Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai hosted the Anorectal Masterclass CME 2026, drawing more than 300 surgeons, gastroenterologists and postgraduate medical students from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and across Maharashtra. The academic event was organised in association with the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI) and the Navi Mumbai Surgical Society (NMSS), and focused on some of the most common yet often neglected anorectal conditions.
The day-long programme featured expert lectures, panel discussions and multiple live surgeries on conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and pilonidal sinus disease. Live surgical demonstrations showcased advanced procedures including Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty, MIPH (Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy), Laser Pilonidal Sinus, Laser Piles and Bascom cleft lift techniques. The sessions also covered imaging in anorectal sepsis, management of anorectal abscesses, open and closed haemorrhoidectomy, Botox therapy for fissures and complex complications in anorectal surgery.
Dr Nitish Jhawar, Senior Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, said anorectal disorders affect millions of people and often go untreated because of stigma and lack of awareness. He said the masterclass was designed to equip surgeons with evidence-based knowledge and minimally invasive approaches that can improve recovery and patient outcomes.
With sedentary lifestyles, changing dietary habits and a rising burden of colorectal disorders, experts at the event stressed the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention. They highlighted how minimally invasive and laser-based techniques can reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and support faster recovery.
Dr Kiran Shingote, COO & Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, said the hospital remains committed to medical excellence through continuous learning and collaboration. He added that bringing together leading experts for such programmes helps strengthen colorectal care and improve access to world-class treatment in the region.
The masterclass received a strong response from the surgical fraternity and was awarded MMC credit points, underscoring its academic significance for colorectal surgeons and healthcare professionals.
