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The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Conference on latest techniques in Hernia surgery held
Around 150 surgeons and specialists participated in Hernia Fiesta 25, a conference on 'minimal access hernia surgery' in Puducherry on Saturday. Organised by GEM Hospital, in collaboration with the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the conference witnessed live hernia surgeries using minimal access techniques. The live procedures were transmitted real-time to the conference hall, providing valuable learning experience to the delegates. The panel discussions were led by 20 laparoscopic and hernia surgeons from Jipmer, GEM and other medical institutions, a release here said. Founder and Chairman of GEM Hospitals C. Palanivelu said the conference focused on laparoscopic, robotic-assisted and enhanced recovery protocols for hernia treatment. 'The conference was aimed at trying to update the surgeons on the recent innovations in the field, to train the new surgeons in laparoscopic hernia surgery, to try and answer the doubts that are encountered in day-to-day practice and to deal with unexpected scenarios,' he said. Director and Chief Surgeon of GEM Hospitals P. Senthilnathan said the holding of the conference in Puducherry has underlined it's growing role as a hub for medical education and training while reaffirming the ASI's commitment for advancing safe surgical practices across the country.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Focus on prevention as lifestyle-related illnesses drive organ failure, doctors told
N. Gopalakrishnan, Member Secretary of the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), said on Saturday that doctors must increasingly focus on preventing organ failure, as lifestyle factors and habits continue to contribute to a growing number of cases. He was speaking in Coimbatore at the inaugural session of the national liver transplant conference and advanced medical training, organised jointly by GEM Hospital and the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI). Addressing the gap between demand and supply in organ transplantation, he said Tamil Nadu was the first State to provide financial assistance of up to ₹22 lakh for any transplant procedure under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. Tamil Nadu was also the first State to start liver transplant services at Stanley Government Medical College Hospital. It streamlined organ allocation systems and clarified medico-legal procedures related to organ donation from brain-dead donors. The State has undertaken several combined transplants, including pancreas and kidney, liver and kidney, and heart and lung. Thirteen government medical colleges and hospitals, and 27 government NTORC hospitals, contribute significantly to transplantation efforts in the State, he said. 'Almost all States, and even the Union Government, have replicated Tamil Nadu's government orders on transplantation,' Mr. Gopalakrishnan added. The three-day conference will feature sessions on robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques for liver transplantation. It will also offer evidence-based discussions for medical professionals and postgraduate students pursuing specialisation in transplant medicine. A key highlight is a full-day 'Liver ICU Training' programme for intensive care nurses. The session focuses on patient preparation, post-operative care protocols, and post-surgical monitoring techniques. This is the first large-scale educational initiative of its kind for nursing professionals at a national medical conference, the organisers said. Other sessions will cover advancements in transplant anaesthesia, organ donation protocols for ICU staff, and long-term patient care strategies to improve clinical outcomes.
