Super Specialities Plastic Surgery

Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of Hand and
Department of Plastic Surgery

NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & REHABILITATION OF HAND & DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC SURGERY
DEPARTMENT MAIL ID: irrhdpsstanley@gmail.com
DEPARTMENT PHONE NO. (EXTN NO./MOBILE No.): 044-25281248

1.HISTORY

IRRH & DPS
The Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of Hand and Department of Plastic Surgery (IRRH & DPS) has been regarded as a “center of excellence” for treating various types of injuries and disorders of the hand, providing highly specialized and comprehensive care for these patients. Apart from hand surgery, the department also caters to the needs of patients requiring General plastic surgery, Cosmetic surgery, trauma, and Reconstructive Micro-surgery.

History

• It all started in 1971 , when the foundation was laid down by prof RV
• His vision was to create a state of the art facility for plastic surgery at his alma mater stanley medical college
• The primary motto of our department has been “WORK TO SERVE”.

Phase I

• This institute was started as the department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery on January 26th 1971 by Prof. R. Venkataswami with 20 Special beds.
• The Wilson ward was the core of the department with 4 beds, the remaining 16 spread across other wards. The veranda of the Wilson ward was converted into an operating theatre including emergency theatre.
• Innovative ideas like the famous “red line” was painted from the casualty to the plastic surgery department to help guide patients with hand injury without any hassle.

Phase II

• In 1974, Hand Injury Service was started with a separate Hand Injury ward with 20 beds and dedicated Hand Injury Operation Theatre (HIOT) exclusively for Hand. A separate database for Hand and Plastic Surgery were also established
• A separate database for Hand and Plastic Surgery were also established.
• 24*7 dedicated theatre
• Appointment of a barber exclusively of our department
• Rehabilitation under the same roof

PhaseIII

• Introduction of microsurgery in 1976 by Dr Peter Nathan from USA
• Mch course started in 1978 ( 2 seats )
• 1979 – renamed as DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE HAND SURGERY
• First thumb replantation by Dr Nirmala Subramaniyam in 1979
• First free tissue transfer , wrap around flap by Prof RV in 1981
• Brand new ot complex with 5 ot( 2 for emergencies, 2 for general plastic, 1 for microsurgery)
• Brand new space housing physiotherapy, splint workshop
• Introduction of comprehensive cleft lip and palate clinic involving multiple specialities ( dental/ ent / pediatrics/ rehabilitation worker)Phase IV

• To impart specialized training and develop skill on hand, a certificate Course on Hand Surgery was initiated by the Government of Tamil Nadu, in the year 1986.
• A 20 bed Arcot Hanumantha Rao Ward (AHR Ward) for women and children from public donations was inaugurated in 1987.

Phase V

• A new building complex with an additional male ward with 20 more beds were commissioned by Prof. G. BaIakrishnan in 2003.

Phase VI

• Hand Transplant from Brain Dead Individuals

Our Facilities

• 7 wards with a bed strength of 120
• 9 operation theatres – 4 elective theatres in first floor, 4 emergency hand theatres in ground floor, 1 septic ot
• Elective ot functions from Monday to Friday , emergency OT runs 24*7
• OPD ( Monday to Saturday) , physiotherapy section , splint section.
• Dressing room
• Pain clinic.

Subspeciality Clinics:

2. FACULTY DETAILS – NAME , MAIL ID

HOD – MAIL ID
Faculties

(with group photo)

SERVICES OFFERED:
‘Centre of Excellence’ for Hand surgeries
Brachial plexus injury
Hand transplant
Reconstructive microsurgery
Aesthetic (Cosmetic) surgery
Cleft lip/palate repair
Post Burns Reconstructive surgery
Congenital anomaly corrective procedures
Faciomaxillary surgery
Emergency Trauma surgery
Other Service
Pain Clinic
Physiotherapy
Splint Workshop / Occupational therapy

1. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

• MORNING CONFERENCE – DAILY (8.30 am TO 9.30 am)
• JOURNAL CLUB – WEEKLY ONCE – SATURDAY MORNING
• PLANNING SESSION – WEEKLY – SATURDAY
• WARD ROUNDS – DAILY
• GRAND WARD ROUNDS – WEEKLY ONCE - THURSDAY
• SYMPOSIUM – MONTHLY ONCE (3^RD SATURDAY)
• FACULTY CLASSES – WEEKLY ONCE – WEDNESDAY
• THEORY ASSIGNMENT – MONTHLY ONCE

2. ACADEMIC CURRICULUM:

4. DEPARTMENT MUSEUM: (DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS).

Department of Plastic Surgery consists of PROF RV Plastic Surgery Museum which portraits works of pioneers in Plastic Surgery world and nationwide and it is replenished periodically and managed by IRRH & DPS, Stanley.

5. LABORATORY (DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED).

CENTRAL LAB
6. RESEARCH PUBLICATION (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL)-LAST 3 YEARS- LIST
1. K.Boopathi, A study oN outcomes on Hypothenargraft for finger tip injuries Indian Journal of appliedresearchIJAR,Dec 2017 Vol 7 Issue 12 Pg-(334-335)
2. K.Boopathi , Early release and split thickness skin grafting of upper eyelid burns to prevent eyelid ectropion Indian journal of applied researchIJAR,Jan 2018 Vol.8,Issue 01 Pg-(1&2)
3. K.Boopathi , Comparison between peroneus muscle flap and reverse sural artery flap for coverage of defects around the heel Indian journal of applied researchIJAR,Jan 2018 Vol.8 Issue 01 Pg-(67-70)
4. DR.K.Boopathi, A prospective study of mental nerve involvement in aanterior mandibular fracture
Med-ej-Plastic-sur-Medpulse, IJOS Jan 2018 Vol 5 Issue 01 Pg-(5(1)14-18)
5. Dr.K.Boopathi, Study on Mandibular fracture in Agricultural workers IJAR Jan 2018 Vol 8,Issue 01 Pg-(190-191)
6. Analysis of Reconstructive procedure in snake biteIJAR,Feb 2018 Vol.8 Issue 02 Pg-(21-23)
7. Jemds.com Original Research Article J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci./eISSN- 2278-4802, pISSN- 2278-4748/ Vol. 7/ Issue 45/ Nov. 05, 2018 Page 4862 Epidemiology of midface fractures in rural setup in south India
8. Jemds.com Original Research Article J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci./eISSN- 2278-4802, pISSN- 2278-4748/ Vol. 6/ Issue 14/ Feb. 16, 2017 Page 1120 Surgical management of snake envenomation in children Poovazhagi Varadharajan1, 2, Boopathi K
9. Clinical study on various methods sacral reconstruction of grade 4 pressure sores and its outcome ijar march pg19-20 2019-20
10. Dr Jeyakumar, Reconstruction of Post Electric Burns Scalp Defect – A series of 12 cases – Annals of Plastic Surgery 2018
7. ON- GOING RESEARCH – LIST
On Going Research by Professors/ Assistant Professors/MD/MS/Past graduates.

8. DISSERTATION – LISTS
NOT APPLICABLE
9. PRIZES AND AWARDS WON (DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS)
Prizes and Award Constituted by the Department

• This institute has been permitted to Initiate The State Of Art Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Transplantation and thus became the HAND TRANSPLANTION CENTRE, the first of its kind in the Indian sub continent in 2010.
• The Institute for hand and reconstructive microsurgery has received the NATIONAL AWARD 2010 FOR THE BEST INSTITUTION in recognition of the outstanding performance in the Held of empowerment of persons with disabilities in Dec,2010.
• “NALAM AWARDS 2019” on May 11^th 2019 FROM NEWS 7 CHANNEL FOR EXCELLENT HEALTH SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECTOR

10.MEDAL EXAM (DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS) OR ANY COMPETITION ROUTINELY CONDUCTED IN THE DEPARTMENT.
MMR STANLEAN 55 GOLD MEDAL EXAM FOR MCH PLASTIC SURGERY PG’S IN TAMIL NADU – YEARLY ONCE IN MONTH OF JULY
11.CME/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT (DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS).
CMEs’ Workshops / Conference Conducted by the Department (past 5 years/year wise)
Continuing medical education programme (CMEs)

12.CME/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT (PHOTOS IF AVAILABLE)
YEARLY CONFEERNCES IN STATE/ NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
NABICON
ISSH
TANPAPS
APSICON
ISBI
13.ANY WORK OF EXCELLENCE/AWARDS RECEIVED BY FACULTIES (ACADEMIC OR NON-ACADEMIC)-DESCRIPTION WITH PHOTOS

• The Institute for hand and reconstructive microsurgery has received the NATIONAL AWARD 2010 FOR THE BEST INSTITUTION in recognition of the outstanding performance in the Held of empowerment of persons with disabilities in Dec,2010.
• “NALAM AWARDS 2019” on May 11^th 2019 FROM NEWS 7 CHANNEL FOR EXCELLENT HEALTH SERVICES IN PUBLIC SECTOR
• Best Leadership Quality Award by INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION – TAMIL NADU – PROF. DR. K. BOOPATHI (HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT)

14.ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
INSTITUTE DAY : 26^TH JANUARY
ACADEMICS:
Achievements of our department:
B/L HAND TRANSPLANT – 1^ST TIME IN PUBLIC SECTOR HOSPITAL IN INDIA
FIRST THUMB REPLANT IN INDIA
Awards and Achievements of post graduate students Past 5 years/ year wise.
TANPAPS 2018 BEST PAPER AWARD - DR SWARUP VENUGOPAL – POST GRADUATE
MMR GOLD MEDALIST - DR K. KOUSHIK – POST GRADUATE – 2018
UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDALIST – DR K. KOUSHIK – POST GRADUATE - 2018
MMR GOLD MEDALIST – DR C. ABIRAMI – POST GRADUATE - 2019