"Pericardial Diseases: Principles of Surgical Management"

On February 19, 2023, Dr. K M V Randhara Alles, Senior Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at NHSL Colombo, will present "Pericardial Diseases: Principles of Surgical Management" at the Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions of the Association of Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Surgeons of Sri Lanka (ACTSSL). The presentation will cover the diagnosis and surgical management of pericardial diseases such as pericardial effusion and constrictive pericarditis. Dr. Alles will highlight essential surgical techniques, including pericardiocentesis, pericardiectomy, and newer minimally invasive approaches.

The session aims to enhance the knowledge of cardiothoracic professionals and will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in pericardial surgery, contributing to better treatment outcomes for patients in Sri Lanka.