Ahmedabad : Dr Dipak Limbachiya, widely regarded as a pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and gynaec‑oncology surgery, led a two‑day advanced laparoscopic training programme for 15 surgeons from across India. The programme was conducted at Dr Limbachiya’s EVA Endoscopic Institute at EVA Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Dr Limbachiya has trained over 4,000 national and international doctors in the past decade, establishing himself as one of India’s leading voices in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. His high-volume clinical practice, combined with a structured academic approach, provided the trainee doctors with direct exposure to real-world surgical decision-making and technical excellence.
The two-day immersive programme focused on strengthening core and advanced laparoscopic skills, such as laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, and endometriosis with rectum involvement, along with understanding tissue handling, energy devices, haemostasis, and complication management. There were live surgical demonstrations, during which the participants observed Dr Limbachiya perform procedures and explain his step-by-step rationale in real-time.
Outcome‑focused discussions formed a central part of the training, with case reviews and Q&A sessions. The participants gained greater confidence in performing laparoscopic procedures independently, demonstrated improved understanding of ergonomics and workflow, and developed clearer strategies for adopting advanced techniques in their own practice settings.
“By the end of the programme, the trainees had acquired practical, transferable skills that can be immediately applied to enhance patient safety and operative success at their respective centres,’’ said Dr Limbachiya.
About 10 live surgeries were conducted during the programme. The patients who underwent the surgeries had to pay only nominal fees to the hospital. Gynaecological cancers (cervical, ovarian, endometrial) account for a substantial share of women’s cancer burden in India. Minimally invasive techniques, energy devices, advanced stapling, and precision oncology approaches have transformed outcomes; yet, access to live, high-volume exposure remains limited for many young surgeons.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech India’s Gynaecological Oncology Learning and Observation Programme (GALOP) addresses this by offering direct observation of complex procedures in a real operating room environment. GALOP supported the two-day training programme at EVA.
