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অখিল ভাৰতীয় আয়ুৰ্বিজ্ঞান প্ৰতিষ্ঠান, গুৱাহাটী

अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान, गुवाहाटी

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati

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General Surgery
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Department of General Surgery
 

Introduction:

The General and Minimal Invasive Surgery department at AIIMS Guwahati is a state-of-the-art facility that offers comprehensive surgical care to patients. The department is staffed by highly skilled and experienced surgeons dedicated to providing the highest quality of care while utilizing the latest surgical techniques and technologies, with a focus on safety, innovation, and patient-centered care.

Vision and Mission:

The department's vision is to become the leading provider of surgical care in the region, offering advanced and innovative treatments aimed at improving patients' health and well-being. Its mission is to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate surgical care. Furthermore, in the realm of academia, the department has initiated PhD courses. In the near future, fellowship courses in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Proctology, and Breast Surgery are anticipated to commence.

Services Provided:

The department offers a wide range of services, including, but not limited to:

  • Laparoscopic surgeries for various conditions, such as gallstones, hernias, and appendicitis.
  • Gastrointestinal surgeries.
  • Thyroid, breast, and soft tissue surgeries.

Additionally, the department provides emergency and trauma surgical services around the clock.

Upcoming Services:

The department will continually expand its services to address the growing needs of patients. The forthcoming services include:

  • A Breast Clinic
  • Robotic surgeries
  • Advanced laparoscopic procedures
  • Laser procedures
  • A dedicated unit for metabolic and bariatric surgeries

Faculty :

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Dr. Priyadarshan Anand Jategaonkar
Professor & Head of the Department
priyadarshanjategaonkar@aiimsguwahati.ac.in


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Dr. Kewithinwangbo Newme
Associate Professor
kewithinwangbonewme@aiimsguwahati.ac.in

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Dr. Abhilash Goyal
Assistant Professor
abhilashgoyal@aiimsguwahati.ac.in
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Dr. Sumit Kumar
Assistant Professor
sumitkumar@aiimsguwahati.ac.in
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Dr. Paritoshsingh Brijpalsingh Thakur
Assistant Professor
ashu1428@gmail.com

Workshop :

  • Conducted a “Basic suturing“workshop.
  • Conducted a basic workshop on “Energy devices”.
  • Conducted a workshop on “Sterilization of Surgical Instruments”.
  • Conducted an awareness camp on Breast cancer.
  • Conducted a workshop on “Research methodology” sponsored by SERB..
  • Conducted a Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) sponsored by the SERB, DST, a “Visit of school students/college students in Department of General Surgery, AIIMS Guwahati”.
  • Conducted a Public lecture on “Health and Hygiene” as a part of social science responsibility by SERB.

Infrastructure :

At Present, the Dept. of General Surgery provides:

  • OPD services,
  • Minor OT,
  • Laparoscopic surgeries,
  • UGI endoscopy,
  • Simulation Lab.

Research and Publications :

The Department of General Surgery is actively involved in research and publication, in addition to providing patient care.

Since from starting of the Department of General Surgery in June 2022 till today, we have published 4 papers

  • 1 sanctioned extra-mural project is underway,
  • 2 sanctioned intramural projects are underway.

Clinical Services :

  • OPD
  • Minor OT services
  • UGI endoscopy
  • Elective  surgery services
  • Emergency services

Teaching & Training :

Providing teaching and training (even simulation training) to all the undergraduate students posted in the dept. of General Surgery.

At present, the department has

  •  3 postgraduate student ,[(one) 2nd  year (Jan 2024 Batch) & (two) 1st year (Jan 2025 Batch)].