Department of General Surgery
Established in 1953, the Department of General Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal imparts core training to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and has gained a reputation as one of the leading surgery programs in South India, with its Post-Graduation Residency Program established in 1972. Handling approximately 8000 admissions and 15000 operative procedures each year, the department integrates outstanding patient care, postgraduate training, laparoscopic and endoscopic services, and an annual CME (Manipal Clinifest) held since 1983, supported by 8 independent surgical units, 32 teaching faculty, an online logbook, and a well-equipped endotrainer lab.
Highlights
- Hosts an annual CME (Manipal Clinifest) since 1983, held in the 3rd week of September and attended by postgraduates and National/International faculty.
- Recognized as one of the leading surgery programs in South India, committed to patient care in South Karnataka for the past 50 years.
- Handles approximately 8000 admissions and 15000 operative procedures each year, including a high volume of complex operative cases.
- Well-equipped Endoscopy Suite with diagnostic facilities for Upper GI and Lower GI diseases.
Services
Offered
Endoscopy and General Surgical Procedures
The department provides upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, including sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, along with diagnostic laparoscopy. General surgical services include open and laparoscopic hernia repair, treatment of varicose veins, excision of superficial swellings, lymph-node procedures, abscess drainage, pilonidal sinus surgery, hydrocoele and varicocoele surgery, and other minor and major surgical procedures.
