Beyond the Standard: Expanding the Frontiers of Minimally Access GI Surgery
7th January 2027, 14:30 to 16:00 GMT / 20:00 to 21:30 IST
Overview
A distinguished academic collaboration between the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), UK and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), bringing together renowned international and Indian experts to share contemporary perspectives, experience, and practical insights in gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery.
This interactive webinar will explore current advances, evolving techniques, and practical approaches in modern surgical practice, with expert presentations and engaging discussions designed to provide valuable learning for surgeons, trainees, and surgical professionals.
Aims
To provide surgeons and surgical trainees with contemporary, evidence-based insights into advances in gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery, through an interactive exchange of knowledge and experience between experts from the UK and India.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees should be able to:
- Describe contemporary principles and advances in gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery.
- Identify appropriate indications and patient-selection considerations for current surgical approaches and technologies.
- Discuss the technical principles, benefits, limitations, and potential challenges of contemporary surgical techniques.
- Evaluate available evidence and expert perspectives to support informed clinical decision-making in surgical practice.
- Apply relevant knowledge and practical insights from the webinar to patient care and ongoing professional development.
Panellists
Our panellists include:
Mr K. Govindaraj
Chairman, Viswanathan Specialty Hospitals, Trichy, India
President, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
Mr Angus Watson
Honorary Consultant Surgeon, NHS Highland, UK
Vice-President, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), UK
Mr. Pawanindra Lal
Senior Consultant - Department of Robotic, Minimal Access & General Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Mr Ashwin Thangavelu
Director, Ashwin Hospital, Coimbatore, India
Honorary Secretary, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
Mr J. K. A. Jameel (Moderator)
Senior Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India
International Surgical Ambassador - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), UK
CPD
1 Hour
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Recording
A recording of the webinar will be made available on this page in the days following the live broadcast.
