St Kitts and Nevis hosts 12th annual CaSES conference, promotes Laparoscopic Surgery across Caribbean

St Kitts and Nevis marked another significant step towards advancing healthcare services by hosting the 12^th annual Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES). The conference began on 14^th November, aiming to bring several leading surgeons and medical professionals together from across the Caribbean region to promote safe and accessible laparoscopic surgery.

The conference featured attendees from several regions including, Trinidad, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, Barbados, United States of America and many more. The participation by all these nations shed light on their commitment towards improving surgical care across the Caribbean region.

Laparoscopic Surgery and Benefits

The laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique which is used to diagnose severe health conditions such as appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cancer and many more. It is also known as minimally invasive surgery which offers several benefits such as reduced pain, shorter stays in hospital, faster recovery times and many more.

The accessibility of laparoscopic surgery will play a significant role in advancing the health sector of the country, bringing revolutionary changes in the healthcare delivery of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis.

Three vital days of CaSES in St Kitts and Nevis

The conference began with live surgical demonstrations which took place at the JNF General Hospital and streamed to the Marriott ballroom for the participants of the 12th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons.

The live surgery showcased its procedures including, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, hysterectomy for cancer patients, and hernia repairs.

The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew called it a historic moment as some of these steps were performed in the island nation for the first time. He also shed light on bringing this conference to St Kitts and Nevis and called it a crucial step towards ensuring that all the citizens have access to the latest surgical innovations.

PM Terrance Drew said that these live surgeries will not only benefit the patients but will also play a significant role in providing invaluable learning opportunities for all the local medical professionals. He added that by participating in this conference, the surgeons will get insight into several techniques and steps that can be followed in order to improve their patient care within the Federation.

On the remaining days, the authorities will host an educational session where surgeons will share their knowledge, challenges, expertise and much more. All these sessions will be conducted with the main motive of educating both the medical professionals and the general public about the benefits of laparoscopic surgery.

Key Objective of CaSES

The 12^th annual Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES) is a great step undertaken by the authorities towards promoting safe laparoscopic surgery throughout the Caribbean region.

One of the crucial objectives of the conference is to foster collaboration among surgeons and promote safe laparoscopic surgery and spread its reach, particularly in smaller island states like St. Kitts and Nevis.