Head and Neck ‘Oncology Dissection Workshop’ with Leading Experts at Navi Mumbai Unique oral cancer dissection workshop in cross institutional collaboration

Navi Mumbai, 10th April 2024 (GNI): The ACC Navi Mumbai organized a 2 day ‘Cadaver Dissection Workshop’ in Oral Oncology in collaboration with DY Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai. The 2-day workshop was attended by 140 delegates across India and featured presentations, discussions and a hands-on head and neck oncology dissection workshop in a state-of the art dissection lab.

Dr. Anil D’Cruz – Director Oncology & Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology was the course director and Dr. Sataksi Chatterjee – Consultant Surgical Oncology was the course coordinator. Dr. Rajiv Rao – Dean, DY Patil University School of Medicine graciously supported the workshop. Informative lectures were delivered by Dr. Tejinder Singh – Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, ACC Navi Mumbai, Dr. Amol Ingule – Sr. Consultant Radiology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. National experts from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai as well as institutes from Delhi & Kolkata were esteemed faculty. Cadaver dissections were demonstrated by the ACC Navi Mumbai Head & Neck Surgical Oncology team.

Dr. Anil D’Cruz – Director Oncology & Senior Consultant Surgical Oncology ACC Navi Mumbai said,‘‘The Head and Neck Oncology Dissection workshop at ACC Navi Mumbai was specially designed to give budding surgeons from various disciplines including maxillo-facial, ENT, head & neck as well as general surgery a chance to learn about contemporary management of oral cancer – which is the most common cancer in Indian males – as well as get exposed to the latest advances in the field. The cadaveric dissection course added an extra dimension as the delegates had a near similar environment to the operating rooms given that the cadavers were fresh frozen & not embalmed as in other dissection courses.’’

Dr. Rajiv Rao – Dean, DY Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai said,‘‘DY Patil University School of Medicine is proud to collaborate with ACC Navi Mumbai for this one-of-a-kind dissection workshop. The workshop was ably supported Dr Anuradha Panchal – Head of Dept of Surgery and Dr Manisha Nakhate – Head of Dept of Anatomy from DY Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai. By bringing together expert medical professionals, we can foster knowledge exchange and advance skills of our students to provide better outcomes, ultimately benefiting patients.’’

Mr. Santosh Marathe – Regional CEO Western Region, Apollo Hospitals said, ‘’The Head and Neck Oncology Dissection Workshop held jointly at ACC Navi Mumbai and DY Patil School of Medicine, was a result of the collaboration and knowledge sharing among specialists and reputed medical schools in the field of oral cancer management. We wish to expand these activities across other disciplines as well and actively collaborate with other medical institutes in the city. This unique workshop is a testimony to the clinical excellence & academic prowess of the Apollo Group of Hospitals.’’ ends GNI

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