Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 February, 2015
Prime Hospital Hosts
1st International Surgical Gastroenterology Conference in the
Region
Experts from 19
countries will converge in Dubai to discuss new techniques and treatments
focusing on minimally invasive surgery
The leading healthcare provider, Prime Hospital, part of Prime
Healthcare Group, will host the DubaiGastrosurg Conference 2015, the first of
its kind international surgical gastroenterology meet in the region, to discuss
the latest innovations and treatments in gastroenterology, focusing more on
minimally invasive surgery.
The conference taking place on Thursday 26 February and for 3
days at Hotel Le Meridien - Dubai, will bring together 25 renowned specialist
doctors and professors from across the world, and will be attended by a pool of
medical experts from the region and abroad. Key topics will include scar-less
procedures in gastro and bariatric surgery which involves high-end equipment,
and organ transplant. Speakers will share their expertise and experiences in
weight reduction and gastrointestinal with negligible morbidities.
Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Managing Director of Prime Healthcare Group,
said: "DubaiGastrosurg is particularly important for the regional
healthcare industry, governments, patients and their families. The global
insights and experiences that will be shared during the conference will help us
enhance the value we create for all stakeholders by optimising patients' access
to new scar-less procedures in treating gastrointestinal diseases prevalent in
the region".
"Every year, a huge number of patients from the region seek
minimally invasive treatments abroad and this conference will help create the
right awareness among local, regional and international patients of the
accessible and affordable medical capabilities and treatments available in
Dubai. Governments in the region subsidise their citizens' treatment abroad,
and local capabilities will help reduce governments and patients' financial
burden and bring in more convenience for all", elaborated Dr. Jamil Ahmed.
Throughout the three days, market leaders will showcase their
equipment and techniques related to the gastro and bariatric surgery to help
visitors understand the operation process and results. Moreover, delegates from
the National Health Service in the United Kingdom will demonstrate their
extensive research work and results to the audience.
The conference is being held in association with the European
Surgical Society, European Board of Surgery, European Union of Medical
Specialists, as well as being endorsed and given local support from the
American College of Surgeons (UAE Chapter) and Emirates Obesity & Metabolic
Surgery Interest Group.
"On this occasion, we are pleased to launch the Department
of Minimal Access, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery at Prime Hospital, with a
commitment to develop it into a center of excellence in our region, which would
further consolidate the standing of Dubai as a favourite destination for
healthcare tourism", added Dr. Jamil.
Keen on the participation of patients in the conference Prime
Healthcare has scheduled a QnA session during the conference where patients and
families will meet with experts to get direct insights and opinions on their
cases. Also, founders and senior members of the European Board of Surgery (EBS)
will explain in detail the process of undergoing the EBS Qualification, which
will help surgeons and medical students shape their surgical career with
international degrees.
