NEWS
POST-EXAM
DINNER AND LECTURE
June 9, 2019
Join us for the post-exam dinner and lecture. Featuring a lecture by external examiner Prof M. Williams entitled: Abdominal Wall Hernias: The Acute Care Surgeon's Perspective. The meeting is at 5:30 pm on the 27th of June 2023 at the Valpark Chinese Restaurant
NATIONAL GRAND ROUNDS 2021
November 14, 2021
This year our grand rounds is being held on zoom. See your institution's whats app group for the zoom link. Looking forward to seeing you there!
LAST EXECUTIVE MEETING FOR CURRENT EXECUTIVE
March 28, 2019
The present executive held their last meeting prior to our AGM on the 28th of April 2019 at Regent Star Hotel, Piarco.
Make sure to come out to take part in the election of our new executive and the exciting scientific presentations!
DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR CCOS
March 28, 2019
For persons interested in applying for scholarships to attend the Caribbean College of Surgeons Meeting in Guyana the deadline for applications is the 14th of April 2019. Please visit the link below for more information on applying.
NEW COURSES ANNOUNCED!
March 28, 2019
The Society is pleased to announce the commencement of "student surgical skills" and "how to write a surgical paper" courses. We serve as the local facilitator for these Royal College of Surgeons courses. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot early!
Visit our courses and upcoming events pages for more details and course dates
RESIDENT RESEARCH DAY PHOTOS
February 22, 2019
Visit our photos page to see photos from SFGH and EWMSC recent research days
NCRHA RESIDENTS RESEARCH DAY
February 10, 2019
The Surgical Department of the North Central Regional Health Authority is happy to invite you to their annual residents research day
Venue : Angostura Building, Morvant
Date: 10th Feb 2019
Time: 7:30am
This event promises to be an excellent learning opportunity for all. Come and join the discussion that will help push the practice of surgery into the future!
SOSTT HONOURS PROFESSOR VIJAY NARAYNSINGH
January 19, 2019
Professor Vijay Naraynsingh has been selected as this year's honouree for our AGM on the 28th of April 2019.
Professor Vijay Naraynsingh has been instrumental in shaping the practice of surgery in the Caribbean having mentored countless senior surgeons through out the region. His service to the development of the art of surgery continues with training of residents, frequent publications and community service. This citation promises to be one to remember!
Visit the link below to see our past President's publications and awards.
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING AND AGM
January 19, 2019
This year's meeting will be held at the Regent Star Hotel on Sunday the 28th of April. The meeting will feature scientific presentations from each regional health authority and the election of a new executive. Click on the link below to get directions and RSVP for the meeting
SOSTT INTRODUCES THE CASE OF THE MONTH!
January 17, 2019
The Society of Surgeons of Trinidad & Tobago announces the introduction of our Case of the month series.
Every month a case submitted will be posted on to the website to foster continuing medical education and discussion among the community.
This is a great way for residents to build their CV.
Cases can be submitted at any time and cases selected for publication will be posted on our website.
Click on the link below to download formatting and submission instructions
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CCOS
June 9, 2019
Residents are reminded that those wishing to apply for scholarships to attend CCOS should do so before April 2019. Visit our scholarship section for more information on the application process.
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SOCIETY OF SURGEONS NATIONAL GRAND ROUNDS 2018
November 11, 2019
Our National Grand Rounds was held on the 11th of November 2018 at the Reagent Star Hotel. Many interesting cases sparked lively discussions among those in attendance.
Abstracts of all the cases presented can be reviewed by clicking on the link below
GROUP MEDICAL PLAN
January 17, 2019
In conjunction with the Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association we are pleased to offer our members access to a group medical plan. For further details on the plan and application forms please visit the TTMA website via the link below
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 1st, 2019
The Society would like to take the opportunity to wish its membership and the public at large a happy new year. We look forward to your continued support.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SUCCESFUL DM CANDIDATES
December 7th, 2018
The Society wishes to congratulate all successful candidates in the University of the West Indies DM Part 2 examinations.
Urology:
Dr Kirby Sebro
General Surgery:
Dr Ammiel Arra
Dr Lemuel Pran
THE LARGEST RENAL TUMOUR REMOVED IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
June 6, 2017
The largest {3.63 kg. } renal tumour removed in the Western Hemisphere.
A surgical, anesthetic and Pathological discourse for The Society of Surgeons of Trinidad & Tobago.
Lall R. Sawh, Steve Budhooram, Peng Ewe,Ryan Rattan, Sean L. Sawh
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION :
This paper describes the technique employed for the removal of the largest renal tumor in the Western Hemisphere and the second largest in the World. It is a road map for Surgeons in Training and should be of interest to other Surgeons/Urologists.
This tumor weighed 3.63 kg ; the world’s largest weighed 5.44 kg.
PRESENTATION OF CASE:
A 52 year old male presented with a one year history of progressive weight loss, a gradually enlarging abdomen and no other admissible symptom, including no haematuria. The mass started on his left side of the abdomen.
CT scans showed a large tumour arising from the left kidney.
DISCUSSION :
A combined Urological and vascular approach was chosen in view of the CT scans images of huge renal veins and collateral vessels.
The left pleural cavity was elevated by the mass pushing on the left diaphragm and the heart was also displaced cranially as the mass made its own space.
Bowels were displaced as the giant mass reached into his pelvis.
A thoraco abdominal supra12 rib bed approach was adopted. The rib was not resected nor was the pleural cavity opened.
Histological diagnosis was renal leiomyosarcoma.
CONCLUSION :
Large renal tumours or masses are best approached by the Urologist with an experienced vascular/general surgeon as assistant as well as a skilled anesthetist/Intensivist.
Optimisation, critical care and early mobilization of the patient by a dedicated nursing staff are essential to minimize complications and ensure a successful end result.
The success of this operation underscores what is possible in developing countries.
KEYWORDS:
Renal leiomyosarcoma
Western World’s largest renal tumour
Correspondence to :lallsawh@gmail.com
NABBIE KHAN FIRST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
January 27, 1988
Please see the link below to access articles on the first Kidney transplant in Trinidad and Tobago.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IAk-YyUUw_b5uZJcCJrA3022ALc33U75
SOCIETY OF SURGEONS TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: DEDICATION AND SERVICE WITH PROVEN IMPACT
November 12, 2025
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