Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Apr, 21
10th Annual Conference, the Mega Surgical Event (JAKSICON-2024) has entered into second day of its continues with the deliberations on surgical issues of past, present and future.
In addition to Pg free paper presentations, Master Videos were showns to the delegates by the masters in the surgery.
Key Note addresses were delivered by Prof. Rajinder Prashad from AIIMS New Delhi on the Topic, “Robotics in Surgery”, Prof. B.L. Yadav the national Treasurers of ASI threw light on ‘Omentopexy in Lower Live Ischemia in Low Income Groups’.
Three prestigious orations were also delivered on the occasion by Prof. Sanjay Bhasin on “Vermiform Appendix-Vestigial but Mysterious”, “Congenital Biliary Webs” by Ex-HoD Pediatric Surgery SKIMS, Dr. Altaf Shera and “Surgery in Ancient Times” by Prof. Nasib Chand Digra. In addition MayaSham Award winning e-posters were presented by Pgs and Dr. Akanksha & Dr. Kikali won 3rd & 2nd prize respectively whereas; first prize was won by Abrar Hussain from SKIMS. In Prof. K.L Kapoor Quiz first, second and third winners were Dr. Abrar Hussain, Dr. Akab Wani both from SKIMS Dr. Surayansh (GMC Jammu). Similarly,
The conference was inaugurated by Prof. H.L. Goswamy former HoD, Principal & Member JKPSC as the Chief Guest on the Occasion.
While speaking on the occasion he said that the theme of conference, “Welcome Technology Without Forgetting Ethics And Basic”, looks fascinating and reflects the intent of the Organizers of the event and the scientific contents and deliberations that are going to be held for three days, an attended by all ranks of Surgeons from JKUT, Ladhak and outside JKUT are going to help both trained and under trainee surgeons.
He welcomed delegates to the event and congratulate and wish good luck to Prof. Ashutosh Gupta (Chief Patron of Conference), Prof. Sanjay Kumar Bhasin (Organizing Chairman) and all team members for the event. He said that technology has made surgery & life easy for the surgeon but we must not forget basics and ethics in the larger interest of patient care.
The generation next should inculcate good surgical practices amongst themselves to keep image of DEMIGODs and noble profession intact.
Prof. Ashutosh Gupta as Guest of Honour praised the orahnizing team led by Prof. Sanjay Bhasin for Organizing such a mega event in GMC Jammu attended by more than 300 faculty & delegates from different corners of JKUT and country. He said that all logistic support shall be provided for skill enhancements.
Prof. Sanjay Bhasin welcomed delegates and faculty and thanked the participants for their presence, support and guest lectures. He also thanked whole membership of J&K Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India (JAKASI) for supporting him as Chairman (President) of JAKASI in last 02 years.
Prof. R.N. Sharma the founder HoD Surgery GMC Jammu at the age of almost 92 years also graced the occasion with his presence and shared his life time experience and also advised to the younger generation of surgeons.
On the occasion “Life time achievement Award” was bestowed upon Prof. J.G Langer, “Living Legend Award” was bestowed upon Prof. R.N. Sharma, in addition to felicitating two sons of soil, Prof. Rajinder Prashad from AIIMS New Delhi & Prof. Rajesh Gupta from PGIMER Chandigarh. Prof. Nisar Chowdri, the founder Chairman of JAKASI & Prof. Fazl Parry, immediate past chairman were also felicitated. Vote of thanks was extended by organizing secretary Dr. Harbinder Singh Bali and stage was jointly conducted by Dr. Shyam Gupta (organizing secretary) and Dr. Rajni Bhardwaj. The conference shall end tomorrow afternoon after few more scientific deliberations.
