World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons Receives Landmark Grant
from Medical Council of India
Released
on: October 20, 2008, 5:03 am
Press
Release Author: World
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Industry:
Healthcare
Press
Release Summary: International Conference on recent advances in
minimal access surgery, organised by World Association of Laparoscopic
surgeons (WALS) and hosted by Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi,
has received financial support from Medical council of India after
approval from ministry of health and family welfare Government
of India.
Press
Release Body: World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
is organizing International Conference on Recent Advances of Minimal
Access Surgery every year. In 2009 it is going to be held in Istanbul
Turkey under the presidency of Dr. Gokhan Goynumer. Since 2001
Laparoscopy Hospital is supporting surgical residency and fellowship
training by providing an opportunity for surgeons-in-training
to utilize the Fellowship and Diploma program to study and to
certify their basic skills in laparoscopy before going into clinical
practice.
"We
are proud to extend our coordination with Medical Council of India
by having financial support to organise such international conference
and laparoscopic workshop," said, Prof. Dr.
R. K. Mishra Indian President, World Association of Laparoscopic
Surgeons. "This MCI grant will allow thousands
of surgeons to get advantage from this conference and to develop
in laparoscopic skills which will ultimately lead to new innovative
surgical procedures and better patient outcomes," added
Flora.
The
WALS has also developed structured training guidelines
, developed by its international members and now jointly supported
by the TGO University, is a comprehensive and validated educational
module designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge
and technical skills required in basic and advanced laparoscopy
that allows practice in a safe environment without putting patients
at risk. Upon completion of the didactic and manual skills training
portion of the course, participants take a proctored, two-part
exam that covers cognitive knowledge, clinical judgment and technical
skills.
Recognizing
the importance of improving surgeon's technical skills and enhancing
patient safety, as well as the need for on-site training and testing,
Medical Council of India has provided a generous, financial support
to the WALS.
World
Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons is a leading global
organization to promote minimal access surgery among surgeons
and gynaecologists all over world. WALS creates innovative medical
solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through
clinical leadership and excellence.
About
World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
The World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) was founded
in 1998 to foster, promote, support and encourage academic, clinical
and research achievement in minimal access surgery. The Society
has grown from fewer than 50 original members to almost 2,000
over 80 countries. WALS provides signature guidelines for training,
standards of practice and granting of privileges which promote
patient safety and the best clinical outcomes. Visit http://www.wals.org.uk
for more information.
About
the Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship and Diploma Program
Developed by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
the Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery includes
cognitive and hands-on skills training components, and a validated
assessment focusing on the physiology, fundamental knowledge,
and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. Visit
http://www.laparoscopyhospital.com
for detail
Web
Site: http://www.laparoscopyhospital.com/lecture2008wals.html
Contact
Details: LAPAROSCOPY HOSPITAL
8/10 Tilak Nagar,
New Delhi, 110 018.
India.
Phones:
For Training: +91(0)9811416838
For Treatment: +91(0)9811912768
For General Enquiry: +91(0)11- 42138116
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