PGI conference: Gastro experts dwell on latest breakthroughs

The academic forum conducted by the Department of Gastroenterology, PGI, brought together leading experts, researchers and professionals from across the country to share and discuss the latest breakthroughs in the field of gastroenterology. The event featured key presentations, interactive sessions and advancing the conversation on emergencies in gastroenterology.

Over 400 resident doctors attended the conference with 13 keynote speakers and five panel discussions having been presented. Highlights of the conference included groundbreaking insights in the field of gastroenterological emergencies and critical discussions on the better management of such emergencies.

Prof Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, was the chief guest at the second day of the three-day event. In her address, she emphasised the critical role the conference played in shaping the future of gastroenterology. Prof Sanjay Jain, Dean (Research), and Prof Ashima Goyal Subdean (academic) were also present.

The session on upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding was presented by well-known gastroenterologist from Bengaluru, Dr Naresh Bhat, and the session was chaired by Dr Ajay Bahl, Dr Sridhar Sundaram, Dr Anupam K Singh and Dr Cherring Tandup. A detailed discussion took place on various causes of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding like ulcers in the stomach, variceal bleeding and bleeding due to tear in the esophagus.