C. Palanivelu
C. Palanivelu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Gastroenterologist |
| Parent | Chinnusamy |
| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award International congress on cancer 2016 |
| Website | http://www.cpalanivelu.com/ |
Dr. C Palanivelu is well known gastroenterologist in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He was born to poor farm workers from a village in Tiruchengode[1]
Innovations
He invented new technique for cancer esophagus in esophagectomy. This procedure named after him and called "Palanivelu’s technique of esophagectomy".[2]
Awards
He has been awarded "Life Time achievement"[3] for his contribution in field of cancer.[4] He also the recipient of the highest honour of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom in appreciation of his scientific contribution in the field of minimal access surgery at global level.[5]
References
- ^ "Popularising laparoscopy". The Hindu. Mar 31, 2003. Retrieved Oct 17, 2016.
- ^ "Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Thoracoscopic Mobilization of the Esophagus and Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy in Prone Position—Experience of 130 Patients". Journal of the American College of Surgen. July 2006. Retrieved Oct 17, 2016.
- ^ "Starting medical career at 40, a doctor pioneered breakthrough surgery". Jul 12, 2016. Retrieved Oct 17, 2016.
- ^ "Coimbatore doctor wins lifetime achievement award for cancer treatment". July 12, 2016. Retrieved Oct 17, 2016.
- ^ http://www.ndtv.com/south/us-county-honours-coimbatore-doctor-478115
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