Welcome to the SIGMUM’s second surgical conference!
The SIGMUM Conference of Surgery and Surgical Education 2024 was held on 27th and 28th July at Clinical School Johor Bahru, Monash University Malaysia. The conference was organised by the Surgical Interest Group of Monash University Malaysia (SIGMUM) with Professor Anil Gandhi’s guidance and support. The conference aims to provide a platform for networking and to ignite a passion for surgery.
We were honoured to have prominent and renowned speakers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. We have successfully hosted delegates from various universities including Manipal University, Newcastle University, AIMST, UTAR, and IMU, Pre-Medical students, Housemen and Medical Officers. A total of 130 individuals attended the conference which was held from 8 AM to 5 PM on 27th July 2024. The conference included various surgical topics, surgical pathways as well as oral and poster presentations.
The Conference was followed by a Post-Congress Suturing Workshop held on 28th July. The workshop was attended by 62 participants who had an opportunity to learn various suturing techniques and practise their skills on chicken breasts. A best suture competition was held and prizes were awarded to four outstanding participants.
In conclusion, this conference was a resounding success, with a strong turnout and smooth execution. It left a positive and lasting impression on both speakers and participants, enhancing their knowledge and passion for surgery.
Invited Faculties & Presentation Summary
Approach to Breast Cancer | Rewards and Challenges – Women in Surgery
by Madam Tuan Nur’ Azmah binti Tuan Mat
Recent Advances in the Management of a Patient with Acute Abdomen
by Professor Ab Razak Samsudin
Overview of Trauma Surgery in Malaysia
by Dr Yuzaidi Bin Mohamad
Basic Principles in Surgery | Surgical Pathway: Hong Kong & World | Surgical & Medical Education: Journey of four continents – One Planet. Different world
by Professor N.G. Patil
Principles of Wound Healing and Recent Advances in Wound Management
by Associate Professor Dato’ Dr David Cheah
Introduction to Basic Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery in Undergraduate Medical Curriculum
by Associate Professor Anil Gandhi
Upper GI Bleeding: Incorporating Evidence into Practice
by Professor Dr Mohamad Ismail bin Ali
Approach to a Patient with Bleeding per Rectum | Recent Advances in Hernia Repair
by Dato’ Dr Fitjerald a/l Henry
Overview of Transplantation & Recent Advances in Liver Transplantation | Surgical Pathway in Singapore
by Dr John Isaac
Role of Metabolic Surgery in Diabetics
by Professor Peter Goh
Recent Advances in Vascular Surgery
by Professor Ashok Handa
Surgical Pathway in Australia
by Dr Ee Jun Ban
Recent Advances in Oncoplastic Surgery of Breast Cancer
by Professor P.G. Roy
Recent Advances in the Management of Colorectal Cancer | Surgical Pathway in Malaysia
by Professor Dr April Camilla Roslani
Surgical Interest Group of Monash University Malaysia 