Leading Surgeons Gather at Apollo Multi-specialty Hospitals, Kolkata for Advanced Voice & Airway Surgery Workshop
Kolkata, June 2026: Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata successfully conducted “Illuminati Season 3”, a two-day national workshop on Voice, Laser and Airway Surgery, bringing together leading ENT specialists, laryngologists, surgeons, anesthetists and pulmonologists from across the country. The workshop served as a platform for knowledge sharing, skill enhancement and hands-on training in some of the most advanced techniques and technologies used in voice and airway care.
Organized under the leadership of Dr. Shantanu Panja, Chief Surgeon and Senior Consultant, Department of ENT – Head & Neck Surgery at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, Illuminati Season 3 was designed to equip medical professionals with practical knowledge and exposure to the latest advancements in the field. Participants attended from various parts of India, including major medical hubs such as Delhi, Pune and Kochi.
The two-day programme featured a combination of lectures, live discussions, interactive sessions and hands-on workstation training. The workshop focused on advanced procedures such as laryngeal framework surgery, laryngotracheal reconstruction, laser surgery techniques, radiofrequency procedures and office-based laryngeal interventions. Participants also received practical exposure through dedicated workstation-based learning modules designed to improve clinical skills and surgical precision.
One of the key highlights of Illuminati Season 3 was the presence of renowned faculty members from across India who shared their expertise and clinical experiences with participants. The workshop also emphasized a multidisciplinary approach to airway management through special sessions led by senior anesthetists and pulmonologists, highlighting the importance of collaborative patient care and safety.
The event marked an important step in Apollo Kolkata’s vision of advancing specialized medical education and strengthening expertise in voice and airway surgery. It also reflected the hospital’s long-term commitment to developing a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Voice, Laser and Airway Surgery, aimed at providing advanced treatment and training opportunities in Eastern India.
Speaking on the success of the workshop, Dr. Shantanu Panja said, “The response to Illuminati Season 3 was extremely encouraging and reaffirmed the growing need for focused training in voice and airway surgery. We were pleased to bring together some of the country’s leading experts and enthusiastic participants for meaningful academic exchange and hands-on learning. This workshop is an important milestone in our journey towards building Apollo Kolkata as a leading Centre of Excellence for Voice, Laser and Airway Surgery. We look forward to expanding such initiatives in the future and continuing to contribute to the advancement of medical education and patient care.”
The successful completion of Illuminati Season 3 further strengthened Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata’s position as a leading institution for clinical excellence, innovation and advanced medical training. The hospital plans to continue organizing similar academic programmes to support healthcare professionals in adopting emerging technologies and delivering better outcomes for patients.
