The Department of Thoracic Surgery at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) / Mayo Hospital hosted the 1st International Minimally Invasive Chest Wall Surgery Conference in Lahore on Thursday.
The prestigious conference was held under the patronage of Professor Mahmood Ayaz, Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University, whose support played a key role in organizing this landmark academic event. The organizers described the conference as a matter of great pride for the institution and the country.
The course director of the conference, Professor Syed Muhammad Raza Naqvi, provided strong academic leadership, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality scientific program. His guidance helped lay a solid foundation for knowledge sharing and skill development in advanced chest wall surgery.
A major highlight of the conference was the participation of Professor Wenlin Wang, one of the world’s most renowned chest wall surgeons. Professor Wang, a pioneer of minimally invasive chest wall surgery and a globally recognized expert, visited Pakistan to share his expertise, marking a significant moment for the local medical community.
The conference featured scientific lectures, hands-on workshops, and live surgical demonstrations focusing on the advanced management of pectus deformities, chest wall masses, and rib fixations. These sessions provided valuable practical exposure to modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques.
The primary objective of the conference was to promote contemporary chest wall surgery in Pakistan, offer international-standard training to young surgeons, and ultimately improve patient care through safe and advanced surgical practices.
The organizers also expressed their gratitude to representatives of the electronic media, noting that their coverage would help highlight this important international academic and medical event across the country.