Srinagar, Jun 14 (KNO): The Postdoctoral Department of Urology at the Super Specialty Hospital Srinagar is hosting Valley Uro-Con 2023, a premier medical conference set to take place from June 15th to 17th at GMC Srinagar.
Dr Syed Sajad Nazir, Head of the Department Urology and Chairman Valley Uro-con 2023) told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that conference aims to bring together esteemed healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore the latest advancements in urology and renal transplant towards improving health outcomes in our community.
He said that at least 300 delegates have registered so far and 40 faculty from national and international repute will demonstrate their skills.
"Valley Uro-Con 2023 is poised to be a transformative event, providing enlightening, informative, and insightful discussions on current healthcare challenges, technological advancements, and innovations in Urology and Renal transplant," he said.
"Prof Khursheed Guru, Director Robotic Surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute World renowned robotic urologist, Prof Ghulam Nabi from Dundee University UK and Dr Farhan Khan from USA will demonstrate live surgeries and deliver didactic lectures," he said , adding, "Prof Anant Kumar Director Urology Max Hospital will demonstrate Live Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and renal transplant."
Other guest faculty include Prof Malik Arjuna, Prof Anshuman Kapoor , Prof Shailesh Raina and others.
"For the first time in the valley Sacral Neuromodulation “BLADDER PACEMAKER” a ground breaking revolutionary technology for treatment of bladder problems will be demonstrated," Dr Sajad said.
Dr Tanveer Iqbal (Associate professor and Organizing Secretary) said that “with a diverse range of topics and expert speakers, attendees will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and developments shaping the future of urology”.
The event has been accredited by the Jammu and Kashmir State Medical Council (JKSMC) and participants will be awarded 12 Continuing Medical Education (CME) points.
"This conference offers a unique platform to engage in meaningful discussions, network with peers, and learn from leading experts in the field, there will be 14 live operative cases which will be live telecasted from SSH OT to GMC Auditorium along with live related Kidney Transplant Surgery," he added.
"Participants can look forward to a comprehensive program featuring keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and workshops designed to address critical healthcare issues and explore emerging trends," doctors said.
"Topics will encompass urological disorders, surgical techniques, medical innovations, patient care, and much more," they added—(KNO)