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- Smt. Bangaramma Sajjan Campus
- Solapur Road, Vijayapura - 586103
- 08352-262770
- office@bldedu.ac.in
Established in 1987, the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Shri B. M. Patil Medical College has evolved into a center of academic excellence and advanced patient care. Recognized for undergraduate teaching since 1992 and postgraduate training since 1998, the department offers 05 MS seats, 01 Ph.D. seat, and fellowships in FESS and Micro Ear Surgery. It is supported by a skilled team of faculty and equipped with advanced facilities including a state-of-the-art OPD, audiometry labs, operating microscopes, navigation-assisted skull base surgery systems, and modern diagnostic tools like BERA and OAE.
With a strong focus on academics, research, and community outreach, the department has conducted numerous hands-on cadaver dissection workshops, national and international CMEs, and collaborative events with global experts. It houses an excellent digital library and live surgical transmission systems for enhanced learning. The team has actively published research and executed VGST-funded projects while conducting over 30 free health and surgical camps, deafness awareness initiatives, and specialty programs like Otoview 2023 and a CME on Head & Neck Malignancies in collaboration with HCG Cancer Hospital.
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Professor & HoD Dept. of ENT University of Malaya, Malaysia
Senior Consultant, Vijaya ENT Centre, Bengaluru
Professor of practice, Dept. of ENT BLDE(DU) Chief of head and neck surgical oncology and robotic surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology actively fosters a research-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on clinical and academic advancement. Since 1998, faculty and postgraduate students have undertaken numerous research projects, focusing on innovative approaches in otology, rhinology, laryngology, and skull base surgeries. Several of these projects have been completed, while others are ongoing, reflecting the department’s sustained commitment to evidence-based practice.
The ENT Department is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical technologies to deliver comprehensive patient care and specialized training. Our Voice Lab provides acoustic analysis and voice reports, while audiology services include Pure Tone Audiometry and Impedance Audiometry for accurate hearing assessments.
We offer state-of-the-art, navigation-guided skull base surgeries, a unique facility in North Karnataka, including Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Pituitary Surgeries, with over 100 beneficiaries. High-end operating microscopes, including Zeiss (Germany) and Leica (USA), are used for precision in micro ear and laryngeal surgeries. Additional facilities include a Microdebrider for sinonasal surgeries, fiberoptic bronchoscope (VGST-funded), Coblator, and dedicated Temporal Bone Dissection Lab for hands-on training. The department also houses a well-curated library with over 116 standard PG books and a museum showcasing ENT instruments and anatomical models for enhanced learning.
Explore our Facilities Gallery showcasing advanced surgical equipment, specialized labs, and cutting-edge technology that support excellence in ENT care, training, and research.
The Department of ENT has a rich legacy of academic excellence, surgical innovations, and impactful community outreach. We were the first in Karnataka to organize hands-on cadaver dissection workshops for FESS and endo-ear surgeries in 2007, and have since hosted five International Skull Base Surgery Workshops (SKUBA I–V) with global experts like Dr. Prepageran Narayanan.
Our department has successfully conducted international CMEs, live surgery demonstrations, and free surgical camps in collaboration with Rotary International and other institutions. We’ve pioneered advanced procedures like navigation-guided skull base surgeries and endonasal trans-sphenoidal pituitary surgeries. Our faculty have earned accolades through VGST-funded research projects, numerous paper presentations, and over a dozen publications in reputed journals—continuing to uphold our commitment to excellence in education, research, and patient care.
The Department of ENT actively engages in a wide range of academic and clinical activities aimed at enhancing learning, skill development, and community service. Regular hands-on workshops such as Cochlear Implant and Temporal Bone Dissection, live surgery demonstrations, and skill-based CME programs are conducted to train students and practitioners.
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