The 5th Apollo International Colorectal Surgery Symposium to Revolutionize Healthcare in Colorectal Cancer.

Apollo Hospitals to conduct its 5th edition of Apollo International Colorectal Surgery Symposium (AICRS 2024). One of the main highlights of the symposium will be the release of the latest patient clinical outcomes from the coveted Apollo Rectal Cancer (ARC) Programme.

Apollo Hospitals, a pioneer in the field of advanced colorectal healthcare, transforms the landscape of colorectal surgery with the introduction of innovative clinical initiatives. These initiatives are designed to enhance surgical precision, improve patient outcomes, and streamline care processes, thereby, solidifying Apollo’s position as a global leader in colorectal healthcare.

Prof Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Clinical Lead- Institute of Colorectal Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, said, “The 5th Apollo International Colorectal Surgery Symposium, is a landmark event that is poised to revolutionize colorectal cancer care. We have standardized robotic surgeries and built the world’s most cost-efficient robotic surgery programme for colorectal cancer. On an average, we are at ¼th cost of a similar procedure in western countries. Apollo Proton’s ARC Programme has been a game-changer in rectal cancer treatment, where we’ve seen remarkable outcomes, enhancing patients’ quality of life.”

Prof Steven D Wexner, Director, Digestive Disease Centre & Chairman- Dept of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA, said, “The opportunity for the colorectal surgeons among three of the world’s leading departments, in North America, Asia, and Europe is unique. The unparalleled collaboration among doctors Munikrishnan, Chand, and Wexner during the last decade has included sharing best practices, educational enrichment, and technological advancement. All of these improvements have led to continuous optimization of patient outcomes. The willingness of the three surgeons to generously share their knowledge in various forums has helped ensure that their collaborative advances can reach patients around the world.”

Dr Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said, “The Apollo International Colorectal Surgery Symposium stands as a premier global event, bringing together the world’s most distinguished experts, researchers, and clinicians in colorectal surgery. This ground-breaking symposium is not just a gathering of minds; it is a transformative learning experience, especially for young surgeons. In an unprecedented move in India, we have made registration complimentary, ensuring that emerging talent has unhindered access to this wealth of knowledge. Our ARC Programme has consistently delivered exceptional clinical outcomes, surpassing global benchmarks in several critical areas. We are privileged to showcase these achievements at the 5th Apollo International Colorectal Surgery Symposium, further reinforcing our commitment to advancing healthcare.”

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