TEC, IVRI Pune organised a 3-day Training Programme on ‘Laparoscopy and

Endoscopy in Small Animal Practice’ from 12th

to 14th

February 2020

The Training and Education Centre, IVRI, Pune, in collaboration with Department of

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Mumbai Veterinary College (MAFSU), Mumbai, has

organised a three-day Training Programme on ‘Laparoscopy and Endoscopy in Small Animal

Practice’ from 12th

to 14th

February 2020, under the aegis of All India Network Programme on

Diagnostic Imaging and Management of Surgical Conditions in Animals. A total of 29

participants including the faculty from different Veterinary Colleges and IVRI, PG students and

Veterinary Officers from different states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat

attended the training programme.

The Chief Guest of the inaugural function of the Training Programme was Dr LB

Sarkate, Ex-Dean Mumbai Veterinary College and Ex-Registrar, MAFSU. Dr GS Khandekar,

Professor Surgery and Course Coordinator welcomed the Guests and the participants and briefed

about the genesis of laparoscopy unit and objectives of the training programme. Dr Amarpal,

Head Division of Surgery IVRI and PI AINP-DIMSCA spoke on aims and objectives of the

project under which different training programmes were organised all over the country. The

Guest of Honour, Dr KN Bhilegaonkar SIC TEC Pune, spoke about the mandate and activities of

IVRI Pune Centre, and thanked Associate Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College, Mumbai for

extending support and cooperation in conduction of the course. Dr Sarkate spoke on the need for

specialised training programmes for the practicing veterinarians and university faculty to refresh

their knowledge and keep abreast with latest developments. He stressed on the importance and

need of minimally invasive surgery also thanked IVRI and MVC for coming forward to conduct

the training programme on the pertinent topic of laparoscopy and endoscopy. Dr HP Aithal,

Principal Scientist, TEC Pune proposed vote of thanks.

The 3-day training programme included lectures on principles and application of

laparoscopy and endoscopy, handling of laparoscopy and endoscopy instruments, and hands on

practice in dry lab as well as cadaver on different laparoscopic/endoscopic procedures. The core

faculty included Dr GS Khandekar Professor, Dr DU Lokhande Professor and Head, and Dr SD

Tripathi Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Mumbai

Veterinary College. Dr Uddhavraj Dudhedia, Consultant Gynaecological Endoscopic and

Robotic Oncosurgeon, Mumbai gave expert lecture and hands on practice to the participants on

laparoscopic surgical procedures. All the participants were very enthusiastic and actively

participated in the training programme.

During the valedictory function held on 14th

February 2020, Dr HP Aithal welcomed the

Chief Guest, Dr AS Ranade, Associate Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College. Dr Amarpal briefed

about the conduction of the training and expressed satisfaction for training facilities at Mumbai

Veterinary College and the keen interest shown by the participants in learning the minimally

invasive surgical techniques. Many participants expressed their views and were very much

satisfied with the training. Some of them were of the view that the training period should be

extended to 5-6 days. The Chief Guest, Dr Ranade distributed certificates to the trainees. In his

address Dr Ranade hoped that the trainees were benefited from the training and gained

confidence in performing laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures. He also thanked IVRI for

initiating the collaborative training programme and expressed his full support for all future

endeavours with Indian Veterinary Research Institute. Dr SD Tripathi, Assistant Professor,

Mumbai Veterinary College proposed vote of thanks.

Dr GS Khandekar welcoming the guests and

participants during the inaugural function

Dr KN Bhilegaonkar addressing the

participants during the inaugural function

Dr Amarpal addressing the participants during

the inaugural function

Address by the Chief Guest, Dr LB Sarkate,

during the inaugural function

Release of training manual during the

inaugural function

Lecture on laparoscopy by Dr GS Khandekar

Practical demonstration by Dr Uddhavraj

Dudhedia in dry lab

Hands-on training on laparoscopy in dry lab

Demonstration on laparoscopy By Dr SD

Tripathi

Demonstration on endoscopy By Dr DU

Lokhande

Hands-on training on laparoscopy in wet lab

Distribution of certificate to a participant by

Dr AS Ranade

One of the participants expressing views on

training

Dr AS Ranade, addressing the participants

during the valedictory function

Group photograph of participant and staff with Dr AS Ranade, Associate Dean, Mumbai

Veterinary College