EDUCATION DETAILS:

M.B.B.S. from B.J. Medical College, Pune-India

D.N.B. General Surgery from Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Pune-India

Diploma in Proctology from Clinica Madonna Della, Rome-Italy

Diploma in Laparoscopy from EITS-IRCAD, France

Certified training in Pelvic floor disorders including Pelvic Organ Prolapse Suspension surgery from Clinica Madonna Della, Rome-Italy by Dr. Antonio Longo

Certified training in Wound Management from Madeleine Flangan University, Hertfordshire, UK

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Performed the first S.T.A.R.R (Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection) Surgery in Maharashtra, India in November 2009.

Selected amongst international speakers at World Congress of Coloproctology in Rome, 2011. Presented a paper on ‘Piles and Constipation in Indian scenario.’

Performed the 1st MRI Defecography test in Pune, a diagnostic test for Chronic Constipation.

Member of KOL (Key Opinion Leader) Organization for Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance.

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Dr. Ashwin PorwalM.B.B.S., D.N.B.(Surgery)Dip. in Proctology (Italy)Dip. in Laparoscopy (EITS-IRCAD, France)Consulting Colorectal Surgeon

Mobile : +91-9822347770Mail Id: drashwinporwal@gmail.comAddress : Healing Hands Clinic105, Mangalmurti Complex,Near Hirabaug, Tilak Road, Pune - 411 002 Maharashtra, India

Performing highest number of S.T.A.R.R surgeries per month in Asia for chronic constipation.

Performing maximum number of Stapler Hemorrhoidopexies per month in Asia.

Performed first P.O.P.S. (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Suspension) surgery in India for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/City-surgeons-perform-pelvic-organ-prolapse-surgery-on-45-yr-old-woman/articleshow/19551311.cms?from=mdr

Performed India's first LHP (Laser Hehorrhoidoplasty) for piles , Laser Sphincterotomy for

fissures and FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure) for fistula.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Laser-option-suits-some-piles cases/articleshow/38336356.cms?from=mdrhttp://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/article.aspx?eid=31814&articlexml=laser-proctology-now-in-india-31052014105010

Awarded with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Excellence in Healthcare ,2015 for his contribution to the health sector. http://theshowbusiness.in/dadasaheb-phalke-film-foundation-awards-2015/ http://www.esurajya.in/epapermain.aspx 

Innovated his own technique for complex fistula known as Dr. Ashwin Porwal’s DLPL technique - Distal Laser Proximal Ligation.

Awarded with “JITO – Jain International Trade Organization” Pride Of Pune as a Young Entrepreneur in 2016.

SEMINARS AND PAPER PRESENTATIONS:

2011

Invited as a faculty at ACRSICON (Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India- Conference) as a speaker on STARR Surgery.

Presented a paper on ‘Piles and Constipation in Indian scenario’ at the World Congress of Coloproctology, Rome, 2011.

2012

Invited faculty for the 8th Asia Pacific Conference for Infection Control in Taiwan in July, 2012

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Is an active member of KOL (Key Opinion Leader) and was one of the speakers for the use of Antibiotics in Intra Abdominal infections

2013

Attended the 3rd Biennial Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA) meeting in Singapore in November, 2013 and presented an abstract on “Obstructed defecation syndrome cured with STARR procedure- a case series of 100 consecutive patients” & “Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy Alone Versus Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy plus Mucopexy for Grade III Internal Hemorrhoids: A Prospective Observational study”

Attended ESCP 8th Scientific And Annual Meeting Belgrade, Serbia and presented an abstract on “Stapler Haemorroidopexy alone versus Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy and Mucopexy for Grade III Internal Hemorrhoids: A Prospective Observational Study” – Published in Colorectal Disease, The Official Journal of the: Association Of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, European Society of Coloproctology – Volume 15, Supplements 3, Oct 2013.

Also presented an abstract on “Obstructed Defection Syndrome cured with STARR Procedure – A case series of 100 consecutive patients.” - – Published in Colorectal Disease, The Official Journal of the : Association Of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, European Society of Coloproctology – Volume 15, Supplements 3, Oct 2013.

Invited faculty for a Conference by ACRSICON (Association of Colorectal Surgeon on India) as a speaker on Obstructive Defecation Syndrome in Khajurao.

Presented a paper on “Comparative analysis of proflor mesh versus prolene mesh in inguinal hernia repair” at the 9th International Congress of Asia Pacific Hernia Society in Hong Kong in November 2013.

2014

Presented paper on “Freedom Ventral Hernia System Clinical Experience” at Annual International Congress of European Hernia Society, Edinburg on 28-31 May 2014.

Presented paper on “Stappled Haemorrhoidopexy - successful results from case series 3000 patients treated at a single center in India.” at European Society of Colo-Proctology - Barcelona 2014.

Following posters were presented at European Society of Colo-Proctology- Barcelona 2014 :

1. Improved patient satisfaction and reduced recurrence after STARR surgery for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS).

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2. Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for management of rectal prolapse - largest case series published.

3. STARR surgery in ODS : a competative analysis between published studies and the case series of 278 patients operated at India's largest Proctology Clinic.

Presented paper on “Inguinodynia causes and prevention” in Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2014, Jaipur.

Author for an article on Single-Dose Oritavancin in the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin Infections. The same has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1310422?queryNC?query=NC&

2015

Presented paper on “Clinical Evaluation with a novel implant and modified technique for ventral hernia repair” in 1st World Conference on abdominal wall hernia surgery 2015, Milan (Italy).

Author for Euphorbia Prostrata - A Clinically Proven Drug in Hemorrhoids – Multiple Pharmacological Actions Targeting Pathological Processes. Published in International journal of Medicine and Health Science. http://www.ijmhs.net/articles/1429001557Euphorbia_Prostrata_A_Clinically_Proven_Drug_in_Hemorrhoids_Multiple_Pharmacological_Actions_Targeting_Pathological_Processes.pdf

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE :

Worked as a Principle Investigator for following studies

Outcomes Of Patient Satisfaction, Pain, And Quality Of Life at 6 month follow up visit following OctomeshTM Ventral Hernia Repair

Comparison of Lichtenstein and ProFlor™ Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Regards to Immediate Post-Op Pain: A Randomized Double Blinded Registered Clinical Study (Study conducted under the guidance of Dr John Murphy, Ex-president of American Hernia Society)

A Randomized, Double-blind, Multicentric, Active and Placebo Controlled Clinical Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Sucralfate Suspension 1g/10mL Manufactured for Cadila Healthcare Limited, India to CARAFATE® (Sucralfate) Suspension 1g/10mL of Aptalis Pharma US, Inc. (formerly known as Axcan Pharma Inc.) in Patients with Duodenal Ulcer.

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Collection of Serum Sample from Patients with metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) for Development and Validation of Comparative Bioanalytical methods for Bevacizumab of biocon and Roche’s Avastin.

A Randomized, Double Masked, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Multicentric Study To Evaluate The Safety And Efficacy Of Linaclotide Capsules 290 Mcg In Subjects Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation [Group-I: Linaclotide Capsules 290 Mcg (Test), Group II: Linzess® (Linaclotide) Capsules 290 Mcg (Reference) And Group III: Placebo

A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel-Group, Multicentre,Phase III Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Acotiamide 100 mgTablets with Placebo in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia.

A Clinical trial to compare two drugs, R-Sibutramine and Sibutramine, in the management of obesity.http://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?trialid=252

Study of Ortavancin versus Intra-venous Vancomycin for the Treatment of Patients With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (SOLO I) http://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?trialid=2948

Clinical Study of efficacy and safety of dexketoprofen injection compared to diclofenac injection in post operative painhttp://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?trialid=614

Efficacy and safety of Fixed Dose Combination of Dexketoprofen Trometamol and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injectionhttp://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?trialid=2134

Compare Ceftazidime-Avibactum + Metronidazole Versus Meropenem for Hospitalized Adults With Complicated Intra-Abd Infections.http://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pmaindet2.php?trialid=4668

An open-label, prospective clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of CONSTAC in the management of constipationhttp://www.ijrap.net/admin/php/uploads/1427_pdf.pdf

A prospective clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of CONSTAC PLUS in the management of chronic constipation.

The effect of ANOAC topical cream in the treatment of perianal symptoms. http://www.ijrap.net/admin/php/uploads/1433_pdf.pdf

Cleared GCP Audit with no major/critical findings for the study with indication- Acute bacterial Skin and Skin structure Infection.

Third party sponsor Audit with no any major/critical findings for the study with indication-Complicated Intra Abdominal infection

Faced and cleared US FDA Inspection with no warning letter for the study of indication- Acute bacterial Skin and Skin structure Infection.

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TRAINING TO INTERNATIONAL SURGEONS:

Have provided training for 3 D Mesh Hernia Surgery to many surgeons from Sri Lanka, UAE, Saudi Arebia, Iraq, Singapore etc

Have also trained international surgeons for Advance techniques in Proctology and Laser Surgical options for Piles, Fissures and Fistulas.

HOSPITAL CONSULTANT :Heads the Proctology Department of : Apollo Jehangir Hospital, Pune Poona Hospital & Research Centre, Pune Inamdar Hospital, Fatima Nagar, Pune Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowarie, Pune

Consultant at Jyoti Nursing Home, Jaipur.

Founder of Healing Hands Clinic, an ultramodern Proctology clinic for Piles, Prolapse, Constipation, Fistula, Hernia & Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases. The clinic ISO certified and a member of ECTA and ESCP.

Healing Hands Clinic has been awarded as :• ‘Center of Excellence in Proctology’ (Piles, Prolapse, Fistula, Constipation, ODS & Pelvic Floor Disorders) by Dr. Antonio Longo• ‘Center of Excellence in 3D mesh Hernia repair’ by Dr. John Murphy, Ex-president American Hernia Society.

References:

1) Dr. Antonio LongoColo-Procto Surgeon Elizzabeth Hospital, Austria.

2) Dr. John MurphyChief of Surgery, Associate Medical Director William Beaumont Hospital – Troy, MIEx-president of American Hernia Society

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Contact: (248) 879-5590

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