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IncTheisio Newsletter of the Philippinens College of Surgeons Volume 32 No. 2-3 [email protected]/www.pcs.org.ph April to December 2012

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Liife’’s Surges PCS Newsletter by Dante V. Lerma

MA. CONCEPCION C. VESAGAS, MD, FPCS Discernment Editor-in-Chief

ALEJANDRO C. DIZON, MD, FPCS Ma. Concepcion C. Vesagas, MD, FPCS Regent-in-Charge

JEANETTE NORA I. SILAO, MD, FPCS MARWIN EMERSON V. MATIC, MD, FPCS JOSE BRITTANIO S. PUJALTE, JR., MD, FPCS JOEL U. MACALINO, MD, FPCS Editorial Staff ithout a doubt, the road taken to become a surgeon is long and ardent; years KAYCHELLE LAPEÑA FREDERICK E. DABU you might say of training from medicine, to internship to residency. Production Staff WHowever you look at it, though, it starts way beyond the imbibition of skill DANTE V. LERMA, MD and technique. Besides the long hours of training, of thankless little chores, of gruelling Artist hours of operations and the audits that came with it, surgery is but one aspect of the soul of a surgeon.

I guess you could say the journey starts but left a patient maimed, or worse, dead? within. Of knowing what is right and Ego should take the back seat and let the choosing that path, of keeping true to what values that have ruled our lives be our parents, teachers and mentors have reflected in the way we conduct ourselves instilled in us as the proper and correct in our profession. "Hindi puwede na choice. With it comes the attitude not to palagi na lang tayong bida." Pity those In this Issue... stray from what we have set our lives (and upon whom discernment has been elusive. our careers) to be. At this point in our lives, President’s Corner 4 you could say that they are values and And with experiences both good and Across the Board 6 principles that should be already ingrained bad, we cast the blueprint of our lives Orthopedic Branch 9 in our character. What we learn through the which we pass on to others: our children, Gifted 10 years of our childhood, adulthood and our friends, those whom we encounter as PCS Southern Tagalog Chapter 12 professional life we bring to whatever we teacher and mentor. A well-loved teacher PCS Panay Chapter 14 do, wherever we are. Unknowingly, we once said, "Integrity is when there is no PURA 15 pick habits and make them our routine. dichotomy between what one does and PCS Initiates 2012 16 what one believes in." There should be no AWSP Goes to Kamarin 18 As surgeons, we should not let vanity confict with our own beliefs and the things 1st ASEAN Surgical Summit 20 or gimickry rule the way we practice our we do. It makes the load of surgery and the 76th PCS Foundation Day Activity 24 profession. The patient's well-being is our pressures of the profession easier to bear. Announcements 34 first priority. If we live by way of being true to what we believe in and what we have been taught, then this should not be a problem. We might take risks but we should always bear in mind that the risks we take should always be for the better good, for the benefit of the recipient which Incisions, the PCS newsletter, is a quarterly publication of the is always our patient. Where is the Philippine College of Surgeons, 992 EDSA, Quezon City 1005, Tel. No. 928-1083. Comments and feedback satisfaction if the procedure was brilliant indicating the writer’s full name, address, contact numbers and e-address are welcome. Letters to the Editor may be edited for reasons of clarity and space. E-mail to [email protected].

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Liife’’s Surges PCS Newsletter by Dante V. Lerma

MA. CONCEPCION C. VESAGAS, MD, FPCS Discernment Editor-in-Chief

ALEJANDRO C. DIZON, MD, FPCS Ma. Concepcion C. Vesagas, MD, FPCS Regent-in-Charge

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In the early 19th century, two notable This evolution of social unity is very much theories about human sociology is worth manifested in our college. The leadership has Unity mentioning, the ideologies of karl Heinrich to balance the external requirements of the The President’s Corner Marx and Georg Friedrich Hegel. Marx practice of surgery nationally and globally. Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD, FPCS described the struggles and tensions in a Recently, the most taxing one has been the issue polarized society on the material account. on PHIC accreditation by PMA. The board of Weber on his theory of dialectic posits that the regents is in the full stretch of level mindedness physical (material) world is a reflex of the to address this concern. The concepts and he word is coined from the Latin word unum which means “oneness”. Unity is one of spirit. This concept however to develop, theories stated above may help the college and the essential advocacies of the college not only this year but ever since. The word evolve and progress must undergo the process hopefully other people to understand the Tseems a generic term for any organization. The Filipinos are somewhat notorious for of struggles and conflict. To synthesize this wisdom of why we need to be united especially this. History can reveal that when a group of people does not get what they want, forming a paradigm of thesis and antithesis, several during this very trying time of Philippine separate group would be an easier adventure rather than engaging themselves to a endeavors have evolved ever since. One of surgery. painstaking dialogue with the stakeholders. The college, despite these innuendos and these is the art of mediation. Furthermore, the controversies, is still at the helm of this flaming passion of being a strong body of safe and theories about consensus-stability as against The leadership of the college believes that competent surgeons. Philippine Surgery, together with its global counterparts, is at the conflict-change concepts are as well worth the strong foundation of this unification crossroads of tomorrow's healthcare system. As in Hamlet's famous phrase "to be or not to writing. process is coordination and collaboration. be", our college is also in several transitions from the traditional to the more proactive Disjoint from this is selfish and perhaps approach of dealing with drastic changes in surgical education and technology. The usual The first dwells on the emphasis on values condescending. Sometimes we are bravado of dealing with the college's affairs may no longer be applicable with the fast evolving and ideas as emphasized by Max Weber. On flabbergasted with the turn of events but we are concepts and terms of engagement in the surgical world. the opposite side, social structure is of prime Filipino Surgeons... Resilient, simple, but importance and the rest are secondary. In forward looking. reality however, there is a constant grip on It is amazing how the various international coalescence of several independent and whose values and ideas are better. A controlled Our duty is beyond politics. Our advocacy colleges of surgeons could come together and uniform segments. This was a result from a equilibrium has to be put in order always to is beyond legacy. There is a truth larger than us. address pressing global issues relating to the study of the common hydra: after the young assure order and dynamism. This not a natural There is life after ours. All these compelled us making and practice of surgeons worldwide. emerged from the parent body, they often thing but enforced by those in dominion. This to be together to achieve this higher dimension However, it saddens me to realize that the detached and became independent. But in is the fulcrum between the conservative and the not only for us but to the generations that will organic schism among the various organizations higher members of this class, the liberals. Conservative being those in power come through us. God is one, apart from Him is within our health care system still exists. To siphonophores, the young emerged but stayed and liberals being those who want change. not! better understand this, let us review some attached, forming a compound animal. This is writings related to this concern. corroborated by the study of Wallace "that an insect might be a compound, representing as There are several theories regarding unity many individuals as there are true segments in and disunity of the human organism within his the body, these individuals having become community and related organizations. First is severally differentiated and specialized to the theory of Dirigiste Authority by Herbert perform certain definite functions for the good Spencer and Hobbesian Authority of Thomas of the whole compound animal". This perhaps Henry Huxley. Huxley viewed unity as wielded gave way to the Laissez faire political doctrines. by a centrally strong willed authority. In On the other hand, Huxley's paper disputed this contrast, Spencer suggested a more liberal and concept. He based his argument on dynamic coordinated form of unity. However, both nominalism. He found out that invertebrates schools of thought agreed that the problem of may exhibit the phenomenon of metamerism. authority emanates from the problem of He suggested a greater level of governmental biological individuality not from political interference. This was emphasized in 1871 individualism. In 1860, Spencer wrote a paper when he wrote a paper "Administrative "The Social Organism" which stated that nihilism" which dealt primarily upon which the complex organizations formed out of the foundation the authority of the state does rest.

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rd 2nd Quarter 3 Quarter 2012 Across the Board 2012 Alejandro Dizon, MD, FPCS he 3rd quarter of the year for the Philippine College of Surgeons Board of Surgeons, Timmediately after the Midyear Convention proved to be a very busy and hectic one. e all just had a memorable educational experience for the Philippine College of Surgeons 38th Midyear Convention which was held together with the 1st ASEAN Several updated publications will be the PCS By-Laws Amendments was held at the WTrauma Congress and the 1st ASEAN Surgical Summit in Bacolod City from May 9- released in time for the Annual Clinical Unilab Bayanihan Hall in Pasig City with the 12, 2012. WE had a total of 749 registrants broken down to 372 Fellows, 253 Residents, 78 Congress in December will be the PCS-ORNAP Board of Regents, various surgical specialty Guests, 6 foreign faculty, 2 foreign delegates, 98 exhibitors and 13 accompanying persons with Manual by the Committee on Infection and the heads, chapter presidents or their 11 ASEAN Delegates. This was one of the longest and busiest Mid-Year Conventions of the Primary Care Surgery Manual by the Sub- representatives, past presidents and other invited PCS, that I personally did not even have the chance to see Bacolod City outside of L'Fisher committee on Primary Care Surgery. These are resource persons. The event was very ably Hotel, the Government Center and the new Bacolod-Silay Airport. But the great food, publications that our partners in surgery and chaired by the PCS & PMA Past President, Dr. hospitality and the genuine “smiles” of the people of Bacolod more than made up for that. colleagues in the profession, the Primary Care Rey Melchor Santos. The discussions through Physicians, respectively look forward to as an the day turned out to be very active, vibrant, easy to read and convenient reference. colorful and healthy amongst the delegates. I Day 0 (May 9) started very early at 8 AM Cheryl Cucueco. The occasion was likewise personally appreciate the wisdom shared by with the Workshop on the Formulation of the new graced by the presence of Mayor Evelio The Board of Regents approved the creation many of the PCS Past Presidents in attendance. PCS Vision, Mission and Core Strategies with the Leonardia and the representative of the of a new local chapter to be named the PCS Lengthy and detailed as the process went, in the Board of Regents, Past Presidents, Committee Provincial Governor, Dr. Miller Serondo, who Northeastern Luzon Chapter with 23 end, we can say that history just happened and Chairs and Specialty Presidents and invited gave the Keynote Address in behalf of Governor members/fellows comprising the provinces of the new and improved course of the college is on fellows in attendance. The current mission and Alfredo G. Maranon, Jr. Three (3) simultaneous Cagayan, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, Quirino, the way to make the Philippine College of vision was created in 2005 and after a marathon sessions for the rest of the day and the next two Isabela and Nueva Viscaya. They will be Surgeons truly representative of the surgeons workshop that ended late in the afternoon, the days started from then onwards. The formally chartered during the Annual Dinner and and various surgical specialties in the country new vision of the PCS was crafted: “A globally- Fellowship Night was held Thursday night at the Induction of the New Board of Regents during and for the college to look after the welfare of the recognized organization of surgical specialists L'Fisher Ballroom that showcased the renowned the Annual Clinical Congress. surgical patients and the welfare of its fellows. dedicating to ensuring the highest standard of Maskara Festival featuring the Showtime care” which will guide the college up to 2017. Champions from the NRV Productions. It was Select members of the Board of Regents and It was but appropriate that the day ended The details of this, including the mission indeed a truly an unforgettable spectacle the Committee on Trauma will undergo an with the Culmination Ceremonies of the PCS statements, core and functional strategies will be complimented by free-flowing food Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Student th communicated in detail to the fellows. highlighting the Bacolod cuisine and drinks. Diamond Jubilee & 76 Foundation Day Dinner and Instructor Course in Singapore on October Simultaneous to this session was the “traditional” at a likewise very historic venue, the Maynila 11-17, 2012. They will form the initial group of pre-convention workshop of the Philippine The convention ended with the Ballroom of the Manila Hotel. Though the st core faculty once formally certified by ATLS torrential rains during the day contributed to a bit Association of Training Officers in Surgery that simultaneous workshops of the 1 ASEAN Instructors when they conduct their initial ATLS of a delay with the arrival of the invited guests, continues to attract a good attendance despite the Surgical Summit with representatives of the course here in Manila. This will enable the PCS the programme started with the recognition of early schedule. The day ended with the courtesy ASEAN Surgical Societies in attendance that to be a certified ATLS course provider that will the Hall of Fame Awardees (PCS Outstanding call of the Board of Regents to the Bacolod City signified their commitment to the agreement to attract not only local but even foreign surgeons Chapter for 3 consecutive years) amongst the Mayor, the Honorable Evelio Leonardia at the move forward with the formation of an ASEAN from the nearby countries for their ATLS PCS Local Chapters, namely: Cebu-Eastern Government Center. Federation of Surgery and the DOH-PCS certification and requirements. Visayas (1995-97), represented by Chapter Workshop on the Accreditation of Ambulatory President Dr. Stephen Bullo, Metro Manila Day 1 officially started with the Opening Surgical Centers. We congratulate the PCS rd The 3 quarter ended with two very major (2004-06), represented by Chapter President Dr. Ceremonies that was opened by the PCS Negros Occidental Chapter for a very well- events for the college. In the morning and Hector Santos, Jr., and the Northern Mindanao President, Dr. Max Simbulan and The Philippine organized convention. This will be a hard act to afternoon of the September 15, 2012, the Chapter (2006-08), represented by Chapter Society for the Surgery of Trauma, Dr. Ma. follow and onwards to Naga City in 2013. “Constitutional Convention” or the meeting for President Dr. Irwin Arribas. Special awards

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were given to the long-time friends of the PCS PCS President. The night likewise served as The Orthopedic in the pharmaceutical industry for their the symbolic opening of the annual convention unwavering support for the various projects and of the various surgical specialties that will “Branch” activities of the college namely Bayer culminate with the 68th Annual Clinical Philippines, Pfizer Inc. and United Jose S. Pujalte, Jr., MD, FPCS Congress of the PCS on December 2-5, 2012 at “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.” Laboratories. A special recognition was the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Finally, coming William Shakespeare (1654-1616), English playwright likewise given to a loyal tenant of the PCS from another commitment outside Metro “King Henry V” (1599), Act iv. Scene 3 Building, Dr. Esperanza Barlin of Neoderm Manila, former senator and Chairman of the Clinic. Several events were done during the Philippine Red Cross, Richard Gordon came evening ceremonies: the formal launching of just in time for the formal signing of the r. Jose V. de los Santos, 1st President of that there's a subtle difference between the new Management Information System, the Memorandum of Agreement between with PRC the Philippine Orthopaedic “orthopaedic surgery” and “orthopaedics”. To formal turn-over of the the Klinika ng Bayan at and the PCS to assist during times of disasters DAssociation (POA) in 1949, has use the former, is to accept the depiction of Kamarin, Caloocan City to the PCS Metro and calamities. The night ended with a toast by another claim to fame. He was the first orthopaedic surgery as a branch from the trunk Manila Chapter, the presentation of the the PCS Vice President Dr. Alfred Belmonte for orthopaedic surgeon who was trained from the called “general surgery”. To use the latter commemorative PCS Pin to the PCS Past the 75 years and the future of the PCS. beginning in orthopaedics (in the US). Most of (“orthopaedics,”) implies that it is a separate and Presidents and the new academic gown of the our pioneers in the bone and joint field were in distinct tree, with its own traditions and history. fact general surgeons who dabbled in hard tissue. I've surely had professors in medical To be united in the surgical field, is school who took their first two years of therefore, to acknowledge our differences but The PCS Constitutional Convention residency in general surgery, then segued to also to celebrate our connections. We are, after orthopaedics. It would take a few more years all, descended from the Company of Barber- (in 1956) before a straight residency program Surgeons, belittled and decried by physicians of in orthopaedics is offered by the National medieval Europe. Orthopedic Hospital (now the Philippine Orthopedic Center). “Branch” or “tree” matters little, for we are all in the same orchard. Now the conundrum is: is orthopaedic surgery a branch of general surgery or is it an (Dr. Pujalte is an orthopaedic surgeon and a altogether different tree? It's interesting to note Regent of the Philippine College of Surgeons.)

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can he still have his students in nuggets of wisdom accumulated time to read and from his almost half a century of practice. keep updated? Gifted. My answer was A gift that has been honed with dynamic he doesn’t waste learning and practice, a passion tempered with That is Dr. Bienvenido Aldanese. anytime. He humanity and compassion, wisdom that is Michael Sabalza, MD, FPCS always has a book selflessly shared with those who will listen. with him and reads in the car, in These are what legends are made of. This is between cases, in Dr. Aldanese! the clinic and at witnessed this giftedness for the first time in 1993 when I first assisted him in a home. This was the introduction of Dr. Michael N. Craniotomy as a General Surgery resident at The Medical City. My preconceived ideas Sabalza, FPCS for Dr. Bienvenido B. Aldanese, Iof Neurosurgery being long, boring and merely glorified vegetable gardening was Dr. Aldanese FPCS, Neurosurgeon, awarded “Legend of the replaced by amazement and awe with the surgical skill and fortitude required. I saw one was also gifted with an abundance of Knife” by the Philippine College of Surgeons’ th successful surgery after another and saw the immense impact that he and his surgeries made compassion and empathy. All too often patients Metro Manila Chapter during its 10 awarding on his patients. would seek him out for his expertise but when ceremonies last November 2011. financially challenged, he would not hesitate An individual of professional integrity as Dr. Aldanese had the heart and mind for Dr. Aldanese was indefatigable. We doing the surgery free of charge if not at a Neurosurgery. I found out that his heart rate was considerable discount. He would always say defined by the North Georgia College & State would do surgeries in various hospitals in University (from a cool 60 beats per minute even when he is tense. Metro Manila, see patients in his clinic and that it’s not patient’s fault he got sick and that This made his hands so stable even when the the least you can do is to help them. Don’t mind http://www.northgeorgia.edu/2010) as “… one still makes sure he sees all his patients before who willingly "adopts" and consistently applies patient’s life the day about the money. At the very least you get to was on the hone your surgical skills. the knowledge, skills, and values of a chosen ends. profession. Integrity may be the most line. One time Everyday we had an A gift given to be shared. Dr. Aldanese is a appropriate word used to describe the person was surgery who willingly and consistently acts in intra-op day for us, tireless teacher. Unselfishly sharing his aneurysm knowledge, skill and insight with all the accordance with social standards or moral at times values of society. Professional integrity thus rupture that doing 4 residents and associates who trained under him. left a rent that Like any teacher, he can be harsh at times. But defines the professional who consistently and surgeries in willingly practices within the guidelines of the spanned 24 hours. he will say that his job is to save lives not to almost half of make us feel good. mission of a chosen profession under the Having a obligation of a Code of Ethics.” the carotid. census of 60 The patient in-patients Dr. Aldanese was born gifted as a few of us was already at here may also be. But talent can only take you The Philippine College of Surgeons in different published its Code of Ethics in 2004, aimed to the brink of hospitals so far. Dr. Aldanese nurtured his. He performed death but he countless surgeries throughout his career that uphold professionalism and integrity among its was Fellows. It upholds the principles of “primum remained common. most definitely sharpened his skill. These he calm and performed not without an arsenal of knowledge non nocere” (first do no harm), continuous He is the pursuit of education and teaching, and collected. country’s that he constantly builds up with each case that Every move he encounters. His patients are not just cases to obedience to the “Golden Rule”, and the aneurysm Hippocratic Oath. was surgeon, study or heads to be cracked open nor are they intentional till we repaired the carotid. After the mere subjects that provide a source of having logged more than 1,000 aneurysm The PCSMMC strongly upholds the value of surgery, I asked him, “Didn’t you get nervous?” cases, more than any other neurosurgeon here. livelihood. These are people whose lives he He replied, “You have no opportunity to get cared for with families in whose hearts he has professional integrity and highlights this by He was constantly abreast with the latest in the honoring surgeons of such character during its nervous. Stay the course, panicking will just field. Dr. Owel Mariano once asked me, been endeared, with or without compensation. make things worse. Keep in mind that it’s not And the lessons he has learned from all his annual Legends of the Knife Awarding “Natutulog pa ba ang boss mo?” With the Ceremonies. your carotid that just ruptured. Your job is to save number of patients he sees, the surgeries that readings, and all his surgeries, from patients the patient.” he does and even plays tennis regularly, how lives he touched who in turn touched his, all these he shared and continually shares with us -Ma. Luisa D. Aquino, MD, FPCS

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PCS - Southern Tagalog Chapter Reyes and Dr. Armando Santos during the chapter The criteria for selection of the Master of the Christmas party held in Manong's Restaurant in Knife and its process are as follows: Master of the Knife Alabang. Both were past presidents of the 1. Must have been a PCS and PSGS Fellow of chapter. good standing for at least 10 years and 5 years Elvis Bedia, MD, FPCS respectively either current or past ( at least during The Mall of Asia was chosen as the venue for his active years if applicable). the 2009 Christmas party, which coincided with the last day of the PCS annual convention during Plus any 2 of the following: the term of Dr. Noel Diaz, chapter president. A. Must have consistently and actively Awarded as the Master of the Knife were Dr. participated in most of the activities of Arturo Tolentino, Dr. Ruben S. Anonuevo, charter both PCS and PSGS, chapter or national. members of the chapter, and Dr. Tuazon Of De la B. Must have served as an active officer in the Master of the Knife: Salle Medical center. Dr. Arthur Tolentino is also chapter or national surgical society. a past president of the chapter. C. Must have made an impact in the practice -Cream of the Crop of the art of surgery and in the In 2010 the chapter successfully hosted the enhancement of the image of the surgical -Recognition of Fellows with so PCS Midyear convention during the term of Dr. society. many contributions to the Luis Buno. That year, the award of Master of the D. Must be of unquestionable integrity, chapter and in the practice of Knife went to Dr. Alex Palines of Batangas, honesty and lived to practice the surgery former chapter president and former Chairman of Hippocratic and PCS Fellows' s oaths. the Surgery department of Batangas Regional Hospital. Process: 1. Nominated in writing by the officers from he concept of Master of the Knife started during my term as President of the chapter in 2005. 2011 is considered as the most illustrious the respective province. This should be While working on the annual strategic plan of the Ospital ng Binan, I chanced upon Dr. year of the chapter so far, with the Southern accompanied by an explanation or TDexter Aison who was incidentally the Chief of Clinics of the hospital then. During the Tagalog Chapter winning the Best Chapter Of justification. break, I asked him of a worthwhile program for the very first Christmas party of our chapter and he The Night during the PCS Fellowship Night and 2. Screened by the Committee on suggested to give due recognition to those fellows who were so dedicated and deeply involved in the Most Outstanding PCS Chapter awards. Chapter Nomination. activity of the PCS-STC. It took me another day or two to decide if it would be possible to implement president Dr. Marcus Jose Brillantes awarded the 3. Approved by the Officers of both such a proposal, as there were so many Fellows who were so active in the chapter activities and giving Master of the Knife to Dr. Domingo O. Amistad, a PCS/PSGS Southern Tagalog Chapter. of such recognition would not bear so much significance during the party. past president of the chapter and Medical Director of Calamba Doctors's Hospital. Incidentally, the As we keep on evolving to be better than ever, Christmas party was held at the residence of Dr. we continue to inspire the chapter fellows and the I thought of giving the award to those who Ramon Pastor, charter member of the chapter. The Marc Brillantes in Susana Heights , Muntinlupa residents by recognizing the true Master of the have not only been active in the chapter but also three recipients were unanimously approved by City. Knife. Not only is this award inspiring, it also contributed to the practice in surgery. Someone the general membership of the chapter. Since uplifts the spirit among our members to maintain who had been a mentor, critic, guide, and had then, the awarding of the Master of the Knife Dr. Rolando Reyes, 2012 Southern Tagalog the individual integrity, sense of involvement and made and maintained a good standing in the became the highlight of every Christmas party of Chapter chapter president has announced the love of our craft, a mark of true Surgeon. chapter worthy of emulation. Someone who can the chapter. search for the next recipient of the Master of the be considered the cream of the crop. Someone Knife Award. The Award continues to give due who, without question, can and should be labeled In 2006, under the leadership of Dr. Shirard recognition, and thanks to our members who gave as the MASTER OF THE KNIFE. Adiviso, the award was given to Dr. Oscar Brion, a support and contributed so much for the benefit charter member of the chapter. In 2007 during the and success of the chapter in realizing its The first Christmas party of the chapter was presidency of Dr. Allen Alfred Buenafe, the organizational goals. held in 2005 at the Congo Grill restaurant in recipient of Master of the Knife was Dr. Nemesio Alabang. It was highlighted by the awarding of K. Villa, a charter member of the chapter. Dr. the Master of the Knife to Dr. Ramon S. Inso, Dr. Hernan C. Ang, during his presidency in 2008, Jose Cueto, past presidents of the chapter, and Dr. awarded the Master of the Knife to Dr. Leslie M.

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Luis Serafin C. Dabao, MD, FPCS Residency Training Dr. Rosito Bascuna, Jr.

r. Wilfredo Polido, or “Willie” as he is affectionately called by family and friends hails from the west coast of Panay, in Culasi, Antique. A boy among six other siblings, he grew he Philippine Urology Residents Association, Inc., (PURA) established in 1987 by young Dup in Pandan where he had his primary education closely supervised by his gentle idealistic resident Urologists then, has now grown into an organized family of competent mother and a father who was also a judge. It was as a matter of course that early in life, largely Tmembers. Fifty two men and women (yes, there are three of them) residents from the by the influence of his father, he was already keenly aware of the value of proper education. It different training institutions namely, Armed Forces of the Philippines, UP-Philippine General was regarded as a premium in the family. Such academic expectations did not, however, deter Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center, University of the East- him from playfully imbibing the charms of sleepy yet cheerful ambience of Pandan. Those Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, National Kidney & Transplant Institute, East Ave carefree boyhood years were some of his fondest memories. Medical Center, Jose Reyes Medical Center, and University of Santo Tomas University Hospital aim to be united and have a distinct role and identity in the matters of Urology in the country. College at the Central Philippine University President, Panay Chapter, Philippine College of was uneventful and went quickly. Medicine years Surgeons; Regent, Philippine College of Even before the holiday break starts, activities attend different scientific meetings held at the at FEU, though a little bit difficult, were Surgeons;, Fellow: PCS, PSGS, PSHNS, SOSP, for the year are calendared in the first business National Kidney & Transplant Institute, and St. fascinating for the learning, and they, too, went PALES. Active Member Iloilo Baptist Center; meeting among the officers and committee heads. Luke’s Medical Center and Veterans Memorial swiftly. Great father to two sons; great grandfather to five New members are introduced to and inducted into Medical Center. Some fortunate members get their grandchildren; great lover to his extraordinarily the organization come January. A Valentine’s party passports stamped when they exit the country as Predominantly rural Antique offered little beautiful wife, Betty. The list can go a long way and out of town team-building activity are held in they attend conventions abroad. opportunities for up-and-coming medical doctors. indeed. But in all these accomplishments, February and March, respectively. During the So, after taking his oath as a physician, “Willie” “Willie” has always held that “…great people are Annual Midyear Convention of the Philippine To keep the friendly competition in high gear, started practice in Iloilo. Soon, he was busy not those who are good in what they do, but are Urological Association, PURA members get East Avenue Medical Center sponsors the annual assisting in surgeries and it did not take long for good in being at what they are… we are not human exposed in the limelight as their bodies get Pataasan ng Ihi Quiz Bee contest. Not to be outdone him to be assisted by those same physicians he doings but human beings.” splashed with artful designs in body-paint contests. is the Mr. and Ms. Uro organized by St. Luke’s once assisted! Things were looking great and Medical Center featuring the first year residents lucrative. The life of Dr. “Willie” Polido reflects this Whoever branded PURA as relaxed and fun- from all the training institutions as contestants in a philosophy brilliantly. Over the years, he has loving is probably wrong. Serious in its aim to pageant that rivals Bb. Pilipinas. To set sights on But the academic world was alluring. And the conducted himself in integrity, compassion, encourage members to excel, the tradition of the mundane talents of residents, one has to witness desire to provide top quality patient care drew wisdom, respect for mankind, and supreme love Campbell’s lecture series and a mock exam are the Talentadong Uro in National Kidney & “Willie” to the new Training Program at Iloilo for God. He is a man of vision, values, valor, and held months before the dreaded in-service exams. Transplant Insititute. Doctors' Hospital. Since then, the momentum in virtues (personal application of one's held As reward, financial grants are given to top five his career has been unrelenting. After becoming a values). There is about him a simplicity of performing institutions. Different avenues for Members may be so focused in their training Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Surgery at demeanor, yet with a heart and mind possessing presenting journals, innovations and rare but they know how to party, so whoever assumed the first take, the rest was fascinating history! He profound insights in life, and even about death. interesting cases exist for residents to showcase PURA as fun-loving is probably correct. A sports rendered distinguished service from one field to their talent and wit in research. Most of the works fest, be it in the form of go-karting or traditional another. Like everybody else, he has imperfections. get published and displayed not only in the local games such as tumbang preso and patintero, is held And he would be the first to admit that he is often setting but also in international congresses such as during its anniversary in October. After the election Professor of Surgery at the then West Visayas in need of forgiveness for shortcomings and in the American Urological Association Annual of officers, the last activity attended by every State College (one among the best medical mistakes. Reason enough for him to be tolerant Convention, East Asia Society of Endourology, member is the Christmas party wherein everyone schools in the country at that time and still is); but not licentious, patient but not indecisive, World Congress of Endourology, etc. enjoys a variety of gifts and raffle prizes. By the last Training Officer of IDH Surgical Training principled but not dogmatic, spiritual but not quarter of the year, camaraderie has been usually Program, WVMC Surgical Training Program; religious. To be involved in social responsibility, PURA developed as proven by members calling each other Chairman, Department of Surgery at St. Paul's organizes surgical missions in under-served and by their nicknames. The unique bond that ties Hospital…Iloilo Mission Hospital…Gov. Benito PCS Panay is proud and honoured to have Dr. far-flung provinces such as Antique to perform among the members makes residency in Urology Lopez Memorial Hospital (now WVSUMC); Wilfredo Polido as mentor, model, and a bit of a TURP and herniorrhaphies. To be updated in the more meaningful. Board Member of Iloilo Medical Society; father. latest Urological advances, resident-members

14 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 15 FEATURES DISCERNMENT DISCERNMENT FEATURES PCS - Panay Chapter PURA: Master of the Knife Defining Urology

Luis Serafin C. Dabao, MD, FPCS Residency Training Dr. Rosito Bascuna, Jr. r. Wilfredo Polido, or “Willie” as he is affectionately called by family and friends hails from the west coast of Panay, in Culasi, Antique. A boy among six other siblings, he grew he Philippine Urology Residents Association, Inc., (PURA) established in 1987 by young Dup in Pandan where he had his primary education closely supervised by his gentle idealistic resident Urologists then, has now grown into an organized family of competent mother and a father who was also a judge. It was as a matter of course that early in life, largely Tmembers. Fifty two men and women (yes, there are three of them) residents from the by the influence of his father, he was already keenly aware of the value of proper education. It different training institutions namely, Armed Forces of the Philippines, UP-Philippine General was regarded as a premium in the family. Such academic expectations did not, however, deter Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center, University of the East- him from playfully imbibing the charms of sleepy yet cheerful ambience of Pandan. Those Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, National Kidney & Transplant Institute, East Ave carefree boyhood years were some of his fondest memories. Medical Center, Jose Reyes Medical Center, and University of Santo Tomas University Hospital aim to be united and have a distinct role and identity in the matters of Urology in the country. College at the Central Philippine University President, Panay Chapter, Philippine College of was uneventful and went quickly. Medicine years Surgeons; Regent, Philippine College of Even before the holiday break starts, activities attend different scientific meetings held at the at FEU, though a little bit difficult, were Surgeons;, Fellow: PCS, PSGS, PSHNS, SOSP, for the year are calendared in the first business National Kidney & Transplant Institute, and St. fascinating for the learning, and they, too, went PALES. Active Member Iloilo Baptist Center; meeting among the officers and committee heads. Luke’s Medical Center and Veterans Memorial swiftly. Great father to two sons; great grandfather to five New members are introduced to and inducted into Medical Center. Some fortunate members get their grandchildren; great lover to his extraordinarily the organization come January. A Valentine’s party passports stamped when they exit the country as Predominantly rural Antique offered little beautiful wife, Betty. The list can go a long way and out of town team-building activity are held in they attend conventions abroad. opportunities for up-and-coming medical doctors. indeed. But in all these accomplishments, February and March, respectively. During the So, after taking his oath as a physician, “Willie” “Willie” has always held that “…great people are Annual Midyear Convention of the Philippine To keep the friendly competition in high gear, started practice in Iloilo. Soon, he was busy not those who are good in what they do, but are Urological Association, PURA members get East Avenue Medical Center sponsors the annual assisting in surgeries and it did not take long for good in being at what they are… we are not human exposed in the limelight as their bodies get Pataasan ng Ihi Quiz Bee contest. Not to be outdone him to be assisted by those same physicians he doings but human beings.” splashed with artful designs in body-paint contests. is the Mr. and Ms. Uro organized by St. Luke’s once assisted! Things were looking great and Medical Center featuring the first year residents lucrative. The life of Dr. “Willie” Polido reflects this Whoever branded PURA as relaxed and fun- from all the training institutions as contestants in a philosophy brilliantly. Over the years, he has loving is probably wrong. Serious in its aim to pageant that rivals Bb. Pilipinas. To set sights on But the academic world was alluring. And the conducted himself in integrity, compassion, encourage members to excel, the tradition of the mundane talents of residents, one has to witness desire to provide top quality patient care drew wisdom, respect for mankind, and supreme love Campbell’s lecture series and a mock exam are the Talentadong Uro in National Kidney & “Willie” to the new Training Program at Iloilo for God. He is a man of vision, values, valor, and held months before the dreaded in-service exams. Transplant Insititute. Doctors' Hospital. Since then, the momentum in virtues (personal application of one's held As reward, financial grants are given to top five his career has been unrelenting. After becoming a values). There is about him a simplicity of performing institutions. Different avenues for Members may be so focused in their training Diplomate of the Philippine Board of Surgery at demeanor, yet with a heart and mind possessing presenting journals, innovations and rare but they know how to party, so whoever assumed the first take, the rest was fascinating history! He profound insights in life, and even about death. interesting cases exist for residents to showcase PURA as fun-loving is probably correct. A sports rendered distinguished service from one field to their talent and wit in research. Most of the works fest, be it in the form of go-karting or traditional another. Like everybody else, he has imperfections. get published and displayed not only in the local games such as tumbang preso and patintero, is held And he would be the first to admit that he is often setting but also in international congresses such as during its anniversary in October. After the election Professor of Surgery at the then West Visayas in need of forgiveness for shortcomings and in the American Urological Association Annual of officers, the last activity attended by every State College (one among the best medical mistakes. Reason enough for him to be tolerant Convention, East Asia Society of Endourology, member is the Christmas party wherein everyone schools in the country at that time and still is); but not licentious, patient but not indecisive, World Congress of Endourology, etc. enjoys a variety of gifts and raffle prizes. By the last Training Officer of IDH Surgical Training principled but not dogmatic, spiritual but not quarter of the year, camaraderie has been usually Program, WVMC Surgical Training Program; religious. To be involved in social responsibility, PURA developed as proven by members calling each other Chairman, Department of Surgery at St. Paul's organizes surgical missions in under-served and by their nicknames. The unique bond that ties Hospital…Iloilo Mission Hospital…Gov. Benito PCS Panay is proud and honoured to have Dr. far-flung provinces such as Antique to perform among the members makes residency in Urology Lopez Memorial Hospital (now WVSUMC); Wilfredo Polido as mentor, model, and a bit of a TURP and herniorrhaphies. To be updated in the more meaningful. Board Member of Iloilo Medical Society; father. latest Urological advances, resident-members

14 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 15 89. Quinto, Vincent Andrew M. 136. Cabrera, Martin M. 90. Ramos, Alan L. Jr. 137. Capinpin, Ma. Lorena Ruth G. PCS Initiates 2012 91. Realin, Niño R. 138. Cataluña, Jan Hermin R. 92. Rodrigo, Sherwin Lowe B. 139. Chin, Paterno P. 93. Romero, Rommel E. 140. Cortez, Sharleen Ivy O. Colorectal Surgery 44. Suan, John Rodolfo D., Jr. 94. Salas, Ericson M. 141. Cruz, Chris Ryan R. 45. Tan, Scheherazade Ibrahim 95. Santicruz, Christine Joyce M. 142. Cruz, Hernando L., Jr. 1. Catiwala-an, Michael T. 46. Tian, Peter George J. 96. Tahil, Jerome C. 143. Custodio, Joseph T. 2. Co, Catherine S. 47. Timbungco, Nino Bernardo V. 97. Tañag, Marvin A. 144. De las Penas, Glenn Mark Anthony R. 3. Ong-I, Loreto B. 48. Torres, Raynald Edlin P. 98. Tatco, Victor R. 145. Donato, Rosalyn P. 4. Sacdalan, Marie Dione P. 49. Tuano, Marcelino S. 99. Turingan, Hazel Z. 146. Dy, Widmark A. 100. Umali, Ismael C. III 147. Fernandez, Catherine Erfe ENT Surgery General Surgery 101. Uy, Michelle S. 148. Fernandez, Jinkee S. 102. Yap, Anthony Q. 149. Flordeliza, Raymund s. 5. Alonzo, Eugenio Tomas A. 50. Adora, Jonathan Joy D. 150. Fontanilla, Bernardo S. 6. Arriola, Jose Ramon M. 51. Andaman, Jasmin A. Neurosurgery 151. Fontanilla, Lourdes D. 7. Barrientos, Bernardito P. 52. Astudillo, Sir Emmanuel S. 152. Francia, Mary Katherine R. 8. Barrientos, Clydine Maria Antonette G. 53. Baldovino, Fidel A., Jr. 103. Acosta, Allan Renan L. 153. Garcia, Maria Victoria F. 9. Bendanillo, Irvin A. 54. Barroso, Ryan Ruel T. 104. Canto, Carmelo C. 154. Garganta, Rosemarie G. 10. Bongosia, Mary Arlene A. 55. Berces, Mark C. 105. Concepcion, Christopher O. 155. Hernandez, Jo Anne P. 11. Castaneda, Roannie Ibarra 56. Bicol, Ralph Allan C. 106. Cruz, Ronald Allan D. 156. Hipol, Christine Castelo 12. Claravall, Henry John F. 57. Calma, Pio Ruperto S. 107. Del Rosario, Jose Nicanor P. III 157. Isla, Erwin Emeterio L. 13. Darvin, Joseph Arnold R. 58. Capoy, Jose Nelson J. 108. Gagwis, Raymund G. 158. Javate, Reynaldo M. 14. De Borja, J. Gabriel C. 59. Carandang, Alexandrix G. 109. Gigataras, Roland Mark M. 159. King, Jacqueline Hernandez 15. De Jesus, Manuel A. 60. Castillo, Jaymel R. 110. Gimenez, Michael Louis A. 160. Ladores, Carlo S. 16. De Ramos, Joanne Sebastiana M. 61. Catelo, Ignacio A. 111. Gonzales, Mitchel Dennis B. 161. Lagamayo, Michael Angelo N. 17. Dela Cruz, Elmer M. 62. Chua, Jeffrey L. 112. Gutierrez, Maria Lourdes Cruz 162. Larrazabal, Potenciano SD., III 18. Espina, Camille Sidonie A. 63. Clapano, Wenelito F. 113. Jimenez, Kay P. 163. Lim, Susan Irene Lapid 19. Espiritu, Anne Marie V. 64. Comia, Alfredo Augusto G. 114. Khu, Kathleen Joy O. 164. Macaraig, Catherine Q. 20. Fajardo, Vincent Roderick A. 65. Cruz, Melanie D. 115. Lagapa, Euvin Paul G. 165. Mendiola, Patrick Stephen R. 21. Gardose, Ceasar P. 66. De Guzman, Janix M. 116. Marchadesch, Mario Arsenio Norberto Y. 166. Mendoza, Jorge R. 22. Gonzalez, Jay Remy P., II 67. De Leon, Rhoderick C. 117. Natividad, Ivan J. 167. Montes, Elmer G. 23. Guerrero, Raymond D. 68. Del Mar, Ron R. 118. Orata, Rhoby U. 168. Munoz, Cirio M. 24. Guevara, Emma B. 69. Dumdum, James Paul B. 119. Rañoa, Gilbert J. 169. Nasol, Carlo Antonio L. 25. Hubayan, Tennessee Ragadio 70. Dy, Fernando Jay Q., III 120. Rivera, Peter P. 170. Nasol, Maria Catherina C. 26. Isaguirre, Raul Jerry Q. 71. Flores, Rodel M. 121. Sebastian, Ian Arthur G. 171. Natividad, Maricel G. 27. Jardin, Vincent Mark M. 72. Gallo, Ted Marcerey N. 122. Yeo, Charleston T. 172. Navarro, Bernardita C. 28. Legaspi, Ernelli N. 73. Garcia, Jonathan M. 173. Ong, Bennet G. 29. Masongsong, Pamela L. 74. Genuino, Banny Bay C. Ophthalmology 174. Pineda, Barbara V 30. Nerbes, Pio V. 75. Iley, Raisa Francisco 175. Punsalan, Carlo Caezar R. 31. Ong, Edmund T. 76. Jacildo, Aaron J. 123. Abundo, Glenn P. 176. Ramirez, Nilo G., Jr. 32. Paber, Justin Elfred Lan B. 77. Kanico, Mary Janice C. 124. Aguirre, Edgardo T. 177. Regala, Fatima Gonzales 33. Portugal, Ramon A., III 78. Latina, Kim Albert R. 125. Alano, Michael Ronald D. 178. Reinoso, Gertude Gwendale B. 34. Ramos, Omar A. 79. Leyson, Maria Cecilia T. 126. Alberto, Carlos S. 179. Reyes, Ericson B. 35. Ricalde, Rosario R. 80. Lim, Henrison Y. 127. Alcala, Geobriand L. 180. Reyes, Karen B. 36. Rodriguez, Jose Mari S. 81. Lim, Josef Conrad S. 128. Alejo, Angelico D. 181. San Juan, Mark Anthony D. 37. Rosario, Jerry Agerico A. 82. Mallen, Richard T. 129. Aquino, Simeon Emmanuel J., II 182. Santiago, Patrick A. 38. Rosimo, Gina T. 83. Malvar, Jade P. 130. Aquitania, April Lynly A. 183. Santos, Ernesto S., Jr. 39. Samson, Aurelio Mari C. 84. Manabat, Edven L. 131. Aranzamendez, Federico D. III 184. Sarabia, Miguel Tomas S. 40. Sanchez, Romeo C. 85. Mapalad, Michael F. 132. Arayata, Philip Cesar A. 185. Sia, Stelson L. 41. Santos, Jackeline L. 86. Napoles, Jerome 133. Atienza, Narciso F., Jr. 186. Solamo, John Arnel A. 42. Seredrica, Gina M. 87. Noriega, Joseph Thomas A. 134. Baluyut Apollo T. 187. Soriano, Jonathan G. 43. Silva, John V. 88. Plaza, Jonathan H. 135. Boniol, Ramon Augustus D. Continued on page 36 16 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 17 89. Quinto, Vincent Andrew M. 136. Cabrera, Martin M. 90. Ramos, Alan L. Jr. 137. Capinpin, Ma. Lorena Ruth G. PCS Initiates 2012 91. Realin, Niño R. 138. Cataluña, Jan Hermin R. 92. Rodrigo, Sherwin Lowe B. 139. Chin, Paterno P. 93. Romero, Rommel E. 140. Cortez, Sharleen Ivy O. Colorectal Surgery 44. Suan, John Rodolfo D., Jr. 94. Salas, Ericson M. 141. Cruz, Chris Ryan R. 45. Tan, Scheherazade Ibrahim 95. Santicruz, Christine Joyce M. 142. Cruz, Hernando L., Jr. 1. Catiwala-an, Michael T. 46. Tian, Peter George J. 96. Tahil, Jerome C. 143. Custodio, Joseph T. 2. Co, Catherine S. 47. Timbungco, Nino Bernardo V. 97. Tañag, Marvin A. 144. De las Penas, Glenn Mark Anthony R. 3. Ong-I, Loreto B. 48. Torres, Raynald Edlin P. 98. Tatco, Victor R. 145. Donato, Rosalyn P. 4. Sacdalan, Marie Dione P. 49. Tuano, Marcelino S. 99. Turingan, Hazel Z. 146. Dy, Widmark A. 100. Umali, Ismael C. III 147. Fernandez, Catherine Erfe ENT Surgery General Surgery 101. Uy, Michelle S. 148. Fernandez, Jinkee S. 102. Yap, Anthony Q. 149. Flordeliza, Raymund s. 5. Alonzo, Eugenio Tomas A. 50. Adora, Jonathan Joy D. 150. Fontanilla, Bernardo S. 6. Arriola, Jose Ramon M. 51. Andaman, Jasmin A. Neurosurgery 151. Fontanilla, Lourdes D. 7. Barrientos, Bernardito P. 52. Astudillo, Sir Emmanuel S. 152. Francia, Mary Katherine R. 8. Barrientos, Clydine Maria Antonette G. 53. Baldovino, Fidel A., Jr. 103. Acosta, Allan Renan L. 153. Garcia, Maria Victoria F. 9. Bendanillo, Irvin A. 54. Barroso, Ryan Ruel T. 104. Canto, Carmelo C. 154. Garganta, Rosemarie G. 10. Bongosia, Mary Arlene A. 55. Berces, Mark C. 105. Concepcion, Christopher O. 155. Hernandez, Jo Anne P. 11. Castaneda, Roannie Ibarra 56. Bicol, Ralph Allan C. 106. Cruz, Ronald Allan D. 156. Hipol, Christine Castelo 12. Claravall, Henry John F. 57. Calma, Pio Ruperto S. 107. Del Rosario, Jose Nicanor P. III 157. Isla, Erwin Emeterio L. 13. Darvin, Joseph Arnold R. 58. Capoy, Jose Nelson J. 108. Gagwis, Raymund G. 158. Javate, Reynaldo M. 14. De Borja, J. Gabriel C. 59. Carandang, Alexandrix G. 109. Gigataras, Roland Mark M. 159. King, Jacqueline Hernandez 15. De Jesus, Manuel A. 60. Castillo, Jaymel R. 110. Gimenez, Michael Louis A. 160. Ladores, Carlo S. 16. De Ramos, Joanne Sebastiana M. 61. Catelo, Ignacio A. 111. Gonzales, Mitchel Dennis B. 161. Lagamayo, Michael Angelo N. 17. Dela Cruz, Elmer M. 62. Chua, Jeffrey L. 112. Gutierrez, Maria Lourdes Cruz 162. Larrazabal, Potenciano SD., III 18. Espina, Camille Sidonie A. 63. Clapano, Wenelito F. 113. Jimenez, Kay P. 163. Lim, Susan Irene Lapid 19. Espiritu, Anne Marie V. 64. Comia, Alfredo Augusto G. 114. Khu, Kathleen Joy O. 164. Macaraig, Catherine Q. 20. Fajardo, Vincent Roderick A. 65. Cruz, Melanie D. 115. Lagapa, Euvin Paul G. 165. Mendiola, Patrick Stephen R. 21. Gardose, Ceasar P. 66. De Guzman, Janix M. 116. Marchadesch, Mario Arsenio Norberto Y. 166. Mendoza, Jorge R. 22. Gonzalez, Jay Remy P., II 67. De Leon, Rhoderick C. 117. Natividad, Ivan J. 167. Montes, Elmer G. 23. Guerrero, Raymond D. 68. Del Mar, Ron R. 118. Orata, Rhoby U. 168. Munoz, Cirio M. 24. Guevara, Emma B. 69. Dumdum, James Paul B. 119. Rañoa, Gilbert J. 169. Nasol, Carlo Antonio L. 25. Hubayan, Tennessee Ragadio 70. Dy, Fernando Jay Q., III 120. Rivera, Peter P. 170. Nasol, Maria Catherina C. 26. Isaguirre, Raul Jerry Q. 71. Flores, Rodel M. 121. Sebastian, Ian Arthur G. 171. Natividad, Maricel G. 27. Jardin, Vincent Mark M. 72. Gallo, Ted Marcerey N. 122. Yeo, Charleston T. 172. Navarro, Bernardita C. 28. Legaspi, Ernelli N. 73. Garcia, Jonathan M. 173. Ong, Bennet G. 29. Masongsong, Pamela L. 74. Genuino, Banny Bay C. Ophthalmology 174. Pineda, Barbara V 30. Nerbes, Pio V. 75. Iley, Raisa Francisco 175. Punsalan, Carlo Caezar R. 31. Ong, Edmund T. 76. Jacildo, Aaron J. 123. Abundo, Glenn P. 176. Ramirez, Nilo G., Jr. 32. Paber, Justin Elfred Lan B. 77. Kanico, Mary Janice C. 124. Aguirre, Edgardo T. 177. Regala, Fatima Gonzales 33. Portugal, Ramon A., III 78. Latina, Kim Albert R. 125. Alano, Michael Ronald D. 178. Reinoso, Gertude Gwendale B. 34. Ramos, Omar A. 79. Leyson, Maria Cecilia T. 126. Alberto, Carlos S. 179. Reyes, Ericson B. 35. Ricalde, Rosario R. 80. Lim, Henrison Y. 127. Alcala, Geobriand L. 180. Reyes, Karen B. 36. Rodriguez, Jose Mari S. 81. Lim, Josef Conrad S. 128. Alejo, Angelico D. 181. San Juan, Mark Anthony D. 37. Rosario, Jerry Agerico A. 82. Mallen, Richard T. 129. Aquino, Simeon Emmanuel J., II 182. Santiago, Patrick A. 38. Rosimo, Gina T. 83. Malvar, Jade P. 130. Aquitania, April Lynly A. 183. Santos, Ernesto S., Jr. 39. Samson, Aurelio Mari C. 84. Manabat, Edven L. 131. Aranzamendez, Federico D. III 184. Sarabia, Miguel Tomas S. 40. Sanchez, Romeo C. 85. Mapalad, Michael F. 132. Arayata, Philip Cesar A. 185. Sia, Stelson L. 41. Santos, Jackeline L. 86. Napoles, Jerome 133. Atienza, Narciso F., Jr. 186. Solamo, John Arnel A. 42. Seredrica, Gina M. 87. Noriega, Joseph Thomas A. 134. Baluyut Apollo T. 187. Soriano, Jonathan G. 43. Silva, John V. 88. Plaza, Jonathan H. 135. Boniol, Ramon Augustus D. Continued on page 36 16 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 17 AWSP GOES TO KAMARIN, CALOOCAN

Medicines for the Klinika ng Bayan, Kamarin, Caloocan

Trustees and people of Kamarin

Members of the AWSP made their annual giving of packed lunch to each family who visit and gift –giving activity to the PCS-Klinika attended the activity. ng Bayan in Kamarin, Novaliches last Oct. 14, 2012. They brought along medicines for the The AWSP had an informal meeting with the clinic donated by pharmaceutical partners, the officers of the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang United Laboratories and Pharex. Clothes, shoes Kamarin (SNK) after so as to be updated on the and bags were given, as well, and these items are concerns of the Samahan followed by lunch. sold to fund the needs of the clinic. The exciting part were the raffle draws and each child had a The gift-giving activity of the AWSP is choice of getting either a pair of slippers or a toy always something the SNK look forward to every while the adults could either choose a body lotion year and it is also something the AWSP members or pair of slippers. The affair ended with the enjoy doing. Clothes, shoes, slippers, bags and toys

18 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 19 AWSP GOES TO KAMARIN, CALOOCAN

Medicines for the Klinika ng Bayan, Kamarin, Caloocan

Trustees and people of Kamarin

18 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 19 st 1 ASEAN SURGICAL SUMMIT PCS Board of Regents Committee on ASEAN Surgical Summit May 12, 2012 (Saturday); 8:00 AM Alfred H. Belmonte, MD Josefina R. Almonte, MD Vice President Chair Chalet Roof Deck, L’Fisher Hotel Bacolod City Jesus V. Valencia, MD Armando C. Crisostomo, MD Treasurer Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., MD Shirard Leonardo C. Adiviso, MD Alejandro C. Dizon, MD Rolando Reyes, MD GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Secretary Members

1. To formally organize the ASEAN Federation for Surgery Regents: Also Present: 2. To formulate a plan for the implementation of the MRA in the field of surgery. Beda R. Espineda, MD Undersecretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, MD SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Jose Macario V. Faylona, MD Department of Health Philippines Ramon S. Inso, MD 1. To reaffirm commitment to organize the ASEAN Federation for Surgery. George G. Lim, MD Vijayan Appasamy, MD Singapore 2. To formulate the vision/mission of the ASEAN Federation. Antonio S. Say, MD 3. To decide on the governance of the Federation. Dures Fe E. Tagayuna, MD 4. To determine the role of the ASEAN Federation and the Surgical Colleges in the implementation of the MRA in the field of surgery.

PARTICIPANTS PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES ASEAN Delegates: MORNING SESSION Assistant Professor Dr. Bounthaphany Professor Tarmizi Hakim Bouenxouei College of Surgeons of Indonesia 8:00 REGISTRATION Director of Mahosot Hospital Ministry of Health Professor Lem Dara 8:30 Opening Ceremonies Vientiane Capital President, Cambodia Surgical Society Lao People’s Democratic Republic Ecumenical Prayer Alfred H. Belmonte, MD Professor Htun Oo Vice – President, PCS Professor Peter Wong President, Myanmar Surgical Society College of Surgeons of Malaysia Welcome Remarks Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD Professor Ye Myint President, PCS Professor Siew Kheong Lum Myanmar Surgical Society Past President, College of Surgeons of 8:45 Introduction of the Participants Malaysia Professor Tran Binh Giang Alejandro C. Dizon, MD Vice President, Vietnam Surgical Society Secretary, PCS Professor R. Sjamsuhidajat Ronukusumo Past President, College of Surgeons of Professor Ravinshankar Diddapur 9:00 Orientation to the Workshop Indonesia Vice President, College of Surgeons, Josefina R. Almonte, MD Singapore Chairperson Professor Aryono Pusponegoro Ad-hoc Committee on the MRA Past President, College of Surgeons of Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD Indonesia President, Philippine College of Surgeons

20 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 21 st 1 ASEAN SURGICAL SUMMIT PCS Board of Regents Committee on ASEAN Surgical Summit May 12, 2012 (Saturday); 8:00 AM Alfred H. Belmonte, MD Josefina R. Almonte, MD Vice President Chair Chalet Roof Deck, L’Fisher Hotel Bacolod City Jesus V. Valencia, MD Armando C. Crisostomo, MD Treasurer Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., MD Shirard Leonardo C. Adiviso, MD Alejandro C. Dizon, MD Rolando Reyes, MD GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Secretary Members

20 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 21 9:15 PLENARY I 3:00 PLENARY III

1) Presentation of the Declaration to organize the ASEAN Federation for Surgery Presentation of the Output 2) Affirmation of the commitment to organize the ASEAN Federation for Surgery Moderator: Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., MD

Moderator: Armando C. Crisostomo, MD 3:30 Synthesis, Recommendations and Next Steps

9:45 Lecturette: Formulation of the Vision and Mission ALEJANDRO C. DIZON, MD Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD Secretary President, PCS Master of Ceremonies

10:15 C O F F E E B R E A K OUTPUTS

10:30 WORKSHOP I The delegates agreed to the following:

TASKS: 1. To discuss with their respective Colleges the spirit and idea of the formation of 1. Formulate the vision / mission of the Federation the federation in order to establish friendship, mutual understanding, and 2. Based on the formulated vision and mission review either the draft of the networking more than contents of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). proposed MOA / Constitution and By – Laws 2. To send a copy of the powerpoint presentation of Dr. Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., which 3. Formulate recommendations regarding the MOA / Constitution and By – Laws details the MRA and the possible future role of the federation to MRA concerns 4. Formulate proposals as to the governance of the Federation 3. Mission Statement of the Federation

11:30 PLENARY II A federation of nationally recognized surgical organizations that will promote collaboration in education, training, research and networking of resources to Presentation of the output advance the standard of surgery in the Asean region. Decide on the governance of the Federation 4. For Singapore to host the next summit next year. Moderator: Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD DOCUMENTS FURNISHED:

12:30 L U N C H B R E A K 1. Declaration to organize the ASEAN Federation of Surgery signed in 2008 by the following College Presidents: Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and AFTERNOON SESSION Vietnam 2. ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arangement on Medical Practitioners 1:30 Overview & Status of the MRA Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., MD

WORKSHOP II

TASKS:

1. Determine whether it is aligned with the vision / mission of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) 2. Given the kind of relationship that the group decided on, determine the role of the ASEAN Federation for Surgery and the individual Surgical Colleges in the implementation of the MRA in Surgery 3. Formulate a plan for the implementation of the MRA in the field of surgery

22 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 23 9:15 PLENARY I 3:00 PLENARY III

Moderator: Armando C. Crisostomo, MD 3:30 Synthesis, Recommendations and Next Steps

9:45 Lecturette: Formulation of the Vision and Mission ALEJANDRO C. DIZON, MD Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD Secretary President, PCS Master of Ceremonies

10:15 C O F F E E B R E A K OUTPUTS

10:30 WORKSHOP I The delegates agreed to the following:

WORKSHOP II

TASKS:

22 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 23 th 76 PCS Foundation Day Activities Simultaneous Blood Letting – in 14 hospitals September 12, 2012 (Wednesday)

The following are the 14 hospitals wherein blood-letting was held. 11th PCS FOUNDATION DAY CUP: An Inter- Surgical Specialty and Chapter Golf Challenge Hospital No. of Donors Blood Quantity (450cc/bag) September 12, 2012 (Wednesday) 1. Chinese General Hospital Eastridge Golf Club, Inc. and Medical Center 38 17,100 2. East Avenue Medical Center 4 1,800 th The 11 inter-specialty golf tournament was held last September 12, 2012 (Wednesday) at 3. FEU-NRMF Hospital 15 6,750 Eastridge Golf Club. A total of 40 individual golf players including pharmaceutical companies 4. JRRMMC 59 26,550 joined the tournament. A total of 5 groups registered during the event. The results of the tournament 5. *Makati Medical Center are as follows: Class B champion cordillera chapter, class A champion CLC, over all champion 6. MCU-FDTMF Hospital 115 51,750 PSGS, composed of Dr. Ervin H. Nucum, Dr. Eduardo Eseque, Dr. Noel G. Yamzon, Dr. George T. 7. *Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Cheu, Dr. Romeo R. Abary and Dr. Jorge T. Logarta. 8. Quezon City General Hospital 34 15,300 9. Rizal Medical Center 17 7,650 10. Sto. Tomas University Hospital 36 16,200 11. St. Luke’s Medical Center 36 16,200 12. The Medical City 4 1,800 13. UP-PGH 41 18,450 14. Veterans Memorial Medical Center 1 500 TOTAL 180,050

*not conducted bloodletting

CGHMC JRRMMC

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*not conducted bloodletting

CGHMC JRRMMC

24 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 25 Lay Forum and Operation Bukol Medical Mission September 13 (Thursday) September 14, 2012 PMA Auditorium (Friday) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PCS Klinika Ng Bayan Camarin, Caloocan City A Lay Fora on “Skin Cancer: Diagnosis, 8:00 AM – 12 Noon Prevention and Treatment” was held in the PMA auditorium last September 13, 2012. A medical mission was Speaker was Dr. Hector M. Santos, PCSMMC conducted at the PCS President and PAPRAS, Past President. It was Klinika ng Bayan in attended by the different lay people from all Kamarin, Caloocan. This over Quezon City. was in cooperation with UNILAB wherein their A simultaneous “Operation “Bukol” in Mobile Clinic with cooperation with the Philippine Medical facilities for x-ray, ECG, Association and the Quezon City Medical CBC and urinalysis Society was held in the PMA premises. A total examinations was utilized. of 45 physicians and 2 volunteer nurses UNILAB, Pfizer and participated in the operation bukol. A total of Gamot Publiko, a generic 81 patients underwent minor surgical drugstore donated medicines for the mission. A total of 16 physicians from JRRMMC, VMMC, procedures and 30 patients were referred to QCGH, FEU-NRMF and EAMC joined the activity where a total of 65 patients availed of the different hospitals for their surgical treatment services e.g. ECG – 30; CXR – 42, CBC – 12 and Urinalysis - 3. which can't be performed safely in that setting.

26 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 27 Lay Forum and Operation Bukol Medical Mission September 13 (Thursday) September 14, 2012 PMA Auditorium (Friday) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PCS Klinika Ng Bayan Camarin, Caloocan City A Lay Fora on “Skin Cancer: Diagnosis, 8:00 AM – 12 Noon Prevention and Treatment” was held in the PMA auditorium last September 13, 2012. A medical mission was Speaker was Dr. Hector M. Santos, PCSMMC conducted at the PCS President and PAPRAS, Past President. It was Klinika ng Bayan in attended by the different lay people from all Kamarin, Caloocan. This over Quezon City. was in cooperation with UNILAB wherein their A simultaneous “Operation “Bukol” in Mobile Clinic with cooperation with the Philippine Medical facilities for x-ray, ECG, Association and the Quezon City Medical CBC and urinalysis Society was held in the PMA premises. A total examinations was utilized. of 45 physicians and 2 volunteer nurses UNILAB, Pfizer and participated in the operation bukol. A total of Gamot Publiko, a generic 81 patients underwent minor surgical drugstore donated medicines for the mission. A total of 16 physicians from JRRMMC, VMMC, procedures and 30 patients were referred to QCGH, FEU-NRMF and EAMC joined the activity where a total of 65 patients availed of the different hospitals for their surgical treatment services e.g. ECG – 30; CXR – 42, CBC – 12 and Urinalysis - 3. which can't be performed safely in that setting.

26 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 27 76th Foundation Day Dinner September 15, 2012 Manila Hotel

The special event of the PCS, the Culmination Ceremonies of the Diamond Jubilee and 76th Foundation Day Dinner of the Philippines College of Surgeons, was held in the newly renovated Manila Hotel last September 15, 2012. It was a rainy evening but invited guest and officers of the PCS came and attended the event. The celebration started with a short greeting by PCS President Maximo H. Simbulan, Jr., MD.

Highlights of the evening were:

Special recognition and awards to distinguished fellows, most outstanding chapters and partner pharmaceutical companies.

28 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 29 76th Foundation Day Dinner September 15, 2012 Manila Hotel

Highlights of the evening were:

Special recognition and awards to distinguished fellows, most outstanding chapters and partner pharmaceutical companies.

28 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 29 Turn over of the Kamarin Klinika ng bayan to the PCS Metro Manila Chapter represented by Hector Santos, MD.

Signing of the MOA between the PCS and the Philippines Red Cross represented by Sen. Richard Gordon.

Signing memorandum of understanding between the PCS and the Philippine Board of Surgical Specialties. Official launching of the Management Information System.

30 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 31 Turn over of the Kamarin Klinika ng bayan to the PCS Metro Manila Chapter represented by Hector Santos, MD.

Signing of the MOA between the PCS and the Philippines Red Cross represented by Sen. Richard Gordon.

Signing memorandum of understanding between the PCS and the Philippine Board of Surgical Specialties. Official launching of the Management Information System.

30 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 31 Commencement Ceremonies of the Annual Clinical Congress of Component Societies. Official presentation of the new Presidential Academic gown.

The entire evening went on smoothly with the master of ceremonies duties being handled by the PCS Secretary Alejandro C. Dizon, MD. The night ended with a ceremonial toast led by PCS vice President, Alfred H. Belmonte, MD.

Presentation of specially designed PCS pin to the past presidents of the college.

32 Incisions April - December 2012 April - December 2012 Incisions 33 Commencement Ceremonies of the Annual Clinical Congress of Component Societies. Official presentation of the new Presidential Academic gown.

Presentation of specially designed PCS pin to the past presidents of the college.

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