India Pharma Outlook Team | Monday, 26 February 2024
The Maharashtra State chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) recently hosted a 3-day MASICON event in Nashik. The event aimed to enhance medical-surgical education and facilitate engagement in scientific programs and discussions. It saw the participation of numerous distinguished surgeons from across Maharashtra.
An exclusive master class on robotic surgery was conducted by Prof Dr Raj Nagarkar, the chief of surgical oncology & automated services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC) in Nashik. The session catered to postgraduate general surgery students and attending surgeons, providing them with comprehensive insights into critical analysis of indications, multidisciplinary patient management, surgical techniques, and operative procedures.
Dr. Nagarkar's highlight was a live demonstration of a Low Anterior Resection (LAR) utilizing a minimally invasive robotic technique, which included lateral node dissection. This impressive showcase was witnessed by over 2,000 attendees, both in-person and virtually. Dr. Raj Nagarkar recently set a new world record by performing a thousand robotic-assisted surgeries within only fifty months or four years.
On the event's final day, Dr. Nagarkar delivered an enlightening lecture on Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) to an audience of around 800 delegates. Meanwhile, Dr. Aditya Adhav, senior consultant and breast onto-surgeon at HCGMCC, conducted a live surgery demonstration on Breast Cancer Lumpectomy with Axillary Dissection, emphasizing the significance of Breast Conservation Surgery.
Additionally, Dr. Vikas Jain, senior consultant in surgical oncology and robotic surgery, was the chairperson for various live surgeries, including Robotic Anterior Resection with Lateral Pelvic Node Dissection and Endoscopic Thyroidectomy.
“It was a fantastic experience for my team and me to participate in this large-scale event, gathering surgeons from across the state. It took place in Nashik this year, making it even more special. Hosting a class on robotic-assisted surgery, a specialization of mine, for fellow surgeons and aspiring students was particularly rewarding. I'm excited for them to apply this knowledge in their future practice,” says Prof Dr. Raj Nagarkar, managing director & chief of surgical oncology & robotic services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC) & Hospitals.
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