About the Department
The Department of Surgery is one of the largest departments in the hospital and provides surgical care and teaching. The department has five units and provides high quality, affordable, surgical care in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency surgical settings. Besides patient care, the department trains undergraduate and postgraduate students in Surgery. The department began providing services in 2004 and was earlier headed by Dr.M.Manivachagan MS (October 2004 to May 2006) Dr.Mukund M. Battal MS (July 2006 to July 2009) and Dr. Mallikarjun Desai MS (July 2009 to March 2020).
Head of the Department
Dr. B. Srinivas Pai is the Head of the Department of Surgery. Dr. B Srinivas Pai completed his MBBS and MS from KMC (Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal). Dr. B Srinivas Pai has worked at Kidwai Institute of Oncology and in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Hospital, KMC, Manipal, and also as a Unit Head in the Department of General Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Dr. B Srinivas Pai joined SDM College of Medical Sciences in the year 2010 as a Unit Chief and from 5th March 2020 as Head of the Department. Dr. B Srinivas Pai has 25 years and 6 months of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Surgery.
Patient care
The department provides outpatient, inpatient, and emergency surgical care of patients. Outpatient consultation and services are available from 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Inpatient facilities are provided round the clock. The operating rooms are state of the art with the latest equipment and facilities. The department has a 12 bedded, dedicated, surgical intensive care unit for the management of critically ill surgical patients.
Diagnostic Facilities
The Department provides endoscopic evaluation facilities for the management of Gastro-intestinal diseases. Both Upper and Lower (ODG scopy, Colonoscopy), diagnostic as well as therapeutic endoscopy services (dilatation, variceal banding, sclerotherapy) are provided.
Treatment facilities
Surgical procedures performed by the department include
- Upper Gastro-Intestinal (Oesophagectomy, Gastrectomy, Small bowel resection, etc.)
- Lower Gastro-Intestinal ( Colectomy, Rectopexy, etc.)
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic surgery. (Whipples Procedure, Pancreatic jejunostomy)
- Laparoscopic surgery (Cholecystectomy, Appendicectomy, Fundoplication, etc.)
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Anorectal surgeries (Haemorrhoidectomy, Fistulectomy, Rectopexy )
- Endocrine Surgery (Thyroidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Parathyroid surgery)
- Breast Surgery (Mastectomy, Breast Lump Excision, MRM, BCS)
- Head and Neck Surgery (Oral cancers, Parotidectomy, Salivary Gland Tumors))
- General Thoracic & Vascular Surgery (Thoracotomy, VATS, Varicose veins, etc)
- Emergency & Trauma care (laparotomy, thoracotomy, splenectomy, etc)
- Basic dental procedures
- Diabetic Foot Management
Teaching Program
Undergraduate students undergo clinical training in surgery from the II year onwards. Daily clinical teaching is done in the hospital wards. Theory classes are conducted in the college lecture halls on all days. Interns are posted for training in Surgery for two months. They are trained in basic surgical care and assisting during operations. The department also conducts weekly seminars and surgical skills training for the interns. Post-graduate surgical trainees pursuing a Master of Surgery (MS) course undergo three years of training in the department. Postgraduate clinics and subject seminars are conducted weekly. Inter-departmental discussions, management-oriented discussions in surgery, and grand rounds are conducted once a month. In addition, the department conducts a morbidity and mortality meetings once a month. The department conducts theory teaching for Bachelor of Dental Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing and BSc OT Technician Courses. Oral Maxillofacial Postgraduate students are posted in our department for a period of one month. The Department also trains the students from abroad under the GEMX program.
Publications
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Dissertations/ Research
- The utility of Annex in A 2 as a serum biomarker for predicting triple negative Breast Cancer
- Hyperglycemia induced alterations and its effect on growth and proliferation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Intraabdominal hypertension and the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in patients with severe Acute Pancreatitis: Analysis of effects and response to interventions
- Phantom limb sensation in amputees and the utility of mirror box therapy in its treatment
- A prospective study utilizing a bowel injury prediction score for predicting blunt bowel injury
- The correlation between the Glasgow Coma Score and the Glasgow Outcome Score in patients with a head injury. (ICMR project)
- Comparative study of outcomes inguinal hernia repair under spinal v/s local anesthesia.
- Bowel preparation for colonoscopy using monosodium phosphate dihydrate: divided doses versus single-dose regimen.
- Comparative study of FNAC frozen section and histopathology in a thyroid swelling.
- Response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in carcinoma breast.
- A comparative study of single incision laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with conventional laparoscopic instruments versus multiple port laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
- A comparative study of Glasgow score and contrast-enhanced computerized tomography, correlation of outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis.
- Development of a new scoring system for grading operative findings during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and evaluating its effectiveness in predicting difficulty and complication
- “A Study of Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Patients Presenting With Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia”
- " Factors Affecting Serum Calcium Levels In Patients Undergoing Total Thyroidectomy “
- “Comparison of Laparoscopic Vs Open Repair Of Ventral Hernia with Mesh”
- A Study of morbidity and mortality due to soft tissue infections and a new scoring system for prediction of complications
- Evaluation of postoperative pain relief with intraperitoneal bupivacaine installation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy a Randomized Control study
- Comparative study of postoperative outcomes of open versus closed hemorrhoidectomy
- Subcutaneous Negative Pressure versus Simple Closure Of Skin Incision Following An Emergency Laparotomy
- Evaluation of Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI) for predicting the mortality and morbidity in patients with peritonitis secondary to hollow viscus perforation.
- An observational study of clinical presentation and management modalities of varicose veins in patients treated in SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital
- An observational study comparing conventional haemorrhoidectomy and harmonic scalpel technique of haemorrhoidectomy.
- The utility of the " Harmless acute pancreatitis score in predicting the course of Acute Pancreatitis
- Prospective Study of Clinical Risk Factors for DVT in SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad.
- Predicting the outcome of the patients with upper GI Hemorrhage according to – Bleed criteria.
- Comparing the diagnostic efficacy of the Fenyo-Lindberg scoring system versus Teicher scoring system in patients of Acute Appendicitis – An observational study.
- A comparative study of vacuum dressing in the management of soft tissue wounds
- A comparative prospective observational study in management of perforated Appendicitis
- Efficacy of P-Possum scoring system in predicting morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing laparotomy for Peritonitis.
- Comparative study between open and laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia repair. A Prospective study in SDM Hospital between 2018 and 2020.
- Effectiveness of the 'lrinec score' as a diagnostic and prognostic marker in necrotic soft tissue infections
- An observational study to detect the prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in patients with deep vein thrombosis
- Comparison between revised trauma score and Kampala trauma score in predicting mortality in Polytruama cases.
- Comparison of MAP (ash) score with the Glasgow Blatchford Score (GBS) for prediction of outcomes in upper GI bleed.
- A study of scalpel versus diathermy use in abdominal skin incisions.
- Cross sectional study of prevalence of rapid urease test in dyspepsia in patients visiting tertiary care hospital.
- Prospective longitudinal study of correlation between HBA1c, Wagner's ulcer grading and risk of amputations, in diabetic patients.
- Incidence and risk factors of abdominal surgical site infections : A prospective study
- Comparitive study of postoperative outcomes with addition of lateral internal sphinchterotomy to excisional hemorrhoidectomy
- Diagnositic realiabity of thyroid imaging reporting and data system (tirads), a non invasive classification in differentiation between benign and malignant thyroid lesions
- Evaluation of dyspepsia symptoms in patients undergoing cholecystectomy
- Use of Beta HCG as a tumour marker in the diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lumps
- A study of efficacy of surgical APGAR score in predicting morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing major elective surgeries. .
- Correlation of serum c-reactive protein, d-lactate and procalcitonin in prediction of bowel ischemia in intestinal obstruction
- BISAP score in predicting the severity and prognosis in patients of acute pancreatitis
- Efficacy of topical phenytoin vs metronidazole in diabetic ulcers
Awards and Achievements
- Dr. Mallikarjun V Desai Professor & HOD Department of General Surgery Lifetime Achievements award KSC – ASICON – 2015 Mysore.
- Dr. B. Srinivas Pai, Dr. Niranjankumar, Dr. Avinash Prabhu, Department of General Surgery won the first prize in poster presentation “Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of thyroid in a background of Hashimoto's thyroiditis” at KSCASCICON Conference, Manipal held on Feb. 2014.
- Dr. Sameer Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery awarded as best poster presentation “Rare Case of Intrahepatic Pseudocyst” at KSCASCICON Conference, Mysore held on Feb. 2015.
- Dr. B Srinivas Pai, Professor & Head of the Department of General Surgery awarded Dr. Mahadevan Award for the best paper titled Role of Diagnostric Laparoscopy in Nonspecific pain abdomen – a Prospective study during 41st Annual Conference KSCASICON – 2023 at Gulbarga on 10th to 12th February 2023.
- Dr. B Srinivas Pai, Professor & Head of the Department of General Surgery as Orator for Dr. MP Pai Oration on Acute Abdomen an Unconquered during 41st Annual Conference KSCASICON – 2023 at Gulbarga on 10th to 12th February 2023.
Post Graduates Awards and Achievements
- Dr.Mohammed Faziluddin - (Ist Prize) Primary Retroperitoneal Mucinous Cystadenoma-A Case Study Review Of The Literature Ksc Asicon 2019 37Th Annual Conference Of Ksc -Asi Vims, Ballari 15/02/2019 To 17/02/2019
- Dr.Dishitha Shetty ( 1 St Prize) A Rare Case Of Non-Rotated Midgut With Volvulus, Meckel's Diverticulu And Acute Appendicitis Ksc Asicon 2019 37Th Annual Conference Of Ksc -Asi Vims, Ballari 15/02/2019 To 17/02/2019
- Dr.Dishitha Shetty ( 2 Nd Prize) Paper- Can Ultrasound Abdomen Predict A Tough Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? Ksc Asicon 2019 37Th Annual Conference Of Ksc -Asi Vims, Ballari 15/02/2019 To 17/02/2019
- Dr.Medha Urval Paper- Evaluation Of Mannheim Peritonitis Ludex (Mpi0 For Predicting The Mortality In Patients With Peritonitis Secondary To Hollow Viscuss Perforation Asicon 2018 78Th Annual Conference Chennai 26/12/2018 To 30/12/2018
- Dr. Rakesh Kagita (2nd Prize ) – Quiz competition at Manipal Surgery Clinifest 2018, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 21/09/2018 to 23/09/2018
- Dr. Apoorva Bhat (1st Prize) – Paper - role of ti-rads-thyroid imaging, reporting and data system along with fine needle aspiration cytology to efficiently, predict the outcome of a thyroid nodule, during the virtual ASICON 2020 conference, 17th – 19th December 2020..
- Dr. Jyoti Vadaratti (1st Prize) - Dr. C Palanivelu Paper Award - Efficacy of P-possum scoring system in predicting morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing laparotomy for peritonitis, during the virtual ASICON 2020 conference, 17th – 19th December 2020
- Dr. Roopashree KR (2nd Prize) – Poster – Ganlioglioneuroma in the presacral region: A case report during the virtual ASICON 2020 conference, 17th – 19th December 2020
- Dr. Ramya B (1st Prize) – Paper – Biliary stent surprise during laparoscopic cholecystectomy during the virtual ASICON 2021 conference, 17th – 19th December 2021
- Dr. Tankin Shenoy G (3rd Prize) – Poster – Retained enoscopic capsule due to distal ileal stricture in a patient with chronic anaemia during the virtual ASICON 2021 conference, 17th – 19th December 2021.
- Dr. Ramya B & Dr. Tankin Shenoy G (1st Prize) - NATIONAL SURGICAL QUIZ – 2021, during the 81ST Annual Conference (Virtual) of Association of Surgeons of India - ASICON 2021 held on 16th December 2021.
- Dr. Shilpa Naglapur, (2nd Prize) - - Paper - to evaluate the outcome of surgical management of sacrococcygeal pionodal sinus disease with limberg flap (retrospective study) during 82nd ASICON 2022 Mumbai on 21st – 24th December 2022
- Dr. M Malavika Balachandran (3rd Prize) – Role of Diagnostic Laparscopy in Non – specific pain abdomen during 82nd ASICON 2022 Mumbai on 21st – 24th December 2022
- Dr. Sukesh Holla (1st Prize) – Paper - Subtotal cholecystectomy for difficult “Gall Bladders” – A case series during 41st Annual Conference KSCASICON – 2023 at Gulbarga on 10th to 12th February 2023.
Faculty
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Dr. B. Srinivas Pai |
Professor & HOD |
2 |
Dr. Suresh Badiger |
Professor |
3 |
Dr. Prashant Tubachi |
Professor |
4 |
Dr. Sameer Ahmed |
Professor |
5 |
Dr. Harsha B Kodliwadmath |
Professor |
6 |
Dr. Sadiq Husain Kachavi |
Associate Professor |
7 |
Dr. Veerendra Patil |
Assistant Professor |
8 |
Dr. C G Sunil |
Assistant Professor |
9 |
Dr. Ningappa Sogalad |
Assistant Professor |
10 |
Dr. Manjunath Meti |
Assistant Professor |
11 |
Dr. K Sphurti Kamath |
Assistant Professor |
12 |
Dr. Rashmi Mani |
Assistant Professor |
13 |
Dr. Sajid Ibrahim Ali |
Assistant Professor |
14 |
Dr. Sachin Kanakapur |
Assistant Professor |
15 |
Dr. Prashant Yadahalli |
Sr. Resident |
16 |
Dr. Subhash Kamareddy |
Sr. Resident |
17 |
Dr. Shishir Vaidya |
Sr. Resident |
18 |
Dr. Akshaykumar K |
Jr. Resident |
19 |
Dr. Aishwarya C Devaraddi |
Jr. Resident |
20 |
Dr. Chirag P Gowda |
Jr. Resident |
21 |
Dr. M Malavika Balachandran |
Jr. Resident |
22 |
Dr. Padmashri Rudrani Devi M M |
Jr. Resident |
23 |
Dr. Sharanabasappa |
Jr. Resident |
24 |
Dr. Shilpa Naglapur |
Jr. Resident |
25 |
Dr. Sukhesh Holla V. |
Jr. Resident |
26 |
Dr. Thejashwini S I. |
Jr. Resident |
27 |
Dr. Ashutosh A |
Jr. Resident |
28 |
Dr. Harshitha M |
Jr. Resident |
29 |
Dr. Jameeli Shiyam |
Jr. Resident |
30 |
Dr. Meghadarshini Sanikop |
Jr. Resident |
31 |
Dr. Prasad Lakkundi |
Jr. Resident |
32 |
Dr. Prathyusha S |
Jr. Resident |
33 |
Dr. Rhishika Suresh |
Jr. Resident |
34 |
Dr. Sujay P S |
Jr. Resident |
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Dr. Aishwarya K N |
Jr. Resident |
36 |
Dr. Barve Parth Milind |
Jr. Resident |
37 |
Dr. Deepankar Mishra |
Jr. Resident |
38 |
Dr. Iqra D Tarade |
Jr. Resident |
39 |
Dr. Maheshwari V K |
Jr. Resident |
40 |
Dr. N Sandeep Raj |
Jr. Resident |
41 |
Dr. Nagaraj |
Jr. Resident |
42 |
Dr. Shashishekar M |
Jr. Resident |
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