Dr. C. Kolandasamy

Brief Profile

Dr. C. Kolandasamy is a highly experienced surgeon with over 24 years in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and holds a Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) in Surgical Gastroenterology.

Dr. Kolandasamy has conducted extensive research on managing complex gastroenterological conditions and has received advanced training in surgical techniques. His commitment to patient care and improving surgical outcomes is evident in his practice, where he focuses on delivering the highest quality of care to his patients.

With a reputation for excellence and a dedication to advancing the field, Dr. Kolandasamy continues to make significant contributions to Surgical Gastroenterology.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore, 2011
• MS (General Surgery), Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, 2003–2006
• MRCS (Edinburgh), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2004–2009
• MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), Madras Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, 2010–2013

Clinical Expertise

• Minimal invasive surgery
• Hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgery.
• Robotic surgeries 
• Advanced laparoscopic GI & HPB Surgeries
  • VATS (Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery – Oesophagectomy )
  •  Bariatric surgeries
  •  D2 Gastrectomy
  •  Fundoplication / Cardiomyotomy
  •  Right / Left Colectomies
  •  APR / LAR
  •  Splenectomy
  •  Cystogastrostomy
  •  Distal pancreatectomy
  •  Hydatid Cyst Liver Surgeries
  •   CBD Exploration / Choledochoduodenostomy
• Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries (SILS)
• Lap Hernia surgeries – TEP / TAPP
• Managing Complex GI & Hepatobiliary Problems / Surgeries
  • Coloplasty
  • Hepatectomy
  • Frey’s & Whipples procedure
  • Radical Cholecystectomy
  • Deceased donor Liver Transplantation (Team)
•   Upper GI, Lower GI Endoscopies & Interventional procedures
  • Variceal Banding
  • Stenting

Accomplishments

• Instrumental in performing the first-ever Laparoscopic Esophagectomy (VATS) conducted at GMKMCH, Salem, in 2014.
• Served as the Liver Transplant Unit Coordinator at Madras Medical College (MMC) and played a key role in establishing the Liver Transplant Block at MMC.

Honors and Awards

• Best Poster Award for Advancement in Coloplasty at ESO INDIA 2013 International Conference.
• Third place in the Quiz at ESO INDIA 2013 International Conference.

Research and Publication

• Outcomes of Stapled Versus Hand-Sewn Oesophagojejunal Anastomosis after Total Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Study
  Chinnusamy Kolandasamy, Balaraman Kesavan, S.M. Satish Devakumar, Mohan Karthikeyan, S. Rajendran, O.L. Naganath Babu
  IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861. Volume 17, Issue 12, Ver. 7 (December 2018), pp. 54-61.
• Strategies in the Management of Failed Neck Anastomosis in Pharyngo-Esophageal Reconstructions after Corrosive Injury of the Esophagus
  Dr. Kesavan Balaraman, Dr. Kolandasamy Chinnusamy, Dr. Chandramohan S.M.
  IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861. Volume 17, Issue 12, Ver. 5 (December 2018), pp. 34-41.
• Ex Situ In Vivo Technique of Spleen-Preserving Splenic Hilar Lymph Node Dissection in Operable Proximal Gastric Adenocarcinoma
  V.C. Kalyanasundarabharathi, C. Kolandasamy, R. Prabhakaran, M.J. Chandrabose Ambedkar, Arjun Balram, S. Rajendran, Naganath Babu Obla Lakshmanamoorthy
  Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. [https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-021-01487-2]
• Congenital Anomalies of the Pancreas: Various Clinical Manifestations and Their Impact on Pancreatic Diseases and Outcomes
  Sharath Kumar V, Prashanth Sangu, Kolandasamy C, Prabhakaran R, Sugumar Chidambaranathan, Naganath Babu Obla Lakshmanamoorthy
  Cureus, Open Access Original Article. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27915
• Malignant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor of the Rectum: A Case Report and Review of Literature
  Karthikeyan M, Kolandasamy C, Naganath Babu O.L.
  Surgical Journal (NY), 2022; 8–e64. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

Workshops

• Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery training programs in GI Surgery at the Ethicon Institute, Chennai, 2004 and 2011.

Experience

• Asst. Prof in Surgical Gastroenterology, Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, May 2007 – Aug 2010
• Post Graduate, Madras Medical College & RGGGH, Chennai, Aug 2010 – Aug 2013
• Senior Assistant Professor in Surgical Gastroenterology, Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College & Hospital, Salem, Aug 2013 – June 2017
• Senior Asst Professor in Surgical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College & RGGGH, Chennai, June 2017 till date