‘Gastrointestinal Surgery Series – Minimal Invasive Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery’ by Dr Dhiresh K Maharjan and Prof Prabin B Thapa launched
KATHMANDU: The launch of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Series titled, 'Minimal Invasive Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery' edited by Dr Dhiresh K Maharjan and Prof Dr Prabin Bikram Thapa, renowned surgeons of the country, was held in Kathmandu, on Saturday. The book launch was attended by an authority on gastrointestinal surgery, Dr Samiran Nundy, Emeritus Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in India and a Padma Shri awardee. Besides his contribution to the medical field, Dr Nundy is also recognised as a fearless critic of corrupt practice in Indian medicine and has authored the book, Healers or Predators: Healthcare Corruption in India.
Padma Shri awardee Dr Samiran Nundy (second from left), Prof Dr Lok Bikram Thapa (third from left) unveil book 'Gastrointestinal Surgery Series - Minimal Invasive Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery' edited by Prof Dr Prabin Bikram Thapa (left) and Dr Dhiresh K Maharjan (right) amid a function held in Kathmandu, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Chief guests at the event attended largely by the medical fraternity were Prof Lok Bikram Thapa and Prof Nundy who jointly unveiled the book. While Dr Dhiresh Maharjan took the audience through the contents of this third edition, Dr Prabin Thapa gave an overview on the subject and spoke about the personal influence Dr Nundy has had on his career.
Prof Dr Prabin Bikram Thapa addresses a programme organised to launch Gastrointestinal Surgery Series titled, 'Minimal Invasive Hepatobiliary & Pancreas Surgery' edited by Dr Dhiresh K Maharjan and himself in Kathmandu, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Advancements and use of technology in surgery offers the benefit of smaller incisions, decreased blood loss and wound infections, shorter hospital stay and perhaps faster recovery, however, Dr Nundy cautioned about the need for stronger data and record systems to support this as a wider and prefered choice.
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