GMC Srinagar Hosts Groundbreaking Bariatric Surgery Workshop

Srinagar, March 25: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar’s Post Graduate Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery successfully organized a PACE Program on Bariatric Surgery, featuring a live operative workshop. The event set new benchmarks in surgical excellence, showcasing cutting-edge laparoscopic and metabolic techniques.

Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan ,Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar, inaugurated the program, praising the department’s progress in minimal access and bariatric surgery. Prof. (Dr.) Iqbal Saleem Mir, Head of the Department, highlighted the team’s dedication and focus on quality care and academic advancement.

The event was graced by the august presence of Prof (Dr.) Muneer Khan (Ex HOD Surgery GMC Srinagar), Prof (Dr.) Ajaz Rather (HOD Surgery, SKIMS Medical College), Prof (Dr.) Rauf A Wani (SKIMS). Prof (Dr.) Mubashir Shah (SKIMS), Prof (Dr.) M. R. Attri, Prof (Dr.) Mushtaq Chalkoo, Prof (Dr.) Ab Rashid Ganie, Prof (Dr.) Zaffar Saleem Khanday and Dr. Hakeem Waqar (KMC), along with other eminent faculty members from GMC Srinagar representing the Departments of Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Medicine, and Endocrinology. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from postgraduate residents and MBBS students, who actively engaged in discussions and benefited from real-time exposure to advanced bariatric surgical techniques, enhancing their clinical understanding and academic learning.
The workshop demonstrated real-time surgical procedures, focusing on patient selection, perioperative management, and improving outcomes. Over 300 bariatric procedures have been performed at GMC Srinagar in the past five years, with encouraging outcomes.

Leading bariatric surgeon Dr. Mufazzal Lakdawala shared expertise on safe and evidence-based practices. Eminent faculty, including Prof. (Dr.) Showkat Ahmad Kadla, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Koul, HOD Medicinr,prof. Dr.Hina, hod aneasthesia, Dr.Andleeb Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital and others, participated, enhancing clinical understanding and academic learning. Dr. Abdul Hamid Samoon, Organising Secretary, expressed gratitude for their contributions.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks, marking a successful academic initiative that promises to elevate standards in bariatric surgery.