General Surgery

About the Department

Established in 1991, the Department of General Surgery has consistently delivered excellence in surgical education, patient care, and research. With a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty, the department provides comprehensive training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

With a postgraduate intake of 21 students, the department ensures personalized mentorship and extensive clinical exposure. Regular conferences, workshops, and academic events help students stay updated with the latest surgical practices and innovations.

A well-equipped departmental library with updated textbooks and journals supports continuous learning and research. Every patient is treated with compassion, precision, and responsibility, ensuring the highest standards of operative and post-operative care.

Our Vision

Surgical Excellence

To achieve national and global excellence in surgical education, research, and healthcare delivery, continuously improving quality and advancing modern surgical practices.

Our Mission

Technology Integration

Incorporate and effectively implement modern surgical technologies in teaching, learning, and evaluation.

Competent Surgeons

Produce globally competitive, confident, and compassionate surgeons dedicated to ethical surgical practice.

Educational Innovation

Continuously enhance teaching methodologies to strengthen surgical knowledge and practical skills.

Quality Healthcare

Deliver advanced and ethical surgical care that meets global healthcare standards.

Our Objectives

Research Advancement

Encourage innovative and creative research for the progress of surgical science.

Professional Growth

Foster a culture of mentorship and lifelong learning to nurture responsible professionalism.

Ethical Practice

Instill professional ethics, responsibility, and moral values in surgical training and practice.

Comprehensive Training

Provide high-quality, hands-on training in all aspects of General Surgery.

Evidence-Based Care

Promote healthcare practices grounded in evidence.

HOD & Professor

Dr. Vijay Vitthalrao Kanase

He is Professor & Head of the Department of Surgery at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, with MBBS (1981) and MS (General Surgery, 1985). With 28 years of UG and 22 years of PG teaching experience, he has extensive expertise in GI surgery, including Oncosurgery (Tata Memorial Hospital), Laparoscopic Surgery (KEM Hospital), and GI Endoscopy. He has served as Joint Organizing Secretary of the Maharashtra Association of Surgeons of India Conference, faculty at numerous CMEs, examiner for UG and PG exams, and is an active member and office bearer of several academic societies, including the Deccan Society of Surgery and Kolhapur Surgical Society.

Important Infrastructure .

Important Infrastructure

- Facilities at Disposal (Apart from routine General Surgery)

- Basic and Advanced Laparoscopy

- Endo Urology Section

- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

- Uroflowmetry

- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

- Laser Surgery

- Renal Transplant

- Advanced Trauma Care

- Oncosurgery Services

- Paediatric Surgery

- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (CVTS)

- Neurosurgery

- GI Endoscopy Section

Teaching Learning Method .

Methods

- Large Group Teaching

- Small Group Teaching

- Structured Demonstration Learning

- Integrated Teaching

- Small Group Discussion

- Early Clinical Exposure

- Problem Based Learning

- Evidence Based Learning

- Seminar by the Student

- Community Oriented Teaching

- Participation in Conferences / CME’s / CNE’s / CPE’s / Workshops

- Visit to Other Centers and Health Care Institutions

- OPSE / OSCE

- Debates, Quiz, Attending Conferences / CMEs

- Interdisciplinary Interaction

- Research Integration

- One Minute Preceptorship

Admission Open 2025-26

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