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