On October 19-20, the 3rd Belarusian International Endovideo Surgical Forum "On the Crossroads" took place.
The forum has become a tradition and helps establish high standards in surgical practice.
The forum's goal is to enhance the practical and theoretical preparation of surgical specialists. Experts gathered to discuss the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgery.
The event had 300 in-person attendees, and over 900 participants watched the live broadcasts on the Center's YouTube channel during the forum.
The event had 300 in-person attendees, and over 900 participants watched the live broadcasts on the Center's YouTube channel during the forum. The two countries share the latest developments in fields such as onco-urology, colorectal cancer surgery, gastric cancer, and endometriosis. A delegation of Belarusian medical professionals recently visited Bashkortostan, and the medical community from this region eagerly responded to the invitation to visit Minsk. Murad Avzalov, the Chief Physician of the Republican Hospital named after Kuatov in Ufa, shared, "We have advanced endoscopic and X-ray endovascular surgery and are happy to exchange experiences with our Belarusian colleagues." The leadership of the Republican Clinical Medical Center received a welcoming address from Radia Faritovich Khabyrov, the head of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
In a welcoming statement from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, Deputy Minister Yuri Gorbich noted, "The international forum has already become a tradition and is now in its third year. The topic is very important because minimally invasive surgical interventions have recently become the gold standard for the treatment of many surgical pathologies. The advantages of this method are numerous - minimally invasive technologies reduce postoperative trauma, decrease the number of complications, and improve the quality of care. In Belarus, compared to the previous year, we are performing twice as many minimally invasive surgeries at the regional level.
Deputy Chief Physician for Surgery Yuri Slobodin explained that about three years ago, at the initiative of the Chief Physician Irina Abelskaya, a program called "Modern Medicine in the Regions" was developed and launched at the Medical Center of the Administration of the President. During an assessment of the healthcare system, an interdepartmental working group noted that the regions had reasonably good material and technical equipment but lacked the skills to perform minimally invasive surgeries. This educational project corrects that issue and makes healthcare more accessible. Initially, ten regional hospitals joined the program. Local specialists came to the Medical Center, where masterclasses were held in the clinics where they work. Surgeons from Soligorsk, Ostrovets, Luninets, and Lida worked especially actively. They implemented modern technologies for hernia surgery, gallstone disease, intestinal, adhesional, and tumor obstructions, which accelerated patient recovery and rehabilitation. The geography of participants in the "Modern Medicine in the Regions" project is expanding and, as of October 2023, includes 27 regional and district healthcare institutions.йонных
The best Central District Hospitals (CDHs) based on interim project results were awarded commemorative prizes in the "Keeping up with the Times" category. Soligorsk, Luninets, and Ostrovets CDHs were recognized. In the "Leader of Change" category, a commemorative prize was awarded to the Mogilev Regional Oncological Dispensary.
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The best Central District Hospitals (CDHs) based on interim project results were awarded commemorative prizes in the "Keeping up with the Times" category. Soligorsk, Luninets, and Ostrovets CDHs were recognized. In the "Leader of Change" category, a commemorative prize was awarded to the Mogilev Regional Oncological Dispensary.
Within the framework of the Forum, 10 live surgery masterclasses were conducted, featuring demonstrations of exemplary surgical interventions, new technologies, and techniques.
Medical product manufacturers captured the attention of specialists with a thematic exhibition, showcasing complete sets of operating room equipment, consoles, lamps, surgical tables, and, most importantly, large screens that provided a detailed view of every aspect of the surgical procedure.
The next IV Endovideo Surgery Forum is scheduled to take place at the RKMC in 2025