S. K. Kaluskar

Retired Sr. Consultant ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon (1980 – 2009)

GMC London Registration number 1518207

I have created a short introductory video, describing the contents of my website i.e. books, publications,

lectures, videos giving insight into non-invasive Endoscopic nose sinuses and skull base surgery. I hope

 

budding and experienced ENT surgeons find my educational and non-commercial website useful.During 

 

my time in Tyrone County Hospital Omagh,I had constant support from my Medical,Nursing and Secretarial

 

staff, to them,I am most grateful.

Special interest 
Nose-Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
and
KTP/532 Laser Surgery in ENT & Head and Neck

Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh, N. Ireland U.K.,
Visiting clinics at Erne Hospital, Enniskillen,
Visiting Consultant at Cavan General Hospital & Monaghan General Hospital, Republic of Ireland

Qualifications
M.B.B.S. in 1967 from Jamnagar , Gujarat  University, India
D.L.O. in 1969 from Ahmedabad, Gujarat University, India
M.S. (ENT) in 1970 Ahmedabad, Gujarat University, India
D.L.O. in 1979 from Royal College of Surgeons, England
FRCS in 1979 from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

S. K. Kaluskar is one of the pioneering surgeons in the U.K. in the field of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. From 1992 onwards He developed various applications of KTP laser in E.N.T. and Head and Neck Surgery.

He has been a guest faculty in various National and International Courses, CME programs and workshops on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Laser Surgery in U.K, Europe, American Academy  of ORL and H-N surgery in USA, and Southeast Asia. He is a recipient of several prestigious orations and awards from various universities and medical colleges.

He regularly conducts National and International courses on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and KTP/532 laser applications, consisting of didactic lecturers, video presentations, discussion, and live Surgery, Delegates have the opportinity for “Hands On ” Nasal Endoscopy and various application of Laser tissue interactions on animal tissues.

He has been active member of several National and International learned societies.He has produced a large number of educational videos and CDs in nose, sinus and laser surgery. He is a post graduate trainer for the Royal College of Surgeons and the Queen’s University in Belfast U.K.

Research and achievements

  1. Original research published in ENT Journal in Dec. 1997.  Titled Pre and Post operative  mucociliary mechanism in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. This prospective research study conclusively showed that this new technique of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery  (FESS) significantly improves  patients  symptoms of sinus origin. This surgery is now a “gold standard” all over the world for sinus disease.
  2. Original research published  in IOS – 1998 – on Various Parameters for using Laser for the operation in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.  This research laid the foundation for laser techniques using various parameters with KTP laser system.
  3. 1st Prize for Surgical Technique – Endoscopic approach to Posterior Epistaxis – Irish Otolaryngological Society – Sept. 1995
  4. 1st Prize for a clinical  paper, “Tumours of the Maxillary Sinus” – Abbot Laboratories -1977
  5. Dept. of Health, U.K.- Clinical Excellence Award
  6. Medico legal work as an expert in nose, sinus and laser surgery.

 Design of  Surgical Instruments

 

  1. Kaluskar Laser tongue blades – for Laser Oropharyngeal surgery (Manufactured by  Jesco- SE Asia)
  2. Kaluskar – Microstat for use of Lasers in Nose and Sinuses ( Manufactured by Weiss of London)
  3. Oropharyngeal  F. B. foreceps  & micro osteotome for Rhinoplasty (Manufactured by Down Bros. (Asculap – Germany)
  4. Middle Turbinate –Wedge resection scissors – Richard Wolf, Germany

Review of scientific work

 Journal Review for ENT news, Indian journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Indian Journal of Rhinology and Referee –   Journal of the Royal college of Surgeons in Edinburgh

 Member of the international learned societies

  1. Advisor and Executive member of the council – Sinus Endoscopic Association of South East Asia, 1997
  2. Foreign Editorial Advisory Member – Indian Journal of otolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery, 1998 – 2003
  3. Member of the Editorial Board – Indian Journal of Rhinology – 1998 – 2000

   Accolade received

  1. Hon. Member of Russian ENT society – 1993
  2. Several Oration lectures delivered at  international medical colleges &  various universities in India between 1995 -2007
  3. Delivered Prestigious L.H. Hiranandani  Oration Lecture  at Asso.Otolaryngology of India, in Bangluru in India in  Dec. 2000
  4. Delivered Prestigious Prof. Stell Oration Lecture in Manchester (UK) in  Sept. 2003
  5. Delivered J.V. Desa  Oration Lecture  at Asso.Otolaryngology of India, in Jaipur in India in January 2007
  6. Invited guest speaker at the  annual function of  T.A. course – Ireland
  7. 1995 – Invitation by the late Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II to a garden party at Buckingham Palace, London

Media Recognition

  1. India’s National T.V. channel i.e. Doordarshan, Mumbai, 1987, Panel discussion on Sinus disease and its management,
  • Late  Dr. Prof. W. Draf – Germany
  • Dr. S.Kaluskar – U.K.
  • Dr. De Brry – Los Angeles, CA
  • Panellists

2. India’s National T.V. channel Doordarshan, Indore (M.P.),  1993 – Interview – New Horizons in Nose Sinus Surgery,
3. ITV U.K. Independent Television, 1994,  Laser tonsil surgery as a day case procedure, discussion  and demonstration of the operation.
4. BBC Radio Interview, UK, 1998, Re: Snoring, its medical Implications and discussion in the use of laser in its treatment

Professional activities outside NHS 

  1. Developing ENT services, clinics and theatre sessions across the border counties of Monaghan, Cavan and Donegal in Republic of Ireland
  2. Voluntary work in India and in Africa for diagnostic camps, outpatients clinics and some operative work.
  3. Extra curricular activities – Thrusting enthusiast of Indian Classical Music on Sitar, disciple of Shree Parv Tapothan, Amdavad (Disciple of Shree Pandit Basant Kabra, Jodhpur)