Plastic Surgery – Sanjay Gandhi

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Introduction

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery focuses on restoring form and function following trauma and other orthopedic conditions such as tumors or congenital deformities. The department has 25 beds, including male, female, and pediatric ward beds. We perform an average of 30 to 35 surgeries per month, mostly traumatic in nature. There are two fixed regular OT days in a week, in addition to emergency OT whenever required. We also have a separate septic OT for infected cases. There are two OPD days in a week where operated cases are followed up and dressings are done.

Services: Ortho-Plastic surgery has emerged as a pathway for better care. The plastic surgeon is involved in a variety of surgeries for various combined bone and soft tissue problems. These include:

Skin and soft tissue cover of wounds
Complications of trauma and fractures
Limb salvage surgery, microsurgery, and flap reconstruction of the extremities
Complex hand and wrist surgeries
Chronic wound problems and osteomyelitis
Skin and bone grafts
Peripheral nerve injuries and brachial plexus injuries
Congenital limb anomalies

Services Available

Ortho-Plastic surgery has emerged as a pathway for better care. The plastic surgeon is involved in a variety of surgeries for combined bone and soft tissue problems. These include:

Skin and soft tissue cover of wounds
Complications of trauma and fractures
Limb salvage surgery, microsurgery, and flap reconstruction of the extremities
Erectile Dysfunction – All aspects of restoration of erectile function: Medical and Surgical (Prosthetics)
Complex hand and wrist surgeries
Chronic wound problems and osteomyelitis
Skin and bone grafts
Peripheral nerve injuries and brachial plexus injuries
Congenital limb anomalies

OPD/OT Schedule

Units	OPD Days	OT Days
UNIT I	Monday and Thursday	Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday

Consultants/Doctors

Dr. Jainath. R. MS (Plastic)

Professor and HOD of Plastic Surgery

The plastic surgeon in the department has completed his MCh in Plastic Surgery from NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He has been working at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore Medical College, and Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics since then. He completed his post-graduation (MS General Surgery) from Bangalore Medical College and his undergraduate studies at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli.

He has a special interest in academics and teaching, with numerous national and international journal publications and paper presentations at national conferences. He is an active participant in various plastic surgery workshops and conferences and is keen on continuously updating his knowledge and skills. His special interests include trauma, limb reconstructive surgeries, and hand surgeries.

Interesting Cases

Here Is A Male Patient Aged 55 Years With History Of Machinery Injury To Both Legs On 26th April 2021 And Was Diagnosed With Right Distal 1/3rd Both Bone Fracture With Type 3 A Wound With Extensor Tendon Injury (EHL,TA,ED ) With Left Isolated Tibia Fracture.

Right Leg

After Wound Wash And Primary Closure

Patient Underwent Orif With Plates And Screws For Right Distal 1/3rd Both Bone Leg # With Extensor Tendon Repair (TA,ED ,EHL)

Post Operatively : Blackish Discolouration Of Skin Noted At Distal Aspect Of Right Leg With Slough Over Sutured Wound
Patient Underwent Wound Debridement Of Necrosed Skin, Leaving The Implants

Patient Was Definitively Managed With Reverse Sural Artery Flap Cover