Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 24: Dr Royson D'Souza has been awarded a gold medal after securing first place in the national-level fellowship exam conducted by the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI). The award was presented during this year’s ACRSI annual conference held in Chennai.
Dr Royson D'Souza completed his fellowship in Colorectal Surgery from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
Colorectal surgery, a super speciality dealing with disorders of the large intestine and rectum, covers a range of conditions including colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, pelvic floor disorders, and proctology ailments such as haemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures. Currently, there are no super speciality courses in colorectal surgery in India, with fellowships available at only a few institutions.