warthin’s Tumor’ about 5 cms large (it slowly grew from 1 cm), below my right ear.  It was located in a critical place where all the facial nerves and the parotid gland was passing through. I was […]

A two day conference on Minimally Invasive Surgeries, MISCON 2022, and South Zone Conference of Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI) was held in Kochi. Surgeons from across the globe participated in the conference with continuing medical education sessions. MISCON 2022 was organized by SELSI, VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, and Verwandeln Institute […]

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, also known as Gastric Bypass, is a surgical procedure for weight loss.  In this procedure, a small pouch is created from the stomach and the newly created pouch is connected directly to the small intestine.  After gastric bypass surgery is performed, the swallowed food goes into this small stomach pouch from […]

വെരിക്കോസ് വെയിന്‍ (Varicose Vein) അതിന്‍റെ പ്രശ്നങ്ങള്‍, അത് എങ്ങനെയാണ് ഉണ്ടാകുന്നത്, എന്ത് കാരണങ്ങള്‍ കൊണ്ടാണ് ഉണ്ടാകുന്നത്, എങ്ങനെ അത് കണ്ടുപിടിക്കാം, ചികിത്സാരീതികള്‍ എന്തൊക്കെയാണ്, ശസ്ത്രക്രിയകള്‍ ഏതൊക്കെയാണ്, അതിനൂതനമായ എന്തൊക്കെ ചികിത്സാമാര്‍ഗങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ട്, അത് നമുക്ക് എത്രമാത്രം പ്രയോജനമാവും ഇങ്ങനെയുള്ള കാര്യങ്ങള്‍ ചര്‍ച്ച ചെയ്യുന്നു. Varicose Veins in English ഞരമ്പുകളുടെ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനം നമ്മുടെ ശരീരത്തില്‍ എന്താണ്? ആര്‍റ്ററി, വെയിന്‍സ്, വെയിന്‍സ് (Artery, Veins, Nerves) എന്നിവയെ എല്ലാം പെടുന്നുണ്ട്. മലയാളത്തില്‍ നമ്മള്‍ ഞരമ്പുകള്‍ എന്നാണ് പറയുന്നത്. […]

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Migraine is one of the leading causes of primary headache In the world. The morbidity caused by this is quite significant. It is also one of the leading causes of recurrent unrelenting headache causing much discomfort to the affected person. Migraine can be classified in various ways the most used classification is based on the […]

Times City: Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

This package includes Thyroid Function Tests (TSH, T3, T4), Ultrasound of Neck, Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibody (Anti-TPO), Thyroid Specialist Consultation and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgeon Consultation. Thyroid Function Tests TSH, T3, T4 Ultrasound Neck Antithyroid Peroxidase Antibody – (Anti-TPO) The Package includes Thyroid Specialist Consultation and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgeon Consultations. Thyroid Specialists Consultation with Thyroid Checkup Package […]

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Sample Meal Plan for Weight Reduction 1100 kcal 45 gm Protein Diet Time Menu Amount 6:00 AM Green Tea/ Black Tea (no sugar) 1 cup 8:00 AM Spinach chapathi +dhal curry 1 no.+1 cup Boiled vegetables 1 cup 10.30 AM Cucumber juice/ smoothie 1 cup 12.30 PM Rice ½ cup Sambar 1 cup Fish curry […]