Prominent gastroenterologist Rangabashyam passed away

July 19, 2013

Renowned surgical gastroenterologist, surgeon and teacher, N. Rangabashyam, passed away.

About Dr. Rangabashyam

Doctor Dr. Rangabashyam was a groundbreaker in the field of surgical gastroenterology and proctology — that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus — in India. Celebrated for his achievements by reputed institutions across the world, Dr. Rangabashyam started his distinguished career with a brief work in general surgery at Thanjavur. He joined Madras Medical College where he was appointed Professor of Gastroenterology.

Unique Achievements of Dr. Rangabashyam:

He was the first person to start a separate department for Surgical Gastroenterology in Thanjavur, and later became its head.
He also started the first M.Ch. (Surgical Gastroenterology) degree course in India.
He was the first to start ostomy department at MMC, enterostomal therapy diploma for nurses.
He was the first to introduce staplers in surgery in the country, perform laparostomies, and one of the pioneers of hepatobiliary surgery in the country.
He made major contributions in the field of colitis, bowel cancer and other gastro-intestinal cancers, portal hypertension and bowel disease in the tropics.
He contributed chapters to the Oxford Textbook of Surgery and in the Recent Advances in Surgery series.

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