ANNUAL REPORT 2001-2002

 

FACULTY
 

Professor and Head D. Takkar (Upto 20.02.2002)
  S. Mittal (From 01.03.2002)
Professor A. Kriplani 
Additional Professors P.N. Anandalakshmy (Statistics & Demography)
  S. Kumar
  D.Deka
Associate Professors Neerja Bhatla
  K.K. Roy
  Renu Misra
Assistant Professors  (Adhoc) Nutan Aggarwal
  Neena Malhotra
  Vatsala Dadhwal        


EDUCATION

Short Term Training

Three WHO fellows received short term training for six months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  Also three doctors from U.K. and one from U.S.A. completed three weeks elective training in the department.  One month training in Obstetrics Ultrasonography was provided to two doctors and elaborate eight months training in operative Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy was given to one doctor from Delhi.

Long Term Training

One doctor deputed for training in Endoscopy surgery for two years from July 2001 from Army Medical Services.

Continuing Medical Education

The faculty of the department participated and delivered 78 lectures in continuing Medical Education Programmes, Symposia, National and International Conferences during the year.
The department organised a CME programme on Congenital (Torch) infections and a Workshop on Ultrasound in Obstetrics at AIIMS. Also organised a Symposium on Multifetal Pregnancy and Delhi PostGraduate Medical Education Forum meetings monthly.

 

          

RESEARCH

 

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

 

 Funded Projects :

 

1.                  Mifepristone with three Regimens of Misoprostol for Termination of Early Pregnancy (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by WHO; Duration: 01.01.99 – June 2001).

2.                  Levonorgestrel and Mifepristone in Emergency Contraception (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by WHO; Duration of the project : May 1998 – May 2001).

3.                  Screening for Reproduction Tract Infections including Bacterial Vaginosis and their Perinatal outcome (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by MOHFW; Duration : 19.09.01 – August 2004).

4.                  Evaluation of Antifertility and Safety of Pippalyadi Phase II Clinical Study (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration June 2201 – July 2002).

5.                  Centchroman for Emergency Contraception (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : June 2001 – July 2002)

6.                  Role of Assisted Conception in management of Infertile Couples (Chief Investigator : Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : June 2000 – May 2002).

7.                  Phase II Clinical Trial on Praneem Polyherbal Tablet for Assessment of its Efficacy in Symptomatic Women with Abnormal Vaginal Discharge (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : March 2002 – Dec. 2002)

8.                  Phase III ICMR Clinical Trial of Norplant I (6 Capsules) Contraception (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : 1995 – 2003).

9.                  Profile of Women with Polycystic Ovaries (Chief Investigator – Prof. S. Mittal funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : 2001- June 2002).

10.              Comparison of Timed Intercourse with Intrauterine Insemination in Superovulated cycles with Clomiphene Citrate (Investigator – Dr. Sonika Agarwal funded by CSIR; Duration : March 2000 – March 2003).

11.              Phase I Clinical Trial of ‘Concept’ Neem based vaginal contraceptive (Chief Investigator – Dr. Deepika Deka funded by DIPAS (Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sc, New Delhi; Duration : Jan 2002 – June 2002.

12.              First Trimester Ultrasonographic Screening for Fetal Chromosomal and Structural Abnormalities (Investigator – Dr. Bhawna Malhotra funded by CSIR; Duration : 25th July, 2001 – 24th July 2004).

13.              Detection of Fetomaternal Haemorrhage Following 1st and 2nd Trimester Abortions by Klcihauer Betke Test and Rise in MSAFP (Investigator – Dr. Kaberi Banerjee funded by ICMR, New Delhi; Duration : 31.10.2001 – 30.10.2002).

 

Departmental Projects :

 

1.                  Evaluation of Intrapartum Fetal Pulse Oximetry for Fetal Monitoring in Labour.

2.                  Evaluation of Uterine Artery Embolization in the management of Uterine Fibroids in comparison with Medical (GnRH Agonist) and Surgical (Hysterectomy) treatment.

3.                  Evaluation of Transdermal Nitroglycerene as a Tocolytic Agent in Preterm Labour.

4.                  Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy and Antioxidants on Levels of Lipid Proxidation in Postmenopausal Women.

5.                  To evaluate the effects of Metformin in terms of Clinical, Biochemical, Hormonal Radiological Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovary syndrome.

6.                  The effect of Nitroglycerine Patch in Lowering Blood Pressure in women with PIH.

7.                  Visualization of Fetal Anatomy in first Trimester of Pregnancy by Different Modes of Ultrasonography.

8.                  The Haematological and bacteriological Assessment of Umbilical Cord Blood for use of Autologous Neonatal Transfusion.

9.                  Evaluate of the Immune Status of Rubella in Adolescent Unmarried Girls and Pregnant Women.

10.              Screening for Rh Negative Blood Group and Rh Isoimmunization in Indian Population, Critical Evaluation of the Practice of Anti D Prophylaxis and Cause of Sensitization in Rh Isoimmunization Women.

11.              Clinical and Biochemical Changes after Bipolar Vs Unipolar Laparoscopic Ovarian Electro Cautery in Cases of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

12.              Detection of Feto Maternal Haemorrhage Following Chorionic Villus Sampling by Kleihanser Betke and Rise in maternal serum Alpha Protein.

13.              Vulvar Vestibulitis : A Study of the Magnitude of the Problem and Management Outcome. 

14.              A Comparative Study of Daily Vs Weekly Iron Therapy in Pregnant women.

15.              Assessment of Fimbro – Ovarian Relation by Laparoscopy in Case of Unexplained Infertility.

16.              Evaluation of Serum CA-125 and Sr Estradiol Levels after conservative Surgical management of Advanced (Moderate and Severe) Endometrium in Infertility.

17.              Assessment p53 and Telomerase as Prognostic Factors in carcinoma Ovary Stage III and IV.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

1.                  Agarwal N, Kriplani A.  Medical management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.  Int J Gyne Obs 2001; 75(2): 199-201.

2.                  Agrawal R, Aggarwal R, Kriplani A, Bhatla N.  Primary fetal hydrothorax.  Indian Pediatr.  2002; 39(1): 92-95.

3.                  Amini AC, Gupta R, Kapoor A, Karak A, Kriplani A, Gupta DK, Kucheria K.  Etiology, clinical profile, gender identity and long term follow up of patients with ambiguous genitalia in India.  J Pediatr endocrinol Metab.  2002; 15:423-430.

4.                  Arora S, Kabra M, Maheshwari M, Shastri S, Kaur D, Deka D, Kriplani A, Menon PSN.  Prenatal diagnosis of haemoglobinopathies.  Natl Med J India.  2001; 14(6): 340-2.

5.                  Banerjee N, Kriplani A, Takkar D.  Influence of place of delivery on immediate perinatal outcome: a study from Northern India.  Trop Doct, 2001; 31:71-3. 

6.                  Banerjee N, Sinha A, Kriplani A, Roy KK, Takkar D.  Factors determining the occurrence of unwanted pregnanncies.  Natl Med J India.  2001; 14(4):211-4.

7.                  Bhatla N, Bhownik D, Kriplani A, Agarwal N, Gupta A, Dash SC.  Successful pregnancy outcome in advanced chronic renal failure.  JAPI 2001; 49:845-847.

8.                  Bhatla N, Lal S, Behera G, Kriplani A, Agarwal N, Takkar D et al.  Cardiac disease in pregnancy – AIIMS experience. J. Mol. Cell. Cardiol. 2001; 33:A12.

9.                  Dadhwal V, Kochar S, Mittal S, Kumar S, Agarwal S, Arora V, Barua A.  fetal Gastrointestinal Malformations.  Indian j Pediatr 2001; 68(1):27-30.

10.              Dadhwal V, Kocher S, Vimla N, Singh MK, Mittal S.  An unusual cyst of Broad Ligament.  Trop Doctor, 32; 6-0:1-2, 2002.

11.              Deka D, Malhotra B.  Role of maternal oral hydration in increasing amniotic fluid volume in pregnant women with oligohydramnios.  International J. Gyne Obst.  2001; 73:155-156.

12.               Deka D, Banerjee N, Roy KK, Choudhury VP, Kashyap R, Takkr D.  Aplastic anemia during pregnancy : variable clinical course and outcome. European J of Obst Gyne Reprod. Biol.  2001; 94:152-154.

13.              Ghai B, Mohan V, Khetrapal M, Malhotra N. Epidermal anaesthesia for cesarean section in patient with Eissenmenger’s syndrome.  Int. J Obst Anaesth 2002; 11:44-47.

14.              Jobanputra V, Roy KK, Kriplani A, Kucheria K.  Prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities in women with high risk pregnancies.  Indian J Med Res.  2001; 114:148-155.

15.              Jobanputra V, Kriplani A, Aggarwal N, Kucheria K.  Prenatal diagnosis in a twin pregnancy with a hydatidiform mole and a normal fetus.  Frontiers in fetal health, TM.  2001; 3:251-254.

16.              Kriplani A, Manchanda R, Agarwal N, Nayar B.  Laparoscopic ovarian drilling in clomiphene citrate-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome.  J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2001; 8(4):511-518.

17.              Kriplani A, Basu SP,  Bhatla N, Agarwal, Manchanda R, Vasisht S.  Comparison of the effects of estrogen progestogen replacement therapy versus estrogen alone therapy on lipoprotein (a) and other lipoproteins, Gynaecol Endocronol.  2001; 15(5): 115.

18.              Kriplani A, Manchanda R, Monga D, Takkar D.  Depot medroxy progesterone acetate: a poor preparatory agent for endometrial resection.  Gynaecol Obstet Invest.  2001: 52(3): 180-3.

19.              Kriplani A, Manchanda R, Nath J, Takkar D.  A randomized trial of danazol pretreatment prior to endometrial resection.  Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod. Biol 2002; 103: 68-71.

20.              Kriplani A, Agarwal N.  Hysteroscopic and laparoscopic guided mini access henihysterectomy for non-communicating uterine horn.  Arch Gynaecol Obstet 2001; 265(3): 162-4.

21.              Kriplani A, Agarwal N, Roy KK, Manchanda R, Singh MK.  Laparoscopic management of Sertol: Leydig cell tumors of the ovary.  A report of two cases.  J Reprod. Med. 2001; 46:493-6.

22.              Kumar S, Suneeta PV, Dadhwal V, Mittal S.  Endometrial cryoblation in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.  Internat J Obstet Gynaecol 76, 2002; 189-190.

23.              Malhotra N, Deka D, Takkar D.  Uretric calculi masquerading as metastatic lymph nodes in a case of endometrial cancer.  Europ J Obstet Gynbaeco Rep Bio.  2001; 98(1): 133-4.

24.              Malhotra N, Malhotra B, Deka D, Takkar D.  Broad ligament hematomia causing fetal death in a case of fractue pelvis.  Eur J Obstet Gynaecol Reprod Biol 2001; 98(1):131-2.

25.              Malhotra B, Malhotra N, Deka D.  Autoimmune hepatitis in pregnancy. Eur J Obstet Gynaecol Reprod Biol 2002; 101(1):91-2.

26.              Malhotra N, Roy KK, Garg PK, Takkar D.  Ectopic hydronephrotic kidney masquerading as an ovarian cyst during pregnancy.  Euro J Obstet Gynaecol Reprod Biol 2001; 97(2):239-40.

27.              Malhotra N, Deka D, Takkar D, Malhotra B.  Port site metastasis in a woman with chronic pelvis pain Indian J of Cancer 2001; 38:17-18.

28.              Mathur R, Dubey S, Hamilton, Sing G, Deka D, Kriplani A, Kabra M, Menon PSN.  Rapid prenatal karyotyping using fetal blood obtained by cordocentesis.  Natl Med J India. 2002; 15:75-7.

29.              Mishra R, Rashid N, Grundsell H, Sedagathian MR.  Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy: The United Arab Emirates Experience.  Int J Diabetes and Metabolism.  Aug 2001; 9:32-37.

30.              Reddy VG, Khanna N, Jain SL. Das BC, Singh N.  Telomerase – A molecular marker for cervical cancer screening.  Int J Gynaecol Cancer 2001; 11:100-106.

31.              Roy KK, Sinha A.  Banerjee N, Takkar D.  Diffuse Peritoneal Calcification in tuberculosis – A rare manifestation.  Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2001; 73(3):269-270.

32.              Roy KK, Malhotra N, Banerjee K.  Recurrent eclampsia in a woman with chronic pyelonephritis.  Euro J Obstet Gynaecol Reprod. Biol.  2001; 94:304-306.

33.              Srivastava DN, Saxena AK, Kriplani A, Agarwal N.  Angioembolization in vaginal vascular malformation.  J Post Grad Med 2001; 47:33-4.

 

 

CHAPTERS, BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS

 

Chapter in Books

 

1.                  Bhatla N, Bhownik D, Malhotra B.  Acute Renal Failure in Pregnancy, in Common Clinical Problems in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A Practical Approach (Tripathi R, Rathore AM, Batra S, eds) Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 1:54-56, 2001.

2.                  Mishra R.  Laparoscopic Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence.  In : Hemal AK Ed. Contemporary Trends in Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery. B.I. Churchill Livingstone, New Delhi 2002: 209-216.

3.                  Mishra R.  Thromboembolism in Pregnancy.  In : Bhattacharya, Ahuja S, Saxena AK Eds.  Principles and Practice of Critical Care in Obstetrics.  B.I. Chruchill Livingstone, New Delhi, 2001:309-316.

4.                  Mittal S.  Overview of Methods of Emergency Contraception – Textbook of Family Medicine, Pushpanjali Medical Publication, 2001.

5.                  Mittal S. Medical Abortion – Textbook of Family Medicine, Pushpanjali Medical Publication, 2001.

6.                  Mittal S.  Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases – Management in the book by FOGSI on Early Pregnancy Haemorrhage, Dutta DK(Ed), FOGSI publication, 2001.

7.                  Mittal S.  ‘Contraception – unmet need’, FOGSI-RCH Training Manual, Tank DK, Rao KA (Eds), FOGSI publication, 2002:32-37.

8.                  Mittal S.  Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a CD : Comprehensive Desktop Medical Reference Guide, Publisher Chilta – Chit Awareness in Consciousness, Canada, 2002.

9.                  Deka D.  “Controversies in the management of Rh-isoimmunisation”.  In The Rhesus Factor.  FOGSI Publication. Ed. Shah D, 2001; ch.

10.              Deka D.  Diagnosis and Management of Preterm Labour.  In Common Clinical Problems in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  A Practical Approach.  Jaypee Publishers, New Delhi .Ed. Tripathi R, 2001;(1):32-43.

 

Books

 

1.                  Bhatla N.  Updated and revised “Jeffcoate’s Principles of Gynaecology”, International edition, Arnold Publishers (London, New Delhi), 2001.

2.                  Mittal S.  Consortium for National Consensus on Emergency Contraception, Report and Recommendations, 2001.

3.                  Mittal S.  Consortium for National Consensus on Emergency Contraception, Consensus Statements and Guidelines, 2001.

4.                  Mittal S. Manual for Health Care Providers for Training in Emergency Contraception, 2002.

 

Monograms

 

            Dr. S. Mittal contributed to following WHO monograms.

 

1.                  Expanding Global, Access to Emergency Contraception : A collaborative approach to meeting women’s needs.

2.                  Medical and Service delivery Guidelines for Effective use of Emergency Contraception.

3.                  Improving Access to Quality Care in Family Planning – Medically Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use – Second Edition.

4.                  RHL Commentary on Emergency Contraception.

5.                  Tailoring Clinical Management Practices to Meet the Special Needs of Adolescents : Pregnancy Prevention and Fertility.

 

  

PATIENT CARE

 

Hospital care :  Facilities available with department (including special clinic and special laboratory facilities) besides the regular Gynaecology outdoor which is held everyday, the following special clinics are held.

 

Clinics                                              Number of Patients Attended

 

1.         General antenatal clinic                      3/ week                        18428

2.         High risk pregnancy clinic                  3/week                           9987

3.         Fetal medicine clinic                          1/week                             528

4.                  IVF clinic                                         1/week                             108

5.                  Infertility clinic                                  3/week                           8428

6.                  Gynae Endocrine clinic                     3/week                             678

7.                  Adolescent clinic                              1/week                               83                               

8.                  Menopause clinic                             2/week                             478

9.                  Gynaecological cancer clinic             2/week                             978

10.              Post natal clinic                                3/week                             419

11.              Medical termination of                      6/week                           1416

pregnancy clinic                       

12.              Family Welfare clinic                        6/week                           6044

 

Operations Performed

 

Gynaecological

Major                 956

Minor               5050

 

Obstetrics

Major               2597

Minor               4075

 

Laboratory Investigations

 

Fetal Medicine

 

Cordocentesis                                         33

Chorionic Villus Sampling                      158

Amniocentesis                                       107

Cyst Aspiration                                       79

Intra Utero Infusion                                 23

Hysteroscopies                                     280

Laparoscopies                                      201

Infertility Surgery                                   356

Plastic Reconstructive Surgery               145

High Risk Obstetrics                              870

Gynae Oncology                                    116

Colposcopy                                           162

Interventional Ultrasound                      7525

Non Stress Test                                   3654

Manning Score                                    1908

Urine Albumin                                     1400

Urine Sugar                                         1400

Urine Pregnancy Test                            100

Blood Haemogram                              1470

Blood Groups                                       450

 

 

POST PARTUM PROGRAMME

 

The Post Partum Programme (PPP) is a maternity centred hospital based approach to family welfare programme by providing a package of RCH and family welfare services with vicinity of the hospital as well as in the field practice areas.  It is run as an integrated multidisciplinary exercise where the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology coordinates with departments of Paediatrics, Community Medicine, Surgery and Anaesthesiolotgy. 

 

 

Achievement of different Family Planning Methods, Post Partum Programme

(2001-2002)

 

Methods                                                                                   Achievement

 

CuT                                                                                                717

Oral Pills (13 cycles=1 user)                                                           422 cycles

Conventional Contraceptives (72 pieces=1 user)                        54,790 PIECES

 

Sterilisation                                                                                    1427

(a)     Tubectomy                                                                             1380

(b)    Vasectomy                                                                                47

 

Note : Family Planning Methods are free of target.

 

 

 

 

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Performances(2001-2002)

Post Partum Programme

 

Services                                              Annual                Achievement              Percent

                                                            Target                                                 Achievement

                                                         (2001-2002)

 

Pregnant Women                       

 

TT(Mothers)(2nd or Booster)               6250                         1382                          22.1

Iron & Folic Acid Tablets                     6250                       21995                        351.9

Children (0-1) Year                                                                                        

DPT (3rd Dose)                                    6150                        1212                          19.7

Polio (3rd Dose)                                   6150                         1212                         19.7

BCG                                                    6150                         2778                         45.2

Measles                                                6150                        1081                         17.6

Vit ‘A’ (1st Dose)                                6150                          575                            9.3

Children (1-2) years

DPT Booster Dose                               6000                         965                          16.1

Polio Booster Dose                              6000                          965                         16.1    

Vit ‘A’ (2nd Dose)                               6000                          131                           2.2

Vit ‘A’ (3rd Dose)                                6000                           45                            0.8

Vit ‘A’ (4th dose)                                    -                              12                              -

Vit ‘A’ (5th Dose)                                   -                                -                              -

Children under five years                      4500                           625                        13.9

DT

 

Note : Vit ‘A’ was not available for quite some time in this year.

Community Services/Camps

 

            The Faculty of the department participated in community awareness programmes through public education talks in radio, phone-in programmes and panel discussions of AIR and allied T.V. channels.

 

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

 

Prof. Suneeta Mittal : Awarded Millenium Fellowship of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Fellowship of International Society of Medical Sciences. Member : FOGSI Committee on Reproductive Endocrinology; Executive Committee – Indian society for the Study of Reproduction & Fertility; Editorial Board  of “RCH Samachar”, “Asian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”, “Obstetrics and Gynaecology Communications” and “Obstetrics & Gynaecology today”; Executive Committee – LHMC Alumni Association; Task Force for Evaluation of Specifications in respect of Contraceptive Devices and Appliances by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Advisory Board, Delhi Post Graduate Forum; Scientific Committee, Indo-US Workshop on Reproductive Tract Infections – Role of Reproductive Track.  Reviewer : Indian Journal of Medical Research for the year 2001. Panel of Experts : Health and Population Perspectives and Issues, published by NIHFW.  Chairperson : Delhi Postgraduate Forum – Teaching activity being conducted every month for postgraduates from all institutions of Delhi as well as neighboring cities, working on Dean’s Committee, Staff council, Gita Mittal Award Committee, DMA Award Committee, Convocation Committee, Clinic Committee and Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at work.

 

Prof. Alka Kriplani : Editor, Asian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice, Editorial Board Member of the Journals  Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, Indian Journal of Gynaecological Endoscopy and Journal of postgraduate Medicine.   Vice President of Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Delhi. 

 

Dr. Sunesh Kumar : Resource person for ‘WHO/GOI/ICMR Collaborative Project on Capacity Building among Primitive Tribes in Various Districts in India.

 

Dr. Deepika Deka : Awarded Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA); Elected Chairperson (North Zone) of Indian Society for Perinatology and Reproductive Biology (ISOPARB).  Elected Executive Member (a) International exchange Committee and (b) Imaging Sciences Committee of FOGSI (Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecolgical Society of India).

 

Dr. Neerja Bhatla : Fellow of Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Member, Speciality Board, National Board of Examinations, Dr. B.S. Jirge Memorial Oration on Hormone Replacement Therapy.

 

 

 

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

 

Organisations of Workshops/Conferences :

 

Organised a Workshop on “Practical Training in Reproductive Health Research Methods” hands on training Workshopo in reproductive Research Methods in collaboration with WHO, MOHFW, ICMR and key centre for Women’s Health in Society, Melbourne and held a first orientation Training in Emergency Contraception for Healthcare Providers in Delhi under Prof. Suneeta Mittal as Chief Coordinator.

 

 

 

VISITING SCIENTISTS

 

Dr. Martho Morrow form key centre for Women’s Health in Society, Melbourne, Australia.