Dear Colleagues,

Dear Esteemed Members, It gives me immense pleasure to present the latest edition of Upsurge, the official publication of the Association of Surgeons of Nagpur Chapter. Upsurge is the voice of that mind - our curiosity, our discipline, our research, and our passion for healing.
ASN Nagpur has a proud legacy of academic leadership. Today, as surgery enters an era of robotics, precision techniques, and global collaboration, we must ensure that our knowledge keeps pace with our skill.
This magazine reflects the strength of our mentors, the energy of our young surgeons, and the unity of our fraternity. Let it inspire discussion, innovation, and continuous learning.
This year, under our theme “Surgery Unbound” focuses on Surgical Waves of Innovation - Precision with Purpose,” we reaffirm our commitment to advancing surgery through technology, research, and ethical excellence. Just like waves reshape the shoreline, innovation reshapes surgical practice - from minimally invasive techniques to robotic- assisted precision.
Upsurge represents the intellectual momentum of ASN Nagpur. It brings together scientific articles, clinical experiences, case discussions, and non academic reflections from both senior mentors and emerging surgeons. It is a bridge between legacy and innovation.
I congratulate the Editorial Team Dr. Rajvilas Narkhede, Dr. Nitin Sherkar, Dr. Priyanka Nagdive for their dedication & commitment. We encourage every member to actively contribute to future editions. Let this magazine become a powerful academic and creative voice that reflects the strength and vibrancy of our surgical fraternity. Together, let us continue to rise - with precision, purpose, and progress. May Upsurge not just be read - but remembered.
With pride and gratitude for all contributors,

With warm regards and best wishes,

Dr. Deepa P. Jahagirdar
President
Association of Surgeons, Nagpur (ASN)
2026–27

Dear Esteemed Members,

Dear esteemed members, Past Presidents, Senior Teachers and colleagues, As I pass the reins to the next team of this vibrant association, the Association of Surgeons, Nagpur for the year 2025-26,I am filled with immense gratitude and pride while reflecting on the journey we have shared over the past year.
It has been an incredible odyssey, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our members for their unwavering support, trust, enthusiasm, and active participation in every initiative we undertook. Your collective spirit has been the true strength of ASN. I am deeply indebted to our past presidents and senior teachers, whose guidance, wisdom, and constant encouragement have been invaluable in shaping our path and maintaining the high standards of our association.
My heartfelt gratitude to all my executive committee members whose immense trust and confidence in me along with their innovative ideas, hundred percent commitment and unyielding support throughout the year was truly remarkable.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to the editorial team of UPSURGE, Dr. Rajvilas Narkhede, Dr. Abhinav Deshpande & Dr. Nitin Sherkar who worked tirelessly to bring out two valuable editions during the tenure. I am also thankful to all the contributors for their thoughts, ideas, and articles. I would like to convey my special appreciation to our Honorary Secretary, Dr. Gayatri Deshpande, for her exceptional dedication, tireless efforts, and meticulous coordination throughout the year. Her commitment has been instrumental in the successful execution of our numerous activities.Working with her made this journey not only seamless but also profoundly enjoyable.
My sincere thanks to my family who supported me throughout the year, giving me time and space to carry- on my responsibilities.
During this tenure, we made sincere efforts to ensure a balanced and vibrant calendar. Justifying our theme of the year “Redefining Surgical Excellence”, we strived to engage our members holistically achieving academic excellence through CMEs, Clinical meets and the Maharashtra State Level Quiz, along with fostering camaraderie via social and cultural programs, celebration of Surgeon’s Week and promoting well-being through fitness drives, Yoga sessions and rallies. It is a matter of great pride that we successfully organized city-level event ASNCON, actively participated in Maharashtra state-level conference MASICON 2026 at Gondia and successfully concluded national-level surgical conference ROBOSURG, showcasing the strength and capability of our chapter.
Reflecting on almost 70-plus activities during our tenure, a few are likely to be highlighted here :
• ASN City chapter conference - ASNCON 2025, National conference ROBOSURG 2025 and MASICON 2026 with active participation in organization and academics at Gondia.
• Celebration of Surgeons week - Walkathon for organ donation awareness, Motivational talks for interns and PGs, Free Diagnostic Consultations, Newspaper publications for common diseases in all 3 languages, Tree plantation drives at AIIMS & GMCH, Breast cancer awareness for female jail inmates, CME for Inflammatory Bowel diseases, BLS training for truck drivers, Silent Candle march for Ahmedabad victims and Blood donation drives.
• Blood donation drive : Three blood donation drives - A whooping 715 blood donations on 14th June, 39 donations on 14th Jan 2026 and 10 Donations on 25th March 2026
• Three clinical meetings
• Four Executive Committee meetings and one GBM
• FMAS Fellowship course and examination
• 3 Live operative workshops
• Major conferences - EMPACT 2025, Vascular Conference, LGICON
• CMEs - 11
• Workshops - MIDAS, GMCH, AIIMS, Swasthyam and Kingsway Hospitals
• SEARCH camps at Gadchiroli
• Anti-tobacco Campaigns at AIIMS, GDC, Raman Science Centre, RST, Training of ASHA workers
• Breast Cancer awareness Bike Rally
• Cyclothon, Walkathon and Yoga Day celebration
• ASN participation in Intercity DANCE competition and Singing
• BLS training of staff at Samruddhi Mahamarg and at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vayusena Nagar
• 28th Late Indrajit Mitra State Level Surgical quiz with two teams from MP & Chattisgarh • ASN Cultural Nite and Diwali Milan
• RUNBHOOMI 2.0- ASN Box Cricket tournament
• MASICON 2028 allotted to ASN- a collective effort and display of Unity at GBM, Gondia
Our membership drive was a huge success, adding 70-plus new members and welcoming fresh talent into our fraternity. Furthermore, I am proud to share that we bagged the “Best City Chapter Award” for Academics at Maharashtra-state level and secured the 2nd Prize nationwide for maximum blood donations, showcasing our commitment to community service.

Dr. Divish Saxena Outgoing President (2025-26)
Association of Surgeons, Nagpur (ASN)
2024–25