Dr. C Raj Prakash

Dr C Raj Prakash is a surgical oncologist and robotic GI surgeon in Salem with 14 years of experience specialising in robotic colorectal surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, minimally invasive HPB surgery, and gynaecological and breast oncology, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem.

He is a Silver Medalist in his postgraduate university examination, and has presented original research at international conferences including the Society of Robotic Surgeons Conference, Orlando, USA.

He consults in English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Robotic Colorectal Surgery

Patients with colorectal cancers and complex rectal disorders are managed by Dr Raj Prakash with robotic assisted minimally invasive surgical techniques emphasising sphincter preservation and oncological safety:

• Robotic low anterior resection
• Robotic abdominoperineal resection
• Robotic hemicolectomy
• Sphincter preserving rectal surgery
• Robotic total mesorectal excision

Robotic and Laparoscopic GI Oncology

Patients with upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies are managed with robotic and advanced laparoscopic oncological approaches:

• Robotic gastrectomy
• Minimally invasive oesophagectomy
• Laparoscopic colectomy
• GI tumour resection
• Emergency GI surgical oncology

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions are managed with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive HPB techniques developed through dedicated fellowship training:

• Laparoscopic liver resection
• Pancreatic cancer surgery
• Biliary tract surgery
• HPB oncological procedures
• Minimally invasive HPB surgery

Gynaecological Surgical Oncology

Patients with gynaecological malignancies requiring surgical intervention are managed with precision oncological techniques:

• Ovarian cancer surgery
• Cervical cancer surgery
• Uterine cancer resection
• Pelvic dissection procedures
• Gynaec oncology with peritoneal involvement

Breast Oncology

Patients with benign and malignant breast conditions are evaluated and managed with oncologically appropriate surgical techniques:

• Breast conserving surgery
• Modified radical mastectomy
• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Granulomatous mastitis management
• Breast lesion excision

Hernia and Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Patients requiring minimally invasive abdominal surgery for non oncological conditions are managed with laparoscopic and robotic approaches:

• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Complex hernia management
• Minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Gastrointestinal perforation management
• Acute abdominal surgical emergencies

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (2012)
• MS General Surgery, Silver Medalist, Second Rank in University Examination and Best Outgoing Student
• FIAGES, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (June 2020)
• FALS, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (February 2022)
• FCRS, Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal and HPB Surgery, Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea (January 2023 to August 2023)
• Vattikuti Robotic Surgical Oncology Fellowship, BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (October 2023 to November 2024)
• Robotic Surgery Certification Course, Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
• DaVinci Intuitive Console Equivalent Certificate

Awards and Academic Recognition

• Silver Medal for Second Rank in Postgraduate University Examination and Best Outgoing Student award
• Robotic surgery certification from Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
• DaVinci Intuitive console equivalent certification

Research and Publications

Dr Raj Prakash Chandramohan has contributed to peer reviewed journals and presented research at national and international surgical conferences:

• "Short Term Outcomes of Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy: A Single Institutional Experience," ASCO Journal of Clinical Oncology, e16112
• "Robotic Left Hemicolectomy for Carcinoma Splenic Flexure in a Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report and Review of Literature"
• "Modified Double Stapled Anastomotic Technique to Eliminate Dog Ears in Laparoscopic LAR for Rectal Cancers: A Novel Technique"
• "Low Ligation Plus High Dissection vs High Ligation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery in Sigmoid and Rectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Propensity Score Matching"

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India, Life Member
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), Life Member
• Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA), Life Member
• Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Prakash currently practises at:

• Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem, Consultant Robotic GI, Colorectal and Surgical Oncology

Previous Associations

• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Associate Consultant
• Shanmuga Hospital, Salem, Consultant

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