Bareilly: A two-day Coloproctology Conference and Training Workshop began at SRMS Medical College on Saturday, bringing together senior surgeons and medical professionals from across the country for academic discussions, knowledge-sharing and training in advanced surgical procedures.
Organised by the Department of General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at SRMS Medical College in association with the Bareilly chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India, the conference opened with an inaugural session followed by 11 scientific sessions on the first day.
Senior surgeon and former Bareilly mayor Dr I.S. Tomar and senior Ayurvedic surgeon Dr Lalita Prasad were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their distinguished contribution to surgical services. SRMS Trust founder and chairman Dev Murti presented the honours and urged young doctors to learn from the two veterans, particularly their commitment to patients, passion for medicine and adherence to ethical values.
Dev Murti stressed that while adopting modern technology is important in patient care, ethical principles remain equally, if not more, important. Recalling his association with Dr Tomar, he described him as an elder brother and shared anecdotes from their long association.
Accepting the honour, Dr I.S. Tomar thanked the SRMS Trust and recalled the professional and personal journey he had shared with Dev Murti. He praised the efforts that have helped establish SRMS Medical College as a prominent medical institution in the country.
Dr Tomar recalled that when he completed his MS and began practising in 1972, medical diagnostic facilities were limited, with X-rays being among the few major tools available for clinical assessment. Despite those limitations, he said, he had performed more than 65,000 surgical procedures over the course of his career.
He emphasised that ethical values should remain at the centre of medical practice regardless of technological or social changes. He advised young doctors to listen to their conscience while treating patients and to ensure that the pursuit of financial gain never takes precedence over patient welfare.
Former International Society of Coloproctology (ISCP) president Dr Prashant Rahate congratulated the organisers and extended his best wishes for the conference. ISCP secretary Dr Neeraj Goyal said the organisation’s key objective was to disseminate accurate information and medical knowledge among surgeons. He said such programmes were being organised in cities across the country on a regular basis to promote professional learning.
ISCP academic convener Dr Dinesh Shah described the conference as an important beginning, saying its primary objective was to facilitate both learning and teaching. He emphasised that surgeons must remain familiar with advanced surgical procedures and emerging technologies to provide the best possible treatment to patients.
IMA state president Dr Ravish Agrawal described SRMS Medical College as a premium medical institution in North India and praised its emphasis on teaching and learning. He highlighted the importance of doctors coming together to exchange knowledge and strengthen professional skills for better patient care.
Dr Kaushal Kumar, president of the Bareilly chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India, said interaction with senior surgeons and discussions with experienced professionals provide valuable opportunities for learning and professional growth.
SRMS Medical College principal Air Marshal (Retd) Dr M.S. Butola highlighted the institution’s advanced healthcare facilities, including oxygen therapy and robotic surgery, and spoke about its focus on providing world-class medical services and training.
Earlier, conference chairman and head of the Department of General, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, Dr S.K. Sagar, welcomed the guests and delegates and outlined the objectives of the two-day conference and workshop. Conference secretary and treasurer of the Bareilly chapter of the Association of Surgeons of India, Dr Amit Singh, proposed the vote of thanks. The inaugural session was conducted by Dr Shivangi Midha.
Among those present were SRMS Medical College director Aditya Murti, ISCP treasurer Dr Jiten Chaudhary of Mumbai, Bareilly chapter ASI secretary Dr Sujoy Mukherjee, medical superintendent Dr R.P. Singh, vice-principal Dr Rohit Sharma, deputy medical superintendent Dr C.M. Chaturvedi, DSW Dr Kranti Kumar, heads of departments, faculty members, delegates and postgraduate students.
The conference is aimed at strengthening professional exchange and exposing participating surgeons and trainees to contemporary developments in coloproctology, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgical techniques.
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