Dr Raj Nagarkar from HCGMCCR conducts class on robotic surgery at Masicon 2024 in Nashik
Showcases robotic low anterior resection technique to over 2000 surgeons
At the recently concluded three-day MASICON event, hosted by the Maharashtra State chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) in the city, Prof Dr Raj Nagarkar, Chief of Surgical Oncology & Robotic Services at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre (HCGMCC) in Nashik, conducted an exclusive master class on robotic surgery.
The session catered to postgraduate general surgery students and attending surgeons providing them with comprehensive insights into critical analysis of indications, multidisciplinary patient management, surgical techniques and operative procedures. Dr Nagarkar’s highlight was a live demonstration of a Low Anterior Resection (LAR) utilising a minimally invasive robotic technique, which included lateral node dissection. This impressive showcase was witnessed by over 2000 attendees, both in-person and virtually. Dr Nagarkar recently set a new world record by performing a thousand robotic-assisted surgeries within only 50 months or four years.
The event saw the participation of numerous distinguished surgeons from across Maharashtra. The conference facilitated engagement in scientific programmes and discussions.
“It was a fantastic experience for my team and me to participate in this large-scale event gathering surgeons from across the state. The fact that it took place in Nashik this year made it even more special. Hosting a class on robotic-assisted surgery, a specialisation of mine, for fellow surgeons and aspiring students was particularly rewarding. I’m excited for them to apply this knowledge in their future practice,” says Dr Nagarkar.
During the final day of the event, Dr Nagarkar delivered an enlightening lecture on Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) to an audience of around 800 delegates. Meanwhile, Dr Aditya Adhav, Senior Consultant and Breast Onco-surgeon at HCGMCC conducted a live surgery demonstration on Breast Cancer Lumpectomy with Axillary Dissection, emphasising the significance of breast conservation surgery.
Additionally, Dr Vikas Jain, Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery, played a pivotal role as the chairperson for various live surgeries, including Robotic Anterior Resection with Lateral Pelvic Node Dissection and Endoscopic Thyroidectomy.
The super-speciality surgical oncology residents from HCGMCC, including Dr Palak Naik, Dr Supriya Dombre, Dr Kunda Kalyan Kumar, Dr Anirudh M, Dr Soundarya Varadarajan, Dr Richa Sharma, Dr Rana Vishal Jashvantlal, Dr Reju Sathar, Dr Praveenkumar Surpur and Dr Utkarsh Ajgaonkar, made significant contributions to the event through engaging videos, informative graphics and articulate verbal presentations.
