General Surgery
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
Nestled amidst the picturesque tea gardens of Assam, the history of Assam Medical College is as old as Independent India. The inception of the Department of Surgery dates back even further, to the era of World War II and Major General Joseph Warren Stillwell. The Department of Surgery was established in 1948 in the Old Berry White Medical School and Hospital. Due to the efforts of numerous individuals, both political and apolitical, Assam Medical College was established at its present campus, and a year later, the Department of Surgery was shifted from the Berry White Medical School to its current location.
Dr. Ghanshyam Das Kapur, a distinguished retired Professor of Surgery from Lahore Medical College, was brought in on a contractual basis to set up the Department of Surgery at Assam Medical College. He joined in 1948 as the first Professor & Head of the Department of Surgery.
Initially, the Department of Surgery started with a single ward but soon expanded with the introduction of a second unit. Dr. G. D. Kapur, Dr. P. Nambiar, Dr. B. N. Banerjee, and Dr. P. N. Baruah, along with their surgical teams, played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of a strong Surgical Department. Their contributions will always be remembered. Dr. P. Nambiar, a retired Professor from the south, joined as the head of the second surgical unit. Dr. Kashyap and Dr. M. P. Pai also served as Assistant Professors, contributing significantly to student education and the department’s development.
In the early days, when clinical departments were in their nascent stages, there was a shortage of junior staff. House surgeons and registrars were nearly non-existent, and this gap was filled by enlisting Licentiate Medical Practitioners (LMPs) who had graduated from the Berry White Medical School.
Dr. Ashrafuz Zaman Ahmed, the first MBBS graduate (from R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata) to join Assam Medical College, initially served as a House Physician before joining the Department of Surgery as a house surgeon.
Over the years, each succeeding head of the Surgical Department played a crucial role in building it into its present form, comprising seven surgical units and an OT complex.
The establishment of the Operation Theatre of Assam Medical College is steeped in history. Major General Joseph Warren Stillwell, tasked with preventing Japanese entry into British India from the eastern front, played a significant role in its development. Given its strategic location, the Borbari Race Course in Dibrugarh was converted into the Military Base Hospital of the Eastern Front, complete with an Operation Theatre. Major General Stillwell instructed the army command to replicate the infrastructure of the 26 IGCH Hospital of New York at the Borbari Base Hospital.
After World War II, the base hospital and its facilities, including the OT and surgical instruments, were handed over to the Government of Assam Province of British India. The then Superintendent of Berry White Medical School took charge of the premises, marking the origin of the historic OT – 1 of Assam Medical College. Today, even as new operation theatres have been added, OT – 1 stands as a testament to the college’s rich history and changing times.
Time and progress led to the replacement of the old surgical wards with a new Surgical Complex, housing all wards and the OT complex in one place.
Initially, General Surgery encompassed all surgical specialties at Assam Medical College. In 1957, Dr. Ashrafuz Zaman Ahmed was appointed Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, marking the beginning of Orthopaedic Surgery, not just in Assam Medical College but in the entire Northeast. Dr. Ahmed, originally a General Surgery Registrar, was recognized for his unparalleled skills in Orthopaedics and was entrusted by the government with establishing a separate Orthopaedic unit. Single-handedly, he developed this discipline, providing surgical care and education to countless patients and students. Today, the Department of Orthopaedics is a fully independent entity offering postgraduate training.
A strong surgical department requires a robust Anesthesiology backup. The credit for establishing Anaesthesia as a separate unit within the Department of Surgery goes to Dr. Hemanta Kumar Dutta, who started the unit in 1958 as an Assistant Professor. His efforts significantly raised the standard of Anaesthesia practice and education.
In 1962, the Plastic Surgery unit was established by Dr. Bimalendu Ghosh, followed by the Pediatric Surgery unit in 1985, under the leadership of Dr. N. C. Bhattacharyya. Both units have since evolved into independent departments serving the public.
Currently, the Department of General Surgery continues to support the Neurosurgery, CTVS, and Urology units until they can develop into full-fledged departments.
Over 600 postgraduate students have graduated from the Department of Surgery at Assam Medical College, carrying its legacy wherever they go. These professionals provide their expertise across the country and beyond national borders.
As we embrace new challenges and strive to overcome them, our vision is to transform the Department of Surgery at Assam Medical College into one of the best-equipped surgical departments in one of the country's oldest medical colleges. We remain committed to offering excellent service with a humane and compassionate approach, a hallmark of Assam Medical College.
“Care with compassion” is our guiding principle, and we shall always strive to uphold it.
Long live the Department of Surgery. Long live Assam Medical College.
TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
Services: OPD, IPD & Emergency
1947 to 2007
- The Dawn: Establishment of the Department of Surgery
- Expansion from 2 Units to 4 Units
- Increase from 1 OT to 3 OTs
1961
- Introduction of PG Courses
1995
- Lap. Cholecystectomy started with Oil Sponsored Lap. Set
2007 to 2014
- Shifted to New Surgical Complex (Ground floor)
- Expansion to 6 surgical units
- OT Complex with 3 floors housing multiple OT tables
- Routine Laparoscopic Surgery practice
- Full utilization of all three floors of the Surgical Complex
2014 to 2022
- Development of Departmental Library & E-Library
- Establishment of Departmental Museum with operated surgical specimens
- Development of Departmental CME Hall for academic meetings
- Introduction of Departmental Endotrainer facilities and Skill Lab for faculty and student training
- Implementation of E-learning methods
- Increase of P.G. seats to 23 per year
Future Vision
- Development of modular OT complex
- Introduction of Robotic Surgery
- Enhancement of the Skill Lab
List of Past HOD’s of Surgery:
Sl. No. | Image | Name | Year/Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Dr. Late G. D. Kapur | 1948 |
| 2 | Dr. Late P. Nambiar | 1952 | |
| 3 |  | Dr. Late B. N. Banerjee | 1956 |
| 4 |  | Dr. Late P. N. Baruah | 1960 |
| 5 |  | Dr. Late J. C. Mahanta | 1961 |
| 6 |  | Dr. Late N. Zaman | 1962, 1976/77 |
| 7 |  | Dr. Late M. A. Choudhury | 1984 |
| 8 |  | Dr. Late C. L. Choudhury | 1989 |
| 9 |  | Dr. S. C. Jain | 1990 |
| 10 |  | Dr. Late P. K. Baruah | 1991 |
| 11 |  | Dr. J. C. Das | 1996 |
| 12 |  | Dr. Late G. M. Chetia | 1997 |
| 13 |  | Dr. B. C. Medhi | 1999 |
| 14 |  | Dr. M. Z. Ahmed | 2004 |
| 15 |  | Dr. T. Bhuyan | 2008 |
| 16 |  | Dr. R. K. Bhuyan | 2011 |
| 17 |  | Dr. (Mrs.) J. Ahmed | 2014 & 2020 |
| 18 |  | Dr. D. K. Sarma | July, 2017 to December, 2017 |
| 19 |  | Dr. B. Basumatary | Dec, 2017–Dec, 2020 & Jan, 2023–till date |
| 20 |  | Dr. Narendra Nath Ganguly | Nov, 2022 to Dec, 2022 |
List of Faculties:
| Sl. No. | Image | Name | Qualification | Designation | Registration No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
| Prof. Baburam Basumatary | M. S | Professor & Head | basumatarrybabura575@gmail.com | AMC 8913 |
| 2 |  | Prof. Jishan Ahmed | M. S, ACME, SAIS | Professor | dr.jishan@gmail.com | AMC 9443 |
| 3 | 
| Prof. Sorbeswar Bhuyan | M. S | Professor | drsarbeswarbhuyan@gmail.com | AMC 8715 |
| 4 |  | Prof. Bijoyananda Das | M. S, FIAGES | Professor | dasbijoyananda9@gmail.com | AMC 11281 |
| 5 | 
| Prof. Sajeed Ahmed | M. S, D | Professor (DACP) | drsajeedahmed@gmail.com | AMC 10564 |
| 6 | 
| Prof. Ranjan Ch. Baruah | M. S, FIAGES | Professor (DACP) | drranjanbar@gmail.com | AMC 11395 |
| 7 |
| Prof. Gunabhi Ram Das | M.S, F.I.A.G.E.S, F.I.C.S, E.F.I.A.G.E.S, F.M.A.S... | Professor (DACP) | gunabhi@rediffmail.com | AMC 16782 |
| 8 | 
| Dr. Biswajit Borah | M. S, FIAGES | Associate Professor | biswa.bora73@gmail.com | AMC 13431 |
| 9 | 
| Dr. Uttam Konwar | M. S, FIAGES | Associate Professor | drukonwar@gmail.com | AMC 12639 |
| 10 | 
| Dr. David Pegu | M. S | Associate Professor | davidpegu@gmail.com | AMC 17352 |
| 11 |  | Dr. Ranjib Konwar | M. S, Laparoscopy, BCBR, BCME, FIAGES | Associate Professor | ranjibkonwar.amc@gmail.com | AMC 13034 |
| 12 | Dr. Girish Uzir | M. S | Assistant Professor | girishuzir@gmail.com | AMC 15555 | |
| 13 | 
| Dr. Razvi Das | M. S, FIAGES | Assistant Professor | dr.razvi@gmail.com | AMC 15012 |
| 14 | 
| Dr. Durlabh Thengal | M. S, M. Ch | Assistant Professor | — | AMC 19750 |
| 15 | 
| Dr. Arindom Barua | M. S | Assistant Professor | arindombarua@gmail.com | AMC 20093 |
| 16 | Dr. Alum Kaman | M. S | Assistant Professor | — | — | |
| 17 | 
| Dr. Dhrubajit Gogoi | M. S | Assistant Professor | dhrubajit_2008@yahoo.com | AMC 20956 |
| 18 | 
| Dr. Nabajyoti Das | M. S | Assistant Professor | drnabajyotidas44@gmail.com | AMC 21851 |
| 19 | 
| Dr. Sandeep Mudi | M. S | Assistant Professor | sandeepmudi@gmail.com | AMC 21010 |
| 20 | 
| Dr. Deepa Rani Pegu | M. S | Assistant Professor | deeparanipegu@gmail.com | AMC 24308 |
| 21 | 
| Dr. Nayan Moni Sarma | M. S | Assistant Professor | nayanmi3@gmail.com | AMC 23864 |
| 22 | 
| Dr. Ritika Verma | M. S | Assistant Professor | ritikaverma210492@gmail.com | AMC 23850 |
| 23 | 
| Dr. Shantanu Srikant | M. S | Registrar | shantanu.srikant5@gmail.com | AMC 24659 |
| 24 | 
| Dr. Shankar Das | M. S | Registrar | Dasshankar8353@gmail.com | AMC 24002 |
| 25 | 
| Dr. Chandan J. Mishra | M. S | Registrar | cjyotimishra@gmail.com | AMC 21499 |
| 26 | 
| Dr. Surya K. Saikia | M. S | Registrar | suryakumarsaikia14@gmail.com | AMC 24481 |
| 27 | 
| Dr. Gautam K. Borah | M. S | Registrar | gautam32.gb@gmail.com | AMC 23840 |
| 28 | Dr. Dinesh Satnami | M. S | Registrar | dineshsurgery99@gmail.com | AMC 25058 | |
| 29 | 
| Dr. Dhiraj Doimari | M. S | Registrar | dhirajdoimari@gmail.com | AMC 23549 |
| 30 | 
| Dr. Tabassum Ahmed | M. S | Registrar | tabassumahmed.001@gmail.com | AMC 25074 |
List of 1st year Post Graduate Trainees:
| Sl. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Dibyajyoti Sarmah |
| 2 | Dr. Anurag Das |
| 3 | Dr. Dasyam Ramya Sri |
| 4 | Dr. Md. Jeeshan |
| 5 | Dr. Mamun Irfan Choudhury |
| 6 | Dr. Sandipan Paul |
| 7 | Dr. Gaurav Deori |
| 8 | Dr. Injamamul Hoque Borbhuyan |
| 9 | Dr. Anshuman Raj |
| 10 | Dr. Dulov Phukan |
| 11 | Dr. Mayurakshi Mukherjee |
| 12 | Dr. Vedant Gupta |
| 13 | Dr. Abhipragya |
| 14 | Dr. Kakuli Deb |
| 15 | Dr. Gunjanan Deori |
| 16 | Dr. Sarkiri Terang |
| 17 | Dr. Jishra Raju |
| 18 | Dr. Aritra Kumar Dey |
| 19 | Dr. Desh Deepak |
| 20 | Dr. Rajat Subra Dutta |
| 21 | Dr. Nitesh Sharma |
| 22 | Dr. Prajwal Kumar |
| 23 | Dr. Kristi Sagar Talukdar |
| 24 | Dr. Surajit Das |
List of 2nd Year Postgraduate Students:
| Sl. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Anjum Raghib |
| 2 | Dr. Chvulo Kent |
| 3 | Dr. Spandan Saikia |
| 4 | Dr. Sahidul Hoque |
| 5 | Dr. Anmol Bindal |
| 6 | Dr. Raveesh Kumar Singh |
| 7 | Dr. Chandresh Kumar Minny |
| 8 | Dr. Arvind Kumar Sah |
| 9 | Dr. M. Mangalleima Chanu |
| 10 | Dr. Kritarth Mohan |
| 11 | Dr. Sunayan Sarma |
| 12 | Dr. Navneet |
| 13 | Dr. Pranay P. Sarma |
| 14 | Dr. Jyoti Prasad Bhattacharyya |
| 15 | Dr. L. Donald |
| 16 | Dr. Kaushik Pawe |
| 17 | Dr. Shubhanshu Shekhar |
| 18 | Dr. Sneha R. |
| 19 | Dr. Akhlas Bin Saif |
| 20 | Dr. Niranjan Kumar |
| 21 | Dr. Taiabur Rahman |
| 22 | Dr. Anindita Biswas |
| 23 | Dr. Bahniman Talukdar |
List of 3rd Year Postgraduate Students:
| Sl. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Paurav Nath |
| 2 | Dr. Bibhu Krishna Talukdar |
| 3 | Dr. Jahnavi Paul |
| 4 | Dr. Kumari Maya |
| 5 | Dr. Shahidur Rahman Talukdar |
| 6 | Dr. Nandini Borah |
| 7 | Dr. Shivangi Mishra |
| 8 | Dr. Manish Kumar |
| 9 | Dr. Sarkiri Lekthe |
| 10 | Dr. Biswadeep Paul |
| 11 | Dr. Arunava Pariya |
| 12 | Dr. Surya Tejaswi |
| 13 | Dr. Arul R. |
| 14 | Dr. Chaithanya S. R. |
| 15 | Dr. Anitesh Sadhu |
| 16 | Dr. Prantik Paul |
| 17 | Dr. Angarag Sarma |
| 18 | Dr. Bismita Doley |
| 19 | Dr. Uddipta Talukdar |
| 20 | Dr. Amir Sohail Choudhury |
| 21 | Dr. Nishant Kumar Singh |
List of Non-Teaching Staff:
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trilok Singh | Grade IV |
| 2 | Monuj Rajowar | Grade IV |
| 3 | Nabajyoti Patra | Computer Data Operator |
| 4 | Karuna Kiran Gogoi | Computer Data Operator |
Scientific Publications:
Prof. B. Basumatary, Professor & HOD
Kumar Rahul, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Dey Sidhartha, Chaliha Megha, Topic: Increase in incidence of gall bladder carcinoma in tea-estate workers in a tertiary care centre, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, May, 2024/JCRS/116785
Chaliha Megha, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Topic: A comparative study of strain elastography with histopathological examination for axillary lymph node assessment in breast cancer patients, Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, Aug, 2024/AJRS/122510
KaramtothVikhyath R., TalukdarUddipta, *Das Bijoyananda, BasumataryBaburam, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A comparative study of open versus laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in relation to changes of liver enzymes and duration of hospital stay.
Prof. (Mrs.) Jishan Ahmed, Professor
Chakravarty Dibyajit, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Ahmed Jishan, Pegu David, Ghosh Snehasmita, Topic: A clinicopathological study of parotid tumors in a tertiary health care centre of Assam, International Organization of Scientific Research, e-ISSN 2279-0853, p-ISSN 2279-0861, Vol – 23, issue – 6 Ser. 7, June, 2024
Alex Geevar, KonwarSiddhrtha Sankar, PeguDavid, Killing Dilip, DoloiTunu Rani, Topic: Clinical profile management and outcome of chest trauma patients at a tertiary care centre in North-East India, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, vol 15, issue 5, April, 2024.
Sarma Lipika, Ahmed Jishan, Das Darothy, War Prosperwell, Nupur M, Chakravarty Dibyajit, Alex Geevar, Topic: - Different scrotal swellings, one year clinical experience in tertiary care in North-East India, Journal of Dental and Medical Sciencese-ISSN 2279-0853, p-ISSN 2279-086, Vol 23, issue 6, Ser/ 4, June, 2024.
Nupur M, Ahmed Jishan, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Pegu David, Killing Dilip, Topic: Change in the epidemiological trends and screening protocols in carcinoma breast, Journal of Nursing and Heath Science, ISSN 2320-1959, vol – 13, issue 03, DOI 10.9790/1959-1303025761, May, 2024.
Nupur M, Gogoi Manoj, Ahmed Jishan, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Pegu David, GogoiDhrubajit, Topic: Heterotopic neugoglial tissue leading to airway obstruction in newborns: A case report, Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol 31 NO 06 [409-414], 2024.
War Prosperwell, Ahmed Jishan, Pegu David, GogoiDhrubajit, KonwarRanjib, Sarma Lipika., Kumar Rahul, Alex Geevar, Topic: Testicular torsion, one year clinical experience in tertiary care of north-east India, IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, e ISSN 2279-0853, p ISSN 2279-0861, vol 23, issue, 6, ser. 1 June, 2024.
BaruaNirmali, DoleyBismita, *Das Bijoyananda, Ahmed Jishan, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name – Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 7, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A comparative study of gall stone pancreatitis and alcoholic pancreatitis in relation to different biochemical markers.
Prof. Sorbeswar Bhuyan, Professor
Borah, Birinchi Kumar, V. G. Vikash, Konwar Ranjib, Bhuyan Sorbeswar, Topic: An approach to management of patients presenting with acute pancreatitis in AMCH, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Vol – 15, Issue 7, 2024.
Dudeja Devyani, Das Nabajyoti, Bhuyan Sorbeswar, Topic: Effectiveness of Mannheim peritonitis index in predicting mortality in patients with perforation peritonitis, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Vol – 15, Issue 7, 2024.
George Aida, G Soumya, *Das Bijoyananda, Bhuyan Sorbeswar, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 7, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A prospective study of correlation between gallstone disease with carcinoma gall bladder.
Prof. Bijoyananda Das, Professor
Chakravarty Dibyendu, Das Bijoyananda, Alex Geevar, Bhuyan Mary Hazarika, Sharma Adity, Journal Name: International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), vol – 11, issue – 1, January, 2024, E-ISSN: 2348-1269, P-ISSN: 2349-5138, Topic: A hospital based observational study of Fistul-In-Ano in a tertiary care hospital of upper Assam.
BaruaNirmali, DoleyBismita, *Das Bijoyananda, Ahmed Jishan, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name – Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 7, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A comparative study of gall stone pancreatitis and alcoholic pancreatitis in relation to different biochemical markers.
George Aida, G Soumya, *Das Bijoyananda, BhuyanSorbeswar, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 7, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A prospective study of correlation between gallstone disease with carcinoma gall bladder.
BhattacharjeeSugata, *Das Bijoyananda, Killing Dilip, Pegu David, *(Corresponding Author) , Journal Name: Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A proparactive study on increased trend of carcinoma stomach among peptic ulcer patients and poor prognosis due to late presentation in upper Assam.
DoloiTunu Rani, * Das Bijoyananda, Killing Dilip, G. Soumya, BhattacharjeeSugata, Alex Geevar, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A review of one year clinical experience of soft tissue sarcoma in a tertiary care centre of north-east India.
Sonkar Anil, *Das Bijoyananda, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Nath Biswajit, Singh Nishant Kumar, Kro Ajay Kumar, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A hospital based observational study of Incisional hernia and its management in a tertiary care hospital, of upper Assam.
KaramtothVikhyath R., TalukdarUddipta, *Das Bijoyananda, BasumataryBaburam, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A comparative study of open versus laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in relation to changes of liver enzymes and duration of hospital stay.
Dr. Sajeed Ahmed, Professor
Saha Parijat, Ahmed Sajeed, L. Kavitha, Topic: Prevalence of Cholelithiasis with hyprothyroidism in pediatric population at upper Assam, India a single centre study, International Organization of Scientific Research, Vol 23, issue 7, DOI 10.9790/0853-2307014551,ISSN 2279-0853, July, 2024.
2.L Kavitha, Ahmed Sajeed, Saha Parijat, Topic: The effectiveness of split thickness skin grafting in the management of post burn contractures of the Upper Limb, IOSR Journal of Dental and Mediccal Sciences, e-IISN 21279-0853, p-ISSN 2279-0861, vol 23, issue 7, ser. 4, July, 2024.
Dr. Ranjan Chandra Baruah, Professor
Be Rukasen, BaruahRanjan Chandra, BhuyanSunmoni, SarmahHimasri, Topic: Multiple hollow viscus perforations caused by multiple foreign bodies in a psychiatric patient: A case Report, Asian Journal of case reports in Surgery, ACRS, 122496, August, 2024.
SarmaHimasri, Killing Dilip, BaruahRanjan Chandra, Be Rukasen, Topic: Incidental Gallbladder carcinoma: Management and outcome at a tertiary care centre of North-east India, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN – 0975-3583, September, 2024.
Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Professor
Arif Mohd Kamal, Uttam M. Pal, Adithya Kumar, Gunabhi Ram Das, Hardik J. Pandya. Toward the development of portable light emitting diode-based polarization spectroscopy tools for breast cancer diagnosis. Journal of Biophotonics, Volume 14, Issue 12 (2021), Issue Information. J. Biophotonics, 14: e202190013. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbio.202100282
Thapar, V.B., Thapar, P.M., Das Gunabhi Ram, Goel, R. et al. Evaluation of 30-day morbidity and mortality of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a multicenter prospective observational Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES) Study. SurgEndosc (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-022-09659-z
- Kaveri Das, Sudipa Paul, Pritanu Deb Baruah, Gunabhi Ram Das, Avishek Dutta Choudhury. Comparative Analysis of Haemodynamic and Capnographic Changes in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Open Cholecystectomy: A Randomised Clinical Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2024 Jan, Vol-18(1): UC38-UC42. www.jcdr.net https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2024/67873.18965
Suchiang, M., Das, G. R., Dowerah, S., Saikia, J., Rahman, W., Borgohain, M., & Gogoi, G. (2024). A histomorphological and immunohistochemical analysis of invasive lobular carcinoma of breast: A case series. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(9), 206–211.https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v15i9.66833
Daniela Lumkynsai Lyngdoh, Subhalakshmi Das, Gunabhi Ram Das, Adity Sharma. Utility of glasgow-blatchford score and ptar score in identifying low-risk UGIB patients for outpatient management. International Journal of Scientific Research Volume - 14 | Issue - 09 | September - 2025 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 - 8179 | DOI: 10.36106/Ijsr
https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsrDr Suchayan Paul, Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Dr Sandeep Mudi. A study on clinical outcomes following abdominal rectopexy and delorme's procedure for rectal prolapse. IJSR–International Journal of Scientific Research, Volume - 12 | Issue - 04 |2023 DOI: 10.36106/ijsr, https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr
Dr. Arunava Pariya, Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Prof. Baburam Basumatary, Dr. Garapati Surya Tejaswi, Topic: Comparative study on outcomes following Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus open inguinal hernioplasty in a remote tertiary health care centre, Journal Name: The Journal of Association of Surgeons of Assam (JASA), vol. 32, No 1, April 25 – July, 2025
Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Dr David Pegu, Dr. Syed Yasin Shahtaz Emanee. Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal (TAPP) versus open hernioplasty – 1 year follow up in a tertiary care teaching hospital in North East India. IJSR–International Journal of Scientific Research Vol 08, Issue 05, May 2019.https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr
Gayatri G*, Borgohain M, Das G, Changsan LL, Kouli R, Manta Aand Teronpi J. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Whether Mutation Guided Diagnosis Matter. Archives of Surgical Oncology.2017, Volume 3 • Issue 2 • 1000121 https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-2671.1000121
10. Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Dr. R. C. Brahma, Dr. Ratnesh Kumar, Dr. Sandeep Mudi. Our Clinical Experience with Cancer Surgery in the Elderly at Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam. IJSR–International Journal of Scientific Research Vol 05, Issue 04, April 2016. https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr
11. Dr. R. C. Brahma, Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das, Dr. Ratnesh Kumar, Dr. Sandeep Mudi. Clinical Study of Geriatric Patients Admitted in Surgery Department of Assam Medical College and Hospital, PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | April 2016
12. Dr. Gunabhi Ram Das. Ceroid granuloma of the extra hepatic biliary system – A rare entity causing obstructive jaundice, Journal of the Association of Surgeons of Assam JASA, Vol. 22, No. 1, January to April 2015
13. Dey Sidhartha, Das Gunabhi Ram, Incidental Carcinoma Gallbladder – a histological surprise, Journal of Emerging Trends and Novel Research, Vol 2, issue 6, ISSN – 2984-9276, June, 2024
14. Kumar Rahul, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, Konwar Ranjib, Mudi Sandeep, Dey Sidhartha, Chaliha Megha Increase in incidence of gall bladder carcinoma in tea-estate workers in a tertiary care centre, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, May, 2024/JCRS/116785
15. Chaliha Megha, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, Konwar Ranjib, Mudi Sandeep, A comparative study of strain elastography with histopathological examination for axillary lymph node assessment in breast cancer patients, Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, Aug, 2024/AJRS/122510
Dr. Uttam Konwar, Associate Professor
Das Likuma, BorgohainDiganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, Topic: Insights into male breast cancer, A clinicopathological study of cases in Assam, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, Vol 7, issue, 1, Page 292-299, Article No. AICRS.117083, May, 2024.
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Agenesis of Gall bladder: A case report, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 235-239, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024.
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Case study on Phyllodestumour of the breast, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 250-258, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024.
Dr. David Pegu, Assoc. Professor
Chakravarty Dibyajit, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Ahmed Jishan, Pegu David, Ghosh Snehasmita, Topic: A clinicopathological study of parotid tumors in a tertiary health care centre of Assam, International Organization of Scientific Research, e-ISSN 2279-0853, p-ISSN 2279-0861, Vol – 23, issue – 6 Ser. 7, June, 2024
Alex Geevar, KonwarSiddhrtha Sankar, Pegu David, Killing Dilip, DoloiTunu Rani, Topic: Clinical profile management and outcome of chest trauma patients at a tertiary care centre in North-East India, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, vol 15, issue 5, April, 2024
War Prosperwell, Ahmed Jishan, Pegu David, GogoiDhrubajit, KonwarRanjib, Sarma Lipika., Kumar Rahul, Alex Geevar, Topic: Testicular torsion, one-year clinical experience in tertiary care of north-east India,
Nupur M, Ahmed Jishan, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Pegu David, Killing Dilip, Topic: Change in the epidemiological trends and screening protocols in carcinoma breast, Journal of Nursing and Heath Science, ISSN 2320-1959, vol – 13, issue 03, DOI 10.9790/1959-1303025761, May, 2024
Nupur M, Gogoi Manoj, Ahmed Jishan, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Pegu David, Gogoi Dhrubajit, Topic: Heterotopic neugoglial tissue leading to airway obstruction in newborns: A case report, Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol 31 NO 06 [409-414], 2024
BhattacharjeeSugata, *Das Bijoyananda, Killing Dilip, Pegu David, *(Corresponding Author), Journal Name: Journal Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, vol – 15, issue – 5, 2024, ISSN: 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Topic: A proparactive study on increased trend of carcinoma stomach among peptic ulcer patients and poor prognosis due to late presentation in upper Assam
Dr. Ranjib Konwar, Asstt. Professor
Kumar Rahul, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Dey Sidhartha, Chaliha Megha, Topic: Increase in incidence of gall bladder carcinoma in tea-estate workers in a tertiary care centre, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, May, 2024/JCRS/116785
Chaliha Megha, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Topic: A comparative study of strain elastography with histopathological examination for axillary lymph node assessment in breast cancer patients, Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, Aug, 2024/AJRS/122510
Borah, Birinchi Kumar, V. G. Vikash, KonwarRanjib, BhuyanSorbeswar, Topic: An approach to management of patients presenting with acute pancreatitis in AMCH, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Vol – 15, Issue 7, 2024
Dr. Razvi Das, Asstt. Professor
Das Likuma, BorgohainDiganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, Topic: Insights into male breast cancer, A clinicopathological study of cases in Assam, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, Vol 7, issue, 1, Page 292-299, Article No. AICRS.117083, May, 2024
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Agenesis of Gall bladder: A case report, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 235-239, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Case study on Phyllodestumour of the breast, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 250-258, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024
Dr. DhrubajitGogoi, Asstt. Professor
Nupur M, Gogoi Manoj, Ahmed Jishan, Konwar Siddhartha Sankar, Pegu David, GogoiDhrubajit, Topic: Heterotopic neugoglial tissue leading to airway obstruction in newborns: A case report, Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol 31 NO 06 [409-414], 2024
Dr. Nabajyoti Das, Asstt. Professor
Dudeja Devyani, Das Nabajyoti, BhuyanSorbeswar, Topic: Effectiveness of Mannheim peritonitis index in predicting mortality in patients with perforation peritonitis, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, Vol – 15, Issue 7, 2024
MazidWasfiya, Das Nabajyoti, D. Vigneshwar, Topic: Pattern, management and outcome analysis of renal injury blunt trauma abdomen, Journal of cardiovascular disease research, ISSN 0975-3583, 0976-2833, vol 15, issue 07, 2024
Dr. Sandeep Mudi, Asstt. Professor
Kumar Rahul, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Dey Sidhartha, Chaliha Megha, Topic: Increase in incidence of gall bladder carcinoma in tea-estate workers in a tertiary care centre, Asian Journal of Case Report in Surgery, May, 2024/JCRS/116785
Chaliha Megha, Basumatary Baburam, Das Gunabhi Ram, KonwarRanjib, Mudi Sandeep, Topic: A comparative study of strain elastography with histopathological examination for axillary lymph node assessment in breast cancer patients, Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, Aug, 2024/AJRS/122510
Dr. Surya Kumar Saikia, Registrar
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Agenesis of Gall bladder: A case report, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 235-239, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024
Saha Rohit, Borgohain Diganta, Konwar Uttam, Das Razvi, PeguDeeparani, Saikia Surya Kumar, Topic: Case study on Phyllodestumour of the breast, Asian Journal of Case report in Surgery, vol – 7, issue 1, Page – 250-258, AJCRS, 115622, May, 2024
Research works / Project undergoing (ICMR/DBT)
Sl. No. | Project Title | Sponsoring | PI | Co PI |
1 | A Comprehensive study of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers (esophagus & stomach) and Nasopharyngeal Cancer in North-East India with Multi Centers | ICMR | Dr. K Rekha Devi | Dr. Jishan Ahmed
Dr Dilip Killing |
2 | Developing communication skills in Surgical Post Graduate Trainees in the Emergency Setting |
| Dr. Jishan Ahmed |
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3 | Development & Clinical validation of a Multimodal Probe for Breast Cancer Margin Assessment | ICMR | Dr Gayatri Gogoi | Dr Gunabhi Ram Das |
4 | Capacity building and strengthening of hospital infection control to detect and prevent antimicrobial resistance in India | CDC |
| Dr Gunabhi Ram Das |
Achievement of Department: [Seminar, CME, Workshop etc. organized by the Department:
Conducted an ASI STEP [Surgeons Training for Endoscopy Program] in the Department of Surgery, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam on the 15th& 16th of November, 2024.
Conducted a basic laparoscopy program under AMASI (NextGen Program) on 19th October, 2024.
Awards/ Achievement of Faculty:
Awards:
Professor SorbeswarBhuyan awarded this year’s “Achiever -Excellence in Health Care” award by the SdinPratidin Group.
Professor SorbeswarBhuyan awarded " ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" to for his exemplary service to society by sukafa motorcycle club along with members of 12 more motorcycle clubs of Assam.
Dr Gunabhi Ram Das and Dr. Dilip Killing were awarded “THE MOST CONTRIBUTING SURGEON” award by the Pratishruti NGO group in July, 2024
Achievement of Faculty:
Dr. Jishan Ahmed, Professor
Was a panellist in the panel discussion on “Colonic Diverticulitis” at ASICON 23 at Visakhapatnam in December, 2023.
Moderated Panel discussion on “Hepatobiliary Surgery: Lap. versus Open” in the International Spring CME 2024with local and international faculty, organised by GNRC Hospital in collaboration with Assam Chapter of ASI at Taj Vivanta, Guwahati in April, 2024.
An organizer of the Regional Refresher course, Zone 1, under ASI
Underwent training to act as a NOTSS [Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons] trainers from ASI. Attended two training, sessions held at Hyderabad in March, 2024by faculty from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Dr. Bijoyananda Das, Professor
Chairperson to Scientific sessions of Association of Surgeons of Assam, CME and Annual Conference, 13th to 15th October, 2023 at Jorhat Medical College, Jorhat.
Online certificate course (NMC), Basic Course in Biomedical Research – 3rd December, 2023.
Dr. Sajeed Ahmed, Assoc. Professor
Participated in ASACON 23 in Jorhat Medical College and delivered a talk on Biliary cripple following Lap. Cholecystectomy.
Participated as chairperson in Scientific session of Association of Physician of India, Assam Chapter of Dibrugarh Branch on 10th September, 2024.
Participated as chairperson in NEMPSCON 23, organized by the Department of Phamacology on 11th November, 2023.
Participated in SIMACON 24, [Sivsagar] as faculty and delivered a talk on Acute Abdomen.
Published scientific article “Surgical Anatomy of Breast” in Cancer of the Breast A compendium. Evidence based treatment of optimal outcomes.
Participated as faculty in the Surgical Workshop cum CME on Breast Cancer organised by Dibrugarh Branch of ASI, on 27th April, 2024.
Participated and delivered a talk on Importance of Blood donation, in the Blood Donation Camp organised by Oil India Hospital, Duliajan on 15th June, 2024.
Delivered a talk on Breast Cancer awareness and screening in Parijat Academy Teachers Institute, Dibrugarh on 15th March, 2024.
Participated as faculty in CME on IHC of malignant tumour including importance of Braca 1 and Braca 2 Gene organised by Dibrugarh chapter of ASI.
Participated as faculty in BCME under the Regional Centre of National Medical Commission held on 09th to 11th September, 2024.
Dr Gunabhi Ram Das
Presented a paper on “Atlas of Common Colorectal Diseases” in the 20th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES 2024) of the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons (IFSES) and 22nd Annual Congress of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES 2024)
Participated as a Faculty in a panel discussion on “Shock in Trauma” at the 84th ASICON 2024 national conference at Agra
Participated as a Faculty examiner in the ASI TYSA Postgraduate clinical case presentation final round in ASICON 2025 on 1lth to l4th of December 2024 at Agra.
Presented a paper on “EHS classification of Hernias” in the International “South Asia Conference” held in Nepal on 1st February, 2025.
- Participated as a Panelist, Faculty, and examiner in the EFIAGES course in the International “South Asia Conference” held in Nepal on 31st January, 2025.
Participated as Faculty panellist during national AMASI Safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Program held in the at 155 Base Hospital on 30th March, 2025
Imparted Colonoscopic training as a Faculty at the IAGES “FAGIE” Colonoscopy course at Jamshedpur Tata Motors Hospital from 18th to 20th April, 2025.
Presented a paper on “ERGONOMICS in LAPAROSCOPY” at the 117th AMASI Skill course held at AIIMS, Guwahati from 10th to 12th of July, 2025
Presented a paper on “Endoscopic resection of Early Colo Rectal carcinomas” during the collaborative international conference INDO UK Meet held in the premises of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK from 09/10/2023 to 11/10/2023.
Participated in the Hands-on Skill Course on Robotic Surgery in Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburg on 11/10/2024.
Presented a paper on the “Atlas of common colorectal disease” in the International “World Congress of Endoscopic Surgeons” held in Kolkata on 23rd October, 2024.
Presented a paper on “EHS classification of Hernias” in the International “South Asia Conference” held in Nepal on 1st February, 2025.
Participated as a panelist, faculty, and examiner in the EFIAGES course in the International “South Asia Conference” held in Nepal on 31st January, 2025.
Imparted Colonoscopic training as a Faculty at the IAGES “FAGIE” Colonoscopy course at Jamshedpur Tata Motors Hospital from 18th to 20th April, 2025.
Participated as a panellist in the panel discussion on “Shock in trauma – Is it all about blood loss” at ASICON 24 at Agra on 14thDecember, 2024.
Participated in ASI-TYSA Postgraduate clinical case presentation, final round as faculty on 14th December 2024 at Agra in the Nation conference ASICON 2024.
Participated in the 25th annual conference of Indian Society of Wound Management (ISWM) held at AIIMS Guwahati on 24th-26th November,2023 as Panellist in a panel discussion on “Post operative infection after Meshplasty.”
Presented a paper on in the National Mid Term IAGES conference at Bhopal from 26th to 29th October 2023.
Participated in ASI-TYSA Postgraduate clinical case presentation, final round as faculty on 13th to 16th December 2023 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in the Nation conference ASICON 2023.
Participated as a panellist in the panel discussion on “Genetic Diseases challenging a Surgeon”at ASICON 23 at Visakhapatnam in December, 2023.
Participated as a national faculty at the annual national conference of IAGES 2024 at Chennai.
Underwent a Hands-on Training on Robotic Surgery on wet tissue at the central lab animal facility at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India.
Participated as a faculty and panellist in a panel discussion on “Complications of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in ASACON2024 held at Guwahati in October, 2024.
Participated as faculty in the Surgical Workshop cum CME on Breast Cancer organised by Dibrugarh Branch of ASI, on 27th April, 2024.
Achievement of the Postgraduate Trainee:
1. Dr. Sugata Bhattacharjee, 3rd Year PGT
Podium paper presentation at the 124th Annual Congress of Japan Surgical Society as the Association of Surgeons of India Fellow, 2024 on 18th April, 2024.
2. Dr. M. Nupur, 3rd Year PGT
Poster presentation in Endocrine Surgery Training Programme at the Professional Surgical Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka on September, 2024.
Professional Services offered in the Surgery Department in 2024-25:
Sl.No |
| Nos. | Sl. No. |
| Nos. |
a. | OPD in 2025 | 72126 | b. | Indoor admissions | 9098 |
c. | Major OT in 2024 All Open and Basic Lap and advanced laparoscopic procedures like Lap Hernia, Lap CBD, Lap Adrenal Tumour, Lap Rectopexy done | 3479 |
| Minor OT | 1012 |
d. | UGI (Basic and Advanced therapeutic) Endoscopic procedures in 2025 | 1233 | |||
e. | Colonoscopic procedures (Basic and Advanced therapeutic) in 2025 | 68 | |||
f. | ERCP in 2025 | 17 | |||
List of Important Machinery and Equipments Purchased/ Installed in the Department during 2024-2025:
| Sl. No. | Machinery/Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmonic scalpel | 5 nos. |
| 2 | C ARM | 2 nos. |
| 3 | Bipolar Maryland inner sheath blue – 5MM [OE] | 2 nos. |
| 4 | Diathermy [Crista B] | 1 no. |
| 5 | Oxygen sensor | 2 nos. |
| 6 | Upper GI Endoscope | 2 nos. |
| 7 | Lower GI Endoscope | 1 no. |
| 8 | ERCP scope | 1 no. |
| 9 | Surgical Robot | Tender floated |
Events organised by Department of Surgery, AMCH in 2024-25
The Department of Surgery organized an ASI STEP [Surgeons Training for Endoscopy Program] in Surgery department, Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam on the 15th& 16th of November, 2024.
The faculty for the certificate course was Dr.ManickavasagamKanagavel with Prof. Ratna Bhuyan, Prof. Jishan Ahmed, Prof Hemonta Dutta, Dr.Sajeed Ahmed, Dr.GunabhiRamDas, Dr.UttamKonwar,Dr.Mituban Gogoi, Dr.RazviDas and Dr.DilipKilling. It was attended by more than 15 participants, who were given a hands on training with demonstration as well as on dry and wet tissue simulators. Thanks to Olympus.
2. The department of Surgery along with AMASI conducted a basic laparoscopy program under AMASI ( NextGen Program) on 19th October, 2024
The esteemed outstation faculty were Prof. Rocket Ch. Brahma, Dr Jayanta Kumar Das, DrArupabhaDatta along with all inhouse faculty.
3. The department of Surgery conducted a workshop on ERCP on 28th March 2025, where 7 patients underwent ERCP
The resource person was Dr. Siddhartha Phukan from Guwahati.
TIMELINE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY :
Services: OPD, IPD & Emergency
1947 to 2007
The Dawn: Establishment of the Department of Surgery
Expansion from 2 Units to 4 Units
Increase from 1 OT to 3 OTs
1961
Introduction of PG Courses
1995
Lap. Cholecystectomy started with Oil Sponsored Lap. Set
2007 to 2014
Shifted to New Surgical Complex (Ground floor)
Expansion to 6 surgical units
OT Complex with 3 floors housing multiple OT tables
Routine Laparoscopic Surgery practice
Full utilization of all three floors of the Surgical Complex
2014 to 2022
Development of Departmental Library & E-Library
Establishment of Departmental Museum with operated surgical specimens
Development of Departmental CME Hall for academic meetings
Introduction of Departmental Endotrainer facilities and Skill Lab for faculty and student training
Implementation of E-learning methods
Increase of P.G. seats to 23 per year
Future Vision
Development of modular OT complex
Introduction of Robotic Surgery
Enhancement of the Skill Lab
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