Dr

AJAY

PRAKASHS

PROFILE

A name to be reckoned with in the world of surgery, Dr Ajay Prakash shot into world fame, February 2004, when he successfully performed 62 operations of Gall Bladder removal, non-stop, in a single shift of 16hrs, at Agras Shanti Ved Hospital. (And not for money or status, but to express his love for the suffering poor, on Valentines Day, February 13). Over years, Dr Ajay Prakash has been perfecting his unique single-hole surgical technique that has taken the medical world by surprise. The technique, which Dr Ajay Prakash admits is a divine gift to him, has no side effects or complications and is compatible with the medical needs of a resourcesstarved community. His innovative technique and the record-making feat last year did not go unnoticed. The news was widely publicized on television channels, news websites and newspapers, resulting in a spate of inquiries and question and answer sessions from patients across the globe. (See attached list of media coverage).He enjoys the rare distinction of getting patients from all over India as well as from abroad countries like USA,UK Dubai etc.,a rare feat which very few surgeons in the country enjoys. Humble at heart but gifted with a determined and focused pair of dexterous hands, Dr Ajay Prakash has been merrily going around executing his mission with sincerity that is infectious, as evidenced by the complete devotion of his team of doctors including his wife Dr.Divya, a well-known gynaecologist and now son Dr.Shwetank who is fully geared to inherit the legacy of his illustrious father. When Dr Ajay Prakash carried out 62 operations, all free, on a single day, Feb. 13, 2004, The Hindustan Times wrote about his feat: Dr Prakash has innovated single hole surgery that requires a very small incision to be made in the abdomen which is used to inspect the abdominal cavity before any diseased organ-gall bladder, uterus, appendix or an ovarian cyst-is detached and removed. His surgery is different from laproscopic surgery which involves 3 to 4 holes. On 24th January 2005, Dr Ajay Prakash bettered his own performance performing 75(69 Gall Bladder and 6 appendicectomy)operations in 20 hrs nonstop session. Khaleej Times reported on February 6, 2005, Prakashs feat was meant to demonstrate the effectiveness and affordability of the single hole surgical technique he has invented.

Yahoo, the news portal, applauded Dr Ajay Prakashs unique achievement in a story titled: Agra surgeon performs record 75 operations, noting that the president of India Dr APJ Kalam, had himself appreciated his effort and during the course of a personal interaction at Rashtrapati Bhavan, shown keen interest in his innovative technique that holds promise and hope for millions of sufferers. Mumbais Free Press Journal, quoting Dr Ajay Prakash, reported that unlike the high cost gadgets used for Laparascopic surgery, Dr Prakash uses equipments costing hardly Rs 10,000. My operation are less traumatic and dependence on equipments is minimal, Prakash explained. This year, the operations were carried out before a distinguished panel including the principal of the 150- year old SN Medical College, Agra, Dr Deoki Nandan, and senior administrative officials. District Magistrate Nitishwar Kumar applauded the record-making performance of Dr Ajay Prakash through his commendatory letter dated February 17, 2005. What motivates him to carry on improving his records, Dr Ajay Praksh is candid enough to accept that he himself doesnt know how and why he has been doing it, but there is a providential design and blessings of Devi Ma, who enables me to carry on without eating or drinking. A life without higher goals and mission would be too dull and boring for me. Contentment is written large on his face, as Dr Ajay Prakash focuses on his next target, a century of operations, again, non-stop, in a single shift and all through his own developed technique. God willing, and with the blessings of all my well-wishers, I am all set to hit the target, A glance through his bio-data, leaves one dazed.Born on 28-0452, An outstanding performer at every level, including at the Medical College where he was the recipient of more than a dozen prestigious awards, Prakash has a long list of pioneering feats to his credit. As early as 1981 he started along with his wife first time in India Painless deliveries under selective Epidural Block ,In 1983 he started Ultrasonography in Agra first centre for ultrasound in UP, in 1989 he had north Indias second PCNL and uretro-renoscopy system in place. In 1999 he procured India` first Holmium Laser, Prestigious Hospitals of India like AIIMS and R & R hospital had this achivement much later in 2003 and 2001,he is amongst the earliest promoters of Holmium laser Prostatectomy ,much advanced tecknique of Prostate removal. Recognition for his efforts has come both from professional

bodies as well as those treated by him, now living a healthy life. For the past decade Dr Ajay Prakash and his team of dedicated doctors have been recording unique achievements to their credit and the journey is not over yet. Agra citizens are truly proud of Dr Ajay Prakash who deserves recognition at the highest level, both as a symbol of dedicated service to the community and for developing a unique technique that holds hope for millions of people who can not afford complicated operations due to cost factors or risks involved because of physical disabilities that do not permit conduct of conventional surgical procedures.

Awarded Merit Scholership for getting 71st rank in High School U.P.Board Exam.1967 Awarded Merit Scholership for getting 35th rank in Intermediate U.P.Board Exam.1969. Awarded Merit Scholership from August 1970to July 1973 for one of the best 3 students of the M.B.B.S . Awarded Merit medal and certification of honour on Physiology for having obtained a minimum of 75% at the 1st Professional University Exam.Dec.1970 Awarded Silver medal for General Proficiency Final Professional M.B.B.S. Examination Dec.1973 in

Buckley Bharucha Silver Medal for the best student in Final Professional M.B.B.S. University Examination Dec.1973. Seth Matru Mal Benara Jian Gold Medal for Ophthalmology for standing 1st in Final Professional M.B.B.S. University Examination Dec.1973. Sri Dau Dayal Khanna Silver the best male student of the year 1973. Jublee Trophy to

Chancellor`s (M.B.B.S.) Bronze Medal to the best student of M.B.B.S. 1973. Medicine Awarded Pfizer`s Gold Medal for best student in in Final Professional M.B.B.S.University Exam.1973.

Awarded G.B.Rawat Memorial Gold Medal for best student In Obst.& Gynaeclogy Final Professional M.B.B.S.1973.

Awarded Agra Rotary Club Gold Medal for the best student in all the four M.B.B.S. Exams.of Agra University Awarded Dr.Jitendra Nath Hazra Gold Medal for Honours in Physiology Exam. Awarded (Smt) Dr.Vazeer Singh Sareen Silver Medal for highest marks in Obst.& Gynaecology in Final Professional University Exam.1973. Awarded Kaushla Nandan Sahay Silver Medal for marks in Ophthalmology in Final Professional Exam.1973. highest University

Awarded Bukly Gold Medal for securing highest marks in all subjects of MBBS exam of Dec.1973. Professional Career

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Started PCNL & Uretro-Renoscopy in 1989-2nd centre in North India(First centre to start was SMS Medical College Jaipur) Started Doing Cholecystectomy (Removal of Diseased Gall Bladder) by a single hole of 2cm size in 1990-Named this procedure as Ultra-MiniLap..Laparascopic Cholecystectomy was still at the step door , it was started in Delhi arround 1992. Started in 1991,in conjunction with Dr.Divya Prakash,again a very special operation of removing Uterus of any size from abdomen-TotalAbdominal Hyterectomy by Ultraminilap Started Appendicectomy by same technique of UltraMiniLap.in 1992 StartedRemoval of Common Bile Duct stones in Difficult cases by UltraMiniLap1994 Started UltraMiniLap for Hernia Repairs.1995 Stared UltraMinILap forTreatment of PseudoPancreatic Cyst.1997 Started Holmium Laser Use in All Above operations along with for Prostate Operation, First time in India, in 1999.This was the First Laser of it`s Kind at that time. Prestigious Hospital of India Like R & R hospital New Delhi and All India Medical Institute had this laser much later. Presently working at Shanti Ved Hospital and populerising this technique of Ultraminilap by doing Charity camps ,the success of camp surgery speaks the simplicity of the

technique. Operating free charity camps since 1997 ,these charity camps have been organised not only at small places like Karolee,Beawer but also at place like Delhi. In 2004 on 14 th February organised 8th free charity camp at Shanti Ved Hospital in which 62 patients of Gall Stone disease were operated by him in 16 hrs nonstop session and none of these patients had any complication.This a very very high number,No surgeon can think of crossing a figure of 15 or may be 20 in a day.It was given electronic coverage by Zee News and President of India invited the operating team to Delhi at president house to know about the deatils of this charity camp and gave his blessings for its success in future also.

In 2005 on 24 Jan.75 pts. of Gall Bladder and Appendix were operated in nonstop session of 20hrs. DM Mr.Nitishwer Kumar varified the event and the Press media gave a wide coverage to this unique incidence to the extent that it became a world news.IANS agency after thorough varification released it and it was the main news on Internet at Yahoo.com beside on so many prestigious news papers of the world. In 2006 on 25th Jan.operated 85 pts of Gall Bladder and Appendix in nonstop session of 23hrs , in a charity camp again the event was applauded by print media and electronoic media.