Fortis Hiranandani Hospital has hosted a train-the-trainer live surgical workshop aimed at strengthening advanced gynaecological endoscopy skills among young obstetricians and gynaecologists across Mumbai. The programme focused on minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and its role in improving recovery, reducing pain and lowering complications compared with traditional surgery.
Led by Dr. Prashant Bhamare, HOD and Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, the workshop was designed to build confidence in performing complex procedures and help young doctors adopt newer surgical techniques. The hospital said the initiative was part of its effort to promote medical education and surgical innovation beyond its own unit.
The live workshop featured three complex total laparoscopic hysterectomy, or TLH, cases, each highlighting a different surgical challenge. One case involved bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, in which both ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed, a procedure often required in cases such as fibroids, ovarian cysts or cancer. Another demonstrated TLH in a patient with endometriosis, while the third focused on a woman with a history of two previous caesarean sections, a scenario that can make surgery more difficult because of scar tissue and altered anatomy.
The hospital said the main clinical focus of the workshop was the management of uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. It added that treatment becomes more challenging in patients who have already undergone procedures such as caesarean sections or fibroid removals. Advanced energy devices were used during the live surgeries to improve precision, reduce complications and enhance the learning experience for participants.
Dr. Bhamare said the workshop gave young caregivers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to advanced laparoscopic techniques. He said the focus on difficult cases, including the management of fibroids in patients with prior surgeries, was important in teaching the latest surgical approaches. “I’m confident that this practical experience will significantly help improve patient outcomes,” he said.
The programme also included structured teaching sessions on recent developments in laparoscopic surgery. Participants were introduced to the use of energy devices, which are employed in laparoscopic procedures to cut and coagulate tissue with heat. According to the hospital, these devices help improve precision, reduce blood loss and shorten recovery time for patients.
Mr. Nitin Kamaria, Facility Director, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, said the institution places strong emphasis on nurturing the skills of clinical and nursing teams. He said the workshop offered doctors across the city a meaningful opportunity to learn, share experience and grow together. “We are proud to have hosted such a meaningful event,” he said.
The workshop was attended by consultants from Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, along with doctors from civic institutions and leading private hospitals in Navi Mumbai. The hospital said the event served as a platform for knowledge exchange and discussion on best practices in laparoscopic surgery, with the broader goal of improving the quality of care for patients.
Dr. Bindhu KS, President of the Navi Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society, also attended and delivered the keynote address. Fortis Hiranandani Hospital said the workshop reflected its ongoing commitment to medical education, surgical training and capacity building across the wider medical community.
