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Delhi hospital holds meeting on Pediatric Urology
Over 100 cases with their long-term follow-up were also examined by the specialists with the audience in a separate session.
Updated : Dec 17, 2018, 06:25 AM IST
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In a first, a Delhi based hospital hosted the three-day conference on the 20th annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Association of Pediatric Urologists (APAPU) which was held in India for the first time, ending Sunday. The event had detailed deliberations and presentations on new developments in the field of pediatric urology, where the delegates presented unique case studies and medical papers to discuss new treatment techniques.
Over 100 cases with their long-term follow-up were also examined by the specialists with the audience in a separate session. The delegates also got an access to the latest robotic platform- the Da Vinci Xi and laparoscopic simulator at the venue to have a free hands-on experience. A pre-conference CME was organized to discuss myths, facts and current scenario of Pediatric Robotic Surgery. "During the course of the conference intense educational exercises have been offered, covering both the practical and theoretical aspects of pediatric urology. Delegates who have attended the conference will find the knowledge they have gained to be beneficial in providing better care and improved outcomes for their patients. We have made all the efforts to benefit new entrants as well as practicing Pediatric Urologists, Pediatric Surgeons, Urologists, and Pediatricians," said Dr Sujit Chowdhary, Consultant Pediatric Urologist, Director- Pediatric Sciences, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, and Organising Chairman, APAPU.
The meeting started with International children's continence society (ICCS) certified course on Pediatric Urodynamics, Enuresis and Incontinence. Post which, a wet lab training in robotic and laparoscopic surgery was organized at the World Laparoscopic Hospital in Gurugram. Workshops to provide hands-on training by experts on robotic surgery and managing bladder disorders were also put in order.
Various other sessions deeply analyzed different aspects of Pediatric Urology such as Bladder Exstrophy, Pediatric Renal transplant, among others.
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It witnessed more than 320 delegates from over 20 countries. Over 100 cases with their long-term follow-up were also examined by the specialists with the audience in a separate session
