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Invited Faculty Presentations

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal has been invited as faculty at national and international conferences, sharing his expertise in GI-HPB surgical oncology.

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Oncology Think Tank Conclave 2026

2026

Panel Discussion — Locally Advanced HCC

A multidisciplinary panel discussion on the management of locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, covering surgical strategies, systemic therapy, and emerging treatment approaches.

IHPBA India Mid-Term Conference 2026

2026

Panel Discussion on Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer and Colorectal Liver Metastasis

A multidisciplinary panel discussion on the management of locally advanced pancreatic cancer and colorectal liver metastasis, covering surgical strategies, chemotherapy protocols, and emerging treatment approaches.

PANCON 2026 — International Conference of the Academy of GI and HPB Surgeons of Nepal

2026

Neoadjuvant vs Upfront Surgery in Resectable Pancreatic Cancer, arguing for upfront surgery

A debate on the optimal surgical approach for resectable pancreatic cancer, presenting the case for upfront surgery over neoadjuvant therapy.

MAX ONCO-CON 2026 — Close The Care Gap

New Delhi · 2026

Discussion on the Management of Oligometastatic Upper GI and Pancreato-Biliary Cancer

A critical evaluation of surgical resection versus immunotherapy in deficient mismatch repair colon cancer.

Oligometastatic UGI & HPB CancersSurgery vs ImmunotherapyGI & HPB Oncology
IASG Mid-Term Conference — Patna

Invited Presentations at IASG Mid-Term Conference 2026

01 · GE Junction

2026

Siewert Type 2 Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers, walking through a step-by-step robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy

A detailed demonstration of robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for Siewert type II GE junction cancers, presented at the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) Mid-Term Conference in Patna.

02 · Colorectal Liver Metastasis

2026

Panel Discussion on Colorectal Liver Metastasis

A multidisciplinary panel discussion on the management of colorectal liver metastases, covering surgical resection, ablation, systemic therapy, and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Global Webinar — How I Treat Hepatobiliary Cancer

2026

How I Treat Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer in 2026

Across a 4-hour live discussion, 11 international experts from 7 countries shared their perspectives on screening, multidisciplinary care, surgical advances, and emerging targeted therapies shaping hepatobiliary oncology.

Nepalese Association of Surgical Gastroenterology — Nepal

2026

Difficult Colorectal Liver Metastases: Surgical Strategies in a Developing Country

A focused discussion on the surgical management of difficult colorectal liver metastases — covering patient selection, advanced resection techniques, and pragmatic strategies for overcoming resource constraints in developing countries, presented at the NASG Conference in Nepal.

IHPBA Conference 2026 — Jaipur

2026

Aggressive Surgery for Biliary Malignancies

A comprehensive discussion on aggressive surgical approaches for biliary malignancies, presented at the IHPBA Conference in Jaipur.

Bangladesh International Cancer Congress (BICC 2025)

2025

Optimizing Surgical Candidacy for HCC in Resource-Limited Settings

Strategies for patient selection and surgical optimization for hepatocellular carcinoma in settings with limited resources.

Gastro-Onco Update 2025

2025

Panel Discussion on Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers — Tumours That Span Two Body Cavities

A multidisciplinary panel discussion on the challenges of managing gastroesophageal junction cancers, which traverse both the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

PGI Surgery Update 2025 — PGIMER, Chandigarh

Invited Presentations at PGI Surgery Update 2025

01 · Robotic

2025

Robotic Liver Resection — Expanding the Limits of HPB Surgery

A demonstration of robotic-assisted liver resection for hepatic tumours and metastases, highlighting advanced minimally invasive techniques in HPB surgery.

02 · Incidental Gallbladder Cancer

2025

Incidental Gallbladder Cancer — When Routine Biopsy Finds Cancer

A practical discussion on the management of incidental gallbladder cancer, from risk stratification to completion radical cholecystectomy.

FALS Robotic 2025 — New Delhi

2025

Technique of Robotic Gastrectomy: Focus on Performing an Adequate D2 Lymphadenectomy

A detailed walkthrough of the robotic gastrectomy technique with emphasis on achieving a thorough D2 lymph node dissection, presented at the FALS Robotic Conference.

Oncology Conundrum 3.0

2025

Robotic Whipple Procedure — A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pancreatic and Periampullary Cancers

Oncology Conundrum brings together oncologists for meaningful discussions and sharing experiences. Contributed our experience on the robotic Whipple procedure—a minimally invasive approach to one of the most demanding surgeries in GI oncology, used to treat pancreatic and periampullary cancers. The idea? Less pain, faster recovery, and better outcomes.

Biliary Tract Cancer Conclave

2025

Improving Outcomes for Biliary Tract Cancer Patients

Focus on improving outcomes for BTC patients. Biliary tract cancers are among the most complex and technically demanding malignancies in gastrointestinal oncology.

National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA — Kolkata

2025

Debate: Should Resectable Pancreatic Cancer Patients Receive Neoadjuvant Therapy?

In borderline resectable pancreatic cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery has become the standard of care. Whether the same strategy should be applied to resectable pancreatic cancer remains fiercely debated—a position weighed on the debate floor at the National Conference of the Indian Chapter of IHPBA in Kolkata.

Max Cancer Congress — Mumbai

2024

Surgical Perspectives in GI-HPB Oncology at Max Cancer Congress

An invited presentation on surgical approaches in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary oncology, shared with a national audience of surgical and medical oncologists at the Max Cancer Congress in Mumbai.

World Liver Day

2022

Liver Cancer and Liver Diseases — A Growing Menace

Liver cancer and liver diseases are a growing menace. Scientists are at the forefront and backbone of everything we do. We had an interesting and informative session on the occasion of World Liver Day.