Dr. Yogendra Jhala Mayflower Women’s Hospital

Memnagar

Ahmedabad – 380 052

India

Email: drymjhala@mayflowerhospital.com

Date of Birth: 18^th August 1964

Career Profile:

· He had his postgraduate medical training at B J Medical College, Ahmedabad, India & obtained MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) in 1990.

· He worked in various hospitals including University teaching hospitals in U.K. from 1991 to 1996, where he received his basic training in ultrasound & endoscopic surgery. He also obtained MRCOG (the British post-graduate degree in Obstetrics & Gynaecology) in 1994.

· He started his private clinic at Ahmedabad and practiced from 1996 - 2004. He received Endoscopic Training from various FOGSI recognized endoscopy training centers.

· Currently he is one of the directors of Mayflower Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad. It is a recognized centre by FOGSI (Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India) and Karl Storz, Germany for the training in advanced laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology.

· He is associated with Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad as a visiting Consultant Endoscopic Gynaec Surgeon.

· He has been invited at several Endoscopic workshops & Conferences as a faculty in different parts of the country.

· He has been a member of Endoscopic Committee of FOGSI.

· He is also a life member of IAGE (Indian Association of Gynaec Endoscopists) since 2003.

· Along with Dr Sanjay Patel he was awarded the 1^st prize of Golden Telescope at the V^th Indian Congress on Endoscopy & ART at Khajuraho, India in November 2004 for a video presentation on ‘Prevention and Management of laparoscopic complications”.

· He has special interests in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Myomectomy & Laparoscopic Surgeries for Endometriosis.

· He has trained 367 doctors for Laparoscopic Gynecological surgeries since 1998.

International Presentations

· He attended Asia-Pacific Congress of Endoscopy (APAGE) in Taiwan in October 2004.

• In April 2005 he attended International Society of Gynaec Endoscopists (ISGE) in the year 2005 at London where he made his presentation on “Prevention & Management of Complications at Laparoscopy”.
• During 22-25 September 2005 in the 9^th Regional Meeting of ISGE conference at Mumbai he made presentations on

1. Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in Anterior Compartment Adhesions.
2. Laparoscopic Myomectomy

National Presentations

• In June 1994 he attended the Basic Course in Obstetric Ultrasound at King’s College School of Medicine, UK.
• In July 1994 he attended the Advanced Course in Obstetric Ultrasound at King’s College School of Medicine, UK.
• During 27^th-30^th December 2000 he attended 44^th AICOG held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• During 1-5th May 2003 he was invited as a chair person on symposium on Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy at National Conference on Endoscopy at Kochin conducted by Indian Association of Gynaec Endoscopists (IAGE).
• During 14^th & 15^th June 2003 he attended infertility update 2003 conference hold by Advanced Fertility & Endoscopic Center, Ahmedabad.
• During 14^th-16^th November 2003 he attended at International Congress on Infertility under the auspices of FOGSI at Bombay.
• During 31^st January-1^st February 2004 he attended Infertility Today held at Ahmedabad.
• In August 2004 he made presentation on “Female Pelvic Anatomy at Laparoscopy” in Endo-Vision 2004 under auspices IAGE.
• In October 2004 he made presentation on “Newer Modalities in Gynaecological Endoscopy” at MTV (Memnagar, Thaltej & Vastrapur) Association (Ahmedabad).
• In November 2004 at IMA, Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) he presented on “Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy”.
• In December 2004 he presented on “Newer Modalities in Gynaecological Endoscopy” at IMA, Kadi (Ahmedabad).
• During 25^th-28^th November 2004 at The V^th Indian Congress on Endoscopy & ART at Khajuraho, India he made presentation on ‘Prevention and Management of laparoscopic complications”. It was the award winning video in the competition.
• He had participated actively in the conference organized by BEAMS (Bombay Endoscopy Academy and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery) in association with IAGE & AMASI (Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India).
• In November 2004 he made his presentation on “Laparoscopic Endosuturing” the World Congress on Practical Infertility Management & Human Reproduction held at Mumbai.
• In December 2004 he made presentation on “Newer Modalities in Gynaecological Endoscopy” at IMA, Surendranagar.
• In January 2005 he presented on “Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy” at IMA, Bhuj & Gandhidham.
• During 5^th-6^th February 2005 he actively participated in Panal Discussion in IMS (Indian Menopause Society) Conference held at Ahmedabad.
• In March 2005 he made presentation on “Laparoscopic Myomectomy” at IMA, Kalol (Ahmedabad).
• During 14^th-17^th April, 2005 IAGE at Chennai he made presentation on “Laparoscopic Management of Bowel Complications”.
• In August 2005 at IMA, Mehasana he made presentation on “Recent Trends in Gynaec Endoscopy”.
• In September 2005 at Jamnagar SOGOG Conference he presented on

1. TLH with Anterior Compartment Adhesions,
2. Endometriosis Still A Puzzle! and
3. Laparoscopic Myomectomy.

• In October 2005 he made presentation on “Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis” at IMA, Patan.
• In January 2006 at AICOG Cochin he made presentation on “Laparoscopic Myomectomy”.
• During 2^nd-5^th February 2006 along with other directors of the Mayflower Women’s Hospital and under the auspices of APAGE (Asia-Pacific Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy), he was the organizing secretary of the 1^st national congress on The Progress & Challenges in Infertility & Endoscopy at Ahmedabad. He made presentation on

1. “Endometriosis - Still A Puzzle!”
2. Role of Salpingo-Ovariolysis
3. Participated in Debate on Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy vs Vaginal Hysterectomy vs Abdominal Hysterectomy”.

• During 27-30^th May 2, 2006 at IAGE held at Apollo Hospital, Delhi he made presentation on

1. Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Abscess.
2. Hysteroscopic Removal of Foreign Body.

Live Workshops

• During 27^th-30^th December 2000 he participated on Ultrasonography in High Risk Pregnancy in 44^th AICOG held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• On 29^th July, 2001 he participated in Gynaec-Urology Update: symposia & Live Operative Workshop at Ahmedabad organized by AOGS.
• On 18^th & 19^th august 2001 he participated actively in the National Interactive Workshop on Advance Gynaec Endoscopy held at V.S. Hospital, Ahmedabad.
• During 15th-17th August 2003 he was faculty & organizing secretary at International Workshop on Minimally Invasive Surgery, conducted by The Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad. It was one of the biggest workshops of its kind in India involving Gynaecologists, Urologists & Gastro-Enterologists.
• In December 2003 he participated in the pre-congress workshop on Fetal surveillance SOGOG at Rajkot, Gujarat.
• On 5^th February 2005 he actively participated in pre-congress workshop on “Comprehensive Healthcare to Menopausal Women in Modern Era” held by IMS Society at Ahmedabad.
• In February 2005 he conducted mini workshop on “Laparoscopic Hysterectomy” at Mayflower Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• In May 2005 he conducted mini workshop on “Fertility Enhancing Surgeries” where they performed different varieties of around 17 surgeries in two days at Mayflower Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• In September 2005 he was one of the operating faculties at 9^th Regional Meeting of ISGE workshop, Bombay.
• During 5^th-9^th January 2006 at 49^th AICOG Kochin he was one of the operating faculties.
• On 16^th April 2006 he participated actively in the one day workshop organized by Baroda Ob & Gy society.
• In February 2006 (2^nd-5^th) along with other directors of the Mayflower Women’s Hospital and under the auspices of APAGE (Asia-Pacific Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy), he organized the 1^st national event composed of The ART & Endoscopy Workshop and Conference (Progress & Challenges in Infertility and Endoscopy) at Ahmedabad. In Endoscopy workshop he and other operating faculties from abroad performed 21 surgeries in one day.