Biography
Vithal Nagesh Shirodkar, Indian obstetrician and gynecologist (Shiroda, Goa 27 April 1899 –Mumbai 07 March 1971)
Described cervical cerclage operation known as Shirodkar stitch (1955)
Invented 2 operations for genital prolapsed
Developed a technique of placing a vaginal hood over the cervix
Designed special instruments for the repair of the incompetent cervix such as a retractor, a fasciotome, a speculum and Shirodkar needles