10-06-2025
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'.
