Dr. R.P Deo.
MS, DCCF(Paris), FICS
Consultant Onco Surgeon and Head & Neck Oncologist
(Manipal Hospital Bangalore, Aster Hospital Bangalore, Dr. Rudrappa Hospital Bangalore, Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna)
Mitra CanCare conducted a webinar on Thyroid Disorders on 15th March 2023
Dr. R.P Deo.
Here is the gist of the informative webinar.
I HAVE THYROID, seeming like a fashion statement and status symbol! A large majority do not know the exact problem! It is the most common endocrine disorder, especially in ladies. Lifestyle changes such as sedentary habits, dietary indiscretions, prolonged periods of inactivity, lack of formal exercise, and stress all can affect Thyroid gland function.
During the course of the session Dr Deo highlighted key facts about Thyroid gland and its function in our body. The thyroid gland traps Iodine from our diet and produces the hormone Thyroxin which is essential for metabolism and neuromuscular co-ordination. Requirement of Thyroxin varies as per the life cycle from childhood to old age. In ladies Thyroid undergoes cyclic changes throughout their reproductive age causing a waxing and waning effect on the gland every month.
The gland like all other organs can have either genetic, metabolic inflammatory or neoplastic disorders having specific signs and symptoms. Elaborate history and clinical examination is good enough to diagnose most Thyroid disorders. Dr. Deo also highlighted about the Goitrogenic cooked vegetables like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Radish which hampers the synthesis of Thyroid hormones, while consumption of iodized salt and certain iodine rich dairy products, eggs, fish prawn etc. would enhance the thyroid function.
Thyroid cancer is the commonest endocrine and pediatric type of cancer. Thyroid cancers are generally friendly and very slow growing types and almost 100% curable. Surgery is the most effective way of treatment. Dr Deo also gave precautions for all who are on supplementary hormones to have the regular checkups at 4 monthly intervals and discouraged any self medication increasing or decreasing the dosage as any unsupervised medication regarding thyroid could be dangerous for one’s health.
About Dr. R. P. Deo
Dr. Ravi Deo did his MBBS from Government Medical College, Jabalpur and then went on to his master’s in general surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai. It was during his tenure as senior resident at Tata Memorial that he developed a keen interest in the field of Head & Neck Surgery which led him to obtain a Diploma in the same at the prestigious institute Gustave Roussy in Paris, France where he also worked as a consultant.
On his return to India, Dr Deo established the first exclusive Head & Neck Oncology Dept. at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore in 1985. He subsequently established the Dept. of surgical oncology in Manipal Hospital Bangalore where he is currently a consultant. He is also attached to B D Rudrappa Head & Neck Centre, Bangalore and Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Patna. He is also a consultant surgeon at Aster & HAL Hospital.
Dr.Deo is interested in teaching and academics. Apart from giving numerous lectures and orientation he has also conducted live surgical demonstrations at clinical meetings within the country and abroad.
Dr Deo was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award in 1996 and the KempeGowda Award in 2006 for his contributions to the field of Head & neck surgery in India.