Insights from the Operating Theatre

Surgeon's Blog

Clinical observations, academic reflections and educational articles by Dr. Pradip Abraham — consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon.

Clinical 27 Jun 2026

The Aortic Clamp

An exploration of the aortic clamp — its role in vascular surgery, technical nuances, and the clinical decisions that surround its use.

Read article

Academic 20 Jun 2026

A guide to the principles and practice of endovascular surgery — from access techniques to device selection and outcomes.

Read article

Academic 15 Jun 2026

Exploring the fractal nature of the vascular tree — how self-similar branching patterns underpin vascular physiology and disease.

Read article

Ethics & Practice 10 Jun 2026

A thoughtful examination of informed consent — the ethical, legal and clinical dimensions of patient decision-making in vascular procedures.

Read article

Clinical 05 Jun 2026

A clinical overview of heparin use in vascular surgery — dosing, monitoring, reversal, and the evidence behind anticoagulation practice.

Read article

Academic 28 May 2026

Understanding precision and recall — two fundamental metrics that shape how we evaluate and interpret surgical research findings.

Read article

Academic 20 May 2026

A critical look at randomised controlled trials in vascular surgery — their power, limitations, and the art of applying evidence to individu...

Read article

Academic 12 May 2026

How statistical literacy shapes better surgical decision-making — from understanding p-values to interpreting confidence intervals and effec...

Read article

Reflections 05 May 2026

From the evolutionary marvel of mitochondria to the symbiotic relationships that sustain life — a surgeon's reflection on symbiogenesis and...

Read article

Reflections 28 Apr 2026

A surgeon's reflection on how clinical wisdom is built — the interplay of knowledge, experience, intuition, and the humility to keep learnin...

Read article

Medical Trust Hospital · MG Road, Kochi · Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM