Internationally renowned paediatric urologist are meeting in the city on Wednesday to discuss congenital urinary disorders which is commonly found among male infants of developing countries.
Three day workshop and interactive discussion exercise is organized by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Globally renowned surgeons who are going to be part of the deliberations include Dr Warren T. Snodgrass, Dr Nicol C. Bush from the United States, Dr Gianantonio Manzoni from Italy and Dr Philip G. Ransley from United Kingdom.
A press release issued by the Paediatric Department of SIUT disclosed that Dr Snodgrass, and Dr Nicol Bush happened to the pioneers who brought a revolution in their surgical approach by achieving success in short as well as long term surgical program.
The surgical technique the press release informed that Dr Sajid Sultan of SIUT who closely worked with Dr Manzoni introduced the surgical techniques in the infant population of Pakistan.
The three day workshop will demonstrate and discuss a wide range of cases are reported in children hospital of SIUT. More than 400 surgeons from all over Pakistan are expected to attend the workshop and help to advance the care of children suffering with “hypospadias” in all parts of the country and other parts of Asia.
At the core of SIUT is the lifelong mission of its founder and director, Dr. Adib Rizvi: providing top-tier medical care and advanced professional training to every patient without any discrimination or regard for their ability to pay. Staying true to this vision, the Department of Paediatric Urology regularly holds workshops, symposia, and training seminars. These events form an ongoing series of educational programs aimed at bringing global medical advancements directly to doctors working in developing regions.
International Workshop on Paeds Surgery Highlights
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Dr. Adib Rizvi’s Vision: Guided by this institutional philosophy, SIUT operates as both a free healthcare provider and a major teaching center. The institute firmly believes that financial hurdles or geographical distance should never stop medical professionals from learning state-of-the-art techniques.
- Focus on Bladder Reconstruction: Academic sessions frequently highlight complex bladder reconstruction procedures, addressing severe congenital anomalies where surgical precision is required to restore normal urinary tract function and long-term renal health in children.
- Collaboration with Global Experts: Past and present programs consistently bring world-renowned specialists—including Dr. Warren Snodgrass, Dr. Nicol Bush, Dr. Gianantonio Manzoni, and Dr. Philip Ransley—to the institute. Working alongside local specialists like Dr. Sajid Sultan, these global leaders help embed modern international standards into Pakistan’s medical community.
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Regional Impact: Training hundreds of surgeons from across Pakistan and neighboring Asian countries through these structured sessions helps lower surgical complication rates, improve first-time success, and elevate the overall standard of pediatric urological care.
