Department of General Surgery
About Us
To be a center of excellence in surgical care, education, and research, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment while nurturing skilled and ethical surgeons for the future.
- Teaching MBBS students and training post graduates in Obstetrics and gynecology.
- Reaching out with services and training to the community
- Research in the subject
- Recent advances and updation of the faculty.
- To provide comprehensive, high-quality surgical care accessible to all patients, irrespective of socioeconomic background
- To train undergraduate and postgraduate students in the art and science of surgery through structured academic programs and hands-on clinical exposure
- To promote minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques as standard practice
- To foster a culture of continuous learning, research, and innovation within the department.
- To uphold the highest standards of patient safety, ethics, and professionalism .
- Strengthen laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical services
- Expand GI surgery training and fellowship output
- Increase research publications and clinical audits
- Enhance patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration
Head of Department's Message
Welcome to the Department of General Surgery. As the Head of the Department of General Surgery, it is my privilege to lead a team committed to excellence in surgical care, teaching, and innovation. Our department has consistently strived to combine time-tested surgical principles with advancing technology, particularly in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, to offer our patients the best possible outcomes.
We believe that a strong surgical department is built not just on technical skill, but on empathy, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to learning. Our faculty work closely with residents and students to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged and clinical judgment is honed through real experience.
I am proud of what this department has achieved and remain committed to its continued growth — academically, clinically, and in service to the community we serve.
Courses Offered
Noteworthy Infrastructure
deliver comprehensive surgical care and facilitate hands-on academic training. The department's facilities are structured to support both routine and complex surgical procedures, with an emphasis on patient safety and technological advancement.
Key infrastructure includes dedicated operation theatres equipped for open and laparoscopic procedures, a surgical ICU for peri-operative critical care, and a well-organized ward setup for pre- and post-operative patient management. The department also maintains a skills lab / demonstration room used for undergraduate and postgraduate training, along with basic endoscopy and laparoscopy stacks that support the department's fellowship programs.
- Modern operation theatres equipped for laparoscopic and open surgery
- Dedicated surgical ICU for critical peri-operative care
- Skills lab / training facility for hands-on student instruction
- Endoscopy and laparoscopy equipment supporting fellowship training.
Highlights
Research and Publications
(Last 3 Years)
The department actively encourages a culture of academic inquiry and evidence-based practice among faculty and postgraduate students. Over the last three years, department members have contributed to peer-reviewed publications, case reports, and clinical studies across various areas of general and minimally invasive surgery, alongside participation in conferences and continuing medical education programs.
Faculty and residents are encouraged to pursue original research, clinical audits, and case-based publications as part of their academic development, with postgraduate theses forming an additional stream of departmental research output.
| Author names | Title of paper | Journal name | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Sudhir Dnyandeo Shinde, | Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Wound Healing in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers-ARandomisedControl Trial | International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research | 2023 |
Dr. Sudhir Dnyandeo Shinde, Dr. Sonawane Shreya | Novel Inflammatory Score: C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio in Pancreatitis | International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research | 2023 |
Dr. Mrunal Ketkar, SriKeerthi ,AnandDoshi ,RajeevDoshi ,Prashant Khandelwal, | Comparative analysis between GCS (Glasgow coma scale) and FOUR (Full Outline of Unresponsiveness) score in preliminary assessment and prognostication of traumatic brain injury | Nepal Journal of Neuroscience | 2023 |
Dr. Mrunal Ketkar, NihalHandigol | Ergonomic Foot Switch Design for Electric Biomedical Devices (Bipolar Cautery, Medical Electric Drills and Saw) | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) | 2023 |
Dr. Mrunal Ketkar, SejalMehta, D.K.Jain | Role of Neutrophil –to-Lymphocyte- Ratio- and platelet to Lymphocyte ratio- in predicting carcinoma Prostate in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and raised serum Prostate-Specific-Antigen | Medical Journal Armed forces India | 2023 |
Dr. J K Banerjee, Dr.ChandravarmanSingh, Dr.Pravin Borkar, Dr. SameerMarediya | Estimation of specific biochemical markers for acute mesenteric ischemia in cases of Acute Abdomen | Internationaljoiurnalof life sciences,biotechnologyand pharma research | 2023 |
Dr. SuhasTaralekar, Dr. Sonia Tata | Effectiveness of Mannheim Peritonitis index in Predicting the Morbidity and Mortality of Patients with Hollow Viscous Perforation | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) | 2023 |
Dr. Shilpa Patankar, | The Assessment and Comparison of the Knowledge of Breast Self-Examination and Breast Carcinoma Among Health Care Workers and the General Population in an Urban Setting | CureusJournal of Medical Sciences | 2023 |
| Aditya AmitGodbole ,Gauri A.Oka ,Mrunal N. Ketkarc ,Rajvardhan SinghSolanki ,Dhruvi T.Desai ,Sejal V.Bangale ,Atharva S. Rele | Specialty preferences of undergraduate medical students: What do they choose and why? | medical journal Armed forces in India | 2024 |
| Aditya AmitGodbole ,Gauri A.Oka ,Mrunal N. Ketkarc ,Rajvardhan SinghSolanki ,Dhruvi T.Desai ,Sejal V.Bangale , Atharva S. Rele | Specialty preferences of undergraduate medical students: What do they choose and why? | medical journal Armed forces in India | 2024 |
| Dr AkankshaMahendra, DrPravinBorkar, DrRavindran Kharat | INTESTINAL ENDOMETRIOSIS | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr. Pariti Parikh, Dr. Ravindran Kharat, Dr.PareshVhora, Dr.Ankith Pemmasani, Dr. Anushka Agrawal | XANTHOGRANULOMATOUS MASTITIS MASQUERADING AS CARCINOMA BREAST | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr SuhasTaralekar, DrAbhayKumar, DrNikhil Aggarwal*, DrSudhirShinde , Dr Rachana | A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF INCIDENCE OF GASTROPARESIS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr Amogh Katneshwarkar, Dr Rachana Gaidole, Dr Abhay Kumar, Dr Sudhir Shinde, Dr Suhas Taralekar. | COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF NECROTIZINGFASCIITIS :A CASE STUDY AND REVIEW OF CURRENT STRATEGIES" | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr Shubham Agrawal,Dr.Rachana Gaidole*,Dr.SudhirShinde ,Dr.AbhayKumar, Dr.Suhas Taralekar | IMPALEMENT INJURY LEADING TO HOLLOW VISCUS PERFORATION | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr. Nitya Olhan, Dr. HemantLekawale, Dr. Suhas Taralekar, Dr. Shilpa Patankar, Dr Sudhir Shinde | TEMPORALIS FLAP WITH ORBIT EXENTERATION IN CASE OF RECURRENT BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OF LOWER EYE LID. | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr. AmitPatil, Dr.Vinit Karna*, Dr.Shilpa Patankar, Dr. Seema Bunglowala | CASTLEMAN'S DISEASE PRESENTING AS A RARE ABDOMINAL WALL MASS: A CASE REPORT AND SURGICAL APPROACH | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Dr.SushilJ.Khanwani ,Dr. AmitPatil ,Dr.ShilpaPatankar | Uncommon Ileal Mass PresentingAsAcute Abdomen | International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research | 2024 |
| Madhav Digambar Thatte1,2 · Juthika Abhijit Deherkar1,2 Received: 12 June 2024 / Accepted: 22 August 2024 © Association of Surgeons of India 2024Abstract ·Aditya Amit Godbole1,2 | A Rare Clinical Scenario: Concurrence of Uncommon Complications of ChronicPost‑bulbarPenetrating Duodenal Ulcer (Thatte Syndrome)—A Case Series | Indian Journal of Surgery | 2024 |
| Dr. Tannu Pareek, Dr.Juthikaa Deherkar* | PARADUODENAL HERNIA | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2024 |
| Richa Goel1, Rachana Gaidole1, Amol Bandgar1, Arup Saha2, J K Banerjee1 | An Observational Study on Implication of Postoperative Visceral Edema,AssessedbyCT Scan, on Complications Following Bowel Resection and Anastomosis, in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Maharashtra, India | Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal | 2024 |
| Dr Nikhil Aggarwal, Dr Suhas Taralekar, Dr Abhay Kumar, DrShreeprasad Patankar,Dr ShekharTakale | STUDY OF CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENTOF POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE CASES AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL | medical journal Armed forces in India | 2024 |
| Aditya Amit Godbole1 ·Mrunal N. Ketkar2,3 · Seema Bunglowala2 ·Disha Hegde2 ·Ananya Arora2 ·Garvita Singh2 ·Niska Malani2 | Why Do Diabetic Patients Not Take Care of Their Feet? Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices for Diabetic Foot: A Cross‑SectionalStudy at a Tertiary Care Center in India | Indian Journal of Surgery | 2025 |
| Dr. Mallela Nikhil Junior Resident DepartmentOfGeneral Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune Dr. UjwalZambareDepartmentOfGeneral Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune Dr. JK Banerjee DepartmentOfGeneral Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune Dr. Sudhir Shinde | GIANT MUCINOUS CYSTADENOMA OF APPENDIX: A RARE CASE REPORT | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2025 |
| Ruchika Kaul-Ghanekar1,4,5*, Ravi S. Kharat2 ,Prerna Raina1,3, Amol Chaudhary1 and Shraddha Walekar-Ghaisas | Salivary EGF: EGFR ratio as potential early diagnostic biomarker for oral cancer detection in tobacco chewers: a preliminarycrosssectionalstudy | BMC Oral Health | 2025 |
| 1Dr. Amit Patil, 2Dr. Abhishek Gupta, 3Dr. Shilpa Patankar, 4Dr. Krithika Nathan | A prospective observational study to assess serum lactic acid levels as a predictor of outcome in cases of trauma | International Journal of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharma Research | 2025 |
| SushilKhanwani ,ShilpaPatankar ,AmitPatil ,ShubhamShrivastava , | The Inflammation Equation: Linking Systemic Markers to Breast Cancer Staging | South EasternEuropean Journal of Public Health | 2025 |
| DeherkarJuthikaa1 ,Abhay Kumar1 ,Swapnil Pramod Korde2 | To evaluate the level of anxiety and depression in patients admitted in surgical wards: A cross-sectional study | Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences | 2025 |
| Anirudh Kumar1* ,Rachana Gaidole1 ,Rajeev Doshi1 ,Abhay Kumar | Postoperative complications in laparoscopic para-umbilical hernia repair: A comparative study of sac excision versus non-excision | IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Sciences | 2025 |
| G Santhi Vardhani, R S Arun, Paramjeet Singh Sandhu, Rajan Madan, MShenthilPrabhu, Snehal Purandare, Tarun Agarwal, Anjana Yadav, Sanjay Kamble | Effectiveness and Safety of Lidocaine-Nifedipine Combination in PatientsWithAcute and Chronic Anal Fissure: A Retrospective, Multi-centric, Postmarketing Surveillance Study | Cureus | 2026 |
| Dr. MouniVihanthReddy, Dr. Sudhir Shinde | Correlation of Preoperative Inorganic Phosphates and Operative Findings in Patients of Intestinal Obstruction: A Preliminary Prospective Observational Study | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) | 2026 |
| Soham Bhatt1* .iD, Suhas Taralekar1 | Diagnostic value of RDW-to-platelet ratio in assessing severity of acute pancreatitis: A prospective observational study | IP Journal of Surgery and Allied Science | 2026 |
| Himani Jain1 ,Shilpa Patankar2 ,Ishika Gill3 ,Sanjana Jhanbia4 ,Juhi Shisode5 ,Sara Manoj Sankhe6 | Footcare Knowledge and Footwear Practices Among Diabetic Patients in Pune: A Rural-Urban Comparative Study | International Journal of Health Sciences and Research | 2026 |
Collaboration & Consultancy
The Department of General Surgery has engaged in collaborative academic and clinical initiatives with allied departments and external institutions to strengthen patient care, research output, and training quality. These collaborations span multidisciplinary case management, joint academic sessions, and consultancy support extended to affiliated centers.
Collaboration & Consultancy Activities
- Sahyadri Hospital, Deccan, Pune — External Elective Posting of Undergraduate Students in Robotic Surgery, 2025–26.
Innovative Teaching Learning
The department employs a mix of traditional and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Beyond conventional bedside teaching and didactic lectures, the department incorporates case-based discussions, surgical skills training, and simulation-based learning to build practical competence.
These initiatives are aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical application, encouraging active participation and critical thinking among students.
- Case-based discussions and clinical problem-solving sessions
- Hands-on surgical skills training using models/simulators
- Interactive bedside teaching rounds
- Integration of laparoscopic training into the postgraduate curriculum.
Highlights
Extension Activities
The department participates in community outreach and extension activities aimed at promoting surgical health awareness, early disease detection, and preventive care beyond the hospital setting. These initiatives reflect the department's commitment to public health engagement alongside its clinical and academic responsibilities.
Activities
Breast Cancer Awareness Camp – Community Initiative
On 27th August 2024, the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), in collaboration with the Department of Surgery, Bharati Hospital, Pune, organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Camp at the Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC), Sadashiv Peth, Pune.
Awards & Achievements
- Adarsha Vaidkiya Seva Puraskar 2026, Yuva Sanstha Samajik Sanstha, Pune, 2026.
- Guinness World Records Certificate – Officially Amazing, Guinness World Records, 2026.
- AI Healthcare Certification (Score: 82%), National Board of Examinations (NBE), 2026.
First Prize – Poster Presentation, Manipal Surgery CliniFest 2026, Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 2026
Certificate of Appreciation – E-Poster Presentation for “Filleted Great Toe Flap for Functional Salvage of Wagner Grade 4 Diabetic Foot”, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune – XXI RESCON Annual Research Society Conference 2026, 2026
Certificate for E-Poster Presentation at TRACSCON 2026, Indian Society for Trauma & Acute Care (ISTAC), 2026
Patient Services & Facilities
- General surgical OPD consultations
- Elective and emergency surgical procedures
- Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
- GI surgery services
- Post-operative follow-up and wound care
- 24x7 emergency surgical services
Faculty Development
The Department of General Surgery, Bharati Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, in collaboration with the Johnson & Johnson Institute on Wheels (JIW), organized a Surgical Skill Training Workshop from 28th to 30th July 2025.
The Department of Surgery, in collaboration with PSS, successfully organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on “Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care” on 4th January 2026.
CME on Pancreatic Disorders held on 7th June 2026
A continuing medical education programme was conducted on 07 June 2026 by the Department of Surgery, BVDU Medical College, at Sushruta Hall
Hernia surgery Workshop (open and laparoscopic) - 24th April 2026
Guest lecture on “Disappearing Art of Clinical Management in Surgical Practice” by Dr. S. M. Bose on 25th July 2026
Guest lecture on “Liver Transplantation” by Dr. Dinesh Zirpe, Liver Transplantation Surgeon, on 31st July 2026
Best Practices
The department has adopted several best practices to ensure consistent quality of patient care, academic training, and departmental functioning. These practices are aimed at standardizing processes, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing the overall learning environment for students.
