The ‘CMSH Hernia workshop’ recently concluded at Chelawat Multi Specialty Hospital, in Mandsaur on 21 January 2024. It was the first of its kind to be held in Mandsaur and nearby districts. The workshop was constructed on the premises of the current theme of the Hernia Society of India – “Hernia for all”. The program constituted Live operative demonstrations with inside OT experience and round table discussions for surgeons and a separate agenda with didactic lectures and demonstrations for OT staff and technicians.
The organizing committee constituted a Patron- Dr Pradeep Chelawat, Organising secretary – Dr Priyank Chelawat. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. SN Dubey – a senior most surgeon from Mandsaur. The invited operating faculties included Dr. Ashutosh Soni – Vice president, HSI, Indore, Dr. Sudesh Sharda -Executive committee member, HSI from Central zone, Dr. Ishant Chaurasiya from Vidisha (MP) and Dr Rohan Jain from Barwani, MP and Dr. Vikram Singh Mujalde from Ratlam (MP).
58 delegates from Mandsaur and nearby districts (Ratlam, Neemuch, Manasa) attended the workshop including 32 surgeons and 26 OT assistants and Technicians. Seven live surgical cases were performed by the team which were well received by the audience and incited great discussion inside and outside the operation theatre. Surgeries performed were – TEP, TAPP, Open inguinal herniotomy for pediatric hernia, Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous internal ring suturing (PIRS) for pediatric hernia, and IPOM Plus.
After each surgery, a round table discussion and presentation on the same topic followed that could cover a plethora of techniques and case discussions in hernia surgery.
The workshop module for OT assistants was well taken by post-graduate students as well. It included a comprehensive discussion on important topics like Sterilization, maintenance, and upkeeping of laparoscopic instruments, and troubleshooting and technique of Camera holding. After every case, a live demo was given stressing on importance of cleaning and disinfection. This workshop was bi-lingual and was conducted by Mr. Virendra Namdev, Mr. Rohit Thakur, Mr. Narendra Chandrawat, Ms. Ravina Bairagi, Ms. Varsha, and Ms. Angurbala all OT staff at Chelawat Hospital and was appreciated by all participating, thus bringing “Hernia for all” theme of HSI true in every sense.
A lot of good work is being done in many peripheral areas but due to a lack of connectivity and a lot of other commitments peripheral surgeons fail to attend National meetings. The aim of this workshop was to empower tier three–four cities in Hernia techniques and to also train their assistants about Hernia Surgery, which was well accomplished by this workshop. Hernia society with this workshop is penetrating the peripheral cities and indeed bringing “Hernia to all” a reality.
The delegate & faculty feedback and the support received by BARD and the Management of Chelawat Hospital for the workshop was very constructive and overwhelming. The event was widely covered by the local News and print media.
The Organizers thank and acknowledge the support received from the Hernia Society of India and the President HSl – Dr Vijay Borgaonkar and Secretary – Dr. Sarfaraz Baig, Immediate past President Dr Deepraj Bhandarkar for their constant motivation in making the workshop a successful one. Dr Pradeep Chowbey sir our mentor extended his blessings through a prerecorded message, wishing us for conduct of a successful workshop.
We, the members of the organizing committee are committed to further the cause of taking India on the world map and excelling in Hernia Surgery and constantly seek support of the society in this endeavour.