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build the trust. With the upsurge of technology, the
pharmaceutical industry has undergone a sophisticated
change and India has one of the largest productions of
quality drugs. “People are more educated and aware.
They know their ailment, their doctor, & their treatment.
They cannot be fooled,” he says.
himself abreast with the latest technology. Speaking of
this quality, he asserts, “I read literature form around the
world and discuss minute details with colleagues in
foreign countries to keep myself abreast of latest
research.”
Advice to the New Generation Surgeons
Every patient brings with him a story. These are
personnel epiphanies. “I cherish every one of them as
they have helped me grow as a person and as a
surgeon,” the doctor asserts. Two cases that stood out of
the rest and have been engraved in his memory, he says,
“First case had swallowed half a kilo of gold biscuits in
a smuggling attempt, but developed intestinal
obstruction. I was able to remove all the gold and save
his life. The second case was a man with a hernia
hanging near his knee over 25 years carrying his entire
intestine. Over an eight hour operation I was able to
repair the entire hernia.”
Being Up-to-date with Technology
First Laparoscopic surgery and now robotic surgery, the
field of medicine has become highly skill-based. From an
open wound to bloodless surgery, the progress in the
field is truly remarkable. Dr. Ramachandran likes to keep
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India has made rapid progress and our doctors are as
competent as any other doctor from any part of the
world. The only difference is that Indian doctors are
more involved and patient friendly. Being a surgeon by
profession is no easy task, it takes immense load of hard
work and dedication coupled with passion to become a
successful surgeon. It is but natural that a balance needs
to be kept between the professional and personal life, but
it is pretty tedious to do so, if you have to work round
the clock. Speaking of about this the doctor says,
“Personal life does take a back seat if you are a
dedicated surgeon. But if you are passionate surgeon,
this is a small price to pay.”
Being sincere to your profession, being honest to your
patient, being thorough with your subject, and being
ready for a lifetime of learning, is all it takes to be a
successful surgeon. “So don’t stop to learn more,” he
says.