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Dr Aarti Lakshmanan Doctor-led educational content focused on Surgery, patient awareness and evidence based healthcare

21/07/2026

My first call lasted 3 days. I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and honestly wondered if I could keep going. But somewhere between the trauma cases, sleepless nights, and learning to adapt, I found resilience—and a genuine love for surgery. Every challenge became part of the doctor I am today.

A new chapter begins. Beyond the Scrubs is a series about the person behind the journey in Surgery —the lessons, challen...
20/07/2026

A new chapter begins.
Beyond the Scrubs is a series about the person behind the journey in Surgery —the lessons, challenges, reflections, and moments that have shaped my journey. I hope you’ll join me.



A new chapter begins.Beyond the Scrubs is a series about the person behind the surgeon—the lessons, challenges, reflecti...
20/07/2026

A new chapter begins.
Beyond the Scrubs is a series about the person behind the surgeon—the lessons, challenges, reflections, and moments that have shaped my journey. I hope you’ll join me.

People often think surgeons solve every problem by operating.Today I reviewed a patient with a small wound that hadn’t c...
20/07/2026

People often think surgeons solve every problem by operating.

Today I reviewed a patient with a small wound that hadn’t completely healed. I could have taken them back to theatre and stitched it again.

But after examining it carefully, I decided the best treatment was to let the body continue healing, with good wound care and close follow-up.

Surgery isn’t just about knowing how to operate. It’s about knowing when not to.

Good judgment is just as important as good technique.

20/07/2026

Sometimes the best surgical decision isn’t to create another wound.

When a wound has a small, clean, superficial separation with no infection or tension, it’s often better to allow it to heal by secondary intention (secondary granulation) rather than refreshing the wound edges and suturing it again.

Good surgery isn’t just about technical skill—it’s about choosing the option that gives the patient the best chance of healing.

Every wound is different, which is why treatment should always be individualised.

13/07/2026

Insomnia is rarely a quick fix, but understanding it is the first step. What’s the best sleep advice you’ve ever received—or what has actually helped you? Let me know in the comments, and share this with someone who’s struggling to sleep.

11/07/2026

Surgery isn’t about operating—it’s about making the right decision for each patient. Sometimes, the best operation is no operation at all. What do you think?

10/07/2026

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