Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor & HOD, 4 Years 13 Months
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, 6 Years 7 Months
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, 5 Years
• JIPMER, Tutor, 3 Years

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Professor & Head of Department with Administrative Responsibility of the Department.
• Academic responsibility to train the MBBS Undergraduate and MS Postgraduate Students.
• Clinical responsibility of managing the patients.

• Comparative evaluation of 50 microgram oral misoprostol and 25 microgram intravaginal misoprostol for induction of labour at term: A randomized controlled trial.

Dr. Anup Pradhan, Hafizur Rahman Latha, Kharka Prachi Renjhen, Sumit Kar

J Obstet Gynaecol Can, Vol 35(5), Pg 408-416, 2013.

• Obstetrical And Perinatal Outcome In Teenage Pregnancies In Sub Himalayan Region.

Ashita Aggarwal, Anup Pradhan

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; Volume - 10 | Issue - 03 | March - 2021 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 - 8179 | DOI : 10.36106/ijsr.

• Neonatal Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Can Be Isolated from Human Umbilical Cord Wharton's Jelly but Not from Human Umbilical Cord Blood.

T. Paras Singh, M. L. Sherpa, Anup Pradhan

Original Research Article J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci./eISSN- 2278-4802, pISSN- 2278-4748/ Vol. 8/ Issue 12/ Mar. 25, 2019 Page 849.

• Laparoscopic evaluation and prevalence of endometriosis among infertile women: A prospective study.

Sana Sharfuddin, Nazar Imam, Anup Pradhan

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sharfuddin S et al. Int J ReprodContraceptObstet Gynecol. 2020 May; 9(5):1914-1918.

• Prophylactic antenatal corticosteroid before elective cesarean delivery at or near term: a retrospective study.

Sharfuddin S, Pradhan A, Imam MN

Int J ReprodContraceptObstetGynecol 2019;8: 927-31.

• Thyroid disorder in antenatal women in sub-himalayan region: a need for universal screening.

Swati Dubey, Anup Pradhan

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dubey S et al. Int J ReprodContraceptObstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug; 6(8):3445-3448. www.ijrcog.org pISSN 2320-1770 | eISSN 2320-1789.

• Randomized Control Study of 600 mcg Oral vs Vaginal Misoprostol with Mifepristone for early MTP.

Dr. Rishika Raj, Dr. Anup Pradhan

International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research, 2016.

• Oxytocin and oral misoprostol for labor induction in prelabor rupture of membranes.

Dr. Rashmi, Dr. Anup Pradhan

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016.

• Intravenous Iron Versus Oral Iron In Antenatal Women With Iron Deficiency Anemia In Sub-Himalayan Settings.

Dr. Shraddha Tripathi, Dr. Anup Pradhan

J of Evidence Based Med & Healthcare, pISSN- 2349-2562, eISSN- 2349-2570/ Vol. 2/Issue 37/Sept. 14, 2015 Page 5832.

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Academic, 5 Years 6 Months
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Academic, 7 Months
• AL FALAH SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE, Associate Professor, Academic, 2 Months
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Academic, Till date

• General Gynaecology and Obstetrics | Endoscopic Surgeries | Colposcopy

• Dr. Annet Thatal is an Associate Professor in Department of OBG, SMIMS.
• Responsible for regularly teaching MBBS students.
• Training Post graduate students.
• MD thesis co-guide.
• Coordinator of BPT course (OBG).

• Fetomaternal Outcome in Elderly Primigravida.

Annet Thatal, Pesona Grace Luksom, Yogesh Narwat

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research 2020;7(2):1–5.

• Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Report of Three Cases.

Meetei LT, Annet T N Terhase, Sabayasachi S

International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org) 453 Vol.5; Issue: 2; February 2015.

• Knowledge and personal beliefs about human papilloma virus infection among Sikkimese female nursing professionals in India.

Hafizur Rahman, Annet Thatal, Sumit Kar

AMJ 2016; 9(7): 198–205.

• Severe PID with sub-acute intestinal obstruction during third trimester of pregnancy: a rare presentation.

Pesona Grace Lucksom, Annet Thatal, Patrika Rai, Spruha Navinbhai Thakkar, Kapil Singh, Niranjan

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Feb; 8(2):754-757. www.ijrcog.org pISSN 2320-1770 | eISSN 2320-1789

• Lateral placenta as a predictor for development of preeclampsia.

Ambika Rai, Annet Thatal, Barun Kumar Sharma, Yogesh Narwat

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 2020;7(2):216–221.

• Profile of gynecological malignancies after the start of gynecology oncology surgeries in Sikkim-experience from a tertiary hospital in North East India.

Pesona Grace Lucksom, Annet Thatal, Zigmee Dorjee Tamang, Barun Kumar Sharma, Ezzat Khalda, Mingma Sherpa

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology Lucksom PG et al. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Apr;10(4):1368-1372. www.ijrcog.org pISSN 2320-1770 | eISSN 2320-1789.

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st January 2022 - till date
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st September 2017 - 31st December 2021
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5th June 2017 - 31st August 2017
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3rd Jan 2011 - 31st May 2014
• Health Care, Human Services & Family Welfare Department Sikkim, Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 1st June 2010 - 31st Dec 2010
• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st Dec - 25th May 2010
• NRHM, Sikkim, Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 22nd July - 30th Nov 2009

• Short term Research Studentship during MBBS (2001-2002) from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for project titled "Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in the population surrounding our Hospital (Burdwan Medical College and Hospital)".
• Union for International Cancer Control award for UICC International Cancer Technology Transfer Fellowship supported by a group of cancer organisations in Europe, North America, and Australia.
• Winner of the 2018 International Development and Education Award (IDEA) from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - for participating in the IDEA Program and ASCO Main conference followed by Extended Tour Award (ETA) Program to MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston Texas US.
• Successfully passed the ESGO theoretical knowledge test, part of the subspecialty curriculum of gynaecologic oncology, 2019.
• Awarded WOMEN RESEARCHER AWARD in the 11th International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, held on 17 & 18-Oct-2020, Kolkata, India, Organized by VDGOOD Professional Association.

• Cervical Cancer
• Gynaecology Oncology
• Screening and Prevention Of Cancer

• Professor at the department of OBG, SMIMS
• Teach Undergraduate and Post Graduate students in the department and Co-Guide for PhD students.
• Involved in Research.

• Prevalence of G6PD deficiency in the population surrounding our Hospital (Burdwan Medical College and Hospital)

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Short term Research Studentship during MBBS (2001-2002) from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

• Study of symphysio-fundal height as a predictor of fetal weight estimation at term - A prospective observational study.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Research done during my post-graduation (MD thesis submitted to West Bengal University of Health Sciences, 2009). Published in Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology Vol 2: No.4: September 2012; 8-11.

• Assessment of Human Papilloma virus Genotype among women in Sikkim (PaGeS): Cervical cancer screening modalities.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Ongoing research projects.

• Paracetamol infusion as Intrapartum Analgesia.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Ongoing research projects.

• Comparative study of self-collected versus physician collected cervical smear for detection of hr-HPV DNA among women attending a Referral hospital in Sikkim.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Ongoing research projects. TMA Pai Funded project.

• Study of detection of hr-HPV using HPV DNA and E6/E7 mRNA on cervical smear and its correlation with short term clinico-pathological outcomes.

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Ongoing research projects. TMA Pai Funded project.

• PRESCRIP-TEC-Preventive and Screaming Innovative towards elimination of cervical cancer (multi centric international project)

January 01, 2021, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

DBT project. OBG, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 39 lakhs.

• Study on persistence of high-risk infection and its association with specific epigenetic markers and HLA-class-II Genepolymorphism among adult females from north east India

August 05, 2022, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

ICMR funded multi centric project. OBG, PI, Amount in (Rs) 28,90,242.

• Study of E6/E7 mRNA (Aptima) for detection of hr-HPV on cervical smear and its association with short term clinic-pathological outcomes in women in Sikkim

November 08, 2023, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

OBG, PI, Amount in (Rs) 10 lakhs.

• Evaluation of the relationship between mtDNA copy number and hr-HPV infection in cervical samples in hr-HPV positive cases among the Sikkimese women of Northeast India

April 10, 2024, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Biochemistry, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 10 lakhs.

• Assessment of plasticity of glutamine metabolism to determine cisplatin therapy response in cervical cancer cohorts of eastern and north eastern India

February 14, 2023, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

DHR Project. Biochemistry, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 20 lakhs.

• MicroRNAs: potential markers of cervical health-an explorative hospital-based study.

October 22, 2022, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Medical Biotechnology, Co-PI, Amount in (Rs) 2 lakhs.

• "Development, implementation and evaluation of protocolized Cardio-Obstetric Care in improving maternal cardiac, obstetric and fetal outcomes of Pregnant Women with Heart Diseases in India."

February 05, 2024, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Cardiology and OBG, Co-PI.

• Evaluation of the relationship between mtDNA copy number and hr-HPV infection in cervical samples in hr-HPV positive cases among the Sikkimese women of Northeast India.

April 10, 2024, Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Biochemistry, Co-PI. Fund Received 10 Lakhs.

Guest Commentary. Jan 03, 2019. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) connection. Link

May 17, 2022

Guest commentary ASCO connection. Link

October 17, 2023

Guest commentary, ASCO blog. Link

April 29, 2024

Sikkim Chronicles Link

Guest commentary, ASCO blog. Link

Oct 17, 2023

• "Mullerian anomaly with large ovarian mass - where two worlds collide: A case report"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Journal of Indian Medical Association (JIMA)

• "Advances in HPV Screening Tests for Cervical Cancer-A Review"

Lucksom, P.G., Sherpa, M., Pradhan, A.

J Obstet Gynecol India (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s13224-021-01569-9

• "Tunnel Clusters: An Unexplored World for Gynaecologists - A Case Report"

Lucksom, P.G., Sherpa, M., Sharma, B.K.

J Obstet Gynecol India (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s13224-021-01542-6

• "Profile of Gynecological Malignancies After the Start of Gynecology Oncology Surgeries in Sikkim - Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in North East India"

Lucksom, P.G., Thatal, A., Tamang, Z.D., Sharma, B.K., Khalda, E., Sherpa, M.

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Apr;10(4):1368-1372. DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20210971

• "Changing Trends in the Indication of Caesarean Delivery in Multigravida - Experience from a Referral Center in Eastern India: A Prospective Study"

Sebastian, N., Pradhan, A., Lucksom, P.G.

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020 Aug;9(8):3367-3371. DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20203324

• "Evaluation of CA-125 as an Indicator of Imaging During Follow-up of Carcinoma Ovary"

Lucksom, P.G., Mathai, S., Bhaumik, J., Ghosh, A.

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (July-August 2020) 70(4):289-294. PMID: 32764850. Original Research. DOI: 10.1007/s13224-020-01321-9

• "Fetomaternal outcome in elderly primigravida"

Thatal, A., Lucksom, P.G., Narwat, Y.

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 2020;7(2):1-5. DOI: 10.18231/j.ijogr.2020.050

• "A study of maternal risk factors and the perinatal outcome in meconium stained amniotic fluid in Central Referral Hospital"

Niranjan, K.S., Lucksom, P.G.

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019 Nov;8(11):4146-54. DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20194837

• "Severe PID with sub-acute intestinal obstruction during third trimester of pregnancy: a rare presentation"

Lucksom, P.G., Thatal, A., Thakkar, S.N., Niranjan, K.S.

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2019 Feb;8(2):754-757.

• "Gonadal Vein graft for maintaining renal circulation after a complication during para aortic node dissection: A case report"

Lucksom, P.G., Bhaumik, J., Biswas, G., Gupta, S., Chakraborti, B.

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (January-February 2019) 69(1):89-91. DOI: 10.1007/s13224-017-1070-8 PMID: 30814816. PMCID: PMC6361183

• "Reaching Adolescents through Sex Education: Where do we stand?"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

J Gynecol Neonatal Biol (2016) 2(2): 1-3. DOI: 10.15436/2380-5595.16.1078

• "KAP Study on HIV/AIDS among Antenatal Women Attending Central Referral Hospital of North East India"

Lucksom, P.G., Upadhya, R., Kharka, L., Dubey, S., Choudhary, N., Yadav, R.

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India (September-October 2016) 66(S1):S55-S59. DOI: 10.1007/s13224-015-0767-9 PMCID: PMC5016407

• "Comparative Study of Interval Versus Postpartum Cu-T Insertion in a Central Referral Hospital of North East India"

Lucksom, P.G., Kanungo, B.K., Sebastian, N., Mehrotra, R., Pradhan, D., Upadhya, R.

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet 2015; 4(1): 47-51. DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20150209

• "Monckeberg's Arteriosclerosis in Uterine Vessels - An Unusual Presentation"

Lucksom, P.G., Kharka, L.V., Sebastian, N., Amlan, G.

J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2014; 64(6): 436-437. DOI: 10.1007/s13224-012-0306-x PMID: 25489150

• "Malignant Transformation of Ovarian Dermoid: A Rare Case"

Lucksom, P.G., Sebastian, N., Pradhan, D., Ritu, R.

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynaecol 2013; 2(4): 698-700. DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20131244

• "Cervical Fibroids - Complication of Challenging Cases"

Majhi, A.K., Lucksom, P.G.

Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology; 2013; (4): 242-247.

• "Study of Symphysiofundal Height as a Predictor of Fetal Weight Estimation at Term - A Prospective Study"

Lucksom, P.G., Majhi, A.K., Anant, M., Pal, G., Samanta, S.

Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology 2012; 2(4): 8-11.

• "Folate Requirement in Conception and Preconception: Evidence-Based Facts"

Lucksom, P.G., Majhi, A.K.

Nutrition and Pregnancy. ECAB Clinical Update: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2011, 34-52.

• "Ovarian Tumor with Pregnancy"

Lucksom, P.G., Kharka, L.V., Dahal, M.

Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology. 2010; 1(01): 35-37.

• "Successful Repair of Large Ruptured Uterus Following Forceps Delivery in a Primi Gravida"

Majhi, A.K., Mukhopadhya, S., Das, A., Roy, P., Jha, T., Lucksom, P.G.

Indian Journal of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology. 2008; 19(02): 44-45.

• "Male Contraceptives: Where Do We Stand"

Majhi, A.K., Seal, S.L., Lucksom, P.G.

Obs and Gynae Today; 2008; 13(8); 344-350.

• "Effect of Obesity and Overweight on Fetomaternal Outcome"

Majhi, A.K., Bhattacharya, S.K., Kamilya, G., Seal, S.L., Goswami, P., Lucksom, P.G.

Indian Medical Journal, 2007; 101(6); 201-202.

• "Comparing the Quality and Yield of gDNA from Urine and Oral Samples: A Quest for More Acceptable Biological Samples for HPV DNA Assay"

Sherpa, M.L., Das, B.C., Rashid, S., Gupta, C., Bhutia, Y., Lucksom, P.G.

Ind J Clin Biochem (2021) (Suppl1) S9.

• "CA125 Value as an Indicator for Imaging for Detection of CA Ovary Recurrence After Primary Treatment"

Lucksom, P., Mathai, S., Bhaumik, J., Ghosh, A.

Journal of Global Oncology 2018: 4_suppl_2, 58s-58s. DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.26700

• "Chemotherapy Response Scoring (CRS) from Multiple Sites During Interval Debulking Surgery in Ovarian Cancer: Experience from a Tertiary Referral Center in Eastern India"

Midha, D., Lucksom, P., Bhaumik, J., Mukhopadhyay, A.

International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer 2016, 26: 244-244.

• "Fertility Sparing Surgery in Ovarian Cancer: Experience from a Tertiary Referral Center in Eastern India"

S. Mathai, P. Lucksom, B. Chakraborti, A. Ghosh, A. Mukhopadhyay, J. Bhaumik

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 2016; Vol 26: 786-786.

• "Evolution of Surgical Complexity in Ovarian Cancer: Experience from a Developing Tertiary Referral Center in Eastern India, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, India"

A. Mukhopadhyay, D. Thangjam, P.G. Lucksom, B. Chakraborti, A. Ghosh, J. Bhaumik

Gynecologic Oncology 141 (2016) 2-208. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.04.487

• "Genomic DNA Extraction from Different Human Tissue Samples: Urine, Oral Gargle, Blood, and Cervical for Real-Time Amplification by qPCR"

Sherpa, M.L., Gupta, C., Bhutia, Y.

Ind J Clin Biochem (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-023-01168-7

• "Endometrioid Adenofibroma of Ovary - A Two-Faced Tumour: Case Report"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(2): 446-448. DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20240152

• "Study on Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Prevention and Screening of Cervical Cancer Among Couples"

Devi, Lukram, M., Pesona G. Lucksom

International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 12, No. 12, Dec. 2023.

• "Accuracy of Frozen Section and Clinical/Radiological Diagnosis with Final Histopathology of Pelvic Masses in a Teaching Institute with a Non-oncology Setup, in Northeast India."

Lucksom, P.G., Sherpa, M., Sharma, B.K., Sinha, D.

J Obstet Gynecol India (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-023-01766-8

• "A Study of Clinical Profile and Immediate Fetal and Maternal Outcome in Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy at Central Referral Hospital (CRH), Gangtok."

Bhaumik, D., Lucksom, P.G., Rahman, H.

IASR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Science (IJMPS); Volume: 2; Issue: 2, Mar-Apr 2022, 13-22.

• "Monochorionic Twins with One Fetal Death."

Dipanwita, B., Lucksom, P.G.

J Evid Based Med Healthc 2022; 9(04):1-3.

• "Oncology Is Not for the Faint of Heart"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Blogs, Guest Commentary. ASCO blog, Oct 17, 2023. https://connection.asco.org/blogs/oncology-not-faint-heart

• "Awareness to Wellness: The Path to A World without Cervical Cancer International Perspectives"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Blog, in ASCO connection. May 17, 2022. Published in best blogs of ASCO 2023. https://connection.asco.org/blogs/awareness-wellness-path-world-without-cervical-cancer

• "Hormone: An Allegory of a Woman's Foe"

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Guest Commentary, ASCO blogs. Jan 03, 2019. https://connection.asco.org/blogs/hormone-allegory-womans-foe

• "Genomic DNA Extraction from Different Human Tissue Sample: Urine, Oral Gargle, Blood, and Cervical for Real Time Amplification by qPCR."

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Ind J Clin Biochem. 2024.

• "Endometrioid adenofibroma of ovary-a two faced tumour: case report."

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jan 2024.

• "Accuracy of Frozen Section and Clinical/Radiological Diagnosis with Final Histopathology of Pelvic Masses in a Teaching Institute with a Non-oncology Setup, in Northeast India."

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

J Obstet Gynecol India. 2023.

• "Complication of challenging cases."

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

Journal of Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2013.

• "Folate requirement in conception and preconception: Evidence-based facts. Nutrition and Pregnancy."

Dr. Pesona Grace Lucksom

ECAB Clinical Update: Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2012.