Lakhbir Kaur Dhaliwal,                               M.D., D.G.O. 
                               
                               Professor and Head  
                           
                         
                                  
         
                                                    
                                                    
                            Postgraduate Institute of  Medical Education & Research 
                           
                                                                              
                            Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology  
                           
                                                                              
                            Sector-12 
                           
                                                    
                            Chandigarh - 160 012                                 
                           
                          						  
                                                            
                           
                                                    
                            E-mail: lakhbir.d@rediffmail.com 
                           
                                                                              
                            Phone: +91-172-2756345, 2756331 
                           
                                                    
                            Mobile: +91-9914209345 
                           
                          
                               
                           
                          
                            URL:   http://pgimer.nic.in/code/profiles/lkdhaliwal.htm  
                           
                          
                          						  
                              
                           
						  
	                                                       
                            Area of Specialization:  
                           
                          
                          
  
     
    Gynaecology 
   
    
     
    Oncology 
   
     
                          
                        
                           
                           
                         
                         
                                                    
                                                    
                          
                             
                           
                                                    
                             Research Summary:  
                           
                                                    
                            
                                                                
                                   
                                  Ultrasound scoring system for polycystic ovarian syndrome 
                                 
                                                                
                                   
                                  Electrosurgical ovarian drilling in polycystic ovarian syndrome 
                                 
                                                                
                                   
                                  Mechanism of action of metformin and weight reduction in polycystic ovarian syndrome 
                                 
                                                                
                                   
                                  Color doppler evaluation of endometrium in unexplained infertility 
                                 
                                                                
                                   
                                  Endometrine blood flow and VEGF in patients with endometriosis 
                                 
                                                                
                                   
                                  Intratumor blood flow and VEGF in endometrial carcinoma 
                                 
                                                            
 
                           
                          
                              
                           
                                                    
                            Publications:  
                           
                          
                            
	
		
			
				1. 
			
				Sharma, I., Dhawan, V., Saha, S. C. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   In vitro effects of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma ligands on gene expression in lipopolysaccharide-induced endometrial and endometriotic stromal cells. Fertility and Sterility.  2011.  95, 829-1139. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Rohilla, M., Raveendran, A., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Chopra, S.  Severe anaemia in pregnancy: a tertiary hospital experience from northern India. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology : the Journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  2010.  30, 694-696. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
				3. 
			
				Sharma, I., Dhawan, V., Saha, S. C., Rashmi, B. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Implication of the RAGE-EN-RAGE axis in endometriosis. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  2010.  110, 199-202. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Raveendran, A., Gupta, S., Bagga, R., Saha, S. C., Gainder, S., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Patel, F., Dey, P. and Nijhawan, R.  Advanced germ cell malignancies of the ovary: should neo-adjuvant chemotherapy be the first line of treatment? Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  2010.  30, 53-55. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Sharma, I., Dhawan, V., Mahajan, N., Saha, S. C. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   In vitro effects of atorvastatin on lipopolysaccharide-induced gene expression in endometriotic stromal cells. Fertility and Sterility.  2010.  94, 1639-460. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
				6. 
			
				Bagga, R., Keepanasseril, A., Srinivasan, R., Dey, P., Gainder, S., Saha, S. C., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Patel, F.  Adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix with heterologous elements: a case report and review of literature. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.  2010.  281, 669-675. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Sharma, I., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Saha, S. C., Sangwan, S. and Dhawan, V.  Role of 8-iso-prostaglandin F2alpha and 25-hydroxycholesterol in the pathophysiology of endometriosis. Fertility and Sterility.  2010.  94, 63-70. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Kaur, H., Bagga, R., Saha, S. C., Gainder, S., Srinivasan, R., Adhya, A. K. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Juvenile granulosa cell tumor of the ovary presenting with pleural effusion and ascites. International Journal of Clinical Oncology / Japan Society of Clinical Oncology.  2009.  14, 78-81. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Adhya, A. K., Mahesha, V., Srinivasan, R., Nijhawan, R., Rajwanshi, A., Suri, V. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Atypical glandular cells in cervical smears: histological correlation and a suggested plan of management based on age of the patient in a low-resource setting. Cytopathology.  2009.  20, 375-379. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Sethi, S., Sharma, K., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Banga, S. S. and Sharma, M.  Declining trends in syphilis prevalence among antenatal women in northern India: a 10-year analysis from a tertiary healthcare centre. Sexually Transmitted Infections.  2007.  83, 592. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Sikka, P., Gainder, S., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Bagga, R., Sialy, R. and Sahdev, S.  Ultrasonography of the ovaries and its correlation with clinical and endocrine parameters in infertile women with PCOS. International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine.  2007.  52, 41-47. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Bagga, R., Aggarwal, N., Chopra, V., Saha, S. C., Prasad, G. R. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Pregnancy complicated by severe chronic hypertension: a 10-year analysis from a developing country. Hypertension in Pregnancy.  2007.  26, 139-149. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Saha, P. K., Rohilla, M., Prasad, G. R., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gupta, I.  Herniation of gravid uterus: report of 2 cases and review of literature. MedGenMed : Medscape General Medicine.  2006.  8, 14. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Gupta, N., Srinivasan, R., Nijhawan, R. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Primary fallopian tubal transitional cell carcinoma with exfoliation of malignant cells in cervical Pap smear. CytoJournal.  2005.  2, 20. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Taneja, A., Gupta, I., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Wangkheimayum, S.  Correlation of 8- and 12-h urinary protein with 24-h urinary protein in pre-eclampsia. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  2006.  92, 124-125. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Bagga, R., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gupta, I., Kalra, N. and Rajwanshi, A.  Pedunculated cavernous lymphangioma of the vulva. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.  2004.  83, 1095-1096. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gupta, K. R., Gopalan, S. and Kulhara, P.  Psychological aspects of infertility due to various causes--prospective study. International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine.  2004.  49, 44-48. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Sialy, R. K., Gopalan, S. and Majumdar, S.  Minimal stimulation protocol for use with intrauterine insemination in the treatment of infertility. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research.  2002.  28, 295-299. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gupta, K. R. and Majumdar, S.  The need for clinical evaluation and semen analysis of infertile men. International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine.  2000.  45, 232-235. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gupta, K. R. and Aggarwal, N.  Is hysterosalpingography an important tool in modern gynecological practice? International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine.  1999.  44, 212-215. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Sud, S. S., Gupta, I., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Kaur, B. and Ganguly, N. K.  Serial plasma fibronectin levels in pre-eclamptic and normotensive women. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  1999.  66, 123-128. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Rajeeva, V., Bhardwaj, N., Batra, Y. K. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Comparison of ondansetron with ondansetron and dexamethasone in prevention of PONV in diagnostic laparoscopy. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie.  1999.  46, 40-44. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Renuka, T., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gupta, I.  Hemorrhage from ruptured utero-ovarian veins during pregnancy. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  1998.  60, 167-168. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Annapurna, V., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gopalan, S.  Effect of two anti-estrogens, clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen, on cervical mucus and sperm-cervical mucus interaction. International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine.  1997.  42, 215-218. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Das, A. G., Gopalan, S. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Fetal growth and perinatal outcome of pregnancies continuing after threatened abortion. The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.  1996.  36, 135-139. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Saha, S. C., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gopalan, S. and Dey, P.  Distal ureteral atresia with giant hydro-ureter and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis. Journal of the Indian Medical Association.  1995.  93, 212. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Singh, A. J. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Identification of infertile couples in a rural area of northern India. The Indian Journal of Medical Research.  1993.  98, 206-208. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Das, I. and Gopalan, S.  Recurrent leiomyoma of the vagina. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  1992.  37, 281-283. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Khera, K. R. and Dhall, G. I.  Evaluation and two-year follow-up of 455 infertile couples--pregnancy rate and outcome. International Journal of Fertility.  1991.  36, 222-226. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Barik, S., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gopalan, S. and Rajwanshi, A.  Adenocarcinoma of the supernumerary ovary. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  1991.  34, 75-77. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Gita, R., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gopalan, S.  Pregnancy outcome following Wurm's operation: elective versus emergency. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.  1990.  33, 317-320. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Kaur, K., Gopalan, S., Gupta, S. K. and Dhaliwal, L. K.   Parovarian cystadenocarcinoma: a case report. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / AOFOG.  1990.  16, 131-135. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Chawla, N., Dhaliwal, L. K. , Gopalan, S. and Rajwanshi, A.  Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the ovaries and appendix: a case report. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / AOFOG.  1990.  16, 127-130. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Khera, K. R., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gupra, I.  Hysterosalpingography in secondary infertility. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / AOFOG.  1988.  14, 177-180. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Dhaliwal, L. K. , Khera, K. R., Gupta, I. and Gupta, A. N.  Comparison of hysterosalpingography and laparoscopy in the evaluation of tubal factor. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / AOFOG.  1987.  13, 65-67. [PubMed]  
		 
		
			
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				Gupta, A. N., Dhaliwal, L. K.  and Gulati, K.  Clinical performance with contraceptive vaginal rings containing levonorgestrel. The Indian Journal of Medical Research.  1986.  84, 321-325. [PubMed]  
		 
	 
	 
  
                           
                         
                                                
 
                      
                          
                            
                                                                 
                                   
                             
                            
                                
                             
                            
                              
                                  
                                     
                                   
                                  
                                                                            
                                        
                                                                                    
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                                            2002, Royan International Research Award for research paper    
 
                                           
                                                                                    
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                                            National Association of Voluntary Sterilisation and Family Welfare of India                          
 
                                           
                                                                                    
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                                            Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction                        
 
                                           
                                                                                    
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                                            Treasurer  Obstetrics & Gynecological Society of Northern India                       
 
                                           
                                                                                  
                                       
                                       
                                   
                              
 
                             
                          
                        
                            
                               
                             
                            
                                                                
                                  
                                    
                                      Type of Neoplasms 
 
                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
                                      Female genital system 
 
                                     
									                                    
                                      
                                          Ovaries, Uterus, Vulva, Placenta, Fallopian Tubes, Vagina, Cervix