Dr. C. Palanivelu

Biography

  Development Speciality Medicine – Laparoscopic Surgery in India Dr Palanivelu was first to introduce Iaparoscopic surgery in south India. He was instrumental in popularizing this new branch of medicine in India. He applied Iaparoscopic technique to all types of surgery including cancer surgery Laparoscopic Revolution- A must for India Laparoscopic surgery is most beneficial to the poor laborers and farmers as they recover quickly from surgery without pain and go back to work early to earn their livelihood. Making it possible to provide Laparoscopic surgery at affordable cost through his innovations has been the essence of his contribution to Medicine Humble background Born in a poor family of agricultural workers, he completed primary education overcoming great difficulties. But this motivated him to do service to the poor through free medical camps and treating thousands of poor patients. He also trained hundreds of rural surgeons. Held in High esteem by peers He has been a great guru and guiding force to all Laparoscopic surgeons and was accorded the title of “Beeshmacharya” by the Association of Minimal access surgeons of India. He is not only a top achiever in the medical field but also a great social worker, writenscientist and a visionary.

Research Interest

 surgery