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Parkash Mandhan

 
 

Curriculm Vutae

 

 

Pediatric General Surgeon

 

Research Fellow, Department of Paediatric Surgery

Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710,

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tel: (Work) 64 3 364 1154

Tel: (Home) 64 3 377 2999

Fax: (Office) 64 3 364 1584

 

Electronic Contact:

URL: http://www.lumhs.edu.pk/faculty_of_surgery_&_allied_sciences.htm

And then go to Department of Pediatric Surgery

Email:childoc@msn.com

 


 

Personal Details:

 

Date of birth:                 December 15, 1961

Gender:                        Male

Marital Status:              Married (2-children)

Nationality:                   Pakistani

Hobbies:                       Traveling, Photography, Cooking, Folk Music and Indoor Sports

Languages:                   English, Sindhi, Urdu and Hindi (Fluent in writing and speaking)

Permanent Ads:            A-14, Baldia Colony

                                    Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

                                    Tel: Home (92 221) 610208

                                    Email: childoc@msn.com; babysurgeon@hotmail.com

Qualifications:

Þ   Masters in Paediatric Surgery

University of Karachi, Pakistan (1998)

 

Years:            1992-1998

 

Training:         Two-years in General Surgery

                     Four-years in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery

                            (with rotation in neonatology, intensive care unit, pathology & radiology)

Subjects:        Gen. Surgical Principals, Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Surgical Pathology

Thesis title:     Congenital Malformations of Urinary Tract (Details are available on demand)

Comments:     Magna Cum-Laude by International Examiners (Reports are available on request)

 

 

Þ   MBBS (Basic Medical Degree)

Sind Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan (1986)

        Years:   1980-1986

Registration:

Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (No: S-14067):      Paediatric Surgeon      1998

                                                                  Medical Doctor           1986

Special Interests:

Congenital Malformations, Paediatric Urology and Surgical Research

Professional Appointments:

1. Fellowship, Paediatric Surgery (Royal Australasia College of Surgeons)

Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch School of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand

 

Duration:                One year (May 2002 to March 2003)

Job Description:       Animal Research work on various projects

                                 Participation in clinical work, teaching and discussions.

PS:      I have also visited Royal Children Hospital Melbourne, Australia for 6-wks.

For further details:     plz visit http://www.otago.ac.nz for university & for hospital go to http://www.cdhb.govt.nz

 

2. Assistant Professor, Paediatric Surgery

Liaquat University of Medical & Heath Sciences, Jamshoro/Hyderabad, Sind, Pakistan

Duration:                 Four Years App. (Sept 1998 to May 2002)

Job Description:       Out-patient Clinic twice in a week

                                 Elective surgical list tow days in a week

                                 Emergency cover (7-days in a week)

                                 Attending of inter-departmental calls

                                 Teaching of Postgraduates, undergraduates and paramedical staff

                                 Outreach Clinics in the neighbouring cities for the Paediatric Surgery

Reason to Leave:        Fellowship in Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.

For further details:           about the university, please visit http://www.lumhs.edu.pk

 

3. Senior Registrar, Paediatric Surgery

National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Sind, Pakistan

 

Duration:                Six months (March 1998 to Sept 1998)

Job Description:       Out-patient Clinic thrice a week

                                 Elective surgical list 2-days in a week

                                 Emergency cover (on rotation)

                                 Organization of teaching programs, journal clubs and ward administration

                                 Teaching of Jr. surgical residents, undergraduates and paramedical staff

Reason to Leave:    Promoted as Assistant Professor Peads Surgery, LUMHS, Hyderabad, Pakistan.

For more information about the institute, please e-mail to nich@cyber.net.pk

 


 

Professional Association:

H        BAPS    British Association of Paediatric Surgeons                Member (1996)

H        AAPS    Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons                 Life Member (1998)

H        PAPS    Pakistan Association of Paediatric Surgeons             Life Member (1996)

H        ESPU    European Society of Paediatric Urology                    Member (1998)

H        PPA      Pakistan Paediatric Association                               Member (1999)

H        AAP      American Academy of Paediatrics, Sec. of Surg.       (Affiliated membership in process)

Academic Awards:

H        Ph.D Scholarship (International) from University of Otago, New Zealand (2002)

H        Award of Société International d’Urologié (SIU), France (1997)

H        Certificate of Achievement from Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA (1996)

H        Magna Cum Laude - for thesis work of Masters in Paediatric Surgery (1995)

H        President One Thousand Scholarship, awarded by the Hon. “President of Pakistan” (1977-79)

H        Best student and best handwriting award (Sindhi) in Middle School, Ghouspur, Pak. (1975)

Skills Overview:

Professional:

4     Experienced in the paediatric surgical work.

4     Experienced in the neonatal surgery.

4     Familiar with the neonatal intensive care management.

4     Experienced in the care of children with acute trauma, burns and assaults.

4     Experienced in the work up and the management of paediatric oncological cases.

4     Experienced in the management of paediatric urological disorders (open and endoscopy).

4     Familiar with the paediatric laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic procedures.

Teaching:

4     Experienced teacher for the undergraduates, postgraduates and paramedical staff.

4     Can utilise the benefit of information technology in the teaching of students.

Research:

4      Experienced in the animal and clinical research work.

4      Familiar with working in the Animal Laboratory (Animal model used RAT and MOUSE).

4      Experienced in microsurgical dissection and histological sections.

4      Skilled in immuno-histochemistry, immuno-fluorecense, ELISA & Western Blotting Techniques.

4      Capable to work in the biochemical lab.

4      Working knowledge about the various modern microscopes available.

Computers:

4         Easy user of computers in office and hospital.

4         Know to do Desktop Publishing, Database & Graphics work.

4         Familiar with Internet and web designing.

4         Capable to utilise & benefit from IT for medical research & teachings.

Organisational:

4         Capable to organise the ward work, teaching sessions, tutorials, journal clubs, CME program for family practitioners and public and also the programs in the scientific meetings and workshops.

Courses and Workshops attended:

4      Workshop on Research Methodology and Medical Documentation in Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. (Feb. 27th &28th 2001)

4      Congenital Hand Deformities, One day course in Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA (1996).

4      Paediatric Urology Workshop, in Orthopaedic & Medical Institute Karachi, Pakistan (1995). (Moderator: Dr. Saeed Ahmed, FRACS, Australia)

4      Laparoscopy and Arthroscopy Hands on workshop, with collaboration of International College of Surgeons Pakistan Chapter in CPSP and Baqai University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan (1992)

4      Surgical Crafts Workshop by Royal College of Surgeons, ENGLAND, UK, in Karachi, Pakistan (1991)


 

Publications:

Manuscripts Published:

1.        Parkash Mandhan, Nizamul Hasan, A W Khan, et al: Outpatient Paediatric Surgery in a Developing Country J Pak Med Assoc 2000 (July); 50:174-76

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10992697

2.        Parkash Mandhan, N Hasan, R. Ahmed. Recanalization of a portal-vein thrombosis and partial resolution of biliary cirrhosis following cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis in an infant. Pediatr Surg Int 1999 (July); 15:397-400

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10415297

3.        Parkash Mandhan, Keith W Ashcraft, Thomas Holder et. al: Pectus Deformities in Children: A nine-year experience.  Asian J Surgery 1999 (July); 22 (3): 301-307

4.        Parkash Mandhan, Ijaz Hussain, Abdul Aziz, et al: Persistent mϋllerian Duct Syndrome: Report of two boys with associated transverse testicular ectopia. J Pak Med Assoc 1999 (March); 49:74-76

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10531786

5.        Parkash Mandhan. Introducing the Internet to Medical Practitioners. J Pak Med Assoc 1998 (July); 48:214-18

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=10067028

6.        Parkash Mandhan, Hasan Ramzi, Rubab, Abdul Aziz: Transverse Testicular Ectopia Associated with Persistent mullerian Duct Syndrome.  Pakistan J Surg 1998; 3(2): 39-41

            URL: http://www.pakmedinet.com/journal.php?id=PJS

7.        Jamshed Akhtar, Parkash Mandhan and Abdul Aziz: Spleenic Salvage Surgery for Hydatid Cyst. J Coll Phys Surg Pakistan 1998; 8(4): 188-89

            URL: http://www.pakmedinet.com/journal.php?id=JCPSP

8.        Jamshed Akhtar, Parkash Mandhan and Abdul Aziz: Bilateral Chonal Atresia with Accessory Tragus, a rare entity. J Coll Phys Surg Pakistan 1998; 8(2): 97-98

            URL: http://www.pakmedinet.com/journal.php?id=JCPSP

9.        Parkash Mandhan, Jamshed Akhtar and Abdul Aziz: Female Hypospadias, cases report and review. Pakistan J Surg 1997; 2(4): 28-29

            URL: http://www.pakmedinet.com/journal.php?id=PJS

10.    Hasan N, Mandhan P: Psoas pyomyositis. J Pediatr Surg. 1996; 31 (9) 1332-3

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=8887118

11.    Parkash Mandhan, Nizamul Hasan: Another triad of undescended testis, Duplex Kidney and Vertebral Malformation. J Indian Assoc Paeds Surg, 1996; 1 (Jan-Mar): 33

12.    Hasan N, Mandhan P: Respiratory obstruction caused by lipoma of oesophagus. J Pediatr Surg. 1994; 29 (12): 1565-6

         URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=6&dopt=r&uid=7877029   

Manuscripts in Press:

Ø    Parkash Mandhan M Aslam Memon, A Sattar Memon: Bochdalek Hernia – Hyderabad Experience: A Critical Analysis (Submitted in J of LUMHS, Hyderabad, Pak)

Manuscripts in Submitted:

Ø    Parkash Mandhan, Qi Bauo Quan, Spencer Beasley. Intrinsic innervation of hindgut in ETU model rats with anorectal malformations. (Submitted in Journal of Paediatric Surgery)

Ø    Parkash Mandhan. Juvenile Colorectal Polyps in Children: Experience in Pakistan.

     (Submitted in Paediatric Surgery International)

Ø    Parkash Mandhan. Role of Sigmoidoscopy in chronic lower GI bleeding in children.

     (Submitted in Journal of Paediatric & Child Health, Australia)

Ø    Parkash Mandhan, AS Memon, JN Qureshi: Recurrent Rapunzel Syndrome - a case report.

     (Submitted in European Journal of Paediatric Surgery)

Ø    Parkash Mandhan, M Aslam Memon, A Sattar Memon: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children: Experience in Hyderabad (Submitted in J Pak Med Assoc)

Manuscripts in Preparation:

Ø    Parkash Mandhan, Qi Bauo Quan, Spencer Beasley. Pattern of innervation in ETU rats.

Ø    Parkash Mandhan, Qi Bauo Quan, Spencer Beasley. Validity of the counter staining in immunohistochmistry for whole mount preparations.

Ø    Parkash Mandhan. Intussusception in children: effects of delayed referral on outcome.

Ø    Parkash Mandhan. Is idiopathic GI Perforation common in neonates?

Books:

§      Common Paediatric Surgical Problems, Diagnosis and their Management (an illustrated guide for GP's and family Physicians ---- in press)

Community Education:

§      Regular Column Writer on various Socio-medical topics for public education in Local language Paper “Kawish”

Research Work:

Current Research Projects:

Embryogenesis of Anorectal Malformations in the ETU-treated rats

·      Intrinsic Innervations of hindgut in the ETU Model Fetal rats with anorectal malformations

·      Anatomy of nerves supplying hindgut and genitourinary tract in ETU Model Fetal rats

·      Association of genitourinary anomalies in the ETU Model Fetal rats with anorectal malformations.

·      Development of 3-D Model of hindgut for understanding of the embryological events in anorectal malformations.

Study is being carried out in the Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, Christchurch School of Medicine Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch, New Zealand

 

Research Work done:

·       Bleeding Per Rectum in Children – Tropical Area Study.

Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, L Univ. of Med & Health Sc, Hyderabad, Pakistan. 

Papers for publication in PSI and JPCH

2001 – 02

·       Intussusception in Children – Effects of Delayed referral on Outcome

Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, L Univ. of Med & Health Sc, Hyderabad, Pakistan. 

Paper in preparation for publication.

1999 – 2001

·       What Causes Hydrocele in Infants & Children.

With Prof. Nizamul Hasan, Anklesaria Nursing Home, Karachi, Pakistan. 

Presented by Prof. Nizam in Pak Assoc of Paediatric Surg Meeting in 1998.

1996 – 97

·       Pectus Deformities in Children.

Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Paper published in Asian J Surgery.

Dec. 1996

·       Urolithiasis in Childhood

Dept. of Paediatric Surgery, NICH, Karachi, Pakistan

Presented in Sind Institute Of Urology & Transplantation meeting.

1993 – 94

·       Outpatient Paediatric Surgery

With Prof. Nizam ul Hasan, Anklesaria Nursing Home, Karachi, Pakistan

Published in J Pak Med Assoc.

1993 – 94

·       Congenital Malformations of Urinray Tract

Thesis title for Masters in Peads Surgery

Remarks Magna cum laude (Evaluation by International & National Examiners)

1991- 94

·       Is BCG adenitis caused by immnudeficency?

With Prof. Nizam ul Hasan, NICH, Karachi, Pak.

Presented in 11th Asian Ass meeting of PS in TOKYO, Japan.

1990 - 1991

Internship, Residency & Postgraduate Training:

July 87- July 88    Internship      General & Cardio-thoracic Surgery with rotation in Paeds Surg & Emergency. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi, Pakistan.

Dec 88-Dec 90     Tr. Resident   Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi Pakistan.

                          Supervisor:      Prof. Nizam ul Hasan, FRCS, Paediatric Surgeon

                                                During this period, I learned ward work, pre and postoperative management of patients, assisting operations and handling of common paediatric surgical emergencies. I was rotated in Paediatric Medicine units for learning of basic paediatrics.

Jan 91-July 92     Jr. Resident   Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan.

                       Chief Surgeon:    Prof. Nizam ul Hasan, FRCS, Paediatric Surgeon

                          Consultant:      Prof. Saghir Ahmed, FCPS, Paediatric Surgeon

                                                During this period, I worked in Intensive therapeutic unit (ITU) and Burns unit of the department. I performed minor operation independently and assisted other major operations. I worked in outpatients and also took teaching classes for paramedical staff and undergraduates.

July 92- Mar 98    Sr. Resident   Department of Paediatric Surgery, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan.

                     Chief Surgeon:      Prof. Saghir Ahmed, FCPS, Paediatric Surgeon

                          Consultant:      Prof. Abdul Aziz, FCPS, Paediatric Surgeon

                          Consultant:      Prof. Mohsin Azhar Ali, FRCS, Paediatric Surgeon

                                                During this period, I took my rotations in General Surgery, Urology, Radiology, Pathology, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU). I operated independently and assisted in the complex paediatric procedures. I completed my research work and thesis on Congenital Urinary Malformations. I also involved myself in writing for scientific journals and presentations of papers in various local & international forums.

                                                I also had an opportunity to visit abroad, for my teaching and learning. From July 1996 to Dec 1996, I visited UK and USA as OBSERVER in the following children hospitals:

v        Department of Paediatric Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

                     Chief Surgeon:     Miss. Leela Kapila, FRCS, Paediatric Surgeon

                          Consultant:     Mr. Christopher Rance, Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist

v        Department of Paediatric Surgery, Children Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

                     Chief Surgeon:     Keith W Ashcraft, MD, Gen. & Cardiothoracic Paediatric Surg

                          Consultant:     J Patrick Murphy, MD, Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist

                          Consultant:     David Sigalett, FRCS MD, General Transplantation Surgeon

                          Consultant:     Ronald Sharp, MD General and Trauma Surgeon

                          Consultant:     Charles Snyder, MD, General Surgeon

                   I also did clinical research and produced a publication. (see publication section)

                           Urology        Department of Paediatric Urology, Southwestern Children Medical Centre, University of Texas, Dallas, USA.

                           Consultant:    Prof. Terry D Allen, M.D, Paediatric Urologist.

Learned various operative techniques of common paediatric urological problems along with some knowledge of urodynamics as well as endoscopic urological surgery in children.

 

 

Employment Details:

1.       Health Department, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan.

Assistant Professor Paediatric Surgery

Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro/Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Sept 98 –  May 02

2.       Health Department, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan.

Sr. Registrar

National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan.

Mar 98 – Sept-98

3.       Health Department, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan.

MO on deputation (for Masters Paediatric Surgery Course)

National Institute of Child Health, Karachi.

July 92 – March 98

4.       Health Department, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan.

Medical Officer

Basic Health Unit, Pirjan Bajkani, Jacobabad.

June 92 – July 92

5.       Prof. N U Hasan, Paediatric Surgeon

Assistant Surgeon (Part-time)

Anklesaria Nursing Home, Karachi.

June 92 – Oct 98

6.       Sattari Hospital, Korangi creek, Karachi, Pakistan.