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Father Muller Medical College Conducts “Cutting Edge” – A Live Surgical Workshop on Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins and Proctology

May 29, 2025

The Department of General Surgery, Father Muller Medical College, a unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, conducted “ Cutting Edge” – a live surgical  workshop on Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins and Proctology  on May 24th, 2025, in the Conference Hall, from 8 am to 5 pm. The inaugural ceremony began at 8.30  am and was attended by faculty, students, and esteemed guests. 

The workshop featured Guest Faculty Dr. S.N. Baser, a renowned laparoscopic and ano-rectal surgeon from Harsh Hospital, Surat and Dr. Naveen Mathias, Interventional Radiologist, NHS, Lanarkshire, UK. Dr. S.N. Baser was the Chief Guest for the programme. In his address, he stressed that, in the midst of evolving technology in surgical treatment, the doctor should not lose the skill of being empathetic to the patients. He said that it is more important to treat the patient with the heart than with only knowledge and skills. 

Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of FMCI and President of the programme, congratulated the Department of General Surgery on organizing yet another training workshop to upgrade the surgical skills of the surgical community of Mangalore, He reinforced Dr. Baser’s message on empathetic patient care with treatment. 

The event also featured a prayer song by PG Surgery students, a welcome address by Dr. Rakesh Rai, Organizing Chairperson and Prof. & HOD of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Manohar Martis,  Organizing Secretary and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, concluded the workshop with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and organizers for making the event a success. 

Venous diseases secondary to varicosities are highly prevalent and contribute quite significantly to pain, debility, and reduction in quality of life. A vast majority of patients do not seek treatment due to a lack of awareness. Similarly, benign proctologic conditions including haemorrhoids, fistula-in-ano, anal fissures and pilonidal sinus constitute a significant portion of the workload in general and colorectal surgery. Over the last decade, a plethora of laser-associated treatment options for these conditions has been largely advocated, and many surgeons have added laser-based techniques to their treatment arsenal. These procedures are minimally invasive and have been proven to deliver consistent results with less complications. The Department of General Surgery, Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital, offers best in class laser Treatment of varicose veins, piles, anal fistula, anal fissures and pilonidal sinus at affordable prices. 

The workshop served as a platform for learning and sharing knowledge in the use of  laser technology in surgery, setting the stage for continued excellence in healthcare education and practice.