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Professor Grade II and Head of the Department -Department of Paediatric Surgery
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English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
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Dedicated and highly skilled Pediatric Surgeon with over 19 years of experience in providing compassionate and expert surgical care to pediatric patients ( Newborn to adolescents). And an overall 22 years of Surgical experience. Extensive expertise in a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures, including neonatal surgery, Paediatric Oncosurgery, Paediatric Urology, minimally invasive surgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery (Hydrocephalus and Spina bifida), Paediatric Transplant and pediatric trauma surgery. Proven track record of excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. Committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in pediatric surgery to deliver the highest standard of care.
Qualification/ Education
- MBBS – 1994-1999, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University,
- MS. General Surgery 2002-2005 PGIMER, Chandigarh
- M.Ch Paediatric Surgery 2006-2009 St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, RGUHS University
Experience
- Senior resident (Post MCh) 2009-2011 at St John's Medical College Hospital
- Assistant Professor 2011-2014 at St John's Medical College Hospital
- Associate Professor 2014 till June 2024 at St John's Medical College Hospital
- Professor Grade 2 from July 2024 till date Provide expert surgical care to pediatric patients ranging from newborns to adolescents.
- Perform a wide range of pediatric surgical procedures, including neonatal surgery, Paediatric Urology, laparoscopic surgery, thoracic surgery, and Paediatric Surgical Oncology, Paediatric Transplant
- Involved in care of paediatric trauma at tertiary level
- Trained in intensive care of paediatric and neonatal surgical cases including ventilation and critical care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatricians, neonatologists, Paediatric Nephrologists, Paediatric Hematooncologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Actively participate in teaching and supervising Mch and MS residents, medical students, Nursing students and fellows.
- Recognised as PG teachers to guide the dissertation work of PG medical students by RGUHS since August 2016 ( Overall teaching experience of 18 years)
- Engage in research activities to advance the field of pediatric surgery and improve patient outcomes. (specifically in Pancreatic and Nutrition)
- Experience of managing special clinics at consultant level - Paediatric Nephro- Urology Clinic, Hydrocephalus spina bifida clinic,
- Trained in Paediatric Urodynamic Study (UDS)
Institutional portfolios/ Committees
- HICC Link doctor
- Part of MRD committee for NABH accreditation
- Member of trauma committee - stream lining the trauma care, establishing guidelines,
- CFL committee member - signing authority, raising funds through organising charity run,
- Completed the ATLS course and recognised as a candidate for instructor for ATLS courses.
- Completed the basic training in fire prevention and fire fighting Aug 2023
- Faculty member for Problem based learning courses/training
- Faculty for training in Adult and Paediatric Basic life support (
- International Children's Continence Society Course & Urodynamic Workshop Sep -oct 2023
Membership of professional associations/bodies
- Permanent Member of IAPS and
- Permanent member KSC - IAPS
- Permanent member IAPSO
- EC Member in KSC- IAPS 2022-2024, 2024- 2026,
Part of organising committee Cancer kids SOS - academic group conducting webinars CancerKidsSOS Network, our intentions are to be able to do following -
- CKSOS local Info Centre- For Awareness and education of families at local levels – camps, activities at various levels.
- CKSOS Doc Resources– To be aware of nearby active and available resources or easier ways for required referrals and recommendations.
- Pediatric Cancer Clinic – Would have a selected panel of doctors to collaborate, share resources and provide online consultation and physical as well based on the location of the patients and doctors availability.
NGO and Social Development- For supportive and financial care we will try and collaborate with other NGOs and funding agencies to help needy patients
Awards and Recognitions
Awarded Best Research Paper in 2009 - by St John's Research Committee
No groups and associations specified.
No project details available.
Teratoid Wilms Tumor Masquerading as a Cystic Dysplastic Kidney: A Diagnostic Challenge
Shalini G Hegde , Prasanna Kumar , Renuka Malipatel , Yutika Amin , Jyothi M Severe Constipation in Adolescence: Don't Miss Depression
Prasanna Kumar , Shalini G Hegde, Asha Janardhan Neurobrucellosis Infection of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Presenting as Peritonitis
A M Shubha , K C Sudhamshu , A R Prasanna Kumar 1 Mary Dias ,, Kanishka Das Appendicular Biopsy in Total Colonic Aganglionosis: A Histologically Challenging and Inadvisable Practice
Shubha Attibele Mahadevaiah, Suravi Mohanty , Usha Kini , Kanishka Das , Divya Puttegowda 1, Lokendra Yadav , Manjally Kunjipapu Babu , Kiran Mahadevappa , Prasanna Kumar , , Mainak Deb Management and Follow-up of Pediatric Surgical Coronavirus Disease 2019 Emergencie
Prasanna K Agrahara Rangashamaiah1 , Dyan D’Souza , Shalini Hegde , Shubha Attibele Mahadevaiah 46 XY disorder of sex development (DSD) due to 5 alpha (SRD5A2) deficiency - Experience from a multidisciplinary Pediatric Gender Clinic
Sumona Bose , Kanishka Das , Belinda George , Vijaya Raman, A M Shubha , Kiran Mahadevappa , Prasanna Kumar , Ganapathi Bantwal , Vageesh Ayyar , Mainak Deb Conservative management of traumatic pneumoperitoneum in a child
Dyan D’Souza, Prasanna A. R. Kumar, Shubha A. Mahadevaiah, Shalini Hegde Type C appendicular duplication with patent vitello-intestinal duct—an unforeseen association”—a case report
S. Rajkiran Raju, A. R. Prasanna Kumar, A. M. Shubha & Julian Crasta Routine Histological Examination of Prepuce in Pathological Phimosis: A Recommended Sustainable Practice
Rajkiran S Raju , Ankita Sharma , Kiran Mahadevappa , Ishwara Bhat , Inchara Y Kalegowda , Prasanna Kumar Appendicoliths in Children: Diagnostic Considerations and Postoperative Implications
Kiran Mahadevappa , J Asha , Rajkiran S Raju , Deepa Susan John , Prasanna Kumar Total colonic aganglionosis: management and long-term outcomes at a referral centre
Shalini Gajanan Hegde, Rajkiran Srinivas Raju, Attibele Mahadevaiah Shubha, Kiran Mahadevappa, Prasanna Kumar, Mainak Deb, Suravi Mohanty & Kanishka Das Preputial adhesions--a misunderstood entity
Prasanna Kumar , Mainak Deb, Kanishka Das Detecting reflux: does ureteric jet Doppler waveform have a role?
Mythili K D'Souza , Namita S Verma, Prasanna Kumar A R, Kanishka Das, Kishore D Phadke, Arpana Iyengar Primary Pulmonary Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Child
Raghunandan Balaji , Prasanna Kumar , Isha Garg , Kanishka Das 1= Caught Off Guard with COVID-19 Bowel Gangrene: A Case Report
Yashaswini Kenchappa , Shalini Hegde , Prasanna Kumar , AV Lalitha ,, Maria Bukelo A study to assess the satisfaction of caretakers regarding pre- and post- operative care of children undergoing surgery in a tertiary care hospital Bangalore with a view to develop an information booklet
Mini Joseph, Shiny Mathew and Dr. Prasanna Kumar Danger Down Under: A Pediatric Case of Penile Trauma with a Saw
Anushka Nair , Dyan Dsouza , A R Prasanna Kumar Functional constipation in children attending the pediatric surgery outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital
D’Souza, Dyan; Choezin, Tenzin; Prasanna Kumar, AR; Mathew, Shiny; Das, Kanishka Estimation of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in children with acute pancreatitis using the 13C mixed triglyceride breath test
Shalini G Hegde , Sindhu Kashyap , Sarita Devi , Prasanna Kumar , John Michael Raj A , Anura V Kurpad An observational study on the prevalence of choledochal cyst with pancreatitis: Geographical implications and management
Shalini G. Hegde, Prassanna Venkatesh, Elaine A. Mathew, Mallikarjun Patil, Prasanna Kumar KSC-IAPSCON
Part of organising committee and Faculty
Hands on workshop diagnosis of Hirshprung’s disease and allied disorders and International Paediatric Pathology Conference
Part of organising committee and Faculty- Hands on workshop diagnosis of Hirshprung’s disease and allied disorders and International Paediatric Pathology Conference
AEDIATRIC SURGERY EXIT EXAM MODULE
Part of organising committee and Faculty - in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022
CME organised in RDT Hospital Anantapur
Faculty in CME organised in RDT Hospital Anantapur