DHARMSINH DESAI UNIVERSITY

When it comes to education, practical exposure plays a key role in shaping a student’s learning curve. DDU houses full-fledged medical centres which not just ensures patient exposure but also lays emphasizes on community service. Our medical centers are state-of-the-art and offers professional treatment for the patients, at nominal rates.

Oral cancer is the 6th most common cancer worldwide. It is also a major health issue in India, with Kheda region being a hub for tobacco production and consumption. Several patients coming to our OPD are afflicted with cancerous / precancerous lesions of oral cavity, associated with tobacco / similar products related habits. Hence, the need for early detection and quick treatment of patients, at very nominal cost.

In 2013, as part of Dr. H. M. Desai Platinum Jubilee year, the Faculty of Dental Science started the Oral Cancer Centre. About 196 cases of precancerous/cancerous lesions have been treated until now at the centre. This includes:

1	Definitive surgical treatment for primary cancer, selection of appropriate local therapy and integration of surgery with other adjuvant modalities.

2	Surgery to excise bulk of disease

3	Surgical resection of metastatic lesion with curative intent

4	Surgery for treatment of oncologic emergencies

5	Surgery for palliation

6	Surgery for reconstruction and rehabilitation

Coming under the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, this is one of the first oral cancer treatment centre in Gujarat.

Major and Minor Operation Theatre

Ventilators

Intensive Care Unit

Emergency Drug Tray – OPD

Central Oxygen Pipeline

LED Operating Lights

Fibro-optic Laryngoscope

Defibrillators

Monitoring Devices

Defibrillator with Cardiac Monitor

Anaesthesia Work Station with Ventilator

Minor and Major Surgery Kits

Fibre Optic Set and Light Source

Tracheostomy Sets

Central Sterilisation Area

Patient Transfer Aids

Formalin Chamber

OT Drugs and Emergency Drugs Centre

Fumigation Machine with Timer

Oscillating Saw

Biomedical Waste Disposal

Recovery Rooms

Patient Waiting Area

Doctor's Room

Nursing Station

Changing Rooms

Special AC / Non-AC Rooms

General Wards

Sophisticated Aids for patients

Wash Area

Scrub Area

When the patient comes to the Oral Care Centre, the case is registered and the clinical evaluation of patient is taken up. The vital stats of patients are checked before the surgery is recommended. The preparation for surgery is done based on the degree of cancerous / precancerous lesions of oral cavity. Well-experienced team of doctors perform the operation and the patient is kept under care afterwards.

The steps for rehabilitation follows and the patient's records are kept for future consultations. Follow-ups are recommended on case-to-case basis. Maximum cases are due to tobacco / similar products related habits and the patients are generally from very disadvantaged backgrounds. Hence, the treatment and rehabilitation at this ultra-modern facility is provided to these patients at a very nominal cost. A couple of cases treated are as shown: