Dr. Praveen C R

An 18-year-old college athlete suffered a traumatic splenic rupture during a cricket match. Dr. Praveen employed non-operative management initially but performed emergency splenectomy when the patient's condition deteriorated. The young man received comprehensive vaccination counseling and returned to modified athletic activities within three months.

A 45-year-old software engineer with no previous medical history discovered a thyroid nodule during a routine health check. Dr. Praveen performed fine-needle aspiration revealing papillary carcinoma, followed by total thyroidectomy with meticulous neck dissection. The patient resumed work within two weeks with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presented with acute appendicitis. Dr. Praveen coordinated with obstetricians to perform laparoscopic appendectomy under spinal anesthesia, monitoring fetal wellbeing throughout. Both mother and baby recovered completely with no complications to the pregnancy.

A 60-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka presented with a chronic pilonidal sinus that had failed multiple previous treatments. Dr. Praveen performed a novel flap reconstruction technique, allowing the patient to return to his livelihood within four weeks despite constant moisture exposure.

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka presented with a strangulated umbilical hernia after weeks of dismissing discomfort as indigestion. Dr. Praveen performed emergency laparoscopic surgery, discovering significant bowel compromise requiring resection. The patient's recovery was complicated by malnutrition but successful with nutritional support and family education about wound care.