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Chandigarh 05th 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. 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.
On the first day of the conference, international and national experts enlightened the audience with latest developments on diseases of esophagus, gall bladder, pancreas and obesity surgery. The conference is being attended by more than 600 delegates from all over the country. Clinics for post graduate students was mentored by eminent teachers to help the budding surgeons in learning the art of surgery.
Dr Jason Hall from USA, enlightened the delegates about the surgical management of colonic diverticulitis and Dr Niraj Gusani from USA, discussed the recent developments in the management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Dr David Jayne from UK, delivered the Chennai Oration and discussed about the latest trials in colorectal surgery and challenges involved in the management. Dr KK Madhavan from Singapore, delivered a keynote lecture on journey of surgery from cholecystectomy to liver transplantation in last 30 years.
The panel discussion by national and international panelist discussed the way forward in unresolved issues in acute pancreatitis.
In evening there were sessions on special mention posters and free paper sessions to promote research and evidenced based treatments in the field of gastrointestinal surgery.
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