This unit was initiated in the year 2018, with the view to enhance the surgical skills for the budding surgeons. In current century minimal invasive surgeries are gaining upper hand day by day. The reasons behind this are minimal incision, fast healing, less tissue damage, less or no identifiable scar, less post op care and early discharge from the hospital. This unit is located in the ground floor of the academic block of the medical college building.
In ASSEND the minimally invasive surgical techniques like Robotic, in collaboration with Intuitive surgical private limited and Laparoscopic surgical skill training, Transplantation techniques with respect to Liver and Kidneys are also being imparted. We started our first internal program on 23rd April 2019 and external program on 12th June 2019. For the beginners, endo-trainers will be utilized before utilizing live animal model in order to strengthen their hands and eyes co-ordination.
Basic requirements such as handling and maintenance of energy devices and camera, port placement, abdominal insufflations will be briefed with practical exposure. And are allowed to perform major and minor live surgical procedures using live animal model, under the supervision of the trainer ethically and judiciously. Beneficiaries included are health professional - post graduates, specialists and super specialists. Training protocols includes laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, liver transplantation, renal transplantation, ARDS model. Imparting disciplined, ethical and judicious utilization of the source is our main motto.
YouTube Link: Introduction about ASSEND
YouTube Link: Introduction about ASSEND
Endo-Training Area
Laparoscopic Unit
Robotic Training unit
Pre Anesthetic Room
| DEGREE | Year | Institution, University |
| PGDAW |
July 2021 – June2022 |
IGNOU, New Delhi, India |
| M.V.Sc Wildlife |
October 2015 - June 2018 |
Veterinary college Bangalore, IWVR, K.V.A.F.S.U BIDAR |
| B.V.Sc & A.H |
August 2010 - July 2015 |
Veterinary college Hassan, K.V.A.F.S.U BIDAR |
| Month and year | Title | Institution |
| June 2022 – till date |
Consultant Veterinary Surgeon Stage II |
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore. |
| January 2019 – May 2022 |
Consultant Veterinary Surgeon |
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore. |
| November 2017 – January 2019 |
Veterinarian |
CUPA Trauma Centre, Hebbal, Bengaluru. |
| August 2015 – January 2019 |
Veterinarian |
Vaatsalya Veterinary Centre, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru. |
Expertise in soft tissue surgeries, implant procedures, invivo animal studies. Has 14 publications under various journals and some are under review.
Additional experience:
Undergone 6 weeks training for specialized training in Robotic assisted surgery and large animal anesthesia techniques with reference to porcine models at Intuitive surgical Pvt Ltd, Tokyo training centre, Japan from 25th August to 2nd October 2019.
Participated as faculty during the “Hands-on training Program in Laparoscopic Surgery” held at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore from 22/01/2020 to 25/01/2020.
Administrative experience:
YENEPOYA (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
Facility Incharge Advanced Surgical Skill ENhacement Division (ASSEND)
Member IAEC (Institutional Animal Ethics committee), Yenepoya, (Deemed to be University)
Member SRB-AR (Scientific Review Board for Animal Research), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
COMPASSION UNLIMITED PLUS ACTION TRAUMA CENTRE, BANGALORE (CUPA TC)
Led the vet team for animal trauma cases.
Membership in academic Bodies
Visits abroad
Visited Japan for specialized training in Robotic assisted surgery and large animal anesthesia techniques with reference to porcine models at Intuitive surgical Pvt Ltd, Tokyo training centre, Japan from 25th August to 2nd October 2019