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About the department

The Department of Paediatric Surgery at Coimbatore Medical College was established in 1975 with just 4 beds. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the most specialized and essential departments, now operating with a bed strength of 40. It offers surgical treatment for a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions in children. The M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery postgraduate course began in 1999 with 2 seats, and due to growing demand and excellence, the intake was increased to 4 seats in 2016.
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Prof. Dr. R. Rengarajan, MS, MCh,

Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. R. Rengarajan, MS, MCh, currently serves as the Head of the Department. With more than 17 years of professional experience, he has held various positions including Senior Resident, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and now Professor. He is a life member of IAPS, an examiner for the MCh course under The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, and has significantly contributed to academic and surgical advancements in paediatric care. He also serves as a Board Member of the DSD Council.

Faculties

C. Hannah Ueno
Assistant Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Thomas Fred
Associate Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Jennifer Aarons
Professor of Art
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Professors
Michael McGarvey
Professor of Literature
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Course Handling

M.Ch

Paediatric Surgery (Postgraduate)

Research and Publications

Ongoing research

  • Cytogenetic Analysis of Children Suspected with Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies – A current study focused on the genetic basis and early diagnosis of GI anomalies in neonates and children.

Publications

[1] R. Rengarajan, M. Raghul, and G. Rajamani, “Laparoscopic versus Retroperitoneoscopic Pyeloplasty – A Comparative Study,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 41–44, Jun. 2019.

[2] R. Rengarajan, N. Kodieswaran, and G. Rajamani, “Thoracoscopic Management of Bochdalek Hernia – Our Experience,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 42–48, Jul. 2019.

[3] L. Senthil Kumar, S. Jayaprakash, and G. Rajamani, “Single Stage Transanal Endorectal Pull-Through (T.E.P.T) for Hirschsprung’s Disease,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 01–12, Jul. 2019.

[4] L. Senthil Kumar, Lakshmibadi, and G. Rajamani, “Laparoscopic Heminephrectomy for Duplex System – A Single Centre Experience,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 25–28, Oct. 2019.

[5] K. Srinivasan and Karthikeyan T, “Paediatric Oncological Surprises – A Case Series: An Institutional Experience,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 20–23, Jun. 2021.

[6] J. J. Kurian, J. K. Thomas, P. Arunachalam, S. Sen, and K. Srinivasan, “Working Classification and the Quest for an Effective, Reconstructive Management Strategy in Y Duplication of Male Urethra,” Journal of Paediatric Urology, vol. –, pp. 414.e1–414.e8, Feb. 2021.

[7] Ravichandran, K. Srinivasan, and G. Rajamani, “Pragmatic Pediatric Minimal Invasive Surgery,” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, vol. –, pp. 59–62, Jun. 2019.

Achievments

Faculties

  • Chairperson for PG Case Presentation at Wadia Clinic, Mumbai – Prof. Dr. Rengarajan

  • Chairperson at TPPS Conference

  • Examiner for MCh Postgraduate Exams

Students

  • 🥇 Dr. Tinkey – Secured medal in Paediatric Urology at State Conference

  • 🥇 Dr. Nidhi Mariyam George – First prize in Paediatric Urology at State Conference

  • 🥇 Dr. Umashankar – First place in PESICON 2024 for Thoracoscopic Repair of H-Type Fistul

Events and Services

Academic events

  • Prof. VRR Gold Medal Exam for Undergraduates in Paediatric Surgery – conducted annually

  • Regional Paediatric Surgeons’ Meet – organized every month

  • Weekly Journal Club & Case Discussion Sessions – held consistently to enhance postgraduate learning

Community Services

  • Neonatal Surgical Care

  • Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries

  • Ano-Rectal and Hirschsprung’s Disease Clinics

  • Paediatric Urology and Hypospadias Clinics

  • Paediatric Oncology Surgeries

  • Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgeries

  • Paediatric Reconstructive and Burns Surgeries

 

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