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How robotic surgery helps prostate cancer treatment
Dr Chin Chong, is a senior consultant urologist of 31 years experience whose subspecialty is in Oncology and Urinary Incontinence.
As one of the key opinion leaders in bladder dysfunction and urinary cancers, his surgical expertise includes minimally-invasive continence surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for kidney, bladder and prostate cancer.
His practice is current and evidenced-based and his pride is his consistently low surgical complication rate.
Prostate Cancer is the second most common type of cancer in maies all over the world. There are different treatments for patients with prostate cancer like radiation therapy, hormone therapy and most modern form of technology is is robotic surgery.
Dr. Chin Chon Min, consultant Urologist in Oncology, incontinence and Robotic surgery of the Mount Elizabeth hospital Singapore. He is also the adjunct Associate professor of at the National University of Singapore, shared his expertise with our local doctors, when he was in Sri Lanka to address the Annual Scientific Sessions held in Collaboration with the Sri Lankan College of Oncology and the Sri Lanka Association of Urological surgeons.
He explained the outstanding benefits of robotic surgery as a safe, consistent and a cutting edge technological advancement. He said the use of this treatment is less traumatic and minimal invasive. The robotic system has capabilities that help the surgeon to visualise the operation better and improve his dexterity and precision when compared with open surgery. It enables the prostate removal operation to be minimally invasive, where incisions are only around 1cm in length. Technology enables us to do the prostate cancer surgery better with less complications,with less bleeding and better results.
Dr. Chin Chong A Senior Consultatnt, Urogolist and Specialist in cancer. Incontinence and Robotic Surgery.
The pain during surgery with robotic surgery will last two days but the pain after an open surgery will last more than two weeks said Dr Chin.and would required additional treatment such as therapy radiation. Dr. Chin explains that the magnified 3 dimensional vision available in robotic surgery is a unique innovation that allows the surgeon to ensure precision when removing the cancerous growth. This clear cut vision is vital in the removal of the prostate cancer since the prostate lies deep in the pelvis, in normal surgery there is a possibility of portions of cancer growth being left behind. With robotic surgery there is less pain,less blood loss,less tensionand less damage to sorrounding structures and fewer complications.
What is prostate cancer, what are some of the causes?
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive systems found below the bladder). Some of the causes can be attributed to high fat diets, like beef and high intake of animal and saturated fats.
The age group of men above 65 are often subjected to prostate cancer. It even can cause death if not detected early.
What are some of the symptoms?
Difficulty in passing urine, slow urinary stream, frequent urination, blood in the semen, pain and limb weakness. Nine percent of prostate cancer is genetic. Though individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle, most men in thier 50s and 60s are sure to develop prostate cancer. In Sri Lanka, this cancer is the fifth most common cancer among men. Prostate cancer is rare males who are younger than 40, but the chances are high after the age 50.
Dr. Chin’s explained that robotic surgery has revolutionised the prostate cancer treatment, offering unmatched precision and significantly reduced recovery times. He emphasised the benefits over traditional methods, including precision and reduced recovery time.
Dr. Chin reiterates that robotic surgery is growing globally with more and more doctors and surgeons, acquiring the skills needed to perform this surgery. Although robotic surgery is costly to invest in, the outcomes are positive said Dr Chin. He stressed that however robotic surgery needs adequate training and should be supported by an efficient team in order to achieve a successful outcome. Speaking about the number of cancer patients on the rise all over the world, he attributed the causes due to ageing and negative lifestyle changes.
Sri Lanka is no different, the best way to ensure prevention to ensure that cancers are detected and treated early. Unfortunately, most urological cancers do not respond well with chemotherapy and radio therapy, resulting in the need for surgery. The only solution Dr recommends is Robotic Surgery which is growing in popularity globally. Robotic surgery is expensive but Dr. Chin stressed the outcomes are positive and quicker. Dr. Chin was full of admiration for the Sri Lankan medical system and medical team for their efficiency, commitment and capability.
Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka
The 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the UK-based Institute of Hospitality’s Sri Lanka Chapter was held recently at the Ramada Hotel Colombo,.The event provided an evening of camaraderie , reflection of the past and present achievements,setting new benchmarks for the future
The AGM had the presence of two distinguished guests, the Chief Guest Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and the Guest of Honour British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick. Their inspiring speeches were lauded by all hoteliers who were present at the occasion
A special thanks was extended to Robert Richardson, CEO of the Institute of Hospitality UK, along with his team, sponsors, committee members, and all attendees for making the event memorable.
Dr. Harsha Jayasingh, Past President of the Institute of Hospitality (UK) Sri Lanka Chapter, emphasised the Institute’s longstanding history and the strength of its Sri Lankan branch. “The Institute of Hospitality (IH) UK has a history of 86 years, and we are proud to be the Sri Lanka Branch. IH Sri Lanka is much stronger now with many members from all areas of the hospitality industry,” he stated.
Dr. Jayasingh highlighted the significant role of tourism in Sri Lanka’s economy,. He said tourism it is the third-largest source of revenue for the country. “Tourism accounts for about 13.3% of total foreign exchange earnings and employs 450,000 people directly and indirectly. The hospitality industry in this island of pearl holds tremendous potential for economic growth, job creations, and cultural exchange,” he added.
He also pointed out more women should be attracted to the industry and advocated for the use of technology in hospitality sector to attract the younger generation.
The newly appointed Chairman Ramesh Dassanayake spoke about the challenges faced by the industry, including the reluctance of youth to join the sector. . Dassanayake expressed concerns over the migration of staff between hotels and the overall ‘brain drain’ in the sector. ” We must maintain high standards in the hotel We must try to attract tourists to Sri Lanka, we must have with many facilities Hence, hotel schools and other professional institutions involved in skills development mustincrease their intakes,” he pointed out.
Chief Guest Sajith Premadasa emphasised the importance of eco tourism and said “We need to have an environmental policy related to tourism in place,” . .
The 32nd AGM of the Institute of Hospitality UK, Sri Lanka Chapter, was a testament to the strength and potential of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. The insights and commitments shared during the event set a new benchmark for the future.(ZC)
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He recognizes human identity beyond boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
Visit of Sri Gurudev to Sri Lanka
Humanitarian, spiritual leader and Global Ambassador of Peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Sri Gurudev) was in Sri Lanka on a three day tour on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunewardene. Gurudev who inspired a wave of volunteerism and service to moot one of the largest volunteer-based organisations in the world – The Art of Living – visited the various projects under the aegis of the foundation and launched twelve vocational and technical centers around the island. He was accompanied by thousands of followers from Sri Lanka and around the world.
Gurudev who visited Sri Lanka for the sixth time also had a first day cover launched in honour of his visit. He is a strong proponent of spreading happiness, using the unique Sudarshan Kriya, yoga, meditation and practical wisdom to unite people, empower individuals and transform communities. His programmes provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life, while his non-profit organisations recognize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion.
The Art of Living which has more than 30,000 teachers and over one million volunteers across 180 countries has touched in excess of five hundred million people around the world. CNN called it “Life Changing” and The Washington Post headlined it, “Fresh air to millions”.
In Trincomalee, Gurudev met with war victims and had a heartwarming engagement with the children from the children’s homes run by the Foundation. He also visited the Koneswara Temple in Trincomalee and graced the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha ecogPnize the human identity beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality and religion. Amman temple at Nuwara Eliya. He held discussions with the trustees on the progress of the foundation’s social service projects, while also holding a special event – Ekamuthuwa – attended by a large number of dignitaries and his devotees from around the world.
His time with the Prime Minister was spent discussing the prospects of unity in diversity and uniting Sri Lanka by adding happiness into the formula of living. In addition he had discussions with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, prominent business stewards and civil society leaders.
by Zanita Careem
Envison your dream wedding day come to life at the Epitome Hotel, a prestigious city hotel in Kurunegala offering an unrivalled luxury rendors experience for weddings.
The venue is designed to embody opulence and luxury from all quarters for a spectacular wedding in kurunegala,Thier ballroom is the largest banquet facility in Sri Lanka It can be divided into six luxurious pillarless wedding halls on the ground floor and 25pax smaller banquet halls.
It can be easily named as a five star heaven in the heart of the city contributing to a myriad of immense experiences tailored to inspire and delight wedding experiences.
From opulent décor set up to exquisite table decor, lavish food, every detail is meticulously curated to spark your imagination and ignite creativity for a perfect wedding. The previous prestigious wedding shows season one and season two attracted large crowds
were unique events which gave the wedding vendors and potential clients had an opportunity to connect and interact with each other. Beyond being a showcase it was a chance for the wedding vendors to unite and contribute to the vibrancy of the wedding industry. The wedding show covered all area of the bridal industry providing a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became the most popular bridal exhibitions in Kurunegala.This bridal exhibitions allowed brides and grooms to experience first hand the products and services available from suppliers in Sri Lanka
These wedding shows held at The Epitome created a benchmark and gave an opportunity for vendors to create connections to the utmost satisfaction said Harshan Lakshita Executive Director. of the magnificent Hotel
Our wedding shows featured experts and professionals in every field‘ It covered all areas of the bridal industry provided a comprehensive variety of bridal supplies from Sri lanka and became most popular bridal exhibition in this region.We are always open to everyone to join us at our wedding shows in the future. It is an opportunity to discover the incredible talent within our local wedding and bridal vendors to make meaningful relationships and plan thier special day at our breathtaking hotel The Epitome said General Manager Kavinda Caldera
The Epitome Hotel’s bridal show which will be held end of June will buzz with great ideas,advice and inspiration for all those who plan thier dream wedding
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The Hotel Epitome’s Wedding Season 3 will marked excellence, celebration and inspiration for those in the wedding industry. The exhibition halls will resonate with ideas on exquisite bridal wear to decor, florists , photography etc and showshowcase the rich tapestry of talent within the local wedding industry. .
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