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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
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery honours GEM Hospitals chairman
The Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery (JATS) has announced that C. Palanivelu, chairman and founder of GEM Hospitals, will be awarded the Foreign Honorary Membership and Lifetime Achievement Award at its 78th annual scientific meeting, scheduled to be held in Osaka, Japan, from October 23 to 25. According to a press release, every year, JATS recognises one distinguished overseas surgeon whose contributions have influenced thoracic surgery in Japan. This year, the association is honouring Dr. Palanivelu for his pioneering work in laparoscopic oesophageal surgery that has significantly impacted surgical practices across Japan. He had performed thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position, an approach that was first published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in 2006. Dr. Palanivelu has also been invited to deliver a keynote lecture at JATS 2025 on 'Laparoscopic/Robotic Esophagectomy: Current Trends and Future Perspective'.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
'Future holds promise for allied healthcare sciences, too'
For those planning for a career in the domain of healthcare, but are unable to secure MBBS entry, other rewarding options in allied areas were specified by accomplished medical professionals during The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2025 in Coimbatore in Wednesday. Nursing, Food and Nutrition, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy offer opportunities in the clinical side while pharmacy, insurance, finance, advertising and business development, reception, hospital administration. The placement opportunities for students pursuing programmes in dialysis, radiology technology, and para-medical courses was quite high. These observations were presented by P. Praveen Raj, Joint Managing Director and CEO of GEM Hospitals and J.S. Bhuvaneshwaran, Director of PSG Super Speciality Hospitals during a discussion on 'Prescribe Your Future' moderated by R. Saravana Kumar, former Chairman of Computer Society of India (Coimbatore) and former Director at Cognizant. For instance, a Radiation Physicist earns higher at the start than an doctor with MBBS qualification, Dr. Bhuvaneshwaran said. Those with strong expertise in finance, rather than medical doctors, are the right fit to administer the hospitals. Not all large hospital groups are run by medical professionals, Dr. Praveen Raj explained seeking to highlight the role of candidates with Mathematics in the domain of finance in healthcare sphere. On the perception that robotics and AI will impact the job market in medical field, they explained that validation would inevitably warrant human intervention. Technology can only shorten the duration of decision-making. Those making a foray into MBBS must be conscious of the need to spend at least six to seven additional years for completing post-graduation and specialisation, said Dr. Bhuvaneshwaran.
