Surgery & Radiology
Brief History of the Department:
Department of Surgery and Radiology is established since the inception of college in the year 1958. Initially, this department was started functioning at Government Veterinary Polyclinic, Maharajbagh Road Nagpur. Later, it was shifted to OPD building in the year 1964 located at the side of main college building at seminary hills Nagpur. Today also this department is functioning in the same building with facility of small animals operation theatre.
Earlier Stalwarts and Head of this department:
1) Dr. P. E. Kulkarni
2) Dr. M. D. Narkhede
Dr. S. S. Marudwar
Dr. S. N. Patil
Dr. V. S.Panchbhai
Salient features:
Teaching: The faculty members of this department are engaged in teaching U.G., P.G. and Ph.D. degree students, as per VCI norms for B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree and ICAR norms for M.V.Sc and Ph.D. degree programme. The post graduate degree programme has started in this discipline from 1974 and Ph.D.degree programme by course work started in the year 2012. Till date 68 M.V.Sc and 3 Ph.D. students completed their degree.Significant Developments Made in Improving the Teaching:
1) Preparation of Visual aids viz. Lecture CDs.
2) Preparation of power point presentations
3) Preparations of Practical Manual for all courses.
4) Preparation of Video clips for different surgical interventions.
5) Models of Surgical Sutures: The New Approach of Teaching
Research Acheivements:
1) Simplest close method technique developed for the treatment of Subluxation /Upward fixation of Patella (Ringni) in cattle and Buffalo.
2) Technique for Diaphragmatic hernia repair without use of general anaesthesia and positive pressure apparatus.
3) Pioneer work in Bovine urolithiasis.
4) Pioneer work on large animal orthopedic surgery.
5) Refinement of Cataract surgery.
6) Systemic investigation of Venereal granuloma with respect etiology, immunology and treatment. Successful tissue culture and karyotyping of veneral granuloma carried out for the first time in india.
7) Canine Urolithiasis.
8) Buffalo horn peg can be used as biomaterial implant in long bone fractures of canines
9) Chemotherapy in mammary and vaginal tumors was successfully standardized and recommended.
10) Orthopaedic surgery in small animals with the use of interlocking nails.
11) Ultrasonography guided biopsy in canine for detection various diseases in abdominal organs.
12) Surgico-therapeutic management anal and perianal affections in canine.
13) Surgico-therapeutic management oral affections in canine.
14) Clinical studies on paralysis on dogs.
15) Surgico-therapeutic management of ear affections in buffalo.
Innovation / Techniques or Technology Developed / Research Recommendations:
1) For effective treatment of mammary tumour in dogs, surgical excision and chemotherapy with Doxorubicin Hydrochloride @ 30mg/M2/I/v with a gap of 21 days is recommended. (This technique or technology developed by Dr. B.M Gahlod in 2002-2003)
2) Ointment prepare from Geru 30gm+ snail shell 50gm boiled in castor oil and Alua-20gm ,Sahajan gum -50gm added to the above mixture and when applied in luke warm condition is effective for treatment of swelling of shoulder/neck/limb/joints in bullock. (This technique or technology developed by Dr. M.S.Dhakate in 2005-2006)
3) Local application of juice of fresh leaves of Luffa acutangula Roxb (Ridge Gourd) and Tridex procumbence (Ekdandi/ Kambarmodi) is effective for treatment of wound in buffaloes. (This technique or technology developed by Dr. S.N.Patil., in 2005-2006)
4) Submucosal resection followed by Vincristine sulphate @ 0.025 mg/kg body weight intravenously at weekly interval for five cycles is recommended successfully for the treatment of venereal granuloma without any adverse effects on different hematological and biochemical parameters. (This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.S.V.Upadhye in 2008)
5)Successful repair of femur fracture in canine with the use of cost effective implants- horn peg along with Nandrolene Laurate @ 0.5 mg/kg BW I/m at weekly interval. (This technique or technology developed by Dr. B.M Gahlod in 2009)
6) Modified suturing approach employing hypodermic needle of 16 and 18 gauge is recommended for suturing of skin in buffalo and cattle respectively, as an alternative to conventional suturing using traumatic needle, since it is simple, rapid and surgeon friendly. (This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.M.G.Thorat in 2008-2009)
7)The fluorescent dye technique using fluorescein sodium dye (10% solution) slowly by intravenous route @ 25 mg/kg body weight is recommended for diagnoses of viable and dead part of intestines under ultraviolet light in semi darken operation theatre for clinical use. (This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.S.V.Upadhye in 2012)
Project completed:
NATP–ICAR Agency:
1)Smearing of Luffa Acutangula Roxb (Ridge gourd/Tridex procumbens (Ekdandi) leave juice on wound healing.
2) Wound Management in Buffaloes.
3) Treatment of Swelling of Neck and Shoulder in Bullock/Bulls
4)Studies on Venereal Granuloma in Canines. Participation in Symposium/ conferences/ Workshop/Trainings / Summer school / Winter School : The faculty members of this department are regularly participating in National and International Symposium/Conferences/Workshop and in Summer /Winter school training programmes.
b) Extension activities:
1) Regularly rendering services at adapted village as a part of Ambulatory clinic. 2) Regularly participating and treating the cases surgically for various surgical affections in the Animal Health Camps organized by the State Department, Z.P., NGOs and N.S.S. activity of the college. 3) Regularly rendering services in Composite Clinical Facility and Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of the college. 4) The faculty members of this department rendering the services at TVCC even during night hours on emergency call basis and holidays as well. 5) The faculty members played active role in generating revenue receipt of TVCC to the tune of Rs. 17, 97,563/- during 2012-2013 till January-2013. 6) Regularly participating in State and National level exhibitions and guiding the livestock owners. 7) Regularly rendering the services for captive zoo and free range animals of the forest department. CloseNumber of post sanctioned as per VCI norms and post filled in:
| Sr no. | Staff position as per VCI 2008 norms | Sanctioned Post | Post filled in | Vacant post |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | 01 | 01 | Nil |
| 2 | Associate Professor | 02 | 01 | Nil |
| 3 | Associate Professor | 03 | 03 | Nil |
| 4 | Operation Theatre Masters /Technicians | 02 | Nil | 02 |
| 5 | Operation Theatre Assistant | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| 6 | Imaging Technician/th> | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| 7 | Animal Attendant | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| 8 | Animal Attendant | 02 | 01 | 01 |
Existing staff position with their name, designation and qualification :
| Sr no. | Name of the staff | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.P.T. Jadhao | Professor & Head | M.V.Sc.,Ph.D |
| 2 | Dr.S.B. Akhare | PAssociate Professor | M.V.Sc.,Ph.D |
| 3 | Dr.S.P. Salvekar | Assistant Professor | M.V.Sc. |
| 4 | Dr.M.V. Kamble | Assistant Professor | M.V.Sc. |
| 5 | Dr.S.S. Pitlawar | Assistant Professor | M.V.Sc. |
| 6 | Mr.G.S.Bramhankar | Lab Attendant | ---- |
Faculty:
DR. PRAVIN TUKARAM JADHAO (Ph.D)
Professor and Head
Department of Surgery & Radiology
jadhao1@gmail.com
09881300730
Field of Specialization : Large Animal Surgery
Scholarships Recipient of Merit Scholarship for Post Graduation studies during 1985-87.
Post held & Address for correspondence : Professor and Head Departmentof Surgery & Radiology, Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur
No. of Scientific papers published in various Journals : 40
No. of M.V.Sc. students guided : 12
No. of Ph.D. students guided : 03
Participation in trainining/ refresher/summer institute/workshop
Symposium/ Seminars/ Conferences : 12
Professional Experience : 28 years
Membership of Professional Societies
- Life member of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery.
- Life Member - Indian Veterinary Association
- Life Member-Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery
- Registered Member-Indian Veterinary Council, New Delhi
- Gold Medal in ISVS
- Important positions (held in past) as additional charges Controller of Examinations (01.07.2003 to 06.01.2011)Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur
- Member, Maharashtra State Veterinary Council, Nagpur
- Co-ordinator, Internship Training Programme
- Gymkhana In-charge (College)
- Vigilance Committee Member for Students Welfare
- In-charge, Games & Sports activities of students
- Veterinary Hospital In-charge Students Hostel Warden
Dr. SANDEEPKUMAR BHAURAO AKHARE (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor
Department of Surgery & Radiology
sandeepakhare@yahoo.co.in
09881309416
No. of Scientific papers published in various Journals : 37
Technical papers in symposium : 30
Field of Specialization : Anaesthesiology
Awards/Scholarships :
- Award of Appreciation and Gold medal in World Holistic Congress held at Zoroastrian College, Mumbai, 1998.
- Recipient of Merit Scholarship for Ph. D during 1997-98.
- Gold Medal in ISVS Conference For Best Poster Presentation in 2015
Post graduate student guided : 08
Project/Scheme submitted : Strengthening of Teaching Veterinary Complex for Education and Better Services to Farmers . Resubmitted on dated 04-04-2012 under RKVY as Co-principal Investigator
Membership of Professional Societies/Associations :
- Life member of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery.
- Life member of Indian Society for Advancement of Canine Practice.
- Member of World Veterinary Poultry Association.
DR. MRUNALI V. KAMBLE (M. V. Sc. NET)
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery & Radiology
mrunalkamble21@gmail.com
09823290721
No. Of Scientific papers published in various Journals : 32
Technical papers in symposium : 22
No. Of M.V.Sc. students guided : Nil
Project/Scheme submitted : Animal Birth Control Programme to control the population of Dogs
Participation in refresher/summer institute/winter school : 02
Professional Experience : 4 years
Membership of Professional Societies:
- Life member of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery.
- Life member of Indian Society for Advancement of Canine Practice.
- Life member of The Royal Veterinary Journal of India
- Life member of The Royal Veterinarians Society of India
Field of Specialization : Canine Surgery
Dr. SHALAKA PRAKASH SALVEKAR (M.V. Sc.)
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery & Radiology
s.salvekar@gmail.com
07588070543
No. of Scientific papers published in various Journals: 08
International technical papers : 02
Technical papers in : 11
Field of Specialization : Anaesthesiology
Awards/Scholarships :
- Ranked First in Maharshtra in Veterinary Surgery in M.V.Sc
- Ranked third in Maharashtra for B.V.Sc.
- Rao memorial award for highest score in Parasitology at Bombay veterinary college
Post graduate student guided : Nil
Project/Scheme submitted : Nil
Membership of Professional Societies/Associations
- Life member of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery.
- Member of Indian society of nuclear Medicine
- Member of Pet Practitioners association of Mumbai
Pitlawar Sanjeev Sahebrao
Qualification :- Master of Veterinary Science, Surgery.
Designation :- Assistant professor, Department of Surgery & Radiology, Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur.
Brief About Service Record :- Since 2002 to 2009 worked as Livestock Development officer, Animal Husbandry Department, GOM. In 2009 joined as an assistant Professor, at COVAS, Udgir. In 2012 cleared Ph.D. entrance exam and seek admission in Ph.D. (inservice) at Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur.
Scientific publications in referred journal of national and international repute: 10
Technical publications/ abstracts presented/ published in conference/ symposium/ seminar/ workshop etc. : 10
Scientific Extension Publications/ Popular Articles: 04
Organization of Seminar/ Workshop : 01
Contribution in Publication of Book : 02
Extra Curricular Activity:-
- Played vital role in control & containment of Bird Flu outbreak at Navapur during the period 18/2/06 to 23/3/06 & was appreciated by Collector, Ahmednagar.
- Worked as Examination Controller for the recruitment of contractual Gramsevak at Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar on 27/06/2006
- Participated in Hands on Training of Central Rapid Response Teams ( CRRTs) for Avian Influenza organized by DADF, Government of India, New Delhi & WRDDL, DIS, Aundh, Pune-7 during 22nd -23rd March 2007.
- Worked as an Executive Committee member (District Secretary, Nandurbar) of Indian Society For Veterinary Surgery, Nashik Chapter (M.S.) in the year 08-09 & organized 11th Technical Seminar on 12th -13th January, 2008.
- Held the post of District Animal Husbandry Officer, Z.P. Nandurbar for five times during the leave period of DAHO.
- Data entry for the Quick Tabulation of 18th Animal Census of Latur District during 2007.
- Trained the various batches of LDOS, LSS & Administrative Officers as a master trainer in Nandurbar, Dhule & Latur district as well.
Scheme Handled as Principal Investigator : 1. Strengthening / modernization of department of surgery & Radiology & training to the Field Veterinarians under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana with the approved outlay of 288.55 Lakhs. Close
Achievements of the Department
Research Acheivements:
1) Simplest close method technique developed for the treatment of Subluxation /Upward fixation of Patella (Ringni) in cattle and Buffalo.
2) Technique for Diaphragmatic hernia repair without use of general anaesthesia and positive pressure apparatus.
3) Pioneer work in Bovine urolithiasis.
4) Pioneer work on large animal orthopedic surgery.
5) Refinement of Cataract surgery.
6) Systemic investigation of Veneral granuloma with respect etiology, immunology and treatment. Successful tissue culture and karyotyping of veneral granuloma carried out for the first time in india.
7) Canine Urolithiasis.
8) Buffalo horn peg can be used as biomaterial implant in long bone fractures of canines
9) Chemotherapy in mammary and vaginal tumors was successfully standardized and recommended.
10) Orthopaedic surgery in small animals with the use of interlocking nails
11) Ultrasonography guided biopsy in canine for detection various diseases in abdominal organs.
12) Surgico-therapeutic management anal and perianal affections in canine.
13) Surgico-therapeutic management oral affections in canine.
14) Clinical studies on paralysis on dogs.
15) Surgico-therapeutic management of ear affections in buffalo. Close
Vision / Mission of the Department
Course offered / Conducted by the department
Teaching: The faculty members of this department are engaged in teaching U.G., P.G. and Ph.D. degree students, wherein we are strictly following VCI norms for B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree and ICAR norms for M.V.Sc and Ph.D. degree programme.
In fact post graduate degree programme has started in this discipline from 1974. Till date 68 M.V.Sc and 3 Ph.D. students completed their degree.
Ph.D.degree programme by course work started in the year 2012.
Significant Developments Made in Improving the Teaching:
- Preparation of Visual aids viz. Lecture CDs.
- Preparation of power point presentations
- Preparations of Practical Manual for all courses.
- Preparation of Video clips for different surgical interventions.
- Models of Surgical Sutures: The New Approach of Teaching
Trainings offered by the department:
1) Refresher training on Anaesthesiology for Field Veterinarians.
2) Refresher training on Diagnostic Imaging Techniques for Field Veterinarians
3) Refresher training on Management of Common Surgical Affections in Large Animals for Field Veterinarians Submitted with Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Akola under ASCAD scheme. Close
Departmental Research Activity
Innovation / Techniques or Technology Developed / Research Recommendations:
1) For effective treatment of mammary tumour in dogs, surgical excision and chemotherapy with Doxorubicin Hydrochloride @ 30mg/M2/I/v with a gap of 21 days is recommended.
(This technique or technology developed by Dr. B.M Gahlod in 2002-2003)
2) Ointment prepare from Geru 30gm+ snail shell 50gm boiled in castor oil and Alua-20gm ,Sahajan gum -50gm added to the above mixture and when applied in luke warm condition is effective for treatment of swelling of shoulder/neck/limb/joints in bullock.
(This technique or technology developed by Dr. M.S.Dhakate in 2005-2006)
3) Local application of juice of fresh leaves of Luffa acutangula Roxb (Ridge Gourd) and Tridex procumbence (Ekdandi/ Kambarmodi) is effective for treatment of wound in buffaloes.
(This technique or technology developed by Dr. S.N.Patil., in 2005-2006)
4) Submucosal resection followed by Vincristine sulphate @ 0.025 mg/kg body weight intravenously at weekly interval for five cycles is recommended successfully for the treatment of venereal granuloma without any adverse effects on different hematological and biochemical parameters.
(This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.S.V.Upadhye in 2008)
5) Successful repair of femur fracture in canine with the use of cost effective implants- horn peg along with Nandrolene Laurate @ 0.5 mg/kg BW I/m at weekly interval.
(This technique or technology developed by Dr. B.M Gahlod in 2009)
6) Modified suturing approach employing hypodermic needle of 16 and 18 gauge is recommended for suturing of skin in buffalo and cattle respectively, as an alternative to conventional suturing using traumatic needle, since it is simple, rapid and surgeon friendly.
(This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.M.G.Thorat in 2008-2009)
7) The fluorescent dye technique using fluorescein sodium dye (10% solution) slowly by intravenous route @ 25 mg/kg body weight is recommended for diagnoses of viable and dead part of intestines under ultraviolet light in semi darken operation theatre for clinical use.
(This Technique or Technology Developed by Dr.S.V.Upadhye in 2012).
Project completed:
NATP –ICAR Agency:
1) “Smearing of Luffa Acutangula Roxb (Ridge gourd/Tridex procumbens (Ekdandi) leave juice on wound healing.”
2) “Wound Management in Buffaloes.”
3) “Treatment of Swelling of Neck and Shoulder in Bullock /Bulls”
4) “Studies on Veneral Granuloma in Canines.” Close
Departmental Extension Activity
Extension activities:
1) Regularly rendering services at adapted village as a part of Ambulatory clinic.
2) Regularly participating and treating the cases surgically for various surgical affections in the Animal Health Camps organized by the State Department, Z.P., NGOs and N.S.S. activity of the college.
3) Regularly rendering services in Composite Clinical Facility and Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex of the college.
4) The faculty members of this department rendering the services at TVCC even during night hours on emergency call basis and holidays as well.
5) The faculty members played active role in generating revenue receipt of TVCC to the tune of Rs. 17, 97,563/- during 2012-2013 till January-2013.
6) Regularly participating in State and National level exhibitions and guiding the livestock owners.
7) Regularly rendering the services for captive zoo and free range animals of the forest department. Close