Coimbatore witnessed a biggest conference of Gynaec endoscopic surgeons as Rao Hospital joined forces with the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE) to orchestrate the colossal “IAGE Pride Endo Insight 2023” conference on August 19th and 20th. Attracting over 250 gynaecologists from local and nearby regions, the two-day affair unfolded across two distinguished venues – Hotel Grand Regent and Hotel Residency Towers.
Aiming to illuminate the extraordinary advantages of endoscopy over traditional surgical methods, the conference ambitiously updated gynaecologists on the most recent strides in endogynaecology, endometriosis, and infertility treatment. With an impressive assembly of national and international luminaries, including Prof. Yutaka Osuga from Japan and Dr. Regina Struber from Germany, the event underscored its significance on the global stage.
Spanning across diverse presentations, the conference recognized Dr. Yingngam from Rao Hospital for their outstanding surgical video contribution, and Dr. Rajeswari and Dr. Namratha, also from Rao Hospital, for their compelling papers.
The conference unfolded with an immersive Live Endoscopy Workshop, beamed from different locations such as Rao Hospital, Coimbatore Medical College, and JK Women Hospital, Mumbai. Swami Anukoolananda from CIRS Chinmaya Mission present as the chief guest and set the tone at the inauguration with a captivating discourse on Stress Management. Dr.Pandit Palaskar, President – IAGE, Dr.Kurian Joseph, Chairperson TN IAGE, Dr.Kalyan Barmade, Hon. Secretary – IAGE and Dr.Asha Rao, Organizing Chairperson IAGE Pride Endo Insight 2023, FOGSI Endometriosis Chairperson, and Medical Director of Rao hospital along with the two international faculties were other guests of honour present at the event.
The subsequent day played host to enlightening keynote sessions, debates, interactive dialogues, and practical workshops – collectively forming an enriching platform on endogynaecology, endometriosis, and infertility.
Dr. Damodar Rao, Associate Director at Rao Hospital and Committee Member of IAGE, stated, “This conference serves as a pivotal platform for gynaecologists to collaborate, learn, and exchange ideas that will propel advancements in our field, ultimately enhancing patient care and medical outcomes. I take immense pride in our achievement of conducting a spectacular Live Endoscopy workshop that showcased 21 diverse surgical cases, providing a firsthand view of cutting-edge techniques and procedures performed by renowned endogynaec surgeons in the country under the aegis of IAGE.”
