| Name | Dr. Manik Gedam | ||||
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| Designation | Head of Department of General Surgery Associate Professor of General Surgery |
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MBBS – Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur (2001) MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai (2006) Advanced Fellowships:
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| Experience & Present Position | Serving as Head of Department of General Surgery since July 2026 and Associate Professor of General Surgery at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur.He has been associated with the institute as Associate Professor since December 2013 after serving more than seven years as Assistant Professor. |
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| Academic Achievements | Dr. Gedam has authored multiple peer-reviewed national and international publications, participated in national and international scientific meetings, and contributed as a co-investigator in a surgical device trial. |
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About Department
The Department of Surgery at Indira Gandhi Government Medical College (IGGMC)
is one of the premier clinical departments of the institution, dedicated to providing
comprehensive surgical care, quality medical education, and advanced clinical training.
The department plays a vital role in delivering tertiary healthcare services to the
population of Nagpur and neighboring regions.
The department is well equipped to manage a wide spectrum of surgical conditions, including
emergency and elective cases. It provides comprehensive care in General Surgery and offers
a broad range of specialized surgical services using modern diagnostic and therapeutic
techniques.
The department has expertise in advanced laparoscopic surgery, thoracic surgical procedures
including thoracotomy, complex soft tissue and lump resections, head and neck oncological
surgery with reconstructive procedures, gastrointestinal oncology, hepatopancreatobiliary
surgery and bariatric surgery. These services are delivered by experienced surgeons using
evidence-based protocols while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and
ethical care.
The department is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, imparting
theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and hands-on surgical training. Regular academic
activities, including seminars, case discussions, journal clubs, and clinical meetings,
foster academic excellence and continuous learning.
In addition to patient care and teaching, the Department of Surgery at IGGMC
is actively engaged in clinical research and academic publications aimed at improving
surgical outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.
With a dedicated team of experienced faculty members, resident doctors, nursing personnel,
and supporting staff, the department strives to deliver high standards of healthcare
delivery, medical education, and research.
Mission and Vision
Our vision is to transform the Department of Surgery into a centre of
excellence by embracing advanced surgical technologies and expanding the scope of
specialized surgical care.
The department aims to establish a robotic surgery programme and
progressively develop Super-Specialty services. Through continuous advancement in
infrastructure, surgical expertise, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration,
we aspire to provide world-class care for complex surgical diseases.
Our goal is to further strengthen our position as a leading tertiary referral centre
for complex surgical care and a benchmark for surgical excellence in Central India.
| Sr. No. | Name | Department | Qualification | IMR Number | Designation | Date of Promotion | Nature of Employment |
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| 1 | Dr. Manik Gedam | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2001/08/2879 | Head & Associate Professor | MPSC 24/12/2013 | Permanent |
| 2 | Dr. Vishal Nandagawli | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2003/02/0344 | Associate Professor | 10/09/2015 | Permanent |
| 3 | Dr. Mrinalini Borkar | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 081856/MMC | Associate Professor | 19/11/2018 | Permanent |
| 4 | Dr. Mukteshwar Deshmukh | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2000/07/2579 | Associate Professor | 30/06/2021 | Permanent |
| 5 | Dr. Rohan Umalkar | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 11/39331 | Assistant Professor | – | Permanent |
| 6 | Dr. Mahendra Kamble | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 08/32257 | Assistant Professor | – | Permanent |
| 7 | Dr. Ashish Lohwe | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2017/07/3179 | Assistant Professor | – | Permanent |
| 8 | Dr. Vaibhav Parvekar | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2014/09/4111 | Assistant Professor | – | Permanent |
| 9 | Dr. Shivaji Katkade | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2016/08/2426 | Assistant Professor | – | Contract |
| 10 | Dr. Darshit Wakhariya | General Surgery | MBBS, MS (General Surgery) | 2016/08/3558 | Assistant Professor | – | Contract |
Non Teaching Staff
| Sr No | Designation | No. of Post | Full Name of Staff | Date of Joining | Mo. NO & Email ID |
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| 01 | Hamal | 02 | Archana Chhallani | 08/08/2007 | 9096246735 |
| 02 | Class 4 | – | Mangesh Bhoyar | 26/02/2024 | 7588651076 |
| Sr. No. | Title of Publication | Journal Details | Type of Article | Authors |
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| 1 | Ligation of Inter-sphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) for Complex Cryptoglandular Fistula-in-Ano | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2026 Pages: 890-898 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Manik Gedam 2. Dr. Gunjan Khandait |
| 2 | Beyond Cirrhosis: Etiology, Peri-operative Determinants and Clinical Outcomes of De Novo Post-operative Ascites Following Major Abdominal Surgery | International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2026 Pages: 1416-1425 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Manik Gedam 2. Dr. Ashritha Buddula |
| 3 | A Prospective Observational Study of Harmonic Scalpel and Electrocautery in Modified Radical Mastectomy | International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2026 Pages: 67-73 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Vaishnavi Sabnis 2. Dr. Vishal Nandagawali 3. Dr. Mahendra Kamble |
| 4 | Infected Hydatid Cyst of Thigh: A Rare Presentation | International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2026 Pages: 12-15 |
Case Report | 1. Dr. Vaishnavi Sabnis 2. Dr. Vishal Nandagawali 3. Dr. Mahendra Kamble |
| 5 | A Prospective Study of Patients with Ventral Hernia and its Laparoscopic Management | International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) Volume 9, Issue 3, May 2024 Pages: 04-08 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Vishal Nandagawali 2. Dr. Sumedh Mahajan |
| 6 | Prospective Study of Use of Round Block Technique (Doughnut) for Breast Lumpectomy | Academic Medicine and Surgery February 2026 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Rajesh Sawalkar 2. Dr. Nandkishore Jaiswal 3. Dr. Mrinalini Borkar 4. Dr. Rohan Umalkar |
| 7 | Efficacy of Cyanoacrylate Tissue Adhesive for Closure of Laparoscopic Trocar Sites: A Single Centre, Prospective, Cohort Study | Cureus Journal of Medical Science Published January 2026 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Mukteshwar Deshmukh 2. Dr. Srinath Amudan 3. Dr. Viplava Thakur 4. Dr. Siddesh Sonawane |
| 8 | A Prospective Evaluation of a Simple and Effective Spinal Needle – Ethilon Looped Closure Technique for Laparoscopic Transfascial Port-site Closure | World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery Year: 2026 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Mukteshwar Deshmukh 2. Dr. Viplava Thakur |
| 9 | Study of Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty in Terms of Intra-operative and Post-operative Outcomes | International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) Volume 8, Issue 3, May 2023 Pages: 128-137 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Vishal Nandagawali 2. Dr. Nitin Jagtap 3. Dr. Mahendra Kamble |
| 10 | Evaluation of Diabetic Ulcer Severity Score in Predicting Outcome in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer | Global Journal for Research Analysis (GJRA) Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2025 Pages: 14-17 |
Original Research | 1. Dr. Vallabh Vijay Jane 2. Dr. Amol Deshpande 3. Dr. Satish Gireboinwad 4. Dr. Darshit Wakhariya |
Conference / CME Hosted by Department (Last 3 Years)
| Sr. No. | Conference / CME / Workshop Details | Year / Date |
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| 1 | Endoscopy Workshop (UGI, LGI and Interventional Procedures) | January 2021 |
| 2 | Live Operative Workshop on Hernia Surgery during Hernia Conclave | 23/10/2023 |
| 3 | Webinar on Breast Disorders. Dr. Mrinalini Borkar participated in the online webinar "Enabling Breast Feeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents", organized by the Nutrition Society of India, Nagpur Chapter. | 01/08/2023 |
| 4 | Knotting and Suturing Workshop for Residents and Interns | 25/06/2023, 03/02/2025 |
| 5 | Laparoscopic and Open Suturing & Knotting Workshop with J&J Mobile Training Center | 20/03/2025 |
| 6 | Breast cancer Awareness Program at SK Porwal College, Kamptee | 8th October 2025 |
Departmental Awards
| Sr. No. | Award Details |
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| 1 | Dr. Swati Sudan (JR3) (Guide: Dr. Mukteshwar Deshmukh) won 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation at VSACON 2024, Nagpur. |
| 2 | Dr. Yusuf Hakim (JR3) (Guide: Dr. Atish Bansod) won 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation at VSACON 2024, Nagpur. |
| 3 | Dr. Vaishanavi Sabnis (JR3) (Guide: Dr. Vishal Nandagawli) won 2nd Prize in GI Quiz, August 2025. |
| 4 | Dr. Shravani Tripathi (JR2) (Guide: Dr. Manik Gedam) won 1st Prize in Poster Presentation at SELSICON NZCON, Delhi, September 2025. |
| 5 | Dr. Anshu Agrawal (JR2) (Guide: Dr. N.K. Jaiswal) won 2nd Prize in the ASI Torrent Young Surgeon Award (Zone IV) held at AFMC Pune, 2025. |
| 6 | Dr. Anshu Agrawal (JR2) (Guide: Dr. N.K. Jaiswal) won 3rd Prize in the ASI Torrent Young Surgeon Award (Zone IV) held at AFMC Kolkata, 2025. |
| 7 | Dr. R Siddharth (JR3) (Guide – Dr. Mrinalini Borkar) won 1st prize for e-poster at European Hernia Society 2025, Paris, France |
| 8 | Dr. Anshu Agrawal (JR2) National bursary award for poster presentation at AMASICON 2024, Hyderabad. |
Nonacademic Achievement
| Sr. No. | Achievement | Date |
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| 1 | Dr. M. Borkar (Associate Professor) delivered a talk on Breast Cancer in the television programme “Arogya Sampada” on Nagpur Doordarshan. |
13/05/2024 |
| 2 | Dr. Manik Gedam (Associate Professor) served as Chairperson at the Robotic Surgery Conference, Nagpur. |
26/07/2026 |
| 3 | Dr. Manik Gedam (Associate Professor) served as Chairperson at Gastrocon, Nagpur. |
28/07/2026 |
| 4 | Dr. Mrinalini Borkar (Associate Professor) worked as Quiz Master at ASN State Level Surgery Quiz. |
08/08/2025 |
| 5 | Dr. Mrinalini Borkar (Associate Professor) delivered a scientific talk on “Anastomotic Leak” at ASNCON, AIIMS Nagpur. |
October 2025 |
| 6 | Dr. Mrinalini Borkar (Associate Professor) served as Faculty for the PG Masterclass organized by RRC, West Zone Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), AFMC Pune. |
2025 |
| 7 | Dr. Mrinalini Borkar (Associate Professor) served as Faculty for PG Masterclass and FaMASICON, Gondia. |
January 2026 |
Departmental Achievements
| Sr. No. | Achievement |
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| 1 | 93,612 females were screened for breast cancer using the iBreast Scan under the Mission 100 Days initiative. |
DEPARTMENTAL CAMPS
Mega Health Camp by Maharashtra Government, 26th July 2026
Departmental Events / Camps
| Sr. No. | Event Details |
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| 1 |
Department of Surgery, IGGMC, Nagpur and Aashadeep Sanstha, Nagpur jointly conducted Breast Cancer Awareness sessions at:
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| 2 | Breast Cancer Awareness and Felicitation of Breast Cancer Warriors was organized on 21/02/2024. Two staff nurses shared their experiences of fighting cancer and were felicitated. |
| 3 | A Breast Cancer Awareness and Detection Camp was conducted at Ramdham, Mansar, Nagpur on 29/10/2023. Around 200 people were educated about breast cancer, 100 women were examined, and 2 breast cancer cases were detected and counselled for further treatment. The screening team included Dr. Atish Bansod, Dr. Rohan Umalkar and other faculty members. |
| 4 | Department of Surgery, IGGMC, Nagpur along with ASN and NGOs Ashadeep Sanstha and Seva Sarvada Bahu-Uddeshheey Sanstha conducted a Breast Cancer and Menstrual Hygiene Awareness & Screening Programme at Rahate Toli, Nagpur on 25/06/2023. |
| 5 | A Blood Donation Camp was organized at IGGMC in association with ASN on 14/06/2025. |
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