Dr. Lakshmi Radhakrishnan

Dr. Lakshmi Radhakrishnan is a meritorious and compassionate surgeon who holds the distinction of being the first surgeon from Kerala to acquire an MCh in Breast and Endocrine Surgery from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. A first-rank holder in her super-specialty, she combines a strong academic background with high-volume clinical experience gained under the mentorship of pioneers in the field.

Her professional philosophy centers on providing state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care that is both evidence-based and patient-centric. She specializes in the comprehensive management of breast diseases and surgical disorders of the endocrine organs (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pancreas). With a deep commitment to surgical excellence, Dr. Lakshmi is dedicated to bringing advanced oncoplastic techniques and minimally invasive endocrine procedures to her patients, ensuring optimal oncological outcomes while prioritizing quality of life and aesthetic results. 

Breast Surgery & Oncology 

• Comprehensive Cancer Care: Multidisciplinary management of breast cancer, including Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) and Modified Radical Mastectomy.
• Oncoplastic Reconstruction: Partial and total breast reconstruction using pedicled flaps, free flaps, or implants to maintain breast aesthetics after cancer surgery.
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB): Expertise in modern localization techniques using Blue Dye, Radiotracers, and ICG Fluorescence.
• Benign Breast Disorders: Expert management of complex conditions such as Granulomatous Mastitis, periductal mastitis, and mastalgia.
• Aesthetic Surgery: Reduction mammaplasty and corrective breast surgeries. 

Endocrine & Laparoscopic Surgery 

• Thyroid Disorders: Advanced management of thyroid nodules and cancers, including open, endoscopic, and robotic thyroidectomies with intraoperative neuromonitoring and near infrared technology.
• Parathyroid Surgery: Focused/minimally invasive parathyroidectomy for hyperparathyroidism using 4DCT, F-Choline PET, and intraoperative PTH monitoring.
• Adrenal & Pancreatic Surgery: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy and laparoscopic enucleation of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (insulinomas).
• Genetic Counseling: Specialist assessment and counseling for Hereditary Breast Cancer and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) syndromes. 

• 1st Rank in MCh Breast and Endocrine Surgery, AIIMS New Delhi.
• Best Faculty Video Presentation (IAESCON 2024): Awarded for "Laparoscopic Enucleation of Pancreatic Insulinoma."
• Best Oral Paper (BRASCON 2023): For research on the "Anatomic basis of DIEP and IMAP perforator flaps in breast reconstruction."
• Best Poster Awards: Recognized at national conferences (IAESCON, BRASCON) for work on MEN1 syndromes and total breast reconstruction techniques. 

The extended spectrum of MEN1: Bronchothymic and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours with primary hyperparathyroidism  

Breast Reconstruction in the Indian Scenario: A single unit experience in Oncoplasty and Total Breast Reconstruction  

• Invited National faculty, ASICON Kolkata 2025: Panel discussion on Genetics in Thyroid Cancer
• Invited Faculty, KASICON 2025: Total vs Hemithyroidectomy in Papillary Microcarcinoma
• Invited Faculty, Endocrine Surgery Update, BMH, Calicut 2025: MEN1 syndrome: Unravelling the Pandora’s Box  

• Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Life Member, Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES)
• Life Member, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Life Member, Asian Society of Mastology (ASOMA)
• Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)