SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 11: A three day workshop titled ‘Valley Urocon 2/2024’ organised by Department of Urology and Renal Transplant Centre, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar commenced at SKICC here showcasing GMC Srinagar’s leadership in advancing urological care and education in the region.Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah was the chief guest on the occasion.Principal/Dean of GMC Srinagar, Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan; Administrator of Associated Hospitals Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; Head of the Urology Department, Dr. Syed Sajjad Nazir; Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jahangeer Bakshi, delegates from various parts of the country, faculty members, and senior officials of GMC were also present during the inaugural ceremony of the workshop.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Abid praised the GMC Srinagar and its Urology department for organising UROCON 2/2024, a conference of international standard. He impressed upon the participants for use of latest technology in the field and upgradation skills. He stressed for more patient centric approach.The Secretary also called for organising such programs regularly as they provide stage for experience exchange, interaction and knowledge enhancement.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Iffat Hassan praised the Department of Urology for its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and advanced care to patients. She underscored GMC Srinagar’s dedication for remaining at the forefront of medical innovation for the benefit of the local population.In his address, Dr. Syed Sajjad Nazir, expressed pride in the successful execution of the workshop, highlighting that this was the first time such a high volume of cases had been performed using advanced minimally invasive techniques. He emphasized the critical role of incorporating advanced technology in improving patient outcomes and elevating the standard of care.Pertinently, the three day workshop centers on advanced minimally invasive and endo-urological techniques for addressing complex urological conditions. Expert faculty from premier institutions like AIIMS, AINU, PGI, and SMS Jaipur guided the event, during which 35 challenging urological procedures were successfully performed using state-of-the-art methods.The Valley Urocon 2/2024 also served as an exceptional platform for both theoretical learning and practical experience, enabling participants to deepen their understanding of the latest developments in urology. The hands-on nature of the workshop ensured that attendees could refine their skills and stay abreast of best practices in the field.
