LIVE WORKSHOP of new technique by US-based Dr Puthawala

Mohali, March 28, 2013: For the first time in North region, the much talked about sophisticated version of Brachy Therapy was introduced today at Pinnacle Oncology International, the state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer care center located in the campus of Ivy Hospital, Mohali. A live demonstration of ‘Interstitial Implant Procedure’ was given by US-based cancer surgeon, Dr Ajmel A. Puthawala

Dr Viqar Syed, Radiation Oncologist & Managing Director, Imperial Hospitals & Research Centre Ltd, Bangalore, said, “The Interstitial Implant Procedure is a sophisticated form of Brachy Therapy, which ensures better radiation dose distribution to tumors and causes minimum damage or exposure to the healthy tissues.”

Dr Ajmel A. Puthawal, MD, Radiation Oncology, Long Beach Memorial Medical Centre, California (USA), said,  “Brachy Therapy is the science and art of delivering internally radiation therapy through a system of cathedrals and hollow needles and templates. I performed the interstitial implant procedure on a 44-year old female patient from Faridkot, who had already received external beam radiation therapy.”

The live demonstration of the new technology was arranged for over 25 doctors, gynecologists and ENT specialists invited from around the region. The workshop continued till later part of the day. While Dr Viqar Syed explained the intricacies and benefits of the new procedure.

Gurtej Singh, CEO and Dr Kanwaldeep, Medical Director, Ivy Hospital and Dr Meenakshi, radiation oncologist, Pinnacle Oncology International, were also present on the occasion. Pinnacle Oncology International is equipped with cutting edge technology in Radiation Therapy systems. The equipment includes latest Varian Dual Energy 120 MLC Silhouette Linear Accelerator, one of the latest technology machines in India and the ultra modern Brachy Therapy equipment costing over Rs 1crore, first in the region.