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Padma Shri awardee Sivapatham Vittal, who passed away
recently, was known for his contribution in which field?Solution
Dr. Sivapatham Vittal was a pioneer in surgical endocrinology in India. He was the founder of the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons and contributed significantly to high-altitude and thyroid surgery. His numerous awards include the Padma Shri in 2011 and the Dr. B. C. Roy Award.
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