Browns Hospital conducts live laparoscopy workshop
Browns Hospital, Ragama recently conducted a live surgery workshop on
laparoscopic procedures. Over 25 surgeons were present.
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A surgery in progress at Browns Hospital, Ragama. |
Four surgeries (TEP, TAPP and Fundoplication) were conducted in the
state-of-the-art operating theatres and transmitted live to the invitee
surgeons in the hospital's auditorium. They not only took part in the
workshop but were also a part of the theatre procedures too from time to
time.
This interactive session, lectures and some of the theatre procedures
were conducted by Workshop Director Dr. Roy Patankar with the assistance
of the staff of the hospital.
The workshop was followed by an in-depth discussion. The agenda also
covered recent developments in the areas of hernia surgery and focused
on the enhancement of skills.
"Laparoscopic surgery has evolved from the days of open surgery
involving 10-15 cm incisions to a few one cm incisions. Even the
material used for the mesh has changed from thread, silk and nylon to
polypropylene. Laparoscopic repair has a visible impact on the outcome
of the surgery and the well-being of the patient. The learning curve for
laparoscopic hernia surgeons is continuous with techniques such as TEP
and TAPP fast gaining popularity," said Workshop Director Dr. Roy
Patankar. |
