Scientific Program
IC240 - Vitreoretinal Surgery - Beyond the Conventional Cuts and Peels
Date
14/03/2026
Hall
Meeting Room L-03
From
08:00
To
08:55
Chief Instructor Membership Number
V15308
Chief Instructor Name
Dr.Shishir Verghese
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Title
Vitreoretinal Surgery - Beyond the Conventional Cuts and Peels
Summary
Welcome to “Vitreoretinal Surgery: Beyond the Conventional Cuts and Peels”—a High-octane Instruction Course Crafted for the Modern Retinal Surgeon. from Edge-of-your-seat Membrane Dissections in "Peel It Like It’s Hot", to Gut-check Moments in "Oops in the Vitreoretina Or", We Explore Real Cases That Challenge Reflexes and Rethink Routines. "The Retina Diaries" Takes You Through a Rollercoaster Year of Rare Cases and Bold Decisions. Master the Art of Ambidexterity in "Double Trouble", and Survive the Unexpected in "Slip, Snap and Sink", Our Sf-iol Complications Survival Guide. Finally, Embrace the Future with "Surgical Disruptors", Showcasing Innovations Pushing the Boundaries of Conventional Vitrectomy. this Isn’t Just Another Surgical Course—it’s a Curated Experience of Mistakes, Miracles, and Mastery. Whether You’re New to Vr Surgery or a Seasoned Expert, This Course Promises to Sharpen Your Instincts, Expand Your Repertoire, and Reignite Your Love for the Craft.
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The chief instructor is a national and international award-winning surgeon with 8+ years of experience in advanced retinal surgery and surgical education. He is currently in a secondary eye hospital, heading the vitreoretinal department and has performed more than 2,500 vitrectomies including bimanual surgery and other unconventional techniques. He also has 45+ peer-reviewed publications, other achievements such as Winner of Best Surgical Video (APVRS, EURETINA, SAO). Regular presenter at VRSI, APVRS, AIOC. Passionate educator with a focus on novel techniques and complication management.
Membership No
Name
Topic
Order no
Duration
Consented
U22183
Dr.Awaneesh Upadhyay
Peel It Like Its Hot - Video Based Tour of Challenging Membrane Dissections
1
8
M13916
Dr.Chitaranjan Mishra
Oops in the Vitreoretina or - Learning from Near Misses and Complications
2
8
Yes
H15551
Dr.Sharat Hegde
the Retina Diaries - One Wild Year in the Vitreoretina or
3
8
Yes
V15308
Dr.Shishir Verghese
Double Trouble - Bimanual Vitrectomy Powerplay
4
8
Yes
S15177
Dr.Vaibhav Sethi
Slip, Snap and Sink - a Survival Guide to Sf-iol Mishaps
5
8
Yes
C22539
Dr.Prithvi Chandrakanth
Cutting Edge - Game Changing Innovations in Vitreoretinal Surgery
6
8
Yes
Panel discussion : 7 Mins )
