Father of laparoscopic surgery passes away in Mumbai

Father of laparoscopic surgery passes away in Mumbai

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Category : Obituaries Published on: January 12 2023

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  • Dr. Tehemton E Udwadia, best known as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India, passed away after a long illness.
  • The doctor was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award, in 2017.
  • Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves the use of small incisions and specialized instruments to perform surgery.
  • Dr Udwadia is credited with introducing laparoscopic surgery to India in the early 1980s and has since played a significant role in popularizing and advancing the field in the country.
  • He has served as the president of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, and the Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
  • In 2002, he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India, for his contributions to the field of medicine.
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