The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is organising Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar from 13-15 July on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti.
Celebrated annually on 15 July, Sushruta Jayanti commemorates the legendary Acharya Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery.
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In honour of his enduring contributions to the field of surgery, the Department of Shalya Tantra, AIIA, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe is hosting this prestigious event in collaboration with the National Sushruta Association as part of the continuing academic program of the 25th Annual Conference of the National Sushruta Association.
The inaugural ceremony, scheduled for 14 July, will be graced by Union Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav as the Chief Guest.
“Since its establishment, the AIIA has remained dedicated to promoting Ayurveda worldwide. Shalyacon, organised by the Department of Shalya Tantra, reflects this commitment by fostering the integration of Ayurvedic principles with modern surgical advancements. The initiative aims to equip emerging Ayurvedic surgeons with enhanced competencies and confidence in practicing integrated surgical care,” said Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Director, AIIA.
The seminar will feature live surgical demonstrations on 13 and 14 July that include general surgeries, anorectal surgeries, and urosurgical cases. On the first day, ten general endoscopic laparoscopic surgeries will be performed. The second day will include sixteen anorectal surgery live surgical procedures, offering participants an opportunity to observe and learn from real-time surgical practices.
With a theme focused on Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, Shalyacon 2025 is poised to be a dynamic confluence of tradition and technology, attracting over 500 eminent scholars, surgeons, researchers, and academicians from India and abroad. The event will facilitate the exchange of ideas, showcase clinical advancements, and explore emerging trends in Ayurvedic surgical practices.