Chandigarh, 17th October 2026: The *Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery,* in collaboration with the *Department of Anatomy,* Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, organised a three-day Surgical Skills Workshop 2026 from 16th October to 18th October 2026. The programme aims to provide advanced surgical training, hands-on experience, and academic exposure to ENT surgeons, postgraduate residents, and medical professionals in head and neck surgery, robotic surgery, and temporal bone dissection.
The academic event had three major programmes: CME and Live Surgery on Robotic Head & Neck Surgery 2026, the 17th Cadaveric Head & Neck Dissection Course, and the 21st Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop.
*Prof. Jaimanti Bakshi,* Head, Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, PGIMER Chandigarh, organised the workshops as Organising Chairperson, with *Dr Satyawati Mohindra and Dr Anjali Aggarwal as Co-Organising Chairpersons. Prof. Rijuneeta Gupta and Prof. Anurag S. Ramavat are the course co-ordinators for the Cadaveric Head and Neck course. Dr Sourabha K. Patro is serving as the Organising Secretary.*
The first day was focused on advances in robotic head and neck surgery, featuring expert lectures on surgical anatomy, neck dissection and reconstructive techniques. A major highlight was the live telecast of robotic head and neck surgery, followed by academic sessions on robotic neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and free-flap reconstruction.
The second day focused & feature live demonstrations and hands-on cadaveric training in important head and neck procedures, including neck dissection, laryngectomy, thyroidectomy, parotidectomy and flap reconstruction. Delegates will gain practical experience under the supervision of experienced faculty, strengthening their anatomical understanding and surgical skills.
The third day focused on temporal bone anatomy and surgical dissection, temporal bone dissection demonstrations and supervised hands-on training for registered delegates. The workshop aims to enhance surgical precision and practical skills in otological procedures, concluding with certificate distribution, awards and a valedictory function.
The three-day programme brought together experienced surgeons, robotic surgeons, anatomists, postgraduate residents and medical professionals to promote knowledge sharing, practical skill development and academic collaboration.
The integration of live robotic surgery, expert academic lectures, cadaveric dissection and supervised hands-on training makes the workshop a comprehensive educational initiative in advanced ENT and head and neck surgery.
Prof. Jaimanti Bakshi and the organising team aim to give young surgeons and postgraduate trainees exposure to contemporary surgical practices while strengthening their fundamental anatomical knowledge and operative skills.
Through these academic initiatives, PGIMER Chandigarh continues to reinforce its commitment to excellence in surgical education, professional training, innovation, and high-quality patient care, while advancing otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in the country.