04/07/2026
On behalf of Prof. Dr. Hesham El Meligy, Head of the General Surgery Department at Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), we are proud to announce the successful completion of the TBRI Live Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop – Second Wave of EVA Surgical Excellence, which witnessed outstanding attendance and remarkable engagement from surgeons and surgical residents representing different institutions.
The workshop was honored by the presence and participation of distinguished leaders in surgery:
* Prof. Ahmed Abdelaziz – President of TBRI
* Prof. Tarek Ibrahim Abdelghany – President of the Egyptian Society of Surgeons (ESS)
* Prof. Hassan Shaker – President of the Egyptian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (ESLS)
* Prof. Fahim Basiony – Founder of ESLS
A special appreciation goes to Prof. Dr. Hesham El Meligy, Head of the General Surgery Department, TBRI, whose vision, leadership, and dedication were the driving force behind the success of this workshop. His outstanding live surgical demonstrations, invaluable teaching, and continuous support made this scientific event a truly exceptional educational experience.
Our sincere gratitude also goes to Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdelaziz, President of TBRI, for his continuous support of the General Surgery Department and for his valuable participation in the workshop, which greatly contributed to its success.
We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to our distinguished panel of professors for enriching the workshop with their expertise, insightful discussions, and valuable scientific contributions. Their active participation significantly enhanced the scientific value of the workshop and inspired all attendees.
Panelists (Alphabetical):
* Prof. Ahmed Abdelaziz – President of TBRI
* Prof. Ahmed Hussein – Cairo University
* Prof. Ahmed Abdelraoof – Mansoura University
* Prof. Abdelaziz Talab – Menoufia University
* Prof. Ayman Nafea – TBRI
* Prof. Awatef Farghaly – Menoufia University
* Prof. Emad Esmat – TBRI
* Prof. Fahim Basiony – Cairo University
* Prof. Hassan Shaker – President of the Egyptian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (ESLS)
* Prof. Hesham El Meligy – Head of the General Surgery Department, TBRI
* Prof. Ibrahim Galal – Cairo University
* Prof. Kamal Mamdouh – Ain Shams University
* Prof. Maged Nasr – TBRI
* Prof. Mohamed Abbas – TBRI
* Prof. Mohammed El Ashry – TBRI
* Prof. Mohammed Hakky – Cairo University
* Prof. Mohammed Magdy – TBRI
* Prof. Mostafa ElShazly – Cairo University
* Prof. Nagy Edward – TBRI
* Prof. Osama Taha – Assiut University
* Prof. Tharwat Kandil – Head of Surgical Departments, Mansoura University
* Prof. Youssef Farouk – TBRI
We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shokry, a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, for his outstanding contribution to the workshop. His exceptional performance during the live laparoscopic adrenalectomy showcased the highest standards of minimally invasive surgery and provided an invaluable educational experience for all attendees.
Our sincere thanks also go to Prof. Dr. Sherif Hakky for his unwavering dedication to patient care, his continuous commitment to safeguarding patients’ rights, and his constant efforts to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care. His compassion, professionalism, and commitment truly reflect the values of excellence in healthcare.
We also extend our sincere gratitude to all the faculty members, residents, the organizing committee, our professional scrub and ward nurses, Mr. Ahmed Magdy (Photographer), and every member of the General Surgery Department at TBRI whose teamwork, dedication, and commitment made this event possible.
Special thanks to our valued partners for their generous support:
* EVA Pharma
* Medtronic
* Bard
* SonoScape
Finally, we would like to thank everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to the interactive discussions. Your enthusiasm, engagement, and passion for learning were the true measure of this workshop’s success.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Egyptian Society of Surgeons (ESS) and the Egyptian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (ESLS) for their valuable support and collaboration, which played an important role in the success of this scientific event.
We look forward to welcoming you again at our upcoming scientific activities and continuing our shared commitment to advancing surgical education and excellence.
