General Surgery

Introduction

The Department of General Surgery offers comprehensive surgical services specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions, particularly through advanced endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. Our team is highly skilled in performing diagnostic and basic therapeutic endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders, including upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and colonoscopy, aimed at detecting and treating conditions such as ulcers, tumors, strictures, inflammatory bowel diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Additionally, we utilize minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy, to address complex GI tract issues, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and colorectal cancer, ensuring faster recovery times, reduced pain, and minimal scarring for our patients.

In the field of hernia surgery, we specialize in both open and laparoscopic hernia repair techniques, including hiatal, diaphragmatic, inguinal, umbilical, and ventral hernia repairs, prioritizing minimal postoperative discomfort and quicker returns to daily activities.

We also provide state-of-the-art trauma care services for prompt surgical intervention for injured patients. Our department is committed to delivering advanced care by combining the latest surgical advancements with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that all procedures are tailored to the individual needs of patients, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and long-term health outcomes.

Vision Statement

To be a center of excellence in General Surgery, fostering innovative research, high-quality education, and compassionate patient care, shaping the future of surgical practice.

Mission Statement

To deliver superior surgical care, advance surgical knowledge through research, empowering future surgeons to lead with skill, integrity, and empathy.

Faculty

S. No. Photo Name Designation Qualification Area of Interest Email
1 Dr Mohim Thakur Dr Mohim Thakur Associate Professor MS, DNB, FNB - Minimal Access Surgery Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal & Hernia Surgery,
Metabolic Surgery		 dr.mohim.surgery@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
2 Dr Ajay Kumar Dhiman Dr Ajay Kumar Dhiman Assistant Professor MS, MCH - Trauma Surgery Trauma Surgery & Critical Care dr.ajay.surgery@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
3 Dr Manish kumar Dr Manish kumar  Assistant Professor MS  General Surgery Hepatobiliary surgery, Gastrointestinal cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery.     dr.manish.surgery@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in
4 Dr Chongtham Anilkumar Singh Dr Chongtham Anilkumar Singh  Assistant Professor MS  General Surgery Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Hepato pancreatico biliary disease, Colorectal disease, Wound management     dr.anilkumar.surgery@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in

Services

In-Patient (Ward):

  • IPD – 60 Beds
  • SICU – 4 Beds
  • Procedure Room

Out-Patient Department:

  • OPDs (Monday – Saturday)
  • Minor OT

Procedures

a) Diagnostic:

  • Diagnostic Endoscopy (UGI & Colonoscopy)
  • Biopsy

b) Therapeutic:

  • Emergency Surgical Services – Trauma / Acute Abdomen
  • Basic Therapeutic Endoscopy – APC Ablation, Stenting, Stricture Dilatation CRE, Banding
  • Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery
  • VATS
  • General Urology
  • Robotic Surgery (Upcoming)

Training

S. No. Course Name Duration No. of Students
1 MS - General Surgery 3 Years 2 per Batch (Current - 7)

Research

S. No. Title PI / Co-PI Collaboration Funding Status
1 Ethnopharmacological Survey of Medicinal Herbs Used by Traditional Tribal Healers in Lahaul and Spiti – A Cold Desert Region in Northwestern Himalayan Belt of India. Dr Yangshen Lhamo (PI)
Dr Mohim (Co-PI)		 Nil Funded (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) Ongoing
2 An International Prospective Cohort Study on Cholecystectomy: Global Evaluation of Cholecystectomy Knowledge and Outcomes. Dr Mohim (PI)
Dr Ajay Dhiman (Co-PI)		 Multicentre International NIHR - Birmingham, UK Nil Completed
3 Multicenter Non-Inferiority Cluster Randomized Trial Testing Disposable vs Reusable Drapes and Gowns for Green Operating Theaters. Dr Mohim (PI) Multicentre International NIHR - Birmingham, UK Nil ISAC Approved
4 Nature of miR-2909 Dependent Regulation of PVT-1 gene locus on Human Prostate Cancer. Dr Mohim (Co-PI), Dr Deepti Chopra Nil Funded (ICMR) Ongoing

Thesis Projects

S. No. Thesis Project Title PI / Co-Pi Collaboration Funding Status
1 Prospective Observational Study on Fixation vs Non-Fixation of Mesh in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair. Dr mohim (Guide), Dr Ajay (co guide) Dr Anansh Nil Nil Ongoing
2 Continuous vs Interrupted X Suture Technique of Abdominal Wall Closure in Emergency Laparotomy – A Comparative Study. Dr Mohim (Guide)
Dr Ajay (Co-Guide)
Dr Shantanu		 Nil Nil Ongoing
3 Association of H. pylori with Gall Stones – A Case Control Study. Dr Mohim (Guide)
Dr Ajay (Co-Guide)		 Nil Nil Ongoing
4 Comparative Study of Analgesic Effect of Right-Sided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block and Bilateral Rectus Sheath Block with that of Local Port Site Infiltration in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Dr Vijay Lakshmi
Dr Mohim (Co-Guide)
Dr Harshita		 Anaesthesia Nil Ongoing
5 Effect of Pre-Operative Local Infiltration of Gentamicin at Surgical Site on the Incidence of SSI in Patients Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy – A Prospective Observational Study. Dr Ajay (Guide)
Dr Mohim (Co-Guide)
Dr Megha Sharma
Dr Pavan		 Nil Nil Ongoing
10 Preoperative Prediction of Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Observational Study. Dr Ajay (Guide)
Dr Mohim (Co-Guide)
Dr Piyush		 Nil Nil Ongoing