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Chandigarh 04th October:- The 28th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology being organized by Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of General Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh was inaugurated by Honorable Governor of Himachal Pradesh Acharya Dev Vrat on October 04, 2018. The Hon'ble Governor highlighted the importance of gastrointestinal tract for both health and diseases. He also welcomed the use of patient friendly minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries but also stressed the role of proper training. The conference is being attended by 600 delegates from all over the country.
Today's program was dedicated to Continuing Medical Education (CME) in the field of surgical gastroenterology where renowned national as well as international experts discussed the latest developments, treatment challenges, and its application in patient care. Dr William Lancastar from USA enlightened the delegates about the diagnostic and management approach of benign liver tumors and Prof Ernst Klar from Germany discussed the recent developments in the management of liver cancer. The recent treatment options for esophageal, gastric, pancreatic and gall bladder cancer were discussed by renowned national experts. The emerging role of laparoscopic surgery in various Biliary and pancreatic diseases were also deliberated in the CME.
Dr William Lancastar also highlighted the emerging role as well as future of pancreatic transplantation.
Dr Rajesh Gupta, Professor, Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, PGI, Chandigarh and the organizing secretary of the conference welcomed all the experts and delegates to the City beautiful . He said that the mission of this conference is to disseminate knowledge, foster research and training as well as encourage collaboration.
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