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Overview

Department of General Surgery is a full-fledged Postgraduate department with five units functioning all seven days a week providing round the clock service. The faculties in the department, apart from routine general surgical work, regularly perform Endoscopic, basic & advanced Laparoscopic procedures. All faculties are well trained in all emergency surgical procedures and major gastro intestinal surgeries and Oncological procedures. All surgeries are done free of cost / minimal charges for consumables alone. Surgeries are done under various insurance schemes including the Chief Minister health insurance scheme, ESI, ECHS, etc.

Vision

To excel in surgical education, patient care, and innovation through ethical practice, technological advancement, sustainability, and global standards of healthcare excellence.

Mission

To impart competency-based surgical training integrating clinical skills, simulation, and modern surgical technologies.
To provide safe, evidence-based, patient-centered surgical care with compassion and professionalism.
To promote surgical research, innovation, minimally invasive techniques, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
To foster equity, leadership, teamwork, and lifelong learning among healthcare professionals.
To encourage sustainable operation theatre practices and biomedical waste management.
To contribute toward Sustainable Development Goals through quality healthcare, innovation, institutional ethics, and community service.

Program Specific Outcomes

Generic Outcomes

To produce graduate capable of delivering first contact surgical care

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-UG

Understanding of the structural and functional basis, principles of diagnosis and management of common surgical problems in adults and children.
Ability to apply the principles of asepsis, sterilization, disinfection, rational use of prophylaxis, therapeutic utilities of antibiotics and universal precautions in surgical practice.
Ability to perform common diagnostic and surgical procedure at the primary care level.
Ability to recognize, resuscitate, stabilize and provide advanced life support to patients following trauma.
Ability to administer informed consent and counsel patient prior to surgical procedures. To instill professionalism by developing communication, leadership skills, ethical and moral values
To develop lifelong learning behavior by acquiring and updating existing knowledge and skills regularly for continuous professional development

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)-PG

At the end of postgraduate training, the PG student should be able to:

Diagnose and appropriately manage common surgical ailments in a given situation.
Provide adequate preoperative, post-operative and follow-up care of surgical patients.
Identify situations calling for urgent or early surgical intervention and refer at the optimum time to the appropriate centers.
Counsel and guide patients and relatives regarding need, implications and problems of surgery in the individual patient.
Provide and co-ordinate emergency resuscitative measures in acute surgical situations including trauma.
Organize and conduct relief measures in situations of mass disaster including triage.
Effectively participate in the National Health Programs especially in the Family Welfare Programs.
Discharge effectively medico-legal and ethical responsibilities and practice his specialty ethically.
Must learn to minimize medical errors.
Must update knowledge in recent advances and newer techniques in the management of the patients.
Must learn to obtain informed consent prior to performance of operative procedure.
Perform surgical audit on a regular basis and maintain records (manual and/or electronic) for life.
Participate regularly in departmental academic activities by presenting Seminar, Case discussion, Journal Club and Topic discussion on weekly basis and maintain logbook.
Demonstrate sufficient understanding of basic sciences related to his specialty.
Plan and advise measures for the prevention and rehabilitation of patients belonging to his specialty.
Know the basic concepts of research methodology, plan a research project and know how to consult library.
Should have basic knowledge of statistics.
The student should learn the basic methodology of teaching and develop competence in teaching medical/paramedical students.
The student will show integrity, accountability, respect, compassion and dedicated patient care. The student will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development.
The student should demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles relating to providing patient care, confidentiality of patient information and informed consent.
The student should show sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender and disabilities.

Faculty List

S. No.	Faculty Name	Designation
1.	Dr. M. Anto	Professor and Head
2.	Dr. S. Babu	Professor
3.	Dr. G.V. Manoharan	Professor
4.	Dr. Vijayaraghavan. N	Associate Professor
5.	Dr. Karthik S Bhandary	Associate Professor
6.	Dr. Arulselvan. A	Associate Professor
7.	Dr. Sriharsha	Associate Professor
8.	Dr. S. Ramesh	Associate Professor
9.	Dr. Sridhar. C	Associate Professor
10.	Dr. Shivaji. P.R	Assistant Professor
11.	Dr. Manikandan. P	Assistant Professor
12.	Dr. Vaithiswaran. A	Assistant Professor
13.	Dr. Jagatheswaran. C	Assistant Professor
14.	Dr. Raja. R	Assistant Professor
15.	Dr. Adhityan. A	Assistant Professor
16.	Dr. Deepak. R	Assistant Professor
17.	Dr. Firdose. S	Assistant Professor
18.	Dr. Dunga Swetha	Assistant Professor
19.	Dr. Shekhar Dulal	Assistant Professor
20.	Dr. Shanmugavalli. R	Senior Resident
21.	Dr. Naresh. S	Senior Resident
22.	Dr. Sivaguru. B	Senior Resident
23.	Dr. Sneha Daffodil. A	Senior Resident
24.	Dr. Kalaiventhan. A	Senior Resident
25.	Dr. Anson Renil. R. K	Senior Resident
26.	Dr. Prasanna. P	Senior Resident
27.	Dr. Vasanthapriyan. K	Senior Resident
28.	Dr. Janani Devi Colon. V	Senior Resident
29.	Dr. Santhiya. P	Senior Resident

Facilities

State of the art Operation theatres for elective, emergency and septic cases separately.
Fully equipped Laparoscopic operation theatre.
Separate intensive care units for surgery with fully dedicated staffs.
Upper GI endoscopy both for adults and paediatric patients and Colonoscopy.
Super Specialities Like

Round the clock functioning blood bank.
General ward and special ward for patient care
Special clinics for Diabetic foot, Breast diseases and ANO rectal diseases.
Academic facilities such as Department library, Museum, smart classrooms both for theory and clinical.

Key Procedures

Instruments Available	Quantity	Diseases Treated
1. Laparoscopy Set	3	Laparoscopic surgeries(Abdomen)
2. Harmonic Scalpel	1	Control bleeding- in all surgeries
3. Staplers	All type of stapler Available	GIT- Surgeries for Anastomosis
4. New basic Surgical Instruments		All Surgeries
5. Laparotomy set	2	Abdominal Surgeries
6. Diathermy machine	6	To control bleeding in all surgeries
7. Upper GI scopy	1	Upper Gastro intestinal diagnostic procedures-minor procedures
8. Colonoscopy	1	Lower GIT Diagnostic procedures
9.Vessel sealer	1	To control bleeding in all surgeries
10.Neurosurgery Microscope	1	Neurosurgery – Delicate Neuro surgeries
11.ESNL	1	Urology – Stone treatments
12.Lithotripter	1	Urology – Stone treatments
13.Endotrainer	3	Post Graduates – Lap training

Special Clinics

DAY	SPECIAL CLINIC	TIMING
Monday	Diabetic foot care clinic	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Wednesday	Breast clinic	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Friday	Proctology clinic	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.

Special Clinics Super Speciality Clinics:

DAY	SUPERSPECIALITY CLINIC	TIMING
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday	Urology	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday	Surgical Oncology	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Neurosurgery	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday	Plastic Surgery	8.30 to 4.00 p.m.

Superspeciality Clinics:

Monday ,tuesday wednesday,thursday ,friday,saturday

pediatric surgery

8.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m

Academics

Undergraduate Training:
Eminent Professors and other faculties of our department provide excellent teaching and intensive training for the undergraduate students and interns. Regular evaluations are carried out for the performance of the students in both theory and clinical. This is being reflected with the regular university ranks obtained by our students in the university examinations and maximum pass percentage.

Theory Classes:

Semester	Day & Time
3^rd Semester	Tuesday 8.30 A.M to 9.30 A.M
5^th Semester	Monday 2.00 to 4.00 P.M. Friday 8.30 to 9.30 A.M.
6^th Semester	Wednesday 9.30 A.M -10.30 A.M.
8^th & 9^th Semester	Monday 8.30 A.M to 9.30 A.M Thursday 2.00 P.M to 4.00 P.M

Clinical Postings:
The clinical postings are as scheduled as follows

3^rd Semester	6 weeks
5^th Semester	6 weeks
8^th Semester	6 weeks
9^th Semester	8 weeks

CRMI Training:
The interns are given intensive training and excellent opportunities in handling all types of patients and in assisting / performing several surgical procedures.

Post Graduate Training:
Post graduate M.S. program was started in 2016 with an annual intake of 5 seats/year. Presently the number of seats has been increased to 9 seats/year. The teaching schedules are being carried out based on the NMC Postgraduate curriculum.

The departmental academic activity includes,

POST GRADUATE TRAINING:

S.No	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
I	Clinical Case Discussion	Department mortality Review meet	Seminar	Journal club	Seminar	Department Test
II	Tumour board meet	Scientific Society	Bedside clinics	Monthly department review meet	Case presentation	Department Test
III	Clinical Case Discussion	Case presentation	Group discussion	Journal club	Seminar	Department Test
IV	Tumour board meet	Clinico Pathological Meeting	Mortality Review meet	Group discussion	Osce discussion	Department Test

Post Graduates are engaged in District residential Posting for 3 months and Outside ANS (Neurosurgery) and Adyar Cancer Institute (Surgical Oncology). They are also posted in Cardiothoracic Surgery in SMVMCH for peripheral posting.

Awards

DR RAJA (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)	M.Ch Pediatric Surgery Gold Medallist (Batch Of 2021)
Dr M. Rajavel (Assistant Professor)	PG – General Surgery – Gold Medallist (2015)

Postgraduate Achievements

Name of the Postgraduate	Program	Topic	Awarded	Date
Dr. Bhargavee –	PONSICON – 2026	When anatomy plays tricks – laparoscopic rescue Of retrocaval ureter	2^nd prize	Jan 2026
Dr .Vishnu	PONSICON – 2026	When one isn’t enough: A rare case of dual compartment Fetus in fetu	1^st prize	Jan 2026
Dr .Daniel Kuruvilla	2026 PONSICON	“Too much of good things – a soft storm – Intraperitoneal liposarcoma “	1^st prize	Jan 2026
Dr Janani Devi Colon	PONSICON 2026	An Observational study In Snodgrass tip urethroplasty in mid penile hypospadias	3^rd Prize	Jan 2026
Dr .Vigneshwaran	PONSICON 2024	Exomphalos Major: Primary closure within 3 hours of birth	2^nd Prize	mar 2024
Dr .S.Naresh	PONSICON 2024	Unfamiliar cause of Subacute small bowel obstruction secondary to gall stone ileus	1^st Prize	mar 2024
Dr .Sivaguru	PONSICON 2024	The impact of Lymph node metastasis on predicting Cancer progression in patients with Penile Carcinoma	1^st Prize	mar 2024
Dr .Shanmugavalli	PONSICON 2024	Trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome-An infrequent cause of abdominal pain presenting to Surgery Department –A rare case report	1^st Prize	mar 2024
Dr .Shanmugavalli	PONSICON 2024	Usefulness of Ankle Brachial pressure index and comparison of Anle Doppler waveform and Toe Doppler waveform in assessing the distal perfusion in diabetic foot ulcer	2^nd Prize	mar 2024
Dr.S.Naresh	ASICON 2023	Missed Malrotation presenting in adulthood as Chronic Midgut volvulus	1^st Prize	April 2023
Dr.S.Naresh	ASICON 2023	Role of ultrasound guided hydrostatic reduction of intussusception in childrens between 0-12 years	1^st Prize	April 2023
Dr.Sivaguru	ASICON 2023	Prediciting cancer progression in patients with Penile Carcinoma- The significance of Tumor differentiation and Depth of Invasion	1^st Prize	April 2023
Dr.Moghanavel Vasanth	Christian medical education programme in Christian medical college, vellore	The 2023 A.S Fenn Annual General Surgery C.M.E-Dr.frank garlic OSCE	1^st prize	May 2023
Dr.Moghanavel Vasanth	The Association of Surgeons of India, 82^ND annual conference(ASICON 2022, Mumbai)	Primary peritoneal hydatidosis -A rare case report	1^st place	Aug 2022
Dr.Moghanavel Vasanth	PONSICON 2021	Uncommon presentation of MECKEL’S diverticulum-Acase series	2^nd Prize	Sep 2021
Dr.Kowshik Kumar	ASICON 2021	“Correlation between pre-operative findings and intra operative findings on the thyroid nodules influencing surgical decision on extent of thyroidectomy	2^nd prize	Mar 2021
Dr.Clinton	ASICON 2021	“Correlation of preoperative staging of ipsilateral axillary lymph node with postoperative histopathology in non-metastatic clinically staged n0 and n1 breast cancer”	3^rd prize	Mar 2021
Dr.Firdose.S	PONSICON 2020	Post traumatic gluteal swelling a case of Marel- Lavelle lesion	2^nd Prize	Apr 2020
Dr.Siva Sankar	ASOMACON -2020	Oral presentation competition	1^st Prize	Sep 2020
Dr. Sidharthan	PONSICON – 2020	Poster presentation	2^nd prize	Apr 2020
Dr.Ashwathaman. A	79th Annual Conference ASICON-2019	Poster presentation	II and III Prize	Aug 2019
Dr.Siva Sankar	International Health Research Convention-2019 conference on-“ Oncosurgery and Palliative Care”	Poster presentation	2^nd Prize	Oct 2019

Postgraduate University Medals

Name of the Post graduate	Batch	University exam medal
Dr.Sivaguru	2021 – 2024	Gold
Dr. Durai Pandian	2019 – 2022	Gold

Sl.no	Name of the faculty	cme chairperson at
1.	Prof .G.V.Manoharan	Prof.s.k memorial cme in 2022,2023,2024,2025
		Ponsicon 2024,2025,2026
		MIST 2024,2025
		Chemsurge 2023,2024,2025
		Annual rapid review and revision course 2022,2023,2024
		6^th JIPMER Surgery Update
		Chairperson CME conducted by Chengalpattu Medical Collge
		Chairperson CME conducted by Madras Medical College
2	Prof.s.Babu	Prof.s.k memorial cme in 2024,2025
		Chemsurge 2025
		8 ^th JIPMER Surgery Update
		v-surgicme 2025,2026
		TNASICON thanjavur 2022
		surgicon cme Slims
		mist 2024,mgmcri
		Annual rapid review and revision course 2024
3.	prof dr m anto	V –Surgical CME 2025,2026 ponsicon 2024 mist 2024 asrrc 2024 surgicon cme 2025

Faculty Awards

Sl.No	Name of the faculty	Name of the award	Given by	Date of the awarded
1	Dr.S.Babu	Awarded Prof. S.Vittal oration in TNASICON Kanyakumari 2024	ASI TN state chapter
2		Awarded CME lecture in TNASICON Yercaud 2025	ASI TN state chapter
3.		Awarded Dr.Mathias oration in the Annual conference of Tamil Nadu State Association of Surgeons of India.
3.		Awarded ‘Dr.Jothiramalingam oration’ at the National annual conference of Associations of Surgeons of India.
4.	Dr.Manoharan G V	Mayan awards	Dr. Kiran Bedi	19.01.2019
5.	Dr. Anto	Best performance award	Health Minister Govt. of Tamil Nadu	–

Research

SI.NO	Scopus/WOS/ PubMed ID/UGC Care No.	Publication Type	Publication Title	Author-name	Journal-name	Department	Year	Indexing
1.	https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/downloadarticle.php?y=MGgzREQvdWZaZVdNeHJQK3NYaExEQT09	National	Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Appendicitis Treated in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Puducherry	Arulselvan A, Babu S, Karthik Bhandary S, Sneha Daffodil A	National Board of Examinations – Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 4	General surgery	3/4/2026	DOAJ, Google scholar
2.	https://jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/9535/5311	International	Comparing Conventional Dressing to Vacuum Assisted Dressing –A Hospital based Prospective Comparative Observational Study	Dr C Siva Ramachandra, Dr Venkatesh, Dr V Raghuveer, Dr A Sneha Daffodil	JCHR (2025) 15(4), 2341-2351\| ISSN:2251-6727	General surgery	12/8/2025	Scopus
3.	European Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2025;7(1):2464-2469. https://farmclin.com/	International	Single-Stage Reconstruction of Lower Third Ear Defects Using the Infra-Auricular “Trident” Flap: A Clinical Study	Dr. Vaithiswaran Arikrishnan , Dr. Balapriya Boopathy , Dr. R. Deepak	ISSN: 2385-409X Online ISSN: 3105-0409	General surgery	30/12/2025	Scopus
4.	https://www.jaypeejournals.com/doi/WJOLS/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10033-1647	International	Revealing Rouviere’s Sulcus: An Observational Study on Anatomy Presence and Clinical Significance in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at a Tertiary Care Center in Tamil Nadu	Anson Renil , Ram Prasath , Sujith Kumar , Catherine Rexy	World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, Volume 18 Issue 1 (January–April 2025)	General surgery	16/12/2024	Embase, Scopus
5.	https://promotion.bookpi.org/discussion-on-role-of-possum-scoring-system-to-assess-the-expected-morbidity-and-mortality-in-patients-undergoing-laparotomy/	International	Evaluation of possum scoring system in patients undergoing laparotomy	Manoharan G. V, G.Vijayalakshmi	ISBN 978-93-49238-12-1 (Print) ISBN 978-93-49238-20-6 (eBook) DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msti/v1	General surgery	8/7/2024	Embase, google scholar
6.	https://www.casereportsofsurgery.com/article/103/6-1-27-783.pdf	International	Association of pre-operative USG findings with intraoperative difficulties among patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy	Dr. Prasanna Panneerselvam, Dr. S Madhivannan and Dr. Ravichandran	International Journal of Case Reports in Surgery	General surgery	13/6/2024	Google scholar
7.	https://makhillpublications.co/files/published-files/mak-rjms/2024/480-483.pdf	International	A Study on Assessment of Urinary Amylase in the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis	A. Kalaiventhan, S. Deepak, V. Pandy	\| ISSN: 1993‐6095 \| Volume 18 \| Number 1 \|	General surgery	25/2/2024	Embase
8.	https://makhillpublications.co/files/published-files/mak-rjms/2024/508-512.pdf	International	Assessment of Predictive Factors for Challenging Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Clinical Evaluation 1 A. Kalaiventhan, 2 S. Deepak and 3 V. Pandy	A. Kalaiventhan, S. Deepak and V. Pandy	ISSN: 1993‐6095 \| Volume 18 \| Number 1 \|	General surgery	25/2/2024	Embase
9.	https://makhillpublications.co/files/published-files/mak-rjms/2024/413-417.pdf	International	Assessment of Platelet Count as a Prognostic Indicator in Burn Septicaemia: A Prospective Observational Study	A. Kalaiventhan, S. Deepak and S.K. Sreethar	ISSN: 1993‐6095 \| Volume 18 \| Number 1 \|	General surgery	23/2/2024	Embase
10.	https://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2981/69081_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_QC&Ref_PAT(PS_SHU)_PF1(RI_DK_OM)_redo_PFA(SHU)_PB(Pr_OM)_PN(SHU).pdf	International	Diathermy versus Scalpel Skin Incision for Open Inguinal Hernia Surgery: An Interventional Study	S Haripranav, A Arulselvan, M Anto	International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery. 2024 May, Vol-13(3): SO01-SO04	General surgery	1/5/2024	DOAJ
11.	https://www.jcdronline.org/index.php/JCDR/article/view/11298	International	Submandibular gland cavernous hemangioma – a rare case report	· Sneha Daffodil A, Mugunthan T, Srinivasa Reddy, Manoharan G V	ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833 VOL15, ISSUE9, 2024	General Surgery	11/9/2024	Embase, Scopus
12.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue6/268.%20[2046.%20JAMP_Arpita]%201307-1308.pdf	International	Analytical study to compare the doppler waveforms at ankle and toes to assess distal perfusion of diabetic foot ulcer patients	Moghanavel Vasanth S, Vijayaraghavan Nandhagopal, M. Rajavel, Karthik S Bhandary	International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy (www.academicmed.org) ISSN (O): 2687-5365; ISSN (P): 2753-6556	General surgery	30/9/2023	Research gate, Pub scholar
13.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue6/268.%20[2046.%20JAMP_Arpita]%201307-1308.pdf	International	A prospective study of effectiveness of ultrasound guided hydrostatic reduction for treatment of intussusception in pediatric age group	Karthik S Bhandary , Deepak. R, A. Arulselvan	International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy (www.academicmed.org) ISSN (O): 2687-5365; ISSN (P): 2753-6556	General surgery	16/12/2023	Research gate, Pub scholar
14.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue6/269.%20%5B2047.%20JAMP_Arpita%5D%201309-1311.pdf	International	Degree of twisting and duration of symptoms in testicular torsion as a prognostic factor in salvage of testis – observational study	Karthik S Bhandary , Clinton J, Govardhanan R	International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy (www.academicmed.org) ISSN (O): 2687-5365; ISSN (P): 2753-6556	General surgery	16/12/2023	PUB scholar, Research gate
15.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue5/282.%20%5B1652.%20JAMP_Arpita%5D%201426-1429.pdf	International	STUDY TO DETERMINE THE ASSOSIATION BETWEEN TISSUE ISCHEMIA IN FLAP WITH BLOOD GLUCOSE	S. Firdose, Vijayaraghavan Nandhagopal, M.Rajavel , Karthik S Bhandary	International Journal of Academic Medicine and Pharmacy (www.academicmed.org) ISSN (O): 2687-5365; ISSN (P): 2753-6556	General surgery	30/9/2023	PUB scholar, Research gate
16.	https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jdms/papers/Vol21-issue6/Ser-3/D2106031924.pdf	International	Incidence of malignancy in oesophagus and stomach in dyspeptic patients in a tertiary care centre	S. Babu, Yuvaraj V, Moghanavel Vasanth S	IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)	General surgery	13.6.2022	Google scholar, Research gate
17.	https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jdms/papers/Vol21-issue6/Ser-3/D2106031924.pdf	International	Incidence of Malignancy in Oesophagus and stomach in dyspeptic patients in a tertiary care centre	S.Babu,Yuvaraj,Moganavel vasanth	IOSR Journal of Dental and medical sciences	General surgery	13.06.2022	Google scholar, Research gate
18.	https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jdms/papers/Vol21-issue6/Ser-3/D2106031924.pdf	International	Role of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Complications of Inguinal Hernioplasty.	Anto M, Babu S*	IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)	General surgery	31.05.2021	Indian Citation Index
19.	https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jdms/papers/Vol21-issue6/Ser-3/D2106031924.pdf	International	Modified Limberg flap Versus Karydakis Flap Operations in Pilonidal Sinus Surgery	Babu S,* Anto M**	IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)	General surgery	30.04.2021	Indian Citation Index
20.	https://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2981/69081_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_QC&Ref_PAT(PS_SHU)_PF1(RI_DK_OM)_redo_PFA(SHU)_PB(Pr_OM)_PN(SHU).pdf	National	A Comparative Study of Fine-Needle Aspiration and Nonaspiration Cytology Diagnosis in Thyroid Lesions,	Elangovan Archana¹, Chellappa Vijayakumar¹, Nagarajan Raj Kumar¹, Gopal Balasubramanian¹, Krishnamachari Srinivasan¹, G. S. Sreenath¹, N. Siddaraju²,	Nigerion Jouranl of Surgery	General surgery	July 27, 2020	Google scholar, Research gate
21.	https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.7_Issue.12_Dec2020/IJRR0056.pdf	International	lmpact of the initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic on surgical oncology services at a tertiary care center in Eastern lndia	Vigneshwaran Balasubiramaniyan MS	J Surg Oncol	General surgery	18.07.2020	MEDLINE/PubMed
22.	https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.7_Issue.12_Dec2020/IJRR0056.pdf	International	A Rare Case of Unilateral Penile Fracture with Urethral Rupture involving Distal Shaft of Penis	Shivaji Pattukottai Ramalingam’, Vijayaraghavan Nandhagopal2	International Journal of Research and Review	General surgery	Dec-20	Crossref, Google Scholar, J-Gate
23.	https://pharmascope.org/index.php/ijrps/article/view/3161/7098	International	Cervical spinal canal body ratio in normal individuals and Stenosis with Cervical Myelopathy: A simple but novel study using a graph paper over a plain X-ray lateral view of the cervical spine	Elangovan D, Prem Gowtham E, Kanchana B, Karthikeyan D, Mohan S	International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences	General surgery	07.10.2020	Crossref, Google Scholar, J-Gate f
24.	http://www.ijphrd.com/scripts/IJPHRD_July%202020_revised_Final_11.8.20.pdf	National	Significance of Plain Xray Findings in l{ech Pain with Relation to Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy	Elangovan Dl, Prem Gowtham })2, Kanchana 83, Karthikeyan I)4, Mohan Ss	Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development	General surgery	Jul-20	Google scholar, Research gate
25.	https://www.ijsurgery.com/index.php/isj/article/view/5797/3813	International	Systemic inflammatory response syndrome as a predictor of poorer outcomes in diabetic foot infection: a prospective analytical study	Anand Vinay Karnawat1, Vijayakumar Chellappa1, Balasubramanian Gopal1*, Rajkumar Nagarajan1, Krishnamachari Srinivasan2	International Surgery Journal	General surgery	Jun-20	Google Scholar, J-Gate, Crossref
26.	https://jebmh.com/assets/data_pdf/Rajavel_-_FINAL.pdf	International	Clinical study of factors influencing the perforation in appendicitis in first attacks and recurrent attacks	Jawahar K1*, Hemilda Periyanayaki J2, Soman K C3	Medpulse	General surgery	Aug-20	Google Scholar
27.	https://www.ijsurgery.com/index.php/isj/article/download/6554/4274	International	Thyroid Malignancy in Multi Nodular Goitre	Babu S1, John Kennedy J2, Ravishankar J3	International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)	General surgery	Aug-20	Crossref
28.	http://ijdmsrjournal.com/issue_dcp/Recurrent%20Inguinal%20Hernia%20%20A%20Study%20of%20Risk%20Factors.pdf	International	Recurrent Inguinal Hernia – A Study of Risk Factors	Babu S1, Abdul Maliq M2, Ravishankar J3	International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research	General surgery	24.08.2020
29.	https://jebmh.com/assets/data_pdf/Rajavel_-_FINAL.pdf	National	Study on the Outcomes of Desarda Repair in Inguinal Hernia Surgery	Srinath Sarma S. V, Rajavel M, Balakrishnan V	J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc	General surgery	2020	Index Copernicus
30.	https://www.cureus.com/articles/25401-comparison-of-different-scoring-systems-in-predicting-the-severity-of-acute-pancreatitis-a-prospective-observational-study#	International	Comparison of Different Scoring Systems in predicting the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Observational Study	N. R. Venkatesh, Chellappa Vijayakumar, Gopal Balasubramaniyan, Sakthivel Chinnakkulam Kandhasamy, Sudharsanan Sundaramurthi, Sreenath G. S., Krishnamachari Srinivasan	Cureus	General surgery	2020	Google Scholar
31.	https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/iaim_2020_0711_08.pdf	International	Breast Carcinoma in a 62 year old male: A case report	G. V. Manoharan, Maharaha P	IAIM	General surgery	2020	IMSEAR (Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region), Index Copernicus, Google scholar, OAJI (Open Academic Journals Index), J-Gate, WHO-HINARI
32.	https://www.ijsurgery.com/index.php/isj/article/download/6554/4274	International	Comparison of ultrasound and serum amylase in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis	Manoharan G. V, Maharaja P	Internation Surgery Journal	General surgery	2020	Index Copernicus , Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO), ScopeMed Journal Index Google Scholar J-Gate Directory of Science
33.	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jocs.14768	International	Bi-ventricular repair of double outlet left ventricle: Experience and review of the literature	Javid Raja Mch, Sabarinath Menon Mch, Sowmya Ramanan Mch, Sudip Dutta Baruah Mch, Bhargava V. Devarakonda DM, Arun Gopalakrishnan DM, Baiju S. Dharan Mch	J Card Surg	General surgery	2020	MEDLINE/PubMed (NLM), PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset (NLM), Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics), Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics)
34.	https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/iaim_2020_0711_08.pdf	International	Comparative evaluation of the role of centchhroman and evening primrose oil in the regression of fibroadenoma of breast.	R. Anandh Balaji, Ranjan James Premkumar.	Int. Journal of Surgery	General surgery	2019 April; 10
35.	https://jebmh.com/assets/data_pdf/Rajavel_-_FINAL.pdf	National	A randomized clinical trial on efficacy of Low- level laser therapy in healing of ulcers.	M.Rajavel, Rahul raj.C.L,Philip AJ. J.Evid.Based.		General surgery	2019	Med.Heathc
36.	http://www.ijphrd.com/scripts/IJPHRD_July%202020_revised_Final_11.8.20.pdf	International	Evaluation of possum scoring system in patients undergoing laparotomy.	Manoharan G.V., Vijayalakshmi G.,		General surgery	2019
37.	https://www.ijsurgery.com/index.php/isj/article/download/6554/4274		Role of C-Reactive Protein, White Blood Cell Counts, Bilirubin Levels, and Imaging in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis as a Cause of Right Iliac Fossa Pain.	Shetty Sushruth, Chellappa Vijayakumar, Krishnamachari Srinivasan, Nagarajan Raj Kumar, Gopal Balasubramaniyan, Surendra K Verma, A Ramesh.	Cureus	General surgery	2018 Jan; 10
38.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue6/268.%20[2046.%20JAMP_Arpita]%201307-1308.pdf		Clinical Significance of Candida in an Intraoperative Peritoneal Specimen with Perforation Peritonitis: An Institutional Perspective. Cureus.	Jagannath Pramod, Chellappa Vijayakumar, Krishnamachari Srinivasan, Nanda Kishore Maroju, Nagarajan Raj Kumar, Gopal Balasubramaniya.	Cureus	General surgery	2018 Mar; 10	doi: 10.7759/cureus.2275
39.	https://www.casereportsofsurgery.com/article/103/6-1-27-783.pdf		Role of appendicectomy in relieving the chronic or relapsing right iliac fossa pain at tertiaray health care centre.	P Maharaja, S Rajendran.		General surgery	2018 May; 1-3.
40.	https://academicmed.org/Uploads/Volume5Issue6/268.%20[2046.%20JAMP_Arpita]%201307-1308.pdf	International	Significance of serum amylase levels in diagnosis of acute severe pancreatitis.	S Rajendran , P Maharaja			2018 Mar; 1-3.

Events

Workshop on Vascular Anastomosis 2026

Event Name: Workshop on Vascular Anastomosis Organized By: Department of General Surgery Venue: Skill Lab Date: 15.05.2026 Time: 9:00 AM

On 15.05.2026 at 9:00 AM registration of the delegates started at the Skill labof Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. Dr.Shanmugavalli formally welcomed the delegates, the speakers and the chairpersons. The scientific session started at 9:15 AM. The speakers gave lecture on their respective topics as follows

Dr.Kapil baliga– Venous Disorders Dr.Saravanan Robinson – Peripheral arterial diseases Dr.Prathap – Vascular Anastamosis technique with video display

A brief inauguration was held. The Director Dr.R.N.Kagne, Academic dean Dr.K.Karthikeyan, Medical Superintendent Dr.M.Pragash and Research Dean Dr.Sanjay and Prof .Dr.M.Anto felicitated the speakers.Welcome address was delivered by Prof. Dr.G.V.Manoharan.Dr.Saravanan Robinson organizing chairman of the workshop delivered a small talk on importance of understanding Vascular anastamotic techniques for general Surgeon.Following which vote of Thanks was delivered by Dr.Arulselvan

After a brief coffee break the lecture session resumed with Hands on Skill Workshop

All the speakers responded to the questions and benefitted the delegates .It was followed by luch session at 1.00 P.M

After lunch the session moved on to the skill lab.The delegates were divided into small groups of 2 each and they were given hands on training in Baloon angioplasty simulation till 4 PM.. The session concluded at 4.15 PM. Dr.Firdose completed the session with vote of thanks

Ponsicon 2026

Event Name:Ponsicon 2026
Organized By: Dept of General Surgery
Venue: SMVMCH Auditorium
Date: 22-01-2026 to 24-01-2026
Time: 8:30 A.M – 5:00 P.M

The Department of General Surgery, SMVMCH, in association with the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Puducherry State Chapter, successfully organized “PONSICON 2026” – the 6th Annual State Level Conference of ASI Puducherry from January 22 to 24, 2026

Conference Highlights
PONSICON 2026 featured didactic lectures, orations, panel discussions, operative video sessions, and hands-on surgical workshops delivered by eminent national and international faculty members.

Day 1 – January 22, 2026
The scientific program commenced at 9:00 AM with Clinical Case Discussions, followed by Operative Video Lectures and Panel Discussions during the forenoon session. Poster presentations were conducted concurrently at the Own Book Reading Hall (Ground and First Floor) and were meticulously organized and evaluated by eminent judges. Prof. Sen CME lectures were conducted in the afternoon and concluded at 4:00 PM.

Day 2 – January 23, 2026
The day began with invited lectures by Prof. K.P. Singh, followed by SurgiQuiz at 11:00 AM. The auspicious inauguration ceremony was held with Dr. Maruthupandian, National President of ASI, as The Chief Guest, and Shri. M. Dhanasekaran, Chairman of SMVET and Vice Chancellor of Takshashila University, as the Guest of Honour.

The ceremony included Kuthuvilakku lighting, SMVMCH prayer song, and Tamil Thai Vazhthu. Presidential and special addresses were delivered, followed by felicitations and vote of thanks. The day concluded with presidential oration, Puducherry ASI oration, paper presentations, Young Researcher Award sessions, valedictory function, and gala banquet dinner at Pondy Marina Beach Lawn.

Day 3 – January 24, 2026
Day 3 commenced with live relay of operative videos from GEM Hospital Chennai and Coimbatore. This was followed by a hands-on surgical skills workshop focusing on Upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and laparoscopic endo training. Over 100 delegates actively participated in the workshop.

Participation
• Number of Delegates: 410
• Number of Institutions Participated: 50
All participating faculty members were awarded Shields of Honour and TNMC credit hours. Feedback from both delegates and faculty was highly positive.

Conclusion
PONSICON 2026 served as an excellent academic and professional platform that fostered collaboration, confidence, and surgical excellence. The interactive format and multispecialty faculty participation made the conference a highly successful and memorable academic event.

Mastery UG 2025

Event Name:Mastery UG 2025
Organized By: Dept of General Surgery
Venue: Lecture Hall VI
Date: 12-11-2025
Time: 10:00 A.M

The Department of General Surgery, SMVMCH, organized MASTERY 2025 – Manakula Academic Surgical Teaching & Examination Revision for Undergraduate Students -a comprehensive academic program designed to strengthen clinical skills and examination preparedness among final-year MBBS students. The event aimed to provide structured exposure to both long and short surgical cases through live discussions and examiner-oriented demonstrations by eminent faculty from various medical colleges across Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

The program commenced at 9:00 AM with a Welcome Address by Dr. Karthik Bhandari, Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, SMVMCH. He highlighted the importance of clinical acumen, bedside manners, and systematic presentation skills essential for undergraduate examinations.The Scientific Programme are as follows

S.NO	PRESENTATION	RESOURCE PERSON
1	Welcome Address	Dr.Karthik Bhandari Associate Professor , Department of General surgery
2	Long Case – Inguinal Hernia	Dr.GaneshKumar Professor GVMC Dr.Rajapandi Associate Professor GVMC Dr.SenthilVelan Professor ,SLIMS
3	Short Case – Parotid (20 min)	Dr.V.T.Arasu Professor,CHMC Dr Ravichandran, Professor, AVMC Dr.Rajapandi Associate Professor GVMC
4	Long Case – Breast CA –	Dr. Ravichandran, Professor and HOD , AVMC Dr.Saravanakumar Professor and HOD ,MGMC Dr.Rajavel Professor ,AVMC
5	Long Case – SNG	Dr.V.T.Arasu Professor , CHMC Dr.Rajasekar Professor,SVMC Dr.Kannan Professor,MGMC
6	Short Case – Varicose Veins	Dr.Jacob Professor PIMS Dr. Basavandhasami, Professor IGMC Dr.Manoharan Professor SMVMCH
7	Short Case – Hydrocele	Dr.Karthik Bhandari, Associate Professor of Surgery Dr.Rajavel Professor ,AVMC Dr.Arulselvan, Associate Professor of Surgery.
8	Long Case – Epigastric Mass	Dr.Rajamahendran Asst Professor,GVMMCH Dr.Babu Professor,SMVMCH Dr.Rajavel Professor.AVMC
9	Long Case – RIF Mass	Dr.Basavsndhasami Professor IGMC Dr.Jacob Professor ,PIMS Dr.Selvakumar,Professor ,SVMCH
10	VOTE OF THANKS	Dr.Ashwin Kumar , Registrar

Case Wise – Students presented and adequate time was given for presentation and interaction followed by Clinical based, Exam oriented practical questions by the faculties. After each case presentation the students who presented case, were given certificate of participation and a medal, Individually by the respective faculties who were the resource persons of the case. All the participants who attended the programme were given E-Certificate.

Participation
Number of Undergraduate Students: 237
Number of Institutions Participated: 10
Necessary feedback was given by the visiting faculties and from the students.
All the students who presented case in MASTERY 2025 were given medals and certificates including the team of volunteers and various people involved in different groups to organize the event by Dr.Anto,Head of the Department General Surgery.

All the students who presented case in MASTERY 2025 were given medals and certificates including the team of volunteers and various people involved in different groups to organize the event by Dr.Anto,Head of the Department General Surgery.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Ashwin Kumar, Registrar, who expressed gratitude to our Administration, all participating institutions, faculty members, and students for making the program a grand success.

All the resource faculties participated were given Shield of Honour and TNMC credit hours for their valuable contribution

“MASTERY 2025” served as an exemplary platform for undergraduate surgical training, promoting collaboration, confidence, and exam readiness. The program’s interactive format and multisource faculty input made it a highly appreciated academic event among students and teachers alike.

Robotics and minimally invasive surgery

Event Name: Robotics and minimally invasive surgery
Organized By: Dept of General Surgery
Venue: Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 16-09-2025
Time: 2:30 P.M – 3:30 P.M

Report :
On 16.09.2025 at 2.30 P.M the programme started at the Basement auditorium of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.
Dr.Manoharan Professor, Department of General Surgery formally welcomed the speaker Dr.G.KrishnaKumar M.S.,M.Ch Professor of Paediatric Surgery JIPMER Puducherry . Dr.Shanmugavalli, Senior Resident introduced the speaker Dr.Krishnakumar .The Guest Lecture started at 2.45 P.M. The speaker gave brainstorming lecture on “ROBOTICS AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY “.Faculties, Post Graduate Residents, and 150 Undergraduate Final Year MBBS students attended the guest lecture. The Speaker responded to the questions and doubts asked by the delegates. The speaker was felicitated by Dr.K.Karthikeyan Academic Dean with Momento and Shawl. The session concluded at 3.45 P.M Dr.ARULSELVAN Associate Professor of Surgery completed the session with Vote of Thanks. The Guest Lecture was followed by a High Tea arranged at the Basement Auditorium.

SMV Endolap Master class 2025

The event started at 8:30 AM with the welcome address by Dr. S. Babu the organising chairman. Dr. K. Sugumaran M.S, M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterologist, GEM Hospitals, Puducherry, gave an illustrative lecture about the use of staplers in intestinal anastomosis. He clearly explained about the various kinds of anastomosis that could be done by staplers. After that, with the intestinal specimens he demonstrated lively the techniques of using staplers in various situations till 12.30 PM.

On 09.05.2025 at 9:00 AM registration of the delegates started at the auditorium of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry.

Dr.S.Babu formally welcomed the delegates, the speakers and the chairpersons. The scientific session started at 9:15 AM. The speakers gave lecture on their respective topics as follows

Dr. M. Kanagavel – Endovision
Dr. K. Rajavel – Disinfection and sterilization
Dr.Sabari Girieasan – Laproscopic instruments
Dr. M. Senthil – Principles of Laproscopic suturing and stapling
Dr.Satish Midha – Laproscopic appendicitis
Dr. K. Govindaraj – Laproscopic Cholecystectomy
Dr.Naveen Alexander – Lap groin hernia
Dr.Satish Nallam – IPOM
After a brief coffee break, the lecture session resumed with
Dr.S.Eswaramoorthy – Principles of energy source for laparoscopic surgeons, followed by
Dr.B.Krishna Rau – Importance of endoscopic training for surgeons
All the speakers responded to the questions answered by the chairpersons and the delegates.

A brief inauguration was held. The Director Dr.R.N.Kagne, Academic dean Dr.K.Karthikeyan, Medical Superintendent Dr.M.Pragash and Research Dean Dr.Sanjay felicitated the speakers

After lunch the session moved on to the skill lab at our college campus .The delegates were divided into small groups of ten each and they were given hands on training in endoscope on mannequins and laparoscopic training on endotrainers till 5.15 PM. Then Dr.S.Eswaramoorthy conducted a quiz programme for the delegates on ‘Endoscopy and Laparoscopy’ and instant prizes were distributed to those answered correctly. The session concluded at 6.15 PM. Dr.G.V.Manoharan organising secretary completed the session with vote of thanks

There were ten speakers for this program and 89 delegates attended this CME /Hands on training programme.

CME and Hands on Workshop on “Staplers and Intestinal Anastomosis” Held on 14.03.2025

Venue : Skill Lab, Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Report :
The event started at 8:30 AM with the welcome address by Dr. S. Babu the organising chairman. Dr. K. Sugumaran M.S, M.Ch Surgical Gastroenterologist, GEM Hospitals, Puducherry, gave an illustrative lecture about the use of staplers in intestinal anastomosis. He clearly explained about the various kinds of anastomosis that could be done by staplers. After that, with the intestinal specimens he demonstrated lively the techniques of using staplers in various situations till 12.30 PM.

Our institution Director Dr. R.N. Kagne, Dean (Academic) Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean (Research) Dr. Sanjay Pasupathy and Medical Superintendent Dr. M. Pragash felicitated the speaker.

From 1:00 PM Dr. Ramesh Kumar M.S, M.Ch, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Government Villupuram medical college, elaborately explained about intestinal anastomosis and the hand sewing technique. After that Dr. Ramesh Kumar , Dr. R. Raja and Dr. A. Arulselvan taught the correct technique of intestinal anastomosis to the delegates individually. All the delegates were satisfied with the programme. Altogether 56 delegates were benefited with this programme. At 5 PM the programme was concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. G. V. Manoharan Professor of General Surgery.

MASTERY UG 2024

Event Name: MASTERY UG 2024
Organized By: Dept of General Surgery
Venue : MIT Auditorium
Date: 12-12-2024
Time: 8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M

S.No	Time	Presentation	Resource Person
1	9 A.M	Welcome Address	Dr.Babu .S, HOD -Department of General Surgery
2	9.15 A.M	Long Case – Inguinal Hernia	Dr.Kannan Professor MGMC Dr.Rajapandi, Associate Professor, GVMC
3	10 A.M	Short Case – Parotid (20 min)	Dr.Ganesh Kumar, Associate Prof GVMC Dr.Rajapandi, Associate Professor, GVMC
4	10:30 A.M	Long Case – Breast CA –	Dr.Shruti Kamal Professor, SMC Dr.R.Ganesan Professor MGMC
5	11:10 A.M	Long Case – SNG	Dr.Basavandasami, Professor, IGMC Dr. Ravichandran, Professor and HOD, AVMC
6	11: 50 A.M	Long Case – Varicose Veins	Dr.Kapil Baliga Professor IGMC Dr. Ravichandran, Professor and HOD, AVMC
7	12:25 P.M	Short Case – Hydrocele	Dr.Ganesh Kumar, Associate Professor, GVMC Dr.Anbazhagan, Professor, GTMC
8	01:30 P.M	X – Ray – Discussion	Dr.K.K.Rajkumar, Professor, SVMCH
9	01:50 P.M	Long Case – Epigastric Mass	Dr.Shruti Kamal, Professor, Saveetha Medical College Dr.Selva Kumar, Professor & HOD, SVMCH
10	02:30 P.M	Long Case – RIF Mass	Dr.R.Ganesan Professor MGMC Dr. Anbazhagan, Professor, TVMC
11	03:10 P.M	Short Case – Diabetic foot ulcer	Dr.K.K.Rajkumar, Professor, SVMCH Dr.Ganesh Kumar, Associate Professor, GVMC
12	03: 30 P.M	Instruments	Dr.Selvakumar, Professor & HOD, SVMCH
13	03: 45 P.M	VOTE OF THANKS	Dr.Ashwin Kumar , Registrar

Inaugration Function was Held
Lighting of Traditional Kuthuvilakku
Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr.S.Girija Professor of Medicine was present on behalf of the Administration.
All the visiting Faculties, Deputy Medical Superintendent Madam Dr.S.Girija, Professor & HOD Dr.S.Babu, Other professors lit the Kuthuvilakku.
Case Wise – Students presented and adequate time was given for presentation and interaction followed by Clinical based, Exam oriented practical questions by the faculties.
After each case presentation the students who presented case, were given certificate of participation and a medal, Individually by the respective faculties who were the resource persons of the case.
All the participants who attended the programme were given E-Certificate.
Appropriate audio and visual equipments were provided and it was projected on the screen. In addition, two wide digital monitor TV screen were kept on either side, in the middle of the auditorium to enable the students at the back to see and listen to the discussion held, clearly.

Necessary feedback was given by the visiting faculties and from the students.

Prof. Shruthi Kamal, Professor of Surgery, Savitha Medical College, Thandalam, Chennai
Prof. Anbazhagan , Professor and HOD of Surgery , Thiruvanamalai Medical College
Prof. Rajapandiyan , Professor of Surgery, Villupuram Government Medical College, Mundiyapakkam
Prof. Ganesh kumar, Asst.professor of Surgery, Villupuram, Government Medical College, Mundiyapakkam
Prof. Simon dasaiya , Professor of Surgery, IGMC, Pondicherry
Prof. Kapil baliga, Professor of vascular Surgery, IGMC, Pondicherry
Prof. Ganesan , Professor of Surgery, MGMCRI, Pondicherry
Prof. Kannan, Professor of Surgery , IGMCRI, Pondicherry
Prof. Ravichandran, Professor and HOD of Surgery, AVMC, Pondicherry
Prof. Selvakumar , Professor of Surgery, SVMCH, Pondicherry
Prof.R.Rajamahendran Surgical Gastroenterologist,GVMC

Participant Details are as Follows”
No of Undergraduate students – 300
No of institution Participated – 5
No of External Faculties
All the students who presented case in SURGICON – 14.09.2024 were given medals and certificates including the team of volunteers and various people involved in different groups to organize the event by Deputy Medical Superintendent Madam Dr.S.Girija.Programme commenced with prayers- institutional song and ended up with the national anthem.

Report on Breast Cancer Awareness Program

Breast cancer awareness month has been celebrated every October since eighties.This program raise awareness about the breast cancer, its signs and symptoms and the importance of early detection and treatment.

We conducted an awareness programme, for the general public on 07.10.2024 at 10.30am in the hospital podium opposite to paediatric OPD, Introduction speech was delivered by professor and HOD Dr.S.Babu.He briefly explained the prevalence of the breast cancer and the importance of breast cancer awareness program.

We invited Dean Academic Dr.Karthikeyan as the chief guest for the program and he inaugurated the breast awareness programme by releasing the breast cancer awareness pamphlet to the general public.

Next our post graduate Dr.Shobana gave a brief tale on risk factor , clinical feature of breast cancer and Dr.Shanmugavalli gave a talk on investigation, management and complication of breast cancer.

Followed by Dr.Arulselvam Associate professor, Department of general surgery briefly explained about the importance of the screening in breast cancer.

Dr.Manoharan professor , Department of General Surgery explained about current trends in the management of breast cancer.

Next we conducted small interaction session with the general public, during this session the doubts raised by the people were cleared by our faculties.

The public personale gave their feedback regarding this breast cancer programme. They appreciated the effort made by the department of general surgery to conduct this breast cancer awareness program and we concluded the program by 11.30am.

Report on SURGICON 2024

Introduction
SURGICON 2024 was a highly anticipated event aimed at bridging the gap between seasoned professionals and budding surgeons. Held in the SMVMCH Auditorium, the event featured Dr. Sriram Bhat, a renowned surgeon and educator, who shared his insights and experiences with the audience. The event also included case presentations by undergraduate and postgraduate students, enhancing the educational experience.
The day commenced at 8:30 AM with registration, followed by a warm welcome address by Professor & HOD Dr. S. Babu at 8:55 AM. He emphasized the importance of continuous education in surgery and the role of mentorship in shaping future surgeons.
Dr. Manoharan G.V., Professor of general surgery, introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Sriram Bhat, at 9:00 AM. His introduction highlighted Dr. Bhat’s significant contributions to the field of surgery and his role as a mentor to many aspiring surgeons.
Following the introduction, the felicitation ceremony commenced, with Professor & HOD Dr. S. Babu and other faculty members honoring Dr. Bhat with a shawl and bouquet, recognizing his outstanding contributions to surgical education and practice
At 9:15 AM, Dr. Sriram Bhat delivered a guest lecture titled “The Future of Surgery: Innovations and Challenges.” His lecture covered the following key points:

The evolution of surgical practices over the years.
The impact of technology and minimally invasive techniques on patient outcomes.
The importance of ongoing education and adaptation in the surgical field.

The first undergraduate case presentation focused on varicose veins. The student presented the clinical findings, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, followed by an engaging discussion with the audience.
The second presentation addressed hernia cases and included a discussion on parotid gland issues. This session allowed students to showcase their learning and engage with faculty and peers.
A special moment occurred when Dr. Bhat was felicitated by the Director Dr.D.Rajagovindan, Deputy director and Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne, Medical superintendent Dr.M.Pragash, Dean Research Dr.Sanjay.P of SMVMCH with a shawl, memento and bouquet, acknowledging their support for surgical education.
Postgraduate students presented a detailed analysis of a thyroid case, including diagnostic challenges and treatment methodologies.
The second postgraduate presentation focused on breast surgery, highlighting recent advancements in surgical techniques and patient management.
Dr.M.Sriram Bhat.MS, F.R.C.S., F.M.A.S., Professor KMC Mangalore concluded his participation with a focused lecture on:

How to Face Exams: Strategies and tips for succeeding in surgical examinations.
Future in Surgical Career: Insights on emerging trends and opportunities in the field.
Pros and Cons of Surgery as a Profession: A candid discussion about the challenges and rewards of a surgical career.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Surgical Registrar Dr. G.S.Aswin Kumar, who expressed gratitude to all attendees, faculty members, and especially to Dr. Sriram Bhat for his invaluable contributions to the day’s proceedings.
Feedback:
Many participants expressed satisfaction with the program content and delivery. The interactive sessions were particularly appreciated. Some participants suggested incorporating more hands-on activities and case studies to enhance learning. Overall, the feedback indicates a positive reception of the program, with participants and faculty highlighting the need for improved efficiency in the e-certificate issuance process. By addressing these concerns, we can enhance participant satisfaction and streamline program operations for future events.
Conclusion
SURGICON 2024 was a resounding success, providing a platform for learning, networking, and inspiration. The event effectively showcased the importance of mentorship in surgery while highlighting the evolving landscape of surgical practices. Attendees left with enriched knowledge and motivation to excel in their surgical careers.
Chief Guest Felicitation By The Director Dr.D.Rajagovindan, Deputy Director and Dean Dr.R.N.Kagne, Medical Superintendent Dr.M.Pragash, Dean Research Dr.Sanjay.P Of SMVMCH

Report on Guest Lecture and Clinical Case Discussion

Event Name: Obstructive Jaundice
Organized By: Dept of General Surgery
Venue: Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 27-08-2024
Time: 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Overview: On August 27, 2024, the Basement Auditorium hosted a comprehensive guest lecture and clinical case discussion focused on “Obstructive Jaundice.” The event brought together participants from various levels of medical education, including both postgraduates and undergraduates, for a deep dive into the complexities of obstructive jaundice.

Participants and Presentations:

Postgraduate Case Presentations:
- Dr. Pradeepraj
- Dr. Madhan
- Dr. Karthikeyan

The postgraduate students presented detailed case studies on “Carcinoma of the Stomach,” providing insights into diagnostic challenges, treatment strategies, and patient management.

Undergraduate Case Presentations:
- Maragathapriya E.
- Srinivasan S.
- N. Nashrath Benazir
- J.K. Hemanth Raj

The undergraduates discussed cases involving “Right Iliac Fossa (RIF) Mass,” highlighting differential diagnoses, investigative approaches, and management protocols.

Welcome Address:
Dr. S. Babu, Head of the Department of General Surgery, commenced the session with a warm welcome to all attendees and highlighted the significance of the day’s topics.

Resource Faculty:
Dr. R. Rajamahendran, M.S, M.R.C.S, M.Ch, a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist from Government Villupuram Medical College, served as the primary resource faculty. His expertise in the field enriched the discussion on obstructive jaundice.

Introduction of the Speaker:
Dr. Karthik S. Bhandary, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Surgery, introduced Dr. R. Rajamahendran, outlining his credentials and contributions to the field of surgical gastroenterology.

Felicitation of the Guest:
Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean Academic, and Dr. M. Pragash, Medical Superintendent, felicitated Dr. R. Rajamahendran, recognizing his valuable contributions to the field and his role in advancing medical education through this lecture.

Topic Discussed:
Dr. R. Rajamahendran delivered an in-depth lecture on “Obstructive Jaundice,” covering its etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. The session included interactive discussions, case studies, and Q&A segments that addressed complex scenarios related to obstructive jaundice.

Vote of Thanks:
Dr. G. V. Manoharan, Professor of General Surgery, concluded the event with a vote of thanks, expressing appreciation for the guest faculty’s insightful presentation and the active participation of all attendees.

Conclusion:
The guest lecture on “Obstructive Jaundice” provided valuable learning opportunities for both postgraduate and undergraduate medical students. The blend of theoretical knowledge and practical case discussions facilitated a comprehensive understanding of the topic, contributing significantly to the participants’ educational experience.

Feedback:
The session was aimed at providing students with in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the diagnosis and management of obstructive jaundice. Following the session, feedback was solicited from the students to evaluate the effectiveness of the lecture and discussion. Overall, the feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction with the guest lecture and clinical case discussion delivered by Dr. Rajamahendran. The session was well-received for its clarity, relevance, and interactive nature. The constructive feedback provided will be valuable for enhancing future sessions, particularly in expanding case study diversity and possibly adjusting the duration to allow for more in-depth discussion.In completion of the feedback session E-Certificate was issued to the participants.

Creativity Competition

Date of the activity: 01.12.2021

Objectives: To promote interest on the subject & to portray the talents of the students related to the subject

Total no of students participants: Models: 40

Drawing: 16

Poem: 10

Story writing: 2

Speaker details
Participant details: Final year & pre – final year students

Key outcomes: Students presented models, drawings, poem they created, discussed their presentation

With the judges. Based on the creativity and their knowledge, students were selected as winners

Feedback

i) Students gained clarity and understanding on the topic – they prepared & presented as models and drawings
ii) This program increased their interest on the subject of General Surgery

Report on “Hands on training on conventional and Stapled intestinal Anastomosis” for PG’s

An intra college workshop was conducted for Surgery Post Graduates by the department of General Surgery – Hands on training on conventional and Stapled intestinal Anastomosis on 21.12.21, It was conducted from 10.30am to 4 pm. Total of (10 + 6) PG students (General Surgery & OG) participated in it. Before the hands on training for the students, the students were presented with lectures by resource persons, an Oncosurgeon and a surgical gastroenterologist on the topic. We then proceeded with the hands on training session. Bovine intestine, staplers (linear, linear cutter, circular, TA) and other instruments were arranged. PG’s were divided into 4 groups and faculties demonstrated various anastomotic techniques. Students practiced various hand sewn and stapled intestinal anastomotic techniques under the guidance of the teachers, who assessed and corrected them.

Feedback: Positive feedbacks were obtained from students. They felt confident enough to perform these procedure on patients. They requested to conduct many such workshops in future.

Report on “ Hands on Training on Various Suturing Techniques” for Final Year UG’s

A workshop was conducted for Under Graduates, final year MBBS students by the department of General Surgery – Hands on Training on Various Suturing Techniques. It was conducted from 10.30 am to 2 PM on 20.12.21. A total of 150 students participated. Before the Hands on training, for the students to get an idea on the workshop, lectures were presented to the students by the surgical faculties. A brief lecture on Instruments, suture materials and needles was presented followed by a video clip on various suturing techniques was played and explained to the students. The students were then formed into groups of 9 and a faculty was allotted to each group. A total of 18 faculties and PG’s conducted the workshop. The teachers demonstrated various suturing techniques in the suture kit. They then trained the students on handing of instruments, tissues and to practice all the suturing techniques

Feedback : Feedback were obtained after the session, Students were so motivated and thanked for arranging this workshops. They also suggested to conduct many more such workshop in future

Guest Lectures by eminent professors from various Medical Institutions at regular intervals.

Update On Surgery Cme

The Clinical orientation CME – Surgery was conducted at the Government Medical College, Villupuram on 23.08.2017, 45 students from the 9th semster have participated in the event.

Rajarajan V.S and Muthuraman. M have obtained the 1st place in the surgery quiz Vishnulakshmi.R, Rajarajan.V.S and Nitinjain have presented clinical cases for discussion among 7 colleges that have participated.

Rajarajan V.S and Muthuraman receiving the first prize in the Intercollegiate Quiz

Two CME’s conducted in General Surgery Department
CME on Pancreatic Diseases on 02.08.2014 – Hospital Basement Auditorium

CME on GERD/Oncology on 21.04.2017 MIT Auditorium

Three Guest Lectures Conducted in General Surgery Department:

Topic: Surgical Jaundice – Speaker – Prof. Dr. Simon Dasiah, IGMC & RI on 09.02.2018

Speaker – Prof. Dr. Usha Dorairajan, Madras Medical College, on 04.09.2018

Speaker – Dr. Rajamahendiran, M.S., M.Ch. (Gastro), on 08.10.2018 at MIT Auditorium
Case presentation/case discussion, Lecture, Video presentations.

PG Alumini

Year	Name of the Post Graduate	Designation	Institute	Email ID
2022-2025	Dr.Naveen	Senior resident	PSP medical college,Chennai	[email protected]
	Dr.Amirtha	Senior resident	Mahatma Gandhi medical college Hospital ,Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Chandru	Senior resident	Mahatma Gandhi medical college Hospital ,Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Hariharini	Senior resident	Aarupadai veedu medical college hospital, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Ramkamal	Senior resident	Puducherry institute of medical sciences,Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Janani Devi Colon	Senior resident	Sri manakula vinayagar medical college,Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Nirmal Kumar	Senior resident	Takshashila medical college hospital, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Manikandan	Senior resident	Indhira Gandhi govt hospital , puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Shruthi	Senior resident	Kerala institute of medical sciences, Puducherry	[email protected]
2021- 2024	Dr. Sivaguru	Senior resident	Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr. Sneha daffodil	Senior resident	Sri manakula vinayagar medical college, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr. Karthikeyan	Senior resident	Vinayaga Misssion medical college hospital, Karaikal	[email protected]
	Dr.Naresh	Senior resident	Sri manakula vinayagar medical college, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Shanmugavalli	Senior resident	Sri manakula vinayagar medical college, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Tamilselvan	Senior resident	Aarupadai veedu medical college hospital, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr. Kiran Kumar	Senior resident	Banglore medical college and research institute	[email protected]
	Dr.Pradeepraj	Senior resident	Indhira Gandhi medical college Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Madhan	Senior resident	Aarupadai veedu medical college hospital, Puducherry	[email protected]
2020- 2023	Dr. Deepak	Assistant professor	Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical college, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr.Firdose	Assistant professor	Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical college, Puducherry	[email protected]
	Dr. Moganavel vasanth	MCH urology	Stanley Medical college, Chennai	[email protected]
	Dr. Raman	MCH plastic surgery	Chengalpet Medical College	ramannv22@gmail. Com
	Dr. Selvaganapathy	Assistant professor	Govt Villupuram Medical college	[email protected]