Surgery
Activities
SURGIFEST - POSTGRADUATE INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE / PG MOCK EXAM - 2024” held on: 18TH AND 19TH OCTOBER 2024
The days 1st event after Breakfast and Registration was a Lecture by Dr Vijaya Patil, Prof. & unit head, BLDE(DU) SBMPMCH from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM on “Tips to prepare for the Final exam”, which was moderated by Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy & Dr. Tejaswini Vallabha. Following the insightful lecture, the 1st Long case discussion of Carcinoma Breast by Dr. Sumaya PG student from AMCH, Vijayapura from 9:30 – 10:30 AM was held, which was moderated by Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin, Dr. Tejaswini Vallabha & Dr. Nishikant Gujar.
After which there was an Inauguration ceremony from 10:30 – 11:00 AM where dignitaries such as DR. ARUN C. INAMDAR, HON’BLE Pro-Vice-Chancellor, BLDE(DU); DR. ARAVIND V. PATIL, Principal, SBMPMCH & RC, BLDE(DU) Vijayapura; DR. MANJUNATH S KOTENNAVAR, Organising Chairman, Prof & HOD. Dept. Of Surgery; DR. RAMAKANTH BALOORKAR, Organising Co-Chairman/ Secretary, Vijayapura City Branch, KSC-ASI; DR. DAYANAND BIRADAR, Organising Secretary / Associate Prof. Dept. Of Surgery; DR. RAJGOPAL SHENOY - Chairman Elect, KSC-ASI & Associate Dean (Academics), KMC MANIPAL; DR. GURUSHANTAPPA YALAGACHIN - Principal, KMCRI, Hubli, graced the stage and inaugurated the event by Digital lighting of lamp. Dr. Arun C. Inamdar, Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy and Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin greeted the audience & spoke on the importance of SURGIFEST/ PG Mock Exam.
Following the inauguration ceremony, a 2nd Long case discussion of Mass Per Abdomen (Pseudocyst of Pancreas) was taken up by Dr. Neha Babar, PG from BLDE(DU), SBMPMCH and was moderated by Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy, Dr. Aravind V Patil & Dr. Prasad Sasanur, Surgical Gastroentrologist / Assoc. Prof. from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. After this, there was a 2nd Lecture by Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy on the topic “Mass in the epigastric region” from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, which was moderated by Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin & Dr. M B Patil Prof of Surgery/ Vice-Principal (Clinical). Subsequently, a 3rd Long case discussion of Multinodular goitre was taken up by Dr. Aksa, PG student from AMCH, Vijayapura from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, which was moderated by Dr. Laxman Ahirsang, Prof. & I/C HOD Dept. of Surgery, Ashwini Medical College, Solapur, Dr. M. B. Patil & Dr Anand Zalaki, Prof. DHV. After an insightful afternoon, we broke for lunch from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
The post-lunch session was started by a 3rd Lecture by Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, where he discussed “Thyroidectomy through a video presentation. This session was moderated by Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy, Dr. Aravind V Patil & Dr. Jyoti Karegoudar. Following the lecture, there was a discussion on various surgical instruments by PGs: Dr. Rohan, Dr. Vishwateja, Dr. Priyatma, Dr. Akshay, PG’s of BLDDE(DU), SBMPMCH which Dr. Rajgopal Shenoy, Dr. Jyoti Karegoudar, Prof. & HOD Dept. Of Surgery, GIMS, Gadag & Dr. Vijaya Patil moderated. After that, there were 2 Short case discussions by Dr. Saket PG of BLDDE(DU), SBMPMCH and Dr. Madhusudan PG from DHV from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, which Dr. Ravikumar Choudhari, Prof. of Surgery, AMCH, Dr. Ramakant Baloorkar & Dr. Rajkumar Hiremath Prof. DHV moderated. Finally, the day was concluded with the 4th Case discussion of Diabetic foot with PVD by Dr Ashwin Siddesh PG from BLDE(DU), SBMPMCH from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, which Dr. Jyoti Karegoudar, Dr. M S Kotennavar & Dr. Sushila Garag, Prof. of Surgery, AMCH moderated.
DAY – 2: 19/10/2024
The second day started with an insightful 4th Lecture by Dr. Tejaswini Vallabha on the topic “HOW TO FACE VIVA VOCE” from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM, which was moderated by Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin & Dr. Vijaya Patil, there was a genuinely interactive session where students got cleared their doubts and fears while facing a viva voce. Following this, there was a discussion on X-rays and specimens from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, where Dr. Karthik, Dr. Srihari ( PG from BLDE) and Dr. Meher (PG from AMCH) participated, which Dr. Gurushantappa Yalagachin, Dr. Eshwar Kalburgi, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Surgery, SNMC, Bagalkot & Dr. Dayanand Biradar moderated. After this, 2 Short cases were presented by Dr. Prasad and Dr. Irfan from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, which Dr. Eshwar Kalburgi, Dr. M.B.Patil & Dr Laxman Ahirsang moderated. Subsequently, there was a 5th Lecture by Dr. Chetan Hosakatti, a Vascular Surgeon from Hubli, on “LIMB SALVAGE IN ISCHEMIC DIABETIC FOOT ” from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, which was moderated by Dr. Shrishail Metgud, Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Surgery, KLE(DU), JNMC, Belagavi & Dr. M S Kotennavar. After this insightful talk, from 11:30 to 12:30 PM there was an OSCE session where Dr Narendra Ballal, Dr. Naveen, Dr. Priyatma and Dr. Akshay actively took part and was moderated by Dr. Jyoti Karegoudar, Dr. Ramakant Baloorkar & Dr. Nishikant Gujar, Prof. of Surgery, AMCH . Lastly, there was 5th Long case discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 PM by Dr. Yashaswini PG of BLDDE(DU), SBMPMCH, which Dr. Shrishail Metgud, Dr. Girish Kullolli, Dr. Anand Zalaki & Dr. Sanjeev Rathod moderated. The event was concluded with Valedictory note by Dr. Ramakanth Baloorkar followed by National anthem.
Basic Surgical Skills and Cadaver Lab Workshop” held on 25/10/2024
As a part of Academic activity of the Department, “Basic Surgical Skills and Cadaver Lab Workshop” was arranged for Interns, by Department of Surgery on 25-10-2024, Friday from 9-00 Am to 5-00pm, at Advanced Skills Laboratory and Cadaver Laboratory of BLDE (DU) Shri. B. M. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura.
Incharge of Unit – II Dr. Manjunath S Kotennavar, Professor & HOD, welcomed the intern delegates and explained the importance of Skills Lab/ Cadavar Lab training. Dr. Veena G. M., Senior Resident, briefed the partcipants on Universal health precautions and demonstrated Gowning, Gloving and Universal Precautions. Dr. Pradeep Jaju, Assistant Professor, demonstrated various types of Dressings and Bandages. Dr. Sharanabasu M, Senior Resident, ENT Dept. demonstrated Mastoid Dressing, Dr. Sahebagouda Patil, Asst. Professor, Dept of Orthopedics demonstrated various types of Splints. Dr. Sanjeev Rathod, Asst. Professor, demonstrated various methods of Knotting and Suturing Techniques. This was followed by an interactive session of question and answering, with hands on training for various dressings, bandages and suturing/knotting techniques under supervision of Faculty and PGs of Surgery Unit 2, ENT and Orthopedic Surgery Teams.
In the afternoon from 2:30 to 5:00 PM, workshop was conducted at Cadaver Lab. Surgical procedures like Tracheostomy, ICD tube Insertion, Abdominal incisions, Suturing, Resection and Anastomosis of Bowel and Orthopedic Plating were demonstrated by the Faculty and PGs and Interns were given hands on training.
29 Interns actively participated in the Skills Lab and Cadaver Lab Workshop. PGs of Surgery Unit 2, Dr. Narendra Ballal, Dr. Saket P. Shetty, Dr. Divyang G. B, Dr. Parikh Smit, Dr. Alljin Sanjoe P - Dept. of Surgery, Dr. Naveenkumar Reddy - PG of Orthopedic Dept., Dr.Tomin Thomas - PG of ENT Dept. assisted in the smooth conduct of workshop. E-certificates of participation were handed over to the participants and resource persons. Appreciation awards were given to 4 Interns selected for their keen interest / observation and good skills. High tea was arranged.
“FREE CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS CAMP” HELD ON: 15/10/2024
As a part of extension activity of the department, “FREE CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS CAMP” was conducted by Surgery Unit-III Staff association with Department of OBGy , on 15/10/2024, Tuesday from 9-00am to 5-00pm, at OBG OPD Room No : 2 and General Surgery OPD, B.L.D.E Hospital, Vijayapura.
On 15/10/24, Saturday an Awareness Programme on Breast Cancer Prevention was conducted for The programme was presided by Dr. M.B Patil, Vice principal, Shri B.M Patil Medical College and Hospital; Dr. Rajesh M Honnutagi, Medical Superintendent, BLDE Hospital; Dr. Manjunath S. Kotennavar, Professor of Surgery, HOD; Dr. Vijaya L. Patil, Professor Of Surgery, Programme Co-ordinator and Head of Medical Education Unit; Dr. Surekha Hippargi, Head of Department of Pathology; Dr. Rajashekar Muchchandi, Head of Department of Radiology; Mrs. Kavitha, In-charge Principal Of Shri B.M. Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences. Pre-test questionnaires about Breast Cancer Awareness was given to 130 B.Sc Nursing Students and their knowledge was assessed through google form.
Dr. Vijaya L. Patil, Professor, Department of Surgery and programme coordinator gave a talk on, Breast Cancer Awareness and the need for Breast Cancer Screening and .early signs of Breast Cancer. She also explained about preventive strategies, importance of Breast Cancer Screening, the different modalities of Screening, when to screen and whom to screen, people who are at risk, the ways to do self-examination of the breast, the benefits of Triple Assessment of Breast Lump and how to spread awareness for the same. Dr. M.S. Kotennavar then concluded the event, encouraging the students to spread awareness about Breast Cancer to the family members and in their future practice.
A free Clinical Breast Examination and Screening Programme was conducted for all the female employees of the hospital at Surgery OPD, Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital from 9 AM to 5 PM on 25/11/23, Saturday. Free Screening Mammography were done for all female employees above 40 yrs. Free Sonomammography were done for individuals with palpable lumps below 40 years of age. Free Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology was done for individuals with palpable lumps.
A total of 55 females were examined and were educated about the ways to conduct self-examination of breast at home, the early signs of breast cancer, when to meet the doctor, the need for screening in above 40 age group, and 35 individuals out of the 55 examined underwent free breast screening mammography.