140 Specialists Upskill in One-Day Intensive CME

The Fernandez Hospital Educational and Research
Foundation (FHERF) successfully conducted its flagship Continuing Medical
Education (CME) programme, “Basics and Beyond: A Masterclass in Minimally
Invasive Gynaec and Pelvic Surgery,” on 1 March 2026 at The Park Hotel,
Hyderabad

The full-day academic event witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over 140
consultants, residents, fellows, and postgraduate students from across Telangana
and neighbouring states, reflecting the growing interest in advanced minimally
invasive gynaecological surgery.

Designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-time surgical application, the
masterclass offered immersive learning through live surgical demonstrations,
detailed case discussions, and practical insights into surgical planning, complication
avoidance, and intraoperative troubleshooting
The programme featured two stalwarts in the field:

Dr V P Paily, Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, Rajagiri Hospital, brought over five decades of expertise in
urogynecology, endoscopy, infertility, and high-risk obstetrics. A respected national
leader and academic contributor, Dr Paily shared nuanced perspectives on pelvic
reconstructive surgery and evidence-based clinical protocols

Dr Hafeez Rahman, Consultant Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon and Head
of the Department at Sunrise Hospital, demonstrated advanced laparoscopic
techniques drawn from his vast experience of over 1,20,000 surgeries, including
more than 35,000 total laparoscopic hysterectomies. His sessions focused on
surgical finesse, ergonomics, and structured decision-making in complex cases
The academic sessions and live case highlights covered key procedures including
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (from basic to complex), Endometriosis Surgery,
Difficult Myomectomy, Complete Uterovaginal Prolapse repair, Old Complete
Perineal Tear repair, Non-descent Vaginal Hysterectomy, TOT for Stress Urinary
Incontinence, and Vault Prolapse management
Participants described the masterclass as highly practical and clinically relevant,
particularly appreciating the opportunity to observe step-by-step approaches to both
routine and complex surgeries.

Commenting on the success of the programme, Dr Krupa Patalay, Senior Consultant
and Head of Gyneacology, Fernandez Hospital, said:

“Surgical excellence is built on continuous learning, mentorship, and the courage to
refine one’s craft. ‘Basics and Beyond’ reflects our commitment to strengthening
clinical capability and creating platforms where experience is shared openly. When
surgeons sharpen their skills, women benefit from safer, more precise, and more
compassionate care. We are proud to have brought together such distinguished
faculty and an engaged audience committed to advancing women’s health.”
Adding to this, Samir Vieira, CEO, Fernandez Foundation, stated: “At Fernandez, we
see education as a strategic investment in healthcare quality. By inviting leaders in
minimally invasive surgery, we are contributing to a stronger clinical ecosystem in
Hyderabad and beyond. Such programmes reinforce our mission to advance
standards of care through structured, high-impact academic initiatives.”
The CME marks another step in Fernandez Hospital’s ongoing efforts to promote
high-quality, evidence-based training and collaborative learning within the medical
community.