Dr. Sivasankar Jayakumar

Dr Sivasankar Jayakumar is a highly distinguished paediatric and neonatal surgeon in Chennai with 27 years of medical and clinical practice. His extensive expertise spans complex newborn corrective surgeries, advanced paediatric laparoscopy, paediatric urology, and the management of congenital malformations.

With nearly three decades of dedicated experience across elite medical institutions in both India and the United Kingdom, he provides world-class, precise, and deeply empathetic surgical care for neonates, infants, and children facing complex anatomical challenges.

Dr Sivasankar is available for consultations as a Senior Consultant across premier healthcare facilities in Chennai, including Apollo Speciality Hospitals (Vanagaram), Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital (Velachery), and Kauvery Hospital (Vadapalani).

He communicates fluently with patients and families in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sivasankar Jayakumar’s advanced surgical practice encompasses specialized diagnostic, corrective, and minimally invasive procedures tailored specifically for growing bodies:

Neonatal and Congenital Malformation Surgery

Intricate, life-saving reconstructive procedures for newborns and premature infants:

• Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Esophageal Atresia Repair
• Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Correction
• Anorectal Malformations and Anoplasty (PSARP Procedure)
• Malrotation Correction and Ladd's Procedure
• Hirschsprung’s Disease Management (Duhamel Pull-Through Procedure)
• Gastroschisis and Exomphalos Closure

Advanced Paediatric Laparoscopy & Thoracoscopy

Keyhole minimally invasive procedures ensuring faster recovery times and minimal scarring:

• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy and Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication and Pyloromyotomy
• Therapeutic Laparoscopy for Undescended Testis (Orchidopexy)
• Thoracoscopy and Drainage of Empyema
• Laparoscopic Assisted Duhamel Pull-Through

Paediatric Urology and Reconstruction

Comprehensive surgical correction of the childhood urinary tract and reproductive organs:

• Pyeloplasty for Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction
• Hypospadias and Hooded Foreskin Reconstruction
• Closure of Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias Repair
• Continent Bladder Reconstruction (Mitrofanoff Catheterisation)
• Cystoscopy and Ablation of Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
• Ureteric Reimplantation and Deflux/STING Procedures

Paediatric Upper/Lower GI and Hepatobiliary Surgery

Advanced interventions for pediatric digestive and liver-related disorders:

• Excision of Choledochal Cyst and Hepatico-Jejunostomy
• Kasai Procedure (Hepatoportoenterostomy) for Biliary Atresia
• Excision of Duplication Cysts and Meckel’s Diverticulum
• Hydrostatic and Open Reduction of Intussusception
• Creation and Closure of Gastrostomies, Ileostomies, and Colostomies

Paediatric Surgical Oncology

Meticulous tumor resections and supportive access surgeries:

• Excision of Wilms' Tumor and Neuroblastomas (Abdominal/Thoracic)
• Excision of Sacrococcygeal Teratomas and Ovarian/Testicular Tumors
• Insertion of Cuffed Central Lines, PICC Lines, and Portacaths

Conditions Treated

• Congenital Malformations (TOF, CDH, Gastroschisis)
• Hirschsprung’s Disease and Anorectal Anomalies
• Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction and Hydronephrosis
• Hypospadias, Phimosis, and Undescended Testes
• Choledochal Cysts and Biliary Atresia
• Paediatric Hernias, Hydroceles, and Varicoceles
• Acute Appendicitis, Intussusception, and Intestinal Perforation
• Paediatric Solid Tumors (Wilms' Tumor, Teratomas)
• Surgical Management of Paediatric Trauma

Publications and Research

Dr Sivasankar is an active academician whose clinical research has been published in esteemed global medical journals. His prominent contributions include:

• "Surviving Sengstaken" – Published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery (2015), examining critical pediatric gastrointestinal interventions.
• "Idiopathic Urethritis in Children: Classification and Treatment with Steroids" – Published in the Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons.
• "Characteristic Radiological Findings in Preterm Infants with Missed Intestinal Perforation" – Published in the Journal of Neonatal Surgery.
• "Pyeloplasty for Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction in Malrotated Kidneys in Children" – Published in the European Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
• "Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Reliant Upon Mitrofanoff Catheterisation" – Documenting long-term clinical outcomes in pediatric urology.

Professional Experience

• Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
• Prashanth Super Speciality Hospital, Velachery, Chennai
• Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

Dr Sivasankar’s clinical appointments at these leading multi-specialty ecosystems ensure that young patients have immediate access to world-class pediatric operating suites, dedicated neonatal intensive care units (NICU), and advanced pediatric emergency trauma setups built to give children safe and precise care with a affordable price of ₹1000 .

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore (1999)
• MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom (2006)
• FEBPS – Fellow of the European Board of Paediatric Surgery, Glasgow (2012)
• PGCME – Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education

Registration Number

• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration Number 66535 (Year: 2000)

Why Parents in Chennai Choose Dr Sivasankar Jayakumar for Paediatric Surgery

Choosing a surgeon for a child requires unmatched precision and extensive experience. With 27 years in active practice, Dr Sivasankar brings an unparalleled depth of clinical wisdom to every case. His foundational medical training at PSG IMSSR was augmented by a decade of elite global specialization in the UK, earning him a Membership with the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and the prestigious fellowship of the European Board of Paediatric Surgery (FEBPS). He has also completed an advanced fellowship at the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, making him one of the most thoroughly trained pediatric urologists and surgeons in the region.

His multi-centric practice at Apollo Speciality Hospitals Vanagaram, Prashanth Hospital Velachery, and Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani—with a standardized consultation fee of ₹1000—gives families in Chennai easy geographical access to elite surgical opinions without compromising on infrastructure or specialized care. Furthermore, his PGCME qualification emphasizes his dedication to surgical safety and teaching, ensuring your child is cared for using the safest, most modern medical guidelines.

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