28/02/2026
Day 1 of the Live Workshop on Contemporary Management of Gastric Cancer commenced with a dignified inauguration led by Dr. Y. Subramanyeshwar Rao Garu, Medical Director & Chief – Surgical Oncology, alongside Dr. K. Kalpana Raghunath Garu, Associate Director – Academics, Dr. Senthil J. Rajappa Garu, HOD – Medical Oncology, and Dr. K. Phani Koteswara Rao Garu, Medical Superintendent.
The ceremony was further graced by eminent faculty and mentors in the field, including Dr. Devendra Parikh, Dr. Pratap Reddy Garu, Dr Sujith C Patnaik Garu, Dr. Srinivasulu Muktha Garu, Dr. Chandrashekar Rao Garu, and Dr. G.S.N. Raju Garu, whose presence added immense academic weight and inspiration to the occasion.
The highlight of the day was the live operative workshop, where delegates witnessed advanced laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomy procedures performed in real time.
These sessions offered rare insights into surgical decision‑making, technique refinement, and patient care strategies. Evidence‑based lectures on D2 lymphadenectomy and comparative outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches enriched the learning experience.
A multidisciplinary panel discussion added depth to the program, moderated by Dr. Senthil J. Rajappa and joined by Dr. Chandra Sekhara Rao, Dr. Srinivasulu Muktha, Dr. G.S.N. Raju, Dr. M.V.T. Krishna Mohan, Dr. Rakesh Pinninti and Dr Heena Kausar. Together, they shared practical perspectives on holistic gastric cancer management, blending surgical expertise with multidisciplinary care.
The day concluded with an engaging video competition, where young surgeons presented innovative techniques and approaches, reinforcing the workshop’s role in nurturing academic excellence and surgical innovation.
For the delegates, Day 1 was not only about observing procedures but also about learning directly from masters in the field, exchanging ideas, and strengthening their own clinical practice.
We sincerely thank our GI Surgical Oncology team for their meticulous effort in organizing this impactful program and extend our gratitude to all faculty and participants for making the first day of the workshop a resounding success.