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Message from Chairman Dr Prakash Agarwal

Dear Esteemed Members of the Pediatric Endosurgeons Group of India,

It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I step into the role of Chairman of our esteemed organization at the recently concluded 19th PESICON at Agra. I am sure you all will agree that the Ex Chairman, Dr Kishore Punjwani, and present Secretary Dr Antony Robert Charles and the vibrant EC put a remarkable show to make PESICON 2024 a grand success. The bar has risen high and we need to take it higher.

As we embark on this new chapter together, I extend my warmest greetings to each and member of PESI.

Our group stands as a beacon of excellence in Pediatric Endosurgery, dedicated to advancing the field, promoting collaboration, and ultimately enhancing the care we provide to our young patients across India. I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me to lead this exceptional group, and I am committed to serving you with diligence, integrity, and passion.

Together, we have an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families. By harnessing our collective expertise, creativity, and compassion, I am confident that we will achieve remarkable progress in the field of Pediatric Endosurgery and continue to uphold the highest standards of patient care. Seeing the performance by our young and enthusiast members and their phenomenal work presented at the Agra conference, I am sure we can do it.

I look forward to working closely with each of you, learning from your experiences, and charting a course that advances our shared mission. Let us forge ahead with unity, determination, and a shared sense of purpose as we strive to make a lasting impact on the future of pediatric healthcare in India. I call upon my dear members to reach out to me for sharing your views and opinion to take PESI to greater heights.

Thank you for your dedication, your talent, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. Together, we will accomplish great things.

Long Live PESI,

Warm regards,

Prof. Prakash Agarwal

Chairman

Pediatric Endosurgeons Group of India

The 19th National Conference of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India was successfully conducted in Agra from the 7th - 10th of March 2024 !

The proceedings started with the Pre-conference Hands-on Workshop, held at the Synergy Hospital on the 7th of March 2024. 3 workshops were held - Upper and Lower GI endoscopy, Airway evaluation and Endourology with lectures by expert faculty in prelunch session followed by hands-on workshop on mannequins and simulator. This was well attended with enthusiastic participation from delegates.

The Pre conference CME was packed with academic discussions, debates with active interaction between faculty and delegates.

The Operative sessions - live relay covered a gamut of surgeries, with parallel sessions in hall 2 & 3 having packed numbers . There was an exciting endosuturing competiton which promises to be an star event in future conferences.

Dr Ketan Parikh was honored with the PESI Lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the growth of MAS in India. Dr S Ramesh delivered the PESI oration - "Minimal Access Surgery - the journey within and without" to a packed auditorium. The book cover of the upcoming textbook on Laparoscopic surgery was also released by IAPS President Dr Ramesh Babu, Secretary Dr Vikesh and host of senior surgeons/ editors.

AGRA PESICON 2024 - Scientific Program -As on 03Mar24.pdf

The results of the Dr Rameshwar Nath Minocha PESI - BAPS Travelling Fellowship are out !

Congratulations to Dr Jayakumar TK ( Winner) and Dr Ayushi Vig (Runner-up)

Your certificates will be handed over at the Inaugural Program on the 8th of March 2024 !

This fellowship is first of its kind fellowship available for residents and early consultants who have done their super- specialization in paediatric surgery in India.

Click Here to apply for next year !!!

Paediatric Endoscopic surgeons group of India (PESI) was founded by Dr. Ramkumar Raghupathy in Coimbatore. PESI was formally inaugurated in May 2005 in Coimbatore with 21 founder members, which has presently increased to more than 400 members.

As laparoscopic surgery has become an essential part of any surgical practice, Paediatric surgeons of India under the leadership of Prof. T Dorairajan and Prof. Ramkumar Raghupathy thought of carrying the legacy forward. Paediatric laparoscopy requires added skills and dexterity on the part of surgeons compared to other branches. The limited space for access and ergonomics in children makes laparoscopic surgery in children more demanding. Hence the group strives to target the budding paediatric surgeons and post graduate students in Paediatric Surgery by giving them adequate exposure for performing safe laparoscopic surgery.

Long live PESI

Constitution of PESI