Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), successfully hosted the first-of-its-kind Sialendoscopy Live Surgery & Hands-On Training Workshop in Malaysia in conjunction with the 4th Annual Conference of the College of Otorhinolaryngologists–Head & Neck Surgeons, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (CORLAMM). The workshop brought together 50 ENT surgeons from Malaysia and abroad, including participants from Thailand, for an immersive educational experience in modern salivary gland surgery. A major highlight of the programme was the participation of Professor Dr Emad Magdy from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, one of the world’s foremost experts in sialendoscopy. Recognized internationally for his extensive experience in advanced sialendoscopy and gland-preserving salivary gland surgery, Professor Emad has trained surgeons from across the globe and has played a pivotal role in advancing the field through clinical innovation, education, and research. Participants had the unique opportunity to learn directly from him through live surgical demonstrations, lectures, and interactive case discussions. The workshop was directed by Dr Loh Tze Liang (HSAAS, UPM) and featured a distinguished faculty comprising Professor Dr Sethu Thakachy Subha (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Dr Zahiruddin Zakaria @ Azidin (Hospital Pulau Pinang), Dr Mohd Hazmi (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Dr Khairil Afif (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), and Dr Purushotman Ramasamy (Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras). The programme reflected a collaborative effort across international, university, public, and private healthcare institutions to advance sialendoscopy practice in Malaysia. A unique feature of the workshop was the integration of live surgery and hands-on training. Participants observed real-time sialendoscopy procedures performed by expert faculty, allowing them to appreciate the nuances of patient selection, ductal access, stone retrieval, and stricture management. In addition, participants gained practical experience using dedicated simulators and training models under expert supervision. Selected participants were also given the opportunity to perform portions of the live sialendoscopy procedures under direct guidance from the faculty, providing a rare and invaluable learning experience that bridged the gap between simulation and real-world clinical practice. This milestone event represents an important step forward in strengthening sialendoscopy expertise in Malaysia, fostering regional collaboration, and expanding access to minimally invasive, gland-preserving treatment for patients with salivary gland disorders. Clear the duct. Save the gland.

Date of Input: 24/06/2026 | Updated: 24/06/2026 | ahmadfaiq