Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS): What’s the Trend?

 By: Febe Anne Libutaque, RN

 

Last February 22, 2020, The Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (PALES), Western Visayas in cooperation with Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc (ORNAP) conducted a one-day course for all peri-operative nurses of the different hospitals in the Western Visayas. The workshop was held at West Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) Rooftop Conference Room. 

The symposium workshop was started with a welcome address by Dr. Roy Joseph Trinidad, president of PALES, Western Visayas and followed by the introduction of the course by Dr. Gaudencio Franco, Jr. Among other speakers were Dr. Luis Serafin Dabao, Mr. Bert Oreta of Medtronics, Ms Claire de Leon, RN, Dr. Ryan Ed Comuelo, and Dr Esteban Wilfredo Sombong Jr. At Lunch break, a live surgical demonstration was presented by Dr. Comuelo, as surgeon for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, along with the vibrant and energetic peri-operative nurses of WVMC to an actual patient at WVMC, operating room complex.

The said workshop was designed to extensively discuss the basics of MIS that everyone in the nursing field should know. The hands-on practical exposure to laparoscopic tower, equipment and instruments under the supervision of surgeons and nurses with extensive experience in MIS gave an avenue for the participants to maximize their learning and skills like no other. Moreover, troubleshooting skills and strategies were further discussed to reduce errors and improve safety. Creating a culture of safety is the responsibility of every surgical team member.

The fruitful one-day course ended with a Fellowhip Night where everyone proceeded for dinner at J7 Hotel. The sumptuous meal, sing-along, and giving of recognition for each hospital in the Western Visayas was an opportunity for the participants to get to know and share each other’s experiences in the sterile field – mostly roller-coaster but definitely a one-in-a-million.

ORNAP- Iloilo Chapter 6th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting

To download invitation letter, CLICK THIS LINK.

To download the program, CLICK THIS LINK.
To download Membership Application, CLICK THIS LINK.

We are cordially inviting everyone to our 6th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting on January 15, 2017 at Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City.

We have been granted 5 CPD Units by the PRC.

Pre-Registration is now open until December 31, 2016
Lifetime - Php 1,100
Regular - Php 1,200
Non Member - Php 1,300
Students - 800

Onsite (January 1- January 15, 2017)
Lifetime - Php 1,300
Regular - Php 1,400
Non Member - Php 1,500
Students - 800

Kindly approach your nearest ORNAP Officer for more info or to Pre- Register or you can text/call the numbers: 09175623157/09778267950!

Thank you and see you there!

To download invitation letter, CLICK THIS LINK.

To download the program, CLICK THIS LINK.

To download Membership Application, CLICK THIS LINK.

ORNAP – Iloilo Chapter Joins the Run Against Cervical Cancer

The Marian Rose Foundation, together with its sponsors has once again conducted a Fun Run, a fund-raising activity for their fight against Cervical Cancer. Last year, there were about 1000 running, but this year, an overwhelming 7,000 runners were expected to participate in the event.

For the second year in a row, ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter joined the activity as volunteers, and some as runners to give our support to this endeavor.  The officers, together with the other volunteers assembled as early as 4 a.m. to prepare for the event.

And at 5 am, flock of people came to SM City-Iloilo in their running gear, men and women of different ages, from different walks of life ran for a cause, and not to mention had the chance of winning awesome prizes by the end of it.