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KETAN VAGHOLKAR

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MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS(MRCS)GLASGOW,U.K. AND U.S.(ECFMG) CERTIFIED GENERAL SURGEON WITH SWISS FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY. I HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE OVER 19 YEARS IN GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY.ESPECIALLY CANCERS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AS WELL AS LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY.
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Dwindling attendance in medical colleges ! who is to be blamed?

Recently in a  article published in Times of India it was reported that 40 undergraduate medical students were denied permission to appear for the second MBBS exams as there attendance was very...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Sat, Nov 19, 2011   (4941)

Innovation in medical exams

Medical exams in our country are rapidly decaying in standards. With increase in the number of medical students and acute shortage of clinical material in medical colleges, these exams have become a ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Wed, May 11, 2011   (4376)

DNB diploma gets international recognition

It is great to read that the DNB diploma offered by the National Board of Examinations , New Delhi, India has gained recognition in Europe and Middle East. The RCS Edinburgh now recognizes surgeons ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Tue, Nov 8, 2011   (27205)

Deemed Medical universities a menace to society

Deemed medical universities are a menace to society. Their entry criteria is solely money. The entrance exam has no value. The exams conducted by them are of dubious quality. The Heads of Department ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Mon, Mar 1, 2010   (4147)

Laparoscopic incisionla hernia repair:a big surgical stunt.

Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is a surgical stunt with poor results.   This technique does not address the remanant skin bulge which remains and allows fluid to accumulate.   ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Sun, Mar 6, 2011   (5041)

Bile duct injuries on a rise in the laparoscopic era?

Laparoscopic surgery has helped significantly in many ways.If judisciously used it can reduce morbidity to a great extent. But this requires adequate training and expertise. Laparoscopic learning ha...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Mon, Jan 30, 2012   (5324)

Health insurance melt down in India likely!

Health insurance segment in our country has grown significantly over the past decade.This has been fuelled by escalating health costs in urban settings. The growth of large corporate hospitals has s...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Sun, Dec 25, 2011   (4263)

Perianal fistula: A surgical curse!

Perianal fistula is usually a complication of an inadequately treated perianal abscess. One a perianal abscess is drained, it has to be dressed properly. Special attention has to be given to the ...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Mon, Jan 30, 2012   (5613)

Increasing road traffic accidents:Who is to be blamed?

The incidence of road traffic accidents is increasing everyday. There are many causes for it. Top on the list is poor quality of roads for which the civic authorities are to be blamed. It is se...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Fri, Feb 3, 2012   (5706)

Preparinng for DNB final in General Surgery

DNB exam is highly structured. It is the toughest exam in our country. As aresult many foreign countries recognize this degree.However students dread the practical exams. The failure rate is quite hi...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by KETAN VAGHOLKAR on Sat, Mar 27, 2010   (9929)
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