Second day of “1st National Robotic Assisted Head-Neck Workshop & Advanced ENT Surgical Update 2017”

Today was the second day of “1st National Robotic Assisted Head-Neck Workshop & Advanced ENT Surgical Update 2017” organized by the department of Otolaryngology PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The highlights of the second day were demonstration of surgical resection of tumors by the robot, which were previously considered inoperable. The surgeries were performed by Prof Ashok Gupta, Head of Department ENT (II) at PGIMERThe procedures demonstrated included: Transoral Robotic Surgery for Carcinoma Oropharynx, SupraglotticLaryngectomy, Radical Tonsillectomy & Tongue base resection.
For the first time in country an opportunity of Hands on Robotic Surgery was given to the young surgeons. To encourage the young surgeons, there was a doubt clearing session and interaction with experienced surgeons regarding their surgical technique.
The workshop also included brain storming panel discussion on “Robot Assisted Head-Neck Surgery : Changing Scenario”.
These workshops go a long way in enriching the knowledge and experience of budding surgeons