AIIA Hosts National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti on Sushruta Jayanti 2024

On the first day, AIIA Director Prof. Tanuja Nesari, along with esteemed dignitaries, launched a souvenir and IEC material related to the department.

The Department of Shalya Tantra at the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, successfully organized the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti to commemorate Sushruta Jayanti 2024. Sushruta Jayanti, celebrated annually on 15th July, honors the legendary Sushruta, considered the father of surgery. The seminar began on 13th July and concluded today.

Prof. Sandeep Kumar, Founder Director of AIIMS Bhopal, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony. The event was graced by Padamshri Prof. Manoranjan Sahu, Founder Director of AIIA Delhi; Prof. Anurag Srivastav, former HoD of surgical disciplines at AIIMS New Delhi; and Dr. MC Misra, former Director of AIIMS, who were the Guests of Honor. AIIA Director Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Nesari, along with Prof. Dr. Yogesh Badwe, HoD of Shalya Tantra, welcomed all the dignitaries and provided an overview of the seminar. The event also saw the presence of Dean PG Prof. Anand More and other senior faculty members of AIIA.

During the first two days, 25 live complex surgical procedures were successfully demonstrated. This unique opportunity allowed participants to observe and learn various surgical techniques from renowned surgeons. The live surgical workshops featured operations on patients with conditions such as Bhagandar (Fistula-in-ano), Arsha (Hemorrhoids), Pilonidal sinus, gall bladder stones, and hernia. These procedures employed newer techniques like VAAFT, laparoscopy, and laser, alongside traditional Shalya methods. In the past year, approximately 1500 patients have benefited from AIIA’s surgical procedures.

On the first day, AIIA Director Prof. Tanuja Nesari, along with esteemed dignitaries, launched a souvenir and IEC material related to the department. Prof. Nesari emphasized, "Since its inception, AIIA has been committed to elevating Ayurveda globally. Saushrutam, hosted by the Department of Shalya Tantra, exemplifies our dedication to integrating Ayurveda with cutting-edge surgical technology, empowering aspiring Ayurvedic surgeons with advanced skills and confidence in integrated surgical practices."

The third day of the National Seminar began with the Sushruta Poojan ceremony, followed by a paper presentation competition. The event concluded with a valedictory ceremony where prizes were distributed for the paper presentation competition, and a vote of thanks was extended.

HoD of Shalya Tantra, Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, praised the dedication of Team Saushrutam, stating, "Team Saushrutam has worked with great enthusiasm and tirelessly, despite their professional commitments, to make Saushrutam 2024 a successful platform in every aspect."

The seminar saw participation from over 160 individuals, including PG/Ph.D. scholars, resident doctors, surgeons, and faculty members from various parts of India. It was graced by PAN India experts, including Prof. (Dr.) Laxman Singh, former HoD of Shalya Tantra at IMS, BHU, Varanasi; Prof. (Dr.) Hemanga Kumar Bhattacharjee from the Dept. of Surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi; Prof. (Dr.) P. Hemanth Kumar, HoD of Shalya Tantra at NIA, Jaipur; and Dr. Bijender Shah, HoD of the Dept. of Shalya Tantra at Ayurveda Campus and Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine (IOM), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.