Doctors trained in advanced tumour surgery

PESHAWAR: Surgeons from abroad gathered at the Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) in Peshawar for a two-day Musculoskeletal Oncology Course.

The event, held in collaboration with the International Society of Limb Salvage, aimed to improve cancer care by training young doctors in advanced tumor surgery and limb salvage techniques.

Hosted by Rehman Medical Institute (RMI), the two-day course unfolded with uncommon energy, bringing together some of the field’s most respected voices for an exchange that was as practical as it was visionary.

Day one opened with sessions led by international experts-Dr. Duncan Whitwell, Dr. David Wood, Dr. Muhammad Ather Siddiqi, and Dr. Vivek Ajit Singh-who shared their global perspectives on advanced tumor surgery and limb salvage techniques.

Pakistani faculty, including Dr Sohail Hafeez, Dr. Masood Umer, and Dr Badaruddin Sahito, grounded the discussion in the realities of local surgical practice.Dr Zeeshan Khan served as an architect of the academic programming, guiding conversations and enriching the discourse with his insight.

Delegates didn’t just listen-they questioned, voted, and debated. Live polling and open-floor discussions brought complex cases to life, turning a traditional learning space into a dynamic arena of surgical strategy.

RMI CEO Shafique Ur Rehman said that convening such distinguished minds in musculoskeletal oncology reflects their deep commitment to advancing care in Pakistan. As the course drew to a close, what lingered wasn’t just the content-it was the connection. Delegates left not only with sharpened skills but with a collective sense of purpose: to move the field forward, one limb, one pa