CME on Trends in Carcinoma Breast and ReconstructionÂ
The
department of Plastic Surgery of Father Muller Medical College organized a CME
on ‘Trends in Carcinoma Breast and Reconstruction’ on 1 September 2018 at the
Conference Hall. A total of 70 participants including faculties, doctors, and
PG residents were the beneficiaries of this programme. The CME was the first of
its kind at the hospital, where eminent personalities with vast knowledge and
rich experiences in the field were present as resource persons.
Cancer
breast is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths among young women. It
is the responsibility of the doctors to detect the cancer in an early stage,
treat surgically and reconstruct in the best possible way to give a better
quality of life and social acceptance .This CME was aimed to open a common
platform for plastic surgeons and doctors, to join hands to enrich and share
the knowledge on the trends in Carcinoma Breast and Reconstruction.
The
inaugural programme commenced with an invocation followed by lamp lighting by
the esteemed dignitaries.
Dr
Aravind Rao, Organizing Chairperson and Head of department of Plastic Surgery,
FMMC, introduced the resource persons and welcomed the gathering.
On
this occasion, Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of FMMC, appreciated the
initiative taken by the department in creating awareness of the changing trends
in breast cancer. These awareness talks will be of more benefit to the public
in detecting early stages of cancer which could also prolong the life of an
individual due to the advanced medical treatment facilities available today, he
said.
Fr
Ajit B. Menezes, Administrator, FMMC, Fr Rudolph Ravi D'Sa, Administrator,
FMMCH, Dr Jayaprakash Alva, Dean, FMMC, Dr UdayKumar, MS were present on this
occasion.
The
first scientific session was based on ‘Early Carcinoma Breast’ by Dr Clement
R.S. D' Souza, Professor, Dept of Surgery, FMMC. The second talk was given by
Dr Rohan Gatty, Professor, Dept of Oncosurgery, FMMC on ‘Advance CA.Breast’.
The
third session was given by Dr Aravind Rao, Associate Professor, Dpt of Plastic
Surgery, FMMC on ‘Lattisimus Dorsi Flap’ .Following which, Dr Sanath Bhandary, delivered
the fourth session on ‘Tram Flap’ and the fifth session was given by Dr Dinesh
Kadam Professor and Head of Department of
Plastic Surgery ,A.J. Hospital and Research Centre on
‘Free Flap and Implants’.
Later
a PG quiz was organized and the winners were awarded with cash prizes.
Dr
Monalisa D’Souza, compered the programme. Dr Ashish, Asst Professor, Plastic
Surgery rendered the vote of thanks.
The
program concluded by singing the institutional anthem.
