Dear Colleague,

We are excited to invite you to participate in the Zonal Conference - Indian Association of Surgical Oncology which will be held from 10th & 11th December 2022 at AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This event is organized by the Department of Surgical Oncology, AIIMS Jodhpur, in association with Suncity Surgeons Society and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO).

Jodhpur was historically the capital of the "Kingdom of Marwar". It is a popular tourist destination featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the "Blue City" among the people of Rajasthan and all over India.

The theme of the conference is "Cancer Care: Engage-Empower-Evolve", wherein we plan to conduct a Preconference: Live Surgery Workshop followed by a scientific extravaganza. The live surgery workshop on 9th December 2022 (Friday) will feature common cancers like thyroid, parotid tumors, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer by eminent oncosurgeons. Highlights of live surgery will be Robotic-Low anterior resection, Oncoplastic breast surgery/ Breast Conservation Surgery/ SLNB with ICG Fluorescence Technique in breast cancer, preservation of RLN and parathyroids in thyroid surgery, etc. In addition, the live surgery aims to improve surgical skills and will include a demonstration of excellent oncological dissection, tips & tricks, and interactive and open discussion between delegates and expert operating surgeons.

The conference will feature renowned National Speakers in the field from various parts of the country.

The scientific sessions will focus on Cancers of the Head & Neck, Breast, Upper GI, HPB, Colorectal, and peritoneal surface malignancies, which will have lectures, debates, panel discussions, MDT sessions, oral, poster, and video presentations, etc. This conference will be a huge opportunity for all the faculties, consultants, residents, and trainees involved or interested in cancer care.

We cordially invite Surgical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, General Surgeons, ENT specialists, Palliative care specialists, residents, and trainees.

Thanks & regards,

Organizing Chairperson 

Dr. Naveen Sharma 

(Professor & Head General Surgery)
AIIMS, Jodhpur 

Organizing Secretary 

Dr. Jeewan Ram Vishnoi 

(Associate Professor Surgical Oncology)
AIIMS, Jodhpur