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Dr. Vidita Powle Danait
Best Cancer Specialist in Pune
Dr. Vidita Powle Danait is the First and Only Dedicated Head and Neck Cancer Specialist (Surgical Oncologist) in Pune with a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology conversant with comprehensive cancer resection as well as flap reconstruction (Local, regional as well as microvascular free flaps). Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Hospitals, Bengaluru.
Extensive Training and Vast Experience in Head and Neck Cancer Management, Associated with Recent Advances and Research. She is one of the best-dedicated head and neck surgical oncologists with both, cancer resection as well as flap reconstruction abilities, in Pune.
She is a proactive and high performing professional committed towards achieving the best possible outcome for every patient, with extensive experience in Cancer Surgery, Reconstructive and Microvascular Surgery as well as a keen interest in Research. Being extensively trained in cancer resection as well as flap reconstruction for head and neck cancers, she has vast experience enabling her to manage complex head and neck cancers.
She is one of the best dedicated head and neck surgical oncologists committed to the overall comprehensive management of head and neck cancer patients with a vast experience in this field, over the past 10 years. She adeptly performs all the surgeries required for head and neck cancer resection, namely Commando Operation, Infra-temporal Fossa Clearance, Craniofacial Resection, Skull Base Surgery, Scalp Lesion Resection, Neck Dissection, Tracheostomy, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Excision of Parapharyngeal Mass, Laryngectomy, Laryngo-pharyngectomy, Laryngo-pharyngo-esophagectomy, Tracheal Resection and Tracheo-esophageal Puncture Prosthesis).
Dr. Vidita Powle Danait is the First dedicated Head and Neck Cancer specialist in Pune, with a Super SpecialityDegree in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology.A dedicated Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist harboring a strong general surgery background, having undergone extensive basic surgical and oncology training under the stalwarts in General Surgery as well as Surgical Oncology, and intensive Head and Neck Surgical Oncology as well as Reconstruction and Microvascular Surgery Training under the tutelage of the most prominent Head and Neck Surgical Oncologists and Reconstructive Surgeons in the world. She is aproactive and high performing professional committed towards achieving the best possible outcome for every patient with extensive experience in Cancer Surgery, Reconstructive and Microvascular Surgery as well as a keen interest in Research.
Being extensively trained in cancer resection as well as flap reconstruction for head and neck cancers, she has a vast experience enabling her to manage complex head and neck cancers. She is one of the best dedicated head and neck surgical oncologists committed to overall comprehensive management of head and neck cancer patients with a vast experience in this field, over the past 10 years. She adeptly performs all the surgeries required for head and neck cancer resection namely Commando Operation, Infratemporal Fossa Clearance, Craniofacial Resection, Skull Base Surgery, Scalp Lesion Resection, Neck Dissection, Tracheostomy, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Parotidectomy, Excision of Parapharyngeal Mass, Laryngectomy, Laryngo-pharyngectomy, Laryngo-pharyngo-esophagectomy, Tracheal Resection and Tracheo-esophageal Puncture Prosthesis) . She is the only head and neck surgical oncologist in Pune trained in flap reconstruction and adeptly performs local flaps (Nasolabial flap, Tongue Flap, Facial artery mucosal flap, Infrahyoid Flap, Submental Flap, Forehead Flap, Etc), regional pedicle flaps (Pectoralis Major Myo-cutaneous Flap, Deltopectoral Flap, Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Supraclavicular Flap) and microvascular free flaps (Radial Artery Forearm Free Flap, Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap and Fibular Free Flap).
- Worked as a Registrar in Surgical Oncology at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
- Worked as a Clinical Associate in Surgical Oncology at Saifee Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
- Worked as a Clinical Associate in Surgical Oncology at Sir. H.N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
- Worked as a Senior Fellow in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Hospital, Bangalore.
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Hospital, Bangalore.
- MRCS from The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
- DNB General Surgery from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
- B.B.S from N.D.M.V.P.S Medical College, Nashik.
- Won the B-Braun Award for “Meritorious Student” for the academic year 2011-2012.
- Won the All India B-Braun Medical Scholarship for Outstanding performance during postgraduation in General Surgery for the academic year 2011-2012.
- Secured the 2nd place in ‘Clinical Appraisal of a Clinical Paper’ at the Johnson and Johnson- Paper Review held at Mumbai in 2012.
- Won the 3rd place in the Surgical Video Competition at the 40th Indian Co-operative Oncology Network Conference held in Kolkata in 2019.
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons at Edinburgh.
- Member of the Association of Surgeons of India.
- Member of the Mumbai Surgical Society.
- Member of the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology.
- Systematically performed over 1000 general and cancer surgeries of various subsites.
- Skillfully performed over 500 head and neck cancer surgeries as well as reconstructive and microvascular surgeries.
- Adeptly managed over 100 complex head and neck cancer patients.
- Actively participated in research projects and contributed to several research articles as well as presented at various national and international conferences as enumerated below:
- Bhalla P., Powle V., Shah R.C., Jagannath P. Neuroendocrine Tumor of Common Hepatic Duct. Indian J Gastroenterol (2012) 31:144. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-012-0197-x
- Powle V., Palepu J., Shah R. The Official Journal of The International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. 14 Supplement 2:68-69, July 2012.
- Powle V., Yadav V., Mehta S., Ghosh A. Consistent Level IIa Node as a Surgical Landmark for Identification of Spinal Accessory Nerve. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2019 Feb. Vol-13(2): XC05-XC07. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/40144.12620
- Mehta S., Powle V., Chandrasekhar N H., et al. Localization of the parathyroid adenoma in Mibi-negative cases: The value of a dedicated sonologist. Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2018 Nov-Dec; 22(6): 863-865. DOI: 4103/ijem.IJEM_526_18
- Haribhakti VV, Thorat TS, Powle VR, Virarkar MK. Prospective Study to analyse the efficiency of Acoustic Doppler v/s Colour Duplex Ultrasound in locating perforators for anterolateral thigh flap in reconstructive head and neck surgery. J PlastReconstrAesthet Surg; 2021 Jan 10: S1748-6815(21)00022-X. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2020.12.088.
- Powle V, Subramaniam N, Murthy SP, Vidhyadharan S. Sarcomas of the Head & Neck. Comprehensive Management of Head and Neck Cancer. Chapter 25. Jaypee 2021.
- Symposiums on ‘Parkinson’s Disease’, ‘Quinolones’ and ‘Mechanical Injuries to the Eye’.
- Conducted a symposium on ‘Neuroendocrine Neoplasms- Case Discussions’ at the Neuroendocrine Tumor Forum held at Mumbai in 2011.
- Presented an Oral paper ‘A comparative Study between Pre-operative C-Reactive Protein(CRP) and Procalcitonin(PCT) Levels in Stented and Non Stented patients to predict infective complications post pancreatoduodenectomy’ at the 3rd Biennial Asia Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress held at Melbourne in 2011.
- Presented a Video ‘TransduodenalAmpullectomy for Ampullary Adenoma’ at the 3rd Biennial Asia Pacific Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress held at Melbourne in 2011.
- Conducted lectures on ‘Surgical Site Infections and Wound Management’ at Mumbai in 2011.
- Secured the 2nd place in ‘Clinical Appraisal of a Clinical Paper’ at the Johnson and Johnson- Paper Review held at Mumbai in 2012.
- Presented ‘Colorectal Cancer- Case Discussions’ at the European Society for Medical Oncology- Colorectal Surgery Conference held at Mumbai in 2012.
- Presented an Oral Paper in the BEST ORAL CATEGORY on ‘Pre-operative CRP(C-Reactive Protein) and PCT(Procalcitonin) to predict Infective Complications after Pancreatoduodenectomy’at the 10th World International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress held at Paris in 2012.
- Presented a Video on ‘Median Hepatectomy for Primary Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of the Liver’ at the 10th World International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Congress held at Paris in 2012.
- Completed the ‘Surgical Stapler’ Training Course at Johnson and Johnson at Mumbai in 2013.
- Completed the ‘Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery’ Training Course at Johnson and Johnson at Mumbai in 2013.
- Completed the ‘Advanced Trauma Life Support’ Course at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College and Hospital at Mumbai in 2013.
- Completed the ‘Microvascular Surgery’ Training Course at Johnson and Johnson, Mumbai in 2015.
- Completed the ‘Basic Life Support’ and ‘Advanced Cardiac Life Support’ Training Courses at Narayana Hospital, Bangalore in 2017.
- Presented a Poster on ‘Salvage of Compromised Free Flaps in Head and Neck Oncology: An Institutional Review’ at the 18th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology Congress and International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies World Tour held at Kolkata in 2018.
- Participated in the ‘Speech and Swallow Therapy Workshop’ at the 18th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology Congress and International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies World Tour held at Kolkata in 2018.
- Presented a Video on ‘Compartmental Resection for Locally Advanced Carcinoma Maxilla’ and Won the 3rd place in the Surgical Video Competition at the 40th Indian Co-operative Oncology Network Conference held in Kolkata in 2019.
- Presented an Oral Paper on ‘Predictors of Contralateral Nodal Metastasis in lateralized buccal cancers’ at the 7th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology held at Rome in 2019.
- Presented an Oral Paper on ‘Patterns of Failure and Predictors of Loco-regional Control in Advanced Gingivo-buccal Sulcus Cancers’ at the 7th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology held at Rome in 2019.
- Presented an Oral Paper on ‘Reconstructive Outcome of Free Flap Salvage in Oral Oncology- An Institutional Review’ at the 7th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology held at Rome in 2019.
- Presented a Video on ‘Compartmental Resection for Locally Advanced Carcinoma Maxilla’ at the 7th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology held at Rome in 2019.
- Presented an Oral Paper on ‘Cervical Nodal Recurrence in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer- Incidence, Management & Outcomes’ at the 19th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology Congress and International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies World Tour held at Chennai in 2019.
- Presented a Poster on ‘Cytology of Clear Cell Tumors of The Salivary Gland: A Diagnostic Dilemma’ at the 19th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology Congress and International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies World Tour held at Chennai in 2019.
- Participated in the ‘Proton Therapy Workshop’ at the 19th Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology Congress and International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies World Tour held at Chennai in 2019.
- To provide quality care in the field of Head and Neck cancer.
- To educate and create awareness about Head & Neck Cancer.
- To inculcate prevention measures for Head and Neck Cancer.
- To establish stringent screening programs.
- To focus on early detection of Head and Neck Cancer .
- To incorporate new technology and recent advances where applicable to impart better treatment.
- To spread the awareness regarding the importance of Reconstruction.
- To inculcate the need for Rehabilitation and Improve Quality of Life of Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
- To work extensively in Research.
- To initiate academic and teaching programs.
