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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalProf. P. Sivalingam is a highly regarded Colorectal Surgeon and former Head of Surgery at Madurai Medical College, with significant accomplishments in the medical field. He received specialized training in Colorectal Surgery through the Commonwealth Medical Fellowship. Prof. Sivalingam served as the President of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India from 1995 to 1996 and later as the Director of Surgical Studies within the Association of Surgeons of India from 2001 to 2003. He was also Chairman of the Board of Fellowship Examination of the Association of Colon and Rectal SurgRead More...
Prof. P. Sivalingam is a highly regarded Colorectal Surgeon and former Head of Surgery at Madurai Medical College, with significant accomplishments in the medical field. He received specialized training in Colorectal Surgery through the Commonwealth Medical Fellowship. Prof. Sivalingam served as the President of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India from 1995 to 1996 and later as the Director of Surgical Studies within the Association of Surgeons of India from 2001 to 2003. He was also Chairman of the Board of Fellowship Examination of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons India for three years 2008 - 2020 and Attended and presented papers at Colorectal conferences in Kyoto. Singapore, Fort Lauderdale, and Katmandu.
Prof. Sivalingam's contributions extend to academic involvement, with memberships in 13 medical academic bodies. He has been a faculty member in 35 seminars, conducted 10 workshops, and delivered lectures in 29 Continuous Medical Education programs across India. Additionally, he has authored eight chapters in medical books and published five books, including an autobiography. His outstanding contributions to Colorectal Surgery have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asian Federation of Coloproctology in 2009, the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India in 2009, and The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2012. Prof. Sivalingam's career stands as a beacon of inspiration within the medical community.
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Colorectal Surgery has gained significant recognition in Western countries and is steadily advancing in India. The book "Topics in Colorectal Surgery," published in 2010, marks a pioneering effort in India. Its second edition now boasts updates across all 38 topics and the addition of new chapters covering Diverticulosis, Appendix-related issues, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Anal lesions in HIV patients, Colonic ischemia, and Anal condylomata.
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Colorectal Surgery has gained significant recognition in Western countries and is steadily advancing in India. The book "Topics in Colorectal Surgery," published in 2010, marks a pioneering effort in India. Its second edition now boasts updates across all 38 topics and the addition of new chapters covering Diverticulosis, Appendix-related issues, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Anal lesions in HIV patients, Colonic ischemia, and Anal condylomata.
Notably, it has incorporated discussions on Clostridium difficile colitis within the context of ulcerative colitis and has embraced the concept of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in addressing carcinoma of the colon.
Anticipating the growth of the field, the National Medical Council is on the verge of introducing a Mch or Fellowship program in colorectal surgery. As a result, this comprehensive book on various aspects of Colorectal Surgery is a valuable resource tailored to cater to the needs of postgraduates in Surgery, medical college educators, surgeons with an interest in colorectal surgery, and students preparing for the NEET examination.
Doctors who got training in colorectal surgery abroad and in India in nineteen eighties felt the need for specialization in colorectal surgery in India. For this purpose, The Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, and the International Society of Colo Proctology, are conducting C.M.E. Workshop, and hand on training every year in India in different places. The Colorectal surgery is now advancing in all respect and sub specialization may develop in f
Doctors who got training in colorectal surgery abroad and in India in nineteen eighties felt the need for specialization in colorectal surgery in India. For this purpose, The Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, and the International Society of Colo Proctology, are conducting C.M.E. Workshop, and hand on training every year in India in different places. The Colorectal surgery is now advancing in all respect and sub specialization may develop in future shortly. Keeping in mind about the vast development in colorectal surgery this book on Lesions of Anal and Perianal Region is focusing on common conditions in the Anal and Perianal Region, stressing on the basic aspects of the diseases and recent advances in pathogenesis and management.
The topic on setting up of colorectal clinic is mainly for those who want to start colorectal clinic exclusively, as a guideline, though it will not come in the heading of this book. Bacterial synergistic infection in the Perianal region may spread as a life-threatening condition is discussed in an elaborate way to save the life and to reduce the complications. This book will be a review for the surgical practioners, postgraduate trainees, and teachers, about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the lesions of anal and Perianal region and will offer a complete range of therapeutic options. It is up to the reader to get the best of everything in this book. This book aims to provide the benefits and outcome of one of the most rewarding but potentially dangerous area of surgical practice where the surgeons name and fame may be damaged. Despite of advanced medical technology, skillful hands and brilliant mind, we have our human limitations.
In those days, general surgeons were doing all surgeries, including Ortho, Neuro, Thoracic and Gynec cases. The surgeons depend on their clinical experiences in making the diagnosis. Surgical technique is never static. It changes for newer techniques to improve the quality of the outcome. Some of the cases where I had a dilemma in diagnosis are discussed. How scabies was eradicated in hostel inmates and how major surgeries were done in the district headquarter
In those days, general surgeons were doing all surgeries, including Ortho, Neuro, Thoracic and Gynec cases. The surgeons depend on their clinical experiences in making the diagnosis. Surgical technique is never static. It changes for newer techniques to improve the quality of the outcome. Some of the cases where I had a dilemma in diagnosis are discussed. How scabies was eradicated in hostel inmates and how major surgeries were done in the district headquarter hospital without proper blood bank may be interesting for the readers.
Sometimes, the surgeon must have some humanitarian considerations in treating the cases, for example, surgery for congenital pyloric stenosis, volvulus sigmoid and a patient who had gastrojejunostomy kept in the ward for more than one month for hospital food. With a full team sprite, 40 cases of injury in a fire accident in a cracker shop were treated. Emergency tracheostomy, Burr hole in head injury, intercostals drain in thoracic injury and even bilateral thoracotomy done in chest injuries by general surgeons are discussed. Appendicular abscess was drained with calculated risks. Duodenal perforation in situs inverses totalis and enteric perforations are discussed. The topics are arranged as per organ pathology for easy reading.
Dilemma in Surgical Practice is documentary evidence that surgeons in those days were real general surgeons dealing with all sorts of cases to save the life of the patients. The senior surgeons who read this book will recollect with their experiences.
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