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Dr. Sarath R S

Dr. Sarath R S

Consultant - Plastic, Reconstructive & Micro Vascular Surgery

Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery

M.Ch. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery -  Government Medical College, Kottayam 

MS General Surgery - Government Medical College, Coimbatore

MBBS - MOSC Medical College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam

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A highly skilled Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with advanced expertise in microvascular surgery, trauma and onco-reconstruction, congenital deformities, and aesthetic procedures. Experienced in reconstructive microsurgery for trauma and cancer, including free flaps, nerve repair, and limb salvage. Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, deliver exceptional patient care, and mentor young surgeons. Published author with research contributions in plastic surgery, focusing on innovative reconstructive and microsurgical techniques.

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Experience

  • Senior Resident in Plastic Surgery
    Government Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala (Dec 2020 - Dec 2024 )
  • Senior Registrar in General Surgery
    Apollo Adlux Hospital, Kochi, Kerala (Feb 2020 – oct 2020)
  • Senior Resident in General Surgery
    ESIC Super Speciality Hospital, Asramam, Kollam, Kerala (2018  - Feb 2020)
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
    World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi (2019)
  • Junior Resident in General Surgery
    Government Medical College, Coimbatore (2015 - 2018)
 

 

Specialized Skills

  • Microvascular Surgery: Proficient in performing complex free flap transfers for limb salvage, trauma reconstruction, and cancer resection defects.
  • Expertise in free flaps such as ALT flaps, DIEP flaps, radial forearm flaps, gracilis flaps, LD flaps and MSAP flaps.
  • Nerve repair and vascular anastomosis under operating microscope.
  • Trauma Reconstruction: Specialized in reconstructing complex trauma injuries, with emphasis on restoring both aesthetic appearance and functional mobility.
  • Experience in managing high-energy limb trauma, soft tissue defects, and post-traumatic deformities.
  • Onco-Reconstruction: Significant experience in post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and head & neck reconstructions post-tumor excision.
  • Skilled in performing autologous reconstructions with microsurgical techniques, including TRAM flaps, latissimus dorsi flaps, and DIEP flaps.
  • Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery: Comprehensive knowledge in hand trauma, nerve injuries, and complex reconstructive surgeries.
  • Proficient in managing tendon repairs, nerve repairs, replantation surgeries, and congenital hand deformities.
  • Aesthetic Surgery: Expertise in aesthetic surgery including liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast reduction etc.

Publications

  • WALANT vs Brachial Plexus Block with Tourniquet in Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Repair: An Evidence Based Comparison
    Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, 2025
  • A Cadaveric Study on Perforator Anatomy of the Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap
    Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2024
  • Stapler Suturing vs Conventional Suturing - A Comparative Study on the Outcome of Wound Closure in Abdominal Skin Incisions
    IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Feb 2018
  • Effectiveness of Iodine Impregnated Plastic Adhesive Drape During Abdominal Surgeries in Preventing Surgical Site InfectionsIOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Aug 2018

 

Paper presentations

  •  "Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Technique for Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injury Repair"
    APSICON 2022, Amritsar
  • "Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet Technique for Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injury Repair"
    KPSACON 2022, Athirapilli, Keara 
  • "Graft Reposition Flap for Allen Type 4 Finger Tip Amputation"
    KUHS Academic Conference 2023
  • "A Rare Case of Multiple Intussusception in an Adult: Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome"
    National ASICON 2017, Jaipur
 

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Paper Award at KPSACON 2022 (Kozhikode)
  • Gold Medal in FMAS course (WLH, Delhi, 2019)
  • Award-winning Poster Presentation at ASICON 2017 (Jaipur)

Memberships

  • IAAPS - Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon
  • Kairali Plastic Surgeons Association( KPSA)
  • The Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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