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The department of pathology in VPS lakeshore runs a fully fledged laboratory providing complete range of diagnostic services In the following subspecialties of pathology-Histopathology with frozen section & immunohistochemistry, Cytopathology, Haematology and Flow cytometry. The various labs are located in the 1st and 2nd floor of the parent building of the VPS Lakeshore hospital. The department is headed by the Director of laboratory services and supported by four senior consultants with training in specific fields and three senior registrars, in addition to experienced and dedicated technical and other supporting staffs.
The department processes approximately 22500 specimens per year, of which approximately 10500 are surgical specimens. This includes specimens from VPS Lakeshore hospital and referrals from other hospitals. The rest of the specimens are composed of cytology specimens which includes fluid cytology, US/CT/ EUS guided fine needle aspiration cytology and specimens for immunofluorescence , flow cytometry, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry, and has expertise for evaluating renal, liver and cardiac transplant related biopsies. Liquid cytology, determination of hormone receptor in breast carcinoma, immunohistochemistry of lymphoma/leukemia, soft tissue and epithelial tumors are performed routinely in department.
The lab is integrated with Hospital information system to facilitate rapid transmission of results to the clinician. The department participates in stringent external and internal quality assurance programmes and has ISO and NABH accreditation and is in the process of obtaining NABL accreditation.
The Indian collage of pathology ( ICP ) has recognized the department of pathology at VPS Lakeshore for conducting Post Doctoral Certificate Course(PDCC) in Gastrointestinal and Hepatic pathology. The department is also recognized for DNB in pathology.
The department is open from 9 am to 6 pm with provision to accept specimens in non working hours and on holidays and endeavors to provide "Time bound, precise and accurate reports" to enable proper management of patients.
Dr. Pushpa Mahadevan
Sr. Consultant & HOD
Qualification
MBBS, MD ( Pathology), DCP
Experience
- 36 years in Pathology.
- Has over 34 publications in indexed national and international journals.
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News & events
01
Feb
VPS Lakeshore Doctor wins best video award
Dr Vigneswara Srinivasan won the ‘The Best Video Prize’ at UAKON for the video on ‘Laparoscopic Management of Vascular Injury during Partial Nephrectomy in Solitary Kidney’
04
Feb
Rare surgery to remove thyroid tumor saves women’s life
Vaheeda Beegum, 31, a native of Lakshadweep went through a life-threatening condition caused by a huge thyroid tumour which had grown into her chest cavity.
31
Mar
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03
Jan
Massive tumour (18cm) removed through laparoscopic surgery in a 76-year-old patient
A 76-year-old patient successfully recovered, after a 3D laparoscopic surgery to remove a massive tumor (18 cm) in the kidney.
22
Dec
Kidney Stones- Symptoms & Treatment
Dr Datson George P, Consultant Urologist, Endourologist & Transplant Surgeon, VPS Lakeshore talks about the early symptoms of kidney stones, its causes and treatment.
07
Dec
Kerala Doctors’ New Reconstruction Technique find place in British Medical Journal
Kerala doctors’ new reconstruction techniques in head and neck surgery find place in British medical journal
11
Dec
Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Clinic opened in VPS Lakeshore
Sleep disorder clinic has been opened in VPS Lakeshore to aid people combating with sleep issues.
01
Dec
Emergency Care for Stroke Patients
VPS Lakeshore Hospital has launched a Comprehensive Stroke Care Program to enable rapid care for acute stroke patients.