CHENNAI: Training young gynecologists in colposcopy — a technique used to detect abnormalities in the cervix at an early stage — can effectively increase the prevention of cervical cancer, according to experts.Speaking at the inauguration of a workshop on colposcopy at the Institute of Social Obstetrics and Government Kasthurbai Gandhi Hospital (ISO & KGH), State Minister of Health and Family welfare, Dr VS Vijay, said that the workshop will help the younger generation of doctors with early detection of abnormalities.The workshop was part of the conference by Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Society of Southern India (FOGSI)’s South Zone, which was hosted by the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India (OGSSI).Dr Ramani Rajendran, who presented an overview of cervical cancer screening at the inauguration, said that while India has an incidence of 1,32,000 new cases per year, Chennai holds a prevalence record of 22 cases per lakh.“The previous attempts at cancer screening were pap smear based, which had inherent disadvantages of slow results, unreliable follow-up and lack of trained technicians to report on the smears. On the other hand, the visual inspection method that is now used is simple and provides faster results. In addition, it more cost-effective and provides a short learning curve,” she said.“Early detection of cancer in the cervix using colposcopy enables effective treatment,” she emphasised. “The provision of colposcopy in medical colleges and few district hospitals has benefited women in this regard.”Dr C Vamsadhara, Director of Medical Education, said that colposcopy was a mandatory aid in obstetric and gynecological care and the workshop will help in teaching the screening technique to the younger generation of gynecologists.Dr M Mohannambal, director, ISO & GOVT KGH and Dr V Kanagasabhai, dean, Madras Medical College presided over the event.Forty women between 20-35 years were screened at the colposcopy workshop to detect abnormalities in the cervix at KGH. The workshop on ‘Ceaserean Section’ at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Egmore, Research methodology workshop at Kilpauk Medical College, IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination) workshop at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and the Laparoscopy workshop at Sri Ramachandra Medical College were also declared inaugurated at the event.The 125-year-old ISO&KGH is the State Emergency Medical Obstetrical Care (EMOC) training centre. It also provides training for colposcopy, ultra sound and manual vacuum aspiration. Over 12,400 women have been screened using colposcopy.
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