Dr. Thichen Kalden Lama is a highly respected Paediatric Surgeon with over two decades of experience in managing complex surgical conditions in infants and children. An alumnus of AIIMS New Delhi, he is known for his expertise in neonatal surgery, paediatric urology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Trained internationally in Australia and Singapore, he combines advanced surgical skills with a compassionate, child-centric approach to deliver safe and effective outcomes for young patients.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1991)
• MCh – Paediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1997)

Professional Experience

• Head of Department – Paediatric Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka
• Consultant – Paediatric Surgery, tertiary-care hospitals in India
• Extensive experience in neonatal and minimally invasive paediatric surgery
• Active involvement in multidisciplinary paediatric care teams

Professional Memberships

• Life Member – Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Member – Paediatric Endoscopy Surgeons of India (PESI)
• Member – International Paediatric Endoscopy Group (IPEG)
• Member – Society of Children with DSD
• Member – Indian Association of Paediatrics
• Member – Delhi Medical Association
• Member – AIIMS Onian Society

Fellowships

• Fellow – Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (2001)
• Fellow – KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore (2004)

Awards & Achievements

• Young Investigator Award – 37th Malaysia–Singapore Congress of Medicine, Kuala Lumpur (2003)
• U.C. Chakraborty Citation / Award – Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons
• Multiple academic awards for excellence in paediatric surgical research
• Recognised for pioneering work in ovary-sparing surgery and minimally invasive paediatric procedures

Publications

• Fungal Infections as a cause of morbidity and mortality in Posterior Urethral Valves. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Vol 2, July – Dec 1997. No.3 & 4.
• Management of Hydrocephalus. The Indian Journal of Paediatrics. Special Supplement. Nov- Dec 1997; Vol 64:No.6.
• Booklet for general information: Basic information on a child with undetermined sex. Authors: Dr. Thichen Lama, Dr. D.K.Gupta. Publishers: Department of Pediatric Surgery, AIIMS, 1999.
• The effect of Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Steroids on liver histology in a rat model of Obstructive jaundice. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. 1999.
• Congenital Lung Cyst. Lal R, Lama TK, Bhatnagar V. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1999 Oct:9(5):334-6.
• Laparoscopic bilateral gonadectomy and hysterectomy in an anephric patient with Drash Syndrome. Aust.N.Z.J.Surg. Vol 70, May 2000, Supplement.
• Colonic Atresia and Hirschsprung’s disease. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. 2000.
• Goh BK, Chui CH, Yap TL, Low Y, Lama TK, Alkouder G, et al. Is early laparoscopic appendectomy feasible in children with acute appendicitis presenting with an appendiceal mass? A prospective study. J Pediatr Surg 2005; 40:1134-7.
• Multi-drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanii intraabdominal abscess. Goh BK, Alkouder G, LamaTK, Tan CE. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2005:6(3):345-7.
• Pelviureteric junction obstruction as sequelae of Kawasaki disease. Subramaniam R, Lama T, Chong CY. Pediatr Surg Int. 2004 Jul;20(7):553-5. Epub 2004 Jul 10.
• MCh Paediatric Surgery Dissertations submitted towards completion of the specialist training: May 1997 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• Retrospective analysis of all cases of Craniosynostosis operated, with respect to improvement in morphology, function and psychosocial development. Prospective analysis of modified tounge-in-groove fronto-orbital advancement with periosteal onlay flap.
• The effect of Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Steroids on liver histology on bile duct ligated rats.
• Oral Presentations at International Conferences.
• “Chinese fan Spread Laparoscopic Reduction of Intussusception.” IPEG 2004, Mauii, Hawaii.
• “Laparoscopic Resection of Meckel’s Diverticulum : How we do it.” Annual Scientific Meeting, K K Hospital, 9 October 2003, Singapore.
• “Ovarian Masses in girls: KKH experience.” Won the Young Investigator’s Award at the 37th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine. September 2003, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• “Ovary sparing surgery for complex ovarian Lesions in girls – MIS technique and benefits”.
• 12th Annual Congress for Endosurgery in Children. Sponsored by International Paediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), 11 March 2003, Los Angeles, California, USA.
• “Ovary sparing surgery for benign complex ovarian Lesions in girls – MIS technique and benefits”.18th Congress of the Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 30 October 2002, Singapore.
• “Successful outcome of conservative management of oesophageal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants”.18th Congress of the Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 30th October 2003. Singapore.
• “Laparoscopic hysterectomy and bilateral gonadectomy in a patient with Denys Drash Syndrome”. Paediatric Surgical session, at the Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 12th May 2000, Melbourne, Australia.
• Annual Scientific Meeting K K Hospital, Singapore. 9-11 October 2003.
• Laparoscopic reduction of intussusception after failed gas enema reduction: The KKH experience.
• Complicated Meckels diverticulum: our experience.
• Chronic lymphadenitis – What else can it be?
• 37th Malaysia- Singapore Congress of Medicine, 4-7 September 2003, Kuala Lumpur
• A case of Primary Paediatric Follicular Lymphoma of the Testis.
• 18th Congress of the Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons in 27-31 October 2002, Singapore.
• Complicated Meckels diverticulum: our experience
• Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy.
• CME topics and presentations, Lectures for DNB students at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, Holy Family Hospital, South Delhi.
• Malrotation in neonates - Diagnosis and Management.
• Vomiting in Newborn babies - Diagnosis and Surgical causes.
• VATS for Empyema- early Vs later.
• Empyema - Range of treatment modalities.
• Rigid Bronchoscopy for Foreign Body Bronchus.
• Acute abdomen in children - Causes and diagnosis.
• AIO due to torsion of meckels diverticulum.
• Unusual Diaphragmatic hernia in preterm IUGR newborn.
• Liver Abscess in children, role of MAS, and USG interventions.
• Surgical procedures in COVID-positive children.
• “Esophageal Atresia – 4 year experience”.
• Oral paper presented on at 3rd World Congress on Pediatric Esophagus, 1st February 2002 in AIIMS New Delhi.
• “The effect of Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Steroids on liver histology in a rat model of Obstructive jaundice”.
• Oral paper presented on 11th October 1998 at the Conference of the Indian Association Of Paediatric Surgeons in Coimbatore, India.
• “Fungal infections as a cause of morbidity and mortality in posterior urethral valves”.
• Oral presentation in Dec 1994, at Association of Surgeons of India, Jodhpur.
• Dr. Thichen Kalden Lama & team successfully treat a baby girl with hernia disorder in TIMES OF INDIA today.