Courses Offered

Undergraduate Course – M.B.B.S

Post graduate Course – MS OG

Teaching Staff

Head of the Department: Dr J Arumaikannu

Faculty	Designation
Dr J Arumaikannu	Professor
UNIT 1 Dr K Jayanthi UNIT 2 Dr Saritha Dr K Dhanalakshmi	Associate Professor
UNIT 1 Dr A Bhavani Dr K Saranya Dr. Artheeswari UNIT 2 Dr G Sujeeth Dr G Jeevitha Dr. Uthra	Assistant Professor
UNIT 1 Dr R Meenakshi	Senior Resident
UNIT 1 Dr V K Ezhilarasi Dr P Kanmani UNIT 2 Dr R Revathi Dr V Saranya	Junior Resident

Academic Activities

Teaching Methods – CBME

• For undergraduates– Lectures, small group discussions, Bed side clinics, demonstrate, observe, assist and perform, Skill Lab.
• For Postgraduates– Monthly Seminars, Journal club and Symposium, Bed side clinics, Grand Rounds every week, CMEs, Skill Lab.

Pass percentage of last 3 under graduate MBBS batches :

• 2020 – 100%
•        2021 – 100%
•        2022-99.01%

Rooms

• Ground floor: Casualty, Parturition and registration counter, CEMONC lab 24*7, HDU,
•   HDU step down, Labour ward, Immediate PN ward, DAOG room,
•     PG & CRRI room, staff room
•     Second floor: Department library, simulation lab with museum, seminar hall.
•     Operation theatre : CEMONC (2), Gynaec (1)
•     Wards: AN, PN, Immediate Post Operative , Post LSCS and Gynaec
•     OPD: AN , FP, Gynaec

Research projects in the Department

• Ongoing and completed in the last 3 – 5 years.
• Clinical study of Fetomaternal outcome of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-volume-2 Nov-Dec 2018. Dr.J.Arumaikannu & Dr.G.Vaishnavi. Role of vitamin D in gestational diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-volume-2 Jan-Feb 2018. Dr.S.Shanthi, Dr.S.Usha rani & Dr.J.Arumaikannu.
• Hypothyroidism as a bio marker of pre-eclampsia: our experience. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-volume-2 Jan-Feb 2018. Dr.S.Usha rani , Dr.J.Arumaikannu & Dr.S.Shanthi.
• Role of vitamin D in pre-eclampsia: our experience. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-volume-2 Mar-Apr 2018. Dr.J.Arumaikannu, Dr.S.Usha rani & Dr.S.Shanthi.
• Feasibility of non-descent vaginal hystrectomy(ndvh) in women with scarred uterus-our experience. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-volume-1 Nov-Dec 2017. Dr.S.Shanthi , Dr.S.Usha rani & Dr.J.Arumaikannu.
• A comparative study of perineal morbitidy in labour natural versus labour natural with episiotomy. Indian Journal of Research –PARIPEX volume 5-December 2016. Dr.J.Arumaikannu , Dr.P.Priyadharsene & Dr.S.Usha rani.
• A comparative study of fasting plasma insulin level between normotensive and pre-eclamptic women. Indian Journal of Research –PARIPEX Volume 5-December 2016. Dr.P.Priyadharsene, Dr.J.Arumaikannu & Dr.S.Usha rani.
• Accuracy of pipelle aspiration versus office hysteroscope in diagnosing endometrial pathology in perimenopausal women with AUB. Indian Journal of Research –PARIPEX volume 5-December 2016. Dr.J.Arumaikannu, Dr.P.Priyadharsene & Dr.S.Usha rani.
• A comparative study of efficacy of methotrexate and mifi-prestone with methotrexate in medical management of Ectopic pregnancy. Indian Journal of Research –PARIPEX volume 5-December 2016. Dr.P.Priyadharsene, Dr.J.Arumaikannu & Dr.S.Usha rani.
• Urinary tract infection in pregnancy. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology-6/1/2021. Dr.J.Arumaikannu , Dr.K.Jayanthi & Dr.M.Radhamani. Comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes following TOLAC (Trail of labour after caesarean) Vs ERCS (Elective repeat caesarean section) in post-caesarean pregnancies: a prospective study. International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology -P.No -66-69 June 2021. Dr.J.Arumaikannu & Dr.A.Bhavani.
• Jaundice during pregnancy maternal and fetal outcome. International Journal of Reproduction , contraception , Obstetrics & Gynaecology- Volume -5 , 2016, Dr.Jayanthi Krishnamoorthy & Dr.Anuradha Murugesan.
• Study on influence of vaginal pH on efficacy of dinoprostone gel for labour induction -International Journal of Clinical of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8/1/2019, Dr.S.Dhivya & Dr.K.Jayanthi.
• Evaluating the efficiency of measuring the cervical length and funneling by transvaginal sonogram in prediction of spontaneous preterm delivery-Dr.Dhanalakshmi
• Validity of admission test as a screening test in differentiating high and lowobservational antenatal women (a prospective study in a tertiary care hospital)-Dr.Dhanalakshmi.
•  Comparative study on initiation of labor using foleys catheter vs prostaglandin in E2 gel-DrSujeeth, Dr.Jeevitha
•  A Study on Perinatal Outcome in Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid-Dr.Sujeeth,Dr.Jeevitha.

ONGOING STUDIES:

• Evaluation of maternal and fetal outcomes in high-risk pregnant women receiving labour epidural analgesia-Dr.K.Jayanthi MD , Dr.Dhanalakshmi MD, Dr.Sruthi.R

• Intrapartum ultrasound in predicting the mode of delivery in primigravidas-

Dr.Arumaikannu MD ,DGO; Dr.Bhavani DGO,DNB ,Dr.Dhivya.

• A study of feto-maternal outcome in postdated pregnancy-Dr.Arumaikannu MD,DGO ,Dr.Saritha MD, Dr.Akalya.
• Role of antenatal mgso4 and steroids treatment in women with risk of preterm delivery and its fetal outcomes-Dr.Delphine Rose MD ,Dr.Sujeeth MD, Dr.Poornima.
• Comparative study between dinoprostone pessary vs gel in induction of labour with bishops score <=4-Dr.Arumaikannu MD , DGO;  Dr. Revathy
• Incidence of primary cesarean section in multiparous pregnant women visiting a tertiary care hospital, Thiruvannamalai- Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO,Dr.Saritha MD,Dr.Ezhilarasi
• Perinatal outcome in twin pregnancy in relation with chorionicity-Dr.Jayanthi MD,Dr.Saranya.
• HDP-GESTOSIS score as a predictor of PIH-  Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jeevitha MD, Dr.Kanmani.
• Correlation of abnormal umbilical artery Doppler indices and mode of delivery in IUGR -Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr. Dhanalakshmi MD, Dr. Priyanka

PAPERS PRESENTED:

1. A case series of the presentation of GHTN  in elderly gravidas with IVF conception- Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Rashika
2. A retrospective study to assess the use of maternal near miss as a healthcare indicator- Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Rashika
3. Prospective study on VBAC after primary caesarean section in GTVMCH-Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Divya.
4. Neurological emergencies in postpartum mothers in GTVMCH–Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Divya.
5. A case series on third trimester uterine torsion – Dr.Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Sruthi
6. Anaphylactic reaction to oxytocin during caesarean section – a case report –Dr.Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Sruthi.
7. A case series on coagulation indices evaluation in pregnancy induced hypertension—Dr.Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Poornima.
8. A case series on cardiac diseases in pregnancy- Dr.Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Poornima.

POSTERS PRESENTED:

1. Silent rupture of uterus – induced or diagnosed – A case of uterine rupture in a scarred uterus- Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Rashika.
2. A Case report on Caesarean scar rupture ectopic pregnancy- Dr. Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Sruthi.
3. A case report on Cornual pregnancy in rudimentary horn of unicornuate uterus – Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. Divya.
4. An interesting case of PRES in pregnancy- – Dr. Dr.Arumaikannu MD DGO, Dr.Jayanthi MD , Dr. R.Poornima.

Special achievements of the Department:

GESTOCON – CME conducted twice at GTVMCH, OG department in 2018 and 2019.

In 2019- Blood bank training for Medical officers of Tiruvannamalai district was conducted in conjunction with blood bank of GTVMCH and OG department.

In May 2022 – CME conducted by Tiruvannamalai OG Society in conjunction with GTVMCH.

On 11^th July 2022 – World population day celebrated at GTVMCH

CRM visit preparation made and successfully completed the visit on 9^th November 2022.

LaQshya national assessment conducted on

30^th May 2023.

GTVMCH certified with National LaQshya

Postgraduate student : Dr.Poornima , secured 3^rd prize in paper presentation at state level GESTOSIS CME- CONFERENCE in July 2023.

TOPIC: Case series on cardiac disease in pregnancy.

Successful resection of ovarian mass of about 7kg by gynecologist team at GTVMCH.

Various Family planning training services conducted at GTVMCH over last 1 year

• Training for Medical officers of Cheyyar and Tiruvannamalai HUD regarding CAC (comprehensive abortion care) services.
• Laparoscopic tubal ligation training for OGcians all over the district.
• Puerperal  sterilization training for Medical officers and OT staffs.

Successful Delivery conducted for a 3 feet tall mother