International conference on Mini PCNL from Saturday in Kathmandu

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct 10: An international conference on advanced technique of kidney removal, Mini PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy), is going to be held on October 11 and 12 (Saturday and Sunday) in Kathmandu.

The conference is being organised by Khadki Institute of Endourology  (Aarush Lifestyle Hospital ) in the presence of more than 200 specialist doctors from 40 countries across the globe.

According to Dr. Sanjay Khadgi, Medical Director of the Khadki Institute of Endourology and a senior urologist, this is the first-ever international conference in Nepal focusing on the Mini PCNL technique. The main goal of the conference is skill exchange and professional collaboration among participants.

According to Khadgi, live surgeries will be performed on 14 kidney stone patients during the conference.

He said, “From two operation theatres of the hospital, kidney stones will be removed using the Mini PCNL technique. Participants of the conference will be able to watch the live surgeries in real-time, and simultaneous discussions will be held on the surgical procedures.”