Endoscopic cardiac surgery meet under way in Madurai

First endoscopic cardiac surgery conference in Asia with global experts sharing techniques, reshaping heart surgery approaches in Madurai.

In a ground-breaking event for cardiac surgery in Asia, the first endoscopic cardiac surgery conference in south and southeast Asia was inaugurated in Madurai on Friday.

Speaking to media persons on the inaugural day, organising secretary and cardiothoracic surgery director Ramprassath of Velammal Medical College Hospital said that the event has over 400 delegates, including renowned surgeons from across the globe.

The pioneers of endoscopic surgery from Italy, France, Greece, the UK among others are sharing their experiences.

He said that only about 50 surgeons had pioneered in this work and that he was one among them in the globe. Many delegates from different parts of the country have gathered to learn the nuances of performing open heart surgery in two inches.

Velammal Educational Trust chairman M.V. Muthuramalingam said that the world-class academic platform dedicated entirely to the evolution of endoscopic techniques in cardiac surgery should benefit the masses.

“This conference reflects the rapid progress and global collaboration that are reshaping how we approach heart surgery. We are proud to host such an international assembly of experts here in Madurai,” he added.

The academic programme featured surgical demonstrations and interactive panels, covering a wide range of topics, including totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (minimally valve repairs and replacements and heart defects closure as well as coronary artery bypass) surgery.