Shalyatantra is one of the distinct branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda and it has been rediscovered through extensive research in recent times and has emerged as the Department of General Surgery. Acharya Sushruta’s name is synonymous with general surgery.
The department provides academic/clinical inputs to the students, with the main focus to impart the understanding of principles of modern surgery along with ancient surgical procedures that are performed since thousands of years.
Students get to learn fundamentals of surgical diseases, clinical and surgical application of various treatment modalities. The study deals comprehensively about identification and use of various surgical instruments, concepts of Anaesthesia, sterilization techniques, demonstration of various surgical and para-surgical procedures. Hands on training of minimal invasive yet effective procedures help students to improve their skills and to emerge confident and competent. The department ensures overall development of students especially in terms of value education and use of technology.
Department comprises of experienced staffs in academic and surgical techniques inclusive of a well equipped museum for student training purposes.
Here we train different surgical and para surgical procedures, preparartion of kshara and ksharasutra, art of bandaging etc.
We have a well established departmental library with varieties of book titles both classical and contemporary, articles, and journals.
Dedicated to preserving and advancing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in the modern era, Dr Santosh Kumar J, is an Ayurvedic Shalya (Surgery) Professor with extensive expertise in the intricacies of traditional surgical techniques and holistic healing methodologies. With a profound commitment to education, research, and clinical practice, his journey in Ayurveda spans over 20 years. During this period,he has had the privilege to mentor numerous students, serve as the principal in a reputed Ayurvedic college, publish research papers, and contribute significantly through his clinical practise where he has treated a broad array of patients. His academic endeavours are complemented by hands-on experience in treating a diverse range of ailments using time-tested Ayurvedic interventions and applying his skills of modern diagnostic techniques thus integrating the ancient science with contemporary healthcare needs. Passionate about fostering a new generation of Ayurvedic practitioners and furthering the global recognition of Ayurvedic Shalya, he is committed to bringing further advancements and recognition to the practise of Shalya (surgery) in the field of Ayurveda.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), from Sri DharmasthalaManjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan. Karnataka(1994-2000), (Mysore University, Mysore).
MS (Ayu) in Shalya Tantra from Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore (2002-2005), (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru).
18 Years of Teaching and Academic Experience:
Professor and HOD from September 2023, till date in the Department of Shalya Tantra at Sharada Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.
Professor June 2021 - August 2023, in the Department of Shalya Tantra at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.
Principal (June 2016 – Jun 2021) at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.
Associate Professor (May2011 - May2016), Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.<
Assistant Professor (2005 September - 2011 April), Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.<
22 Years of Clinical Experience:
General Practitioner (2000 - till date).
Worked on the research topic for “A comparative study of Dashamulakwatha and Nadeyyadipaneeyakshara in MutraAshtila with special reference to Benign prostatic Hyperplasia”.
Santosh Shetty,Ashwini S,Jetty Raghu, “An Atypical Outsized Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery and Its Clinical Implications” International Journal Of Clinical Diagnosis And ResearchSeptember 2012Volume 6, Issue: 7 Page: 1284 – 1285 (impact factor 0.14).
Recognised post graduate guide in the Department of Shalya Tantra from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. In the last 8 years, has been the guide for 8 post graduate students covering different thesis topics.
Indian Red Cross organization awarded certificate of appreciation for exemplary service to Tsunami Victims Puddupetti village, Chidambaram dist, Chennai in 2004-05.
Indian Red Cross organization awarded certificate of appreciation for exemplary service to Tsunami Victims Puddupetti village, Chidambaram dist, Chennai in 2004-05.
Felicitation by BharatiyaJanata Party in June 2022 for exceptional service and treatment offered to the citizens during the Covid pandemic.
Felicitation by Youth Association, Padil in January 2022 for dedicated service and treatment offered during the Covid pandemic.
Felicitation by MahadeviBhajanaMandir, Padil in October 2023 for continued sincere service to humanity.
Organizing committee member of AYUR-UTSAV held on November 20th, 2014.
Attended National Conference on Society of Biological Scientist of India on November 17th to 21st 2014.
Attended Workshop on “Recent advances in research methodology and biostatistics” on November 17th, 2014, at Mangalore University.
Attended National seminar and workshop on anorectal disorders and Ksharasutra therapy in Yerala Medical Trust’s Ayurvedic Medical college and hospital, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai organized on 4th -6th February 2005.
Attended Kshara sutra Re-orientation training Programme for six days Sponsored by Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Department of Ayush,Govt of India held at Hassan from 17.12.2007 to 22.12.2007.
Attended ROTP on Kshara and Sangynaharana Sponsored by Ayush in SDM college of Ayurveda, Udupi.
Participated in International Conference held from 15th -17th November 2018 organised by Department of Studies & Research in Biochemistry, Mangalore University.
Attended National Conference On Educational Administration And Excellence In ISM in Bengaluru, organised by CCIM on 21st& 22ndJanuary 2019.
Chairperson in “Karma Siddhi -2020”, held at SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi on 14th& 15th February 2020.
Dr Deepa Devarajan is currently working as Assistant Professor in the department of Shalya Tantra at Sharada Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Talapady, Mangalore. She has completed BAMS in 2013 and MS(Ayu) in Shalya Tantra from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore in 2017, securing third rank in university level. She has a teaching experience of 5 years in UG and PG department and 11 years of clinical experience. She is well versed in managing various surgical conditions with an expertise in ano-rectal conditions.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka (2008-2013).
MS (Ayu) in Shalya Tantra from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka (2014-2017).(Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru).
Certificate course in Kshara Sutra, from National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed to be University, Jaipur.
5 Years and 8 Months of Teaching and Academic Experience:
Assistant professor in the department of Prasoothi Tantra and Stree Roga at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru from May 2018 to January 2021.
Assistant professor in the department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru from 2021 to September 2023.
Associate Professor in the department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru from August 2023 to November 4th 2023.
Since 8th November 2023 till date working as Assistant Professor in the department of Shalya Tantra at Sharada Ayurveda Medical College.
11 years of clinical experience : In various Ayurveda and Allopathy Hospitals.
Conducted a clinical study titled “ A Clinical study to evaluate the effect of Argwada Kshara Pratisarana and Jatyadi Gritha in Dushta Vrana W.S.R to Non healing ulcers.”
Co-guided of 2 PG dissertations.
International Seminar
Participated as a delegate in workshop on Research Methodology and Medical Statistics organized by Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru on 8th march 2015.
Participated as a delegate in “Tarkshya”, Workshop on Dyslipidemia organized by Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal on 28th march 2015.
Participated as a delegate at “Sandhana-2015”, National seminar on Skeletal injuries organized by department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra, KVG Ayurveda Medical College, Sullia on June 19th and 20th 2015.
Participated as a delegate in workshop on Research Methodology and Medical Statistics organized by Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru on 19th and 20th January 2016.
Attended the CME Programme on “Use of classical preparation in clinical practice” on 22nd May 2016 at IMA hall, Mangaluru.
Participated as a delegate in “Niramaya Nayana- A Workshop on eye disorders”, conducted by Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangaluru on 21st July 2016.
Attended the CME Programme, “ Chikitsa Siddi” on 10th November 2016 at RAPCC hall, Mangaluru.
Participated as a delegate in National workshop on Sastra and Anusastra, “Ayusastra 2017”, organized by AVP Research Foundation, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 15th to 18th July 2017.
Participated as a delegare in National seminar on Evidence based cancer management, “Mahoushadha 2017”. Organized by Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, Manipal on 8th September 2017.
Attended “SKILLDOM”, one day workshop on Hijama on 30th march 2019.
Participated in state level workshop on scientific writing and article publication at SDMCA, Udupi on 3rd February 2020.
Participated as a delegate in zonal CME on 14th February 2021 at KAMC, Mangalore.
Participated as a delegate in national level seminar on Ayurvedic perspectives in cardiac diseases “SPANDANA 2021”at KVGAMC, Sullia on 21st and 22nd February 2021.
Presented a research paper in the National workshop on Sastra and Anusastra, “Ayusastra – 2017” organized by AVP Research Foundation, Coimbatore on 15th to 18th July 2017.
Presented a poster on “ Conservation of Medicinal Plants” in a programme organized by The Himalaya Drug Company at Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore.
Attended 45 days of Kshara Sutra training programme organized by Department of Shalya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, deemed to be university, Jaipur.
First author
A case series of second-degree burn patients managed with Patoladi vikeshika, an Ayurvedic contact layer dressing. (Published in Vol 12, issue 3, July-September 2021: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine).
A minimal invasive management of retention mucocele of lower lip by Kshara karma- A case report. (Published in Vol 10 Issue 3, Jul-Sep., 2021: Annals of Ayurvedic Medicine).
Second Author
Evaluation of effect of Katupila arka in post-operative fistulotomy wound management- A case report. (Published in Vol 6 No 3 & 4,2019: Journal of Advanced research in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy).
“A randomized, open-label, controlled clinical study to evaluate the effect of Patoladi vikeshika in the management of Dushta vrana with special reference to venous ulcer” guided by Dr KM Sweta, Professor & HOD, Department of PG Studies in Shalya tantra, Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research Hospital, Bengaluru.
Workshop Attended
Attended a CME on “Vascular Anomalies 2030: India” held on 15th & 16th of Feb 2019 at Narayana Health, Bengaluru.
Attended a workshop “Proctocon 2019- Hand to hand surgical training” at NIA Jaipur in Jan 2019.
Participated in workshop on “Manuscriptology” at SSCAS&R, Bengaluru in 2019.
Participated in quarterly workshop “Sri Karmabhyasa- Hands on training on diagnostic and surgical interventions in Ano-rectal disorders (2018-19) at SSCAS&RH, Bengaluru.
