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:

Ş   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)

Ş   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:

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. 27^th &28^th 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

Research Work done:

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:

Presentation:

Overseas:

H        Aug 02        Idiopathic Neonatal G I Perforations – Paper presented in “Evidence Based Surgery in the 21^st Century” Annual Scientific Meeting of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons New Zealand, in Christchurch, NZ.

H        Nov 98        Pectus Deformities in Children: A Nine-Year Experience – Paper presented at the 18^th Annual Congress of Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons.

H        July 96        Aspects of Paediatric Surgery in Pakistan, a formal lecture delivered in Queens Medical Center, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

H        Mar 92        Is BCG adenitis caused by immune deficiency? Paper presented in the 11th Congress of Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons at Tokyo, Japan.

National:

H        Feb 02        Scope and Need of Paediatric Surgery in Lower Sindh Region - Paper presented in 2^nd Annual Symposium of Nawabshah Medical College, Nawabshah, Pakistan.

H        Jan 01    Gastrointestinal perforations in neonates - Paper presented in 13^th Annual Conf. of Pakistan Association of Peads Surgeons, Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Jan 01    Initial Experience of Paediatric Surgery in Hyderabad - Paper presented in 13^th Annual Conf. of Pakistan Association of Peads Surgeons, Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Sept 00  Early days of Paediatric Surgery in LMCH - Paper presented in 6^th Annual Symposium of Liaquat Medical College, Hyderabad, Pakistan.

H        Nov.98   Management of Bilateral Renal calculi. Paper presented in 11th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Peshawar, Pakistan.

H        Feb 98   Empyema thorcis in children. Paper presented in 36^th Annual Symposium of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Nov 97   Paediatric Renal Transplantation, Why and When? Paper presented in 10th International Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Larkana, Sind, Pakistan.

H        Nov 97   Can we benefit from the Internet? Paper presented in the 10th International Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Larkana, Sind, Pakistan.

H        Nov 97   Out Patient Paediatric Surgery, An update. Paper presented in the 10th International Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Larkana, Sind, Pakistan.

H        Nov 97   Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis - A clinical Audit. Paper presented in 10th International Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Larkana, Sind, Pakistan.

H        Mar 97   Utility of Antenatal Ultrasound in the Management of Congenital Malformations of Urinary Tract. Paper presented in 35th Annual Symposium of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Sept 95  Respiratory obstruction caused by lipoma of oesophagus. Paper presented in the 8th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Queeta, Pakistan.

H        Mar 94   Urolithiasis in Children. Paper presented in the 1^st International Symposium of Sind Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) at Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Mar 94   Initial Experiences with Outpatient Paediatric Surgery. Paper presented in the Annual Conference of Pakistan Society of Anesthesiologists at Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Nov 90   Pulmonary Agenesis, a case report and Review of literature. Paper presented in 6th National Congress of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan (APSP) at Karachi, Pakistan.

H        Dec 89   A Survey of Congenital Anomalies of the Urinary Tract. Paper presented in the 27th Annual Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Posters:

H        Mar 96        Recanalization of a portal-vein thrombosis and partial resolution of biliary cirrhosis following cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis in an infant. Presented in National Congress of Pakistan Paediatric Association, Islamabad, Pakistan.

H        Sept 95       Triad of Undescended testis, Urinary and Spinal malformation. Presented in the 8th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan, Queeta, Pakistan.

H        Mar 94        Ectopic Testicle. Presented in the 1^st International Symposium of Sind Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) at Karachi, Pakistan.

Attendance in Scientific Symposia/Meetings:

INTERNATIONAL:

H        Aug 02        Idiopathic Neonatal G I Perforations – Paper presented in “Evidence Based Surgery in the 21^st Century” Annual Scientific Meeting of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons New Zealand, in Christchurch, NZ.

H        Nov 98        18^th Annual Congress of Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons.

H        July 96        43rd Annual International Congress of British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) in Jersey, Channel Islands, UK.

H        Mar 1992    11^th Congress of Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons at Tokyo, Japan.

NATIONAL:

H          Feb 02       2^nd Annual Symposium of Nawabshah Medical College, Nawabshah, Pakistan.

H          Jan 01       13^th Annual Conference of Pakistan Association of Peads Surgeons, Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Sept 00      6^th Annual Symposium of Liaquat Medical College, Hyderabad, Pakistan.

H          Feb. 00      1-day Symposium on Gastroentrology, in collaboration of Pakistan Paediatric Association and Pakistan Society of Gastroentrology, in Nawabshah, Sind, Pakistan.

H          Nov 99       12^th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Lahore, Pakistan.

H          Mar 99       5^th Annual Symposium of Liaquat Medical College, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Pakistan.

H          Nov 98       11^th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Peshawar, Pakistan.

H          Mar 98       13^th Annual Symposium of Pakistan Society of Physician, Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Feb 98       36^th Annual Symposium of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Nov 97       10^th Int. Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Larkana, Pakistan.

H          Mar 97       35^th Annual Symposium of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Mar 96       XIII Biennial Int. Conference of Pakistan Paediatric Association at Islamabad, Pakistan.

H          Sept 95      8^th National Conference of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Queeta, Pakistan.

H          Mar 94       1^stInt. Symposium of Sind Institute of Urology & Transplantation (SIUT), at Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Mar 94       Annual Conference of Pakistan Society of Anesthesiologists at Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Nov 90       6^th National Congress of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Pakistan at Karachi, Pakistan.

H          Dec 89       27^th Annual Symposium of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan.

Non Professional Activities:

Association:

H        Friends Foundation for Kidney Patients (NGO), Hyderabad, Pakistan   Life Member  (2002)

H        Child Aid Association (NGO for children) Karachi, Pakistan     Memb Exec Com (2001)

H        Rotary Club International, Hyderabad, Sind, Pakistan                          Member (2000)

H        Hyderabad Gymkhana, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan                           Life Member (2001)

Titles & Honours

H        1987-88        President – S-Doctors Association, Jinnah Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

H        1986-87        President - SMC Graduates Association, Sind Medical College, Karachi, Pak.

H        1986-87        Chief Editor - SMC Graduates Directory 86-87 By SMC Graduates Assoc, Khi. Pak.

H        1985-86        President - Sindhi Medicos Association, Sind Medical College Karachi, Pakistan

H        1983-84        Treasurer - Sindhi Medicos Association, Sind Medical College Karachi, Pakistan

References:

Prof. Spencer W Beasley, FRACS

Clinical Director

Department of Paediatric Surgery

Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tel. (Work) 64 3 364 0432,

Fax: (Office) 64 3 364 1584,

E-mail: spencer.beasley@cdhb.govt.nz 

Prof. Nizam ul Hasan, FRCS

Prof. (retd.) of Paediatric Surgery

54/1, 10th Street, Phase V, DHA

Karachi–75500.  Pakistan

Tel. (Home) 92-21-5852946

Fax: (Office) 92 21 4555251

E-mail: raznizz@sat.net.pk

Prof. Mohsin Azhar Ali, FRCS

Prof. of Paediatric Surgery                                                     

Orthopaedic & Medical Institute

89/1 Depot Lines, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel. (Work) 92 21 7218075-79

E-mail: valeric@khi.compol.com