National University Hospital ORBIT Symposium, National University Hospital, Singapore, October 24-26, 2024
The world has gathered altogether for the recently concluded, National University Hospital Orbit Symposium held last 24-26 October 2024 at the National University Hospital in Singapore. The NUH Section of Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal Surgery has once again delivered a superb scientific meeting. With over 150 delegates from 25 countries around the world. The conference was spearheaded by Drs. Gangadhara Sundar, Stephanie Young and Blanche Lim. They have assembled stellar international and Singapore faculty speakers and organized a robust program of lectures.
NUH ORBIT Symposium roster of international speakers. Photo credits to Dr. Blanche Lim, National University Hospital, Singapore.
The symposium started off with a cadaveric dissection course accompanied with a live teaching and hands-on session from invited international faculty. The delegates had an astounding experience being able to try orbital surgery techniques such as various surgical access to the orbit for orbitotomies and orbital decompression and bending and insertion of titanium implants for orbito-facial fractures to name a few. The faculty mentors were very hands-on in guiding the delegates helping them enhance their surgical skills and mastery of orbital anatomy.
Dr. Emmanuel Boniao guiding the younger generation of aspiring Orbit surgeons.
(L-R): Dr. Alexander Gungab with Dr. Gangadhara Sundar and A/Prof. Mark Thong. (Behind) Prof. Hirohiko Kakizaki
Learning never stops from all the cadaveric course participants.
Dr. Dan Rootman (United States of America) discussing orbital anatomy.
The 2nd and 3rd day comprised the bulk of the scientific treatise with a stupendous well organized set of topics. Encompassing orbital trauma, thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors, inflammatory diseases, vascular malformations and even AI in Orbital surgery. All of the delegates were immersed with the high yield exchange of discussions and learning althrough out the various sessions.
Dr. Janice Lam
Consultant
Pediatric Ophthalmology
National University Hospital, Singapore
Dr. Elijah Cai
Consultant
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
National University Hospital, Singapore
Dr. Blanche Lim
Consultant
Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal Surgery
National University Hospital, Singapore
Dr. Gangadhara Sundar
Consultant and Head
Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal Surgery
National University Hospital, Singapore
(L-R) One of the conference coordinators, Dr. Stephanie Young with Dr. Alexander Gungab
(L-R): Dr. Alexander Gungab and Dr. Audrey Looi (Singapore)
To top off the meeting, all the faculty and delegates gathered for dinner at Prive Grill in Marina, Keppel Bay to celebrate friendship and learning.
Delegates Dinner, Prive Grill at the Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore, October 25, 2024.
(L-R): Prof. Choo Chai Teck (SNEC) and Dr. Alexander Gungab
(L-R): Dr. Anas Yassin from Palestine and current NUH Oculoplastics fellow; Dr. Emmanuel Boniao, Prof. Choo Chai Teck (Singapore National Eye Centre), Dr. Hugo Lee from Australia and former SNEC Oculoplastics Fellow, Dr. Alexander Gungab.
(L-R): Dr. Blanche Lim, Porf. Graham Holder, Dr. Alexander Gungab
Faculty and delegates wine and dine and establishing international connections amongst Oculoplastic colleagues.
The Philippines was well represented by invited speakers (Drs. Emmanuel Boniao and Alexander Gungab) and delegates (Drs. Alex Sua, Manuel Palmero) from the Philippine Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PSOPRS). Other Filipino delegates in attendance were currently doing their fellowship namely, Dr. Lexley Ong (Orbit, Oculoplastics and Lacrimal Surgery fellow, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore) and Dr. Mark Joseph Lagao (Orbit, Oculoplastics and Lacrimal Surgery fellow, Chinese University Hong Kong Medical Centre, Hong Kong). Last but not the very least, aspiring future Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal surgeons, Drs. Lissa Suyo from Iloilo and Reesha Datukon from Cotabato came in all the way from the Philippines to participate in the conference.
Dr. Alexander Gungab
Consultant
Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal Surgery
Fatima University Medical Center, Antipolo, Philippines
Dr. Alexander Gungab with his talks on Principles of Orbit, Oculofacial and Lacrimal Surgical Videography and The Art of War in Ophthalmic Trauma: Soft Tissue Deformities, Piecing Them Together.
Dr. Emmanuel Boniao sharing his expertise and experience on Innovations and Adaptations on Low Resource Settings for Orbital Surgery Practice.
(L-R): Dr. Lexley Ong (Current Oculoplastics Fellow, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore), Dr. Alex Sua (Philippines), Dr. Sachin Salvi (United Kingdom), Dr. Gangadhara Sundar (Singapore), Drs. Emmanuel Boniao, Alexander Gungab and Reesha Datukon (Philippines) and Dr. Blanche Lim (Singapore)
(L-R): Dr. Gangadhara Sundar, ORBIT Symposium conference director, showing the evolution and lineage of the fellows he has trained. From fellow #19 Dr. Blanche Lim (Singapore), #20 Dr. Emmanuel Boniao (Philipines), #21 Dr. Alexander Gungab (Philippines) and #23 Dr. Anas Yassin (Palestine).
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