Wound management is crucial for swift healing, minimizing infection risks, and
preventing complications. It reduces healthcare costs, alleviates patient discomfort, prevents long-term disabilities, supports overall well-being, and enhances the efficiency of healthcare resources.
To discuss the existing concepts, recent developments, and challenges in the field of wound management, Department of General Surgery along with allied specialties Departments of AIIMS Guwahati is organizing an international conference on the theme “Advances in Wound Care” under the aegis of Indian Society of Wound Management from November 24-26, 2023.
The conference will be inaugurated on November 24, 2023 by Anurag Srivastava, Former Head, Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS Delhi, and VK Shukla, Rector, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi in the presence of Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati and the Organizing Chairperson of the conference.
Over 350 delegates from multiple states of India and abroad are participating in
the conference. The conference will feature a diverse range of orations, invited lectures, panel discussions, quiz competitions, and workshops exploring the latest advancements in wound management, regenerative medicine, and technology. The speakers of the conference include experts representing multiple disciplines in the field of medicine and surgery from India, South Africa, Italy, Greece, and United Kingdom.
Ashok Puranik, Executive Director, AIIMS Guwahati and the Organizing Chairperson of the conference hopes that the participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on topics such as bioengineering solutions, personalized medicine in wound care, and the role of digital health in improving diagnostics and monitoring.
He further hopes that the conference will foster collaborations among professionals, promoting a holistic approach to wound management that integrates medical, technological, and patient-centered perspectives. Surgeons and Specialists from Guwahati and North East India involved in wound management are cordially invited to grace the occasion.
