Selected Complex & Published Surgical Cases
A comprehensive clinical repository of documented surgical milestones, emergency neonatal reconstructions, and published operative techniques executed by Dr. Raghul M across leading tertiary pediatric surgery centers in Chennai.
Robotic Nephrectomy using SSI Mantra (Murugan Hospitals)
Conducted robotic left nephrectomy for congenital multicystic dysplastic kidney in a toddler using the indigenous SSI Mantra robotic surgical system at Murugan Hospitals.
600g Giant Chest Tumor Resection
Excised a massive 600-gram thymolipoma occupying the entire left chest cavity through two 5mm keyhole ports—avoiding traumatic sternotomy.
Newborn Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Repaired a severe congenital diaphragmatic defect in a critically unstable 3-day-old infant, returning abdominal viscera to normal anatomy.
Hernia Uteri Inguinale: Organ Sparing
Preserved twisted ovary and fallopian tube trapped in a rare infant inguinal canal anomaly, preventing permanent reproductive loss.
Double Tumor Extirpation: Fetus-in-Fetu
Simultaneous complete excision of a parasitic twin (fetus-in-fetu) coexisting with a nephroblastoma (Wilms’ tumor) in a 5-month-old.
Bilateral Ectopic Ureter Reimplantation
Permanently resolved 8 years of intractable continuous urinary dribbling through bilateral reconstructive ureteric reimplantation.
Laparoscopic Ladd’s for Midgut Volvulus
Corrected congenital midgut malrotation and volvulus through 3mm micro-incisions in a 24-day-old infant, preventing bowel gangrene.
Morgagni Hernia with Gangrenous Appendix
Rescued an 11-month-old infant with gangrenous appendiceal perforation trapped within a retrosternal Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia.
Novel Central Pancreatectomy for Tumor
Published novel surgical technique excising low-grade pancreatic tumors while preserving normal organ parenchyma and insulin independence.
Preterm TEF/EA Micro-Reconstruction
Successfully reconnected separated esophageal segments and closed tracheoesophageal fistula in fragile neonates under 1.5kg.
Expanding Clinical Surgical Case Series
New pediatric surgical case monographs, surgical video studies, and conference abstracts are continuously appended to this digital archive following official peer review and institutional ethical approvals.