Mehran Altaf

CORE SURGICAL SKILLS: Comprehensive pre-operative assessment, risk stratification, and optimization of surgical patients,Formulating operative plans and peri-operative management strategies, Independent performance of minor and intermediate surgical procedures, Assisting and executing major surgeries under supervision, Skilled in aseptic techniques, surgical scrubbing, gowning, and draping Accurate wound closure techniques and post-operative wound care

OPERATIVE AND PROCEDURAL SKILLS: Elective Procedures-Open & Laparoscopic Appendectomy Open & Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Hernia repairs - Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional, Hydrocele surgery and scrotal procedures, Varicose vein surgeries ,Breast lump excision, incision biopsies, Thyroid surgeries - AssistedEmergency Procedures-Exploratory laparotomy (assisted / performed under supervision) ‚Intestinal resection & anastomosis - Assisted Trauma surgery and damage control procedures ,Abscess incision & drainage, Emergency tracheostomy - Assisted Peritoneal lavage and drains placement

LAPAROSCOPIC SKILLS:Creation of pneumoperitoneum (Veress needle / open technique) ‚Port placement and ergonomics, Camera navigation and hand-eye coordination, Basic laparoscopic dissection and suturing (assisted) ,Specimen retrieval and port closure, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Staging Laparoscopy

EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA MANAGEMENT:Initial assessment and management of polytrauma patients (ATLS principles),Management of acute abdomen and surgical emergencies, Handling surgical emergencies during night duties and on-call hours, Coordination with anesthesia, ICU, and radiology teams

ICU AND PERIOPERATIVE CARE SKILLS:Post-operative ICU management Monitoring and interpretation of vital signs, ABGs, and lab parameters, Management of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, Handling surgical complications such as: Surgical site infections Post-operative bleeding Anastomotic leaks (early recognition)

OPD AND PATIENT CARE SKILLS:Independent OPD consultation and follow-up, Patient counseling regarding:(Diagnosis and treatment options Surgical risks and benefits ‚Post-operative care and lifestyle modifications), Informed consent and medico-legal documentation

ACADEMIC AND TEACHING SKILLS:Teaching undergraduate students during: (Ward rounds ,Bedside clinics ,Tutorials and demonstrations),Case presentations and academic discussions ‚Journal club participation and critical appraisal of literature, Preparing PowerPoint presentations for seminars

RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:Basic understanding of:( Research methodology ‚Study design ‚Dai ollection and analysis), Literature review using PubMed, Google Scholar, Academic writing