Scientific Programme
PKLI & RC International Symposium 2026
13th February 2026
Program Summary
Meet the Experts & Networking
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 07:30 – 08:30
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Road to Residency: Do's and Don'ts
Prof. Dr. Bilal Ahmed, University of Rochester, USA , Moderator Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Haroon |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
How to Apply for a Grant as a Young Investigator
Prof. Dr. Simi Ali, Newcastle University, UK. Moderator Asim Farooq |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
New Horizons in career development in Histopathology
Prof. Dr. Aileen Wee, National University of Singapore, Singapore. Moderator Dr. Muhammad Atique, Dr. Urfa Shafi |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Navigating Transplant Immunology in Resource Limited Countries
Prof. Dr. Medhat Askar, Baylor University Medical Center, USA Prof. Dr. Tahir Aziz Ahmed Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad. Moderator Dr. Adil Manzoor |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
How to Build a Successful Career in Bone Marrow Transplant
Dr. Raheel Iftikhar, AFBMTC, Rawalpindi Dr. Tariq Ghafoor, AFBMTC, Rawalpindi. Moderator Dr. Muhammad Usman |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Prof. Dr. Richard Thompson, Kings College London, UK Dr. Jenny Epstein, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UK. Moderator Dr. Sobia Noreen |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Functional Urology
Prof. Tamsin Greenwell, University College London, UK Prof. Rizwan Hamid, Kings College Hospital, Saudi Arabia Prof. Azra Ghani, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. , Moderator Dr. Wardah Riaz, Dr. Amna Butt |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Andrology
Prof. Asif Muneer, University College London, UK Prof. Khaliq ur Rehman, Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore Prof. Arozia Muazzam, Integrated Medical Care Hospital, Lahore. Moderator Dr. Asim Khan, Dr. Shujah Muhammad |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Paediatric Urology
Prof. Zafar Zaidi, IHHN, Karachi Prof. Ijaz Hussain, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad Prof. Ghulam Mujtaba, Farooq Hospital, Lahore . Moderator Dr. Najam Ul Saqib, Dr. Muhammad Moin Arshad |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Robotics in Urology
Prof. Shamim Akhter, Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK Prof. Matin Sharieff, NHS, UK Prof. Rehan Mohsin, SIUT, Karachi. Moderator Dr. Nauman Zafar, Dr. Assad ur Rehman |
Meet the Experts & Networking
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 07:30 – 08:30
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Bariatric Endoscopy: Emerging Therapy, Research Collaboration & Career Opportunities
Prof. Bu’Hussain Haye, Kings College London, UK. Moderator Dr. Usman Iqbal Aujla |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Career Pathways, Leadership & Research Collaboration in Hepatology
Prof. Michael Heneghan, Kings College London, UK, Moderator Dr. Osama Tariq Butt |
Inaugural Session
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
| 12:30 – 12:32 | Recitation from The Holy Quran |
| 12:32 – 12:34 | National Anthem |
| 12:34 – 12:37 |
Welcome Note
Dr. Usman Iqbal Aujla , Chair, Organizing Committee |
| 12:37 – 12:40 |
Address by Dean PKLI&RC
Prof. Faisal Saud Dar |
| 12:40 – 12:43 |
Address By Chairman, Board of Governors PKLI&RC
Prof. Saeed Akhtar |
| 12:43 – 12:46 |
Address by Guest of Honour
Mr. Khawaja Salman Rafique , Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education |
| 12:46 – 13:00 |
Address by Chief Guest
Honorable Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif , Chief Minister of Punjab |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Inauguration of Scientific Exhibition & Lunch |
Session 1: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Faisal Hanif, Dr. Haseeb Haider, Dr. Altaf Alam
Moderator: Dr. Adnan Salim
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Beyond MELD Score: Assessment of Recipient Sickness and Benefit
Prof. Keith Roberts , University of Birmingham, UK. |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: Standardizing Definitions and Improving Prognosis
Dr. Najam ul Hassan Shah , NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda, UAE |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Identifying MASLD Early and Optimizing Patients Before Transplantation: Strategies for Improved Outcomes
Dr. Amna Subhan , AKUH, Karachi |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Current Status of Liver Transplantation in Pakistan
Dr. Wahab Dogar , Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, Khairpur Mirs |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
1000 Donors, PKLI Solving the Enigma
Dr. Muhammad Yasir Khan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 10: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Dr. Wahab Dogar, Dr. Tariq Bangash, Brig. Nasir Watto
Moderator: Dr. Osama Tariq Butt
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Frailty and Liver Transplantation: Current Perspectives and Future Direction
Dr. Muhammad Salih , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Cardiac Clearance in Liver Transplantation: Contemporary Pathways and Evidence Based Updates
Prof. Brian Hogan , Royal Free Hospital, UK |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Impact of Hepatorenal Syndrome on Post Liver Transplant Survival
Prof. Paolo Angeli , University of Padova, Italy |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
The Challenge of Transplanting Liver Failure in Pregnancy: Navigating Complexity and Optimizing Outcomes
Prof. Michael Heneghan , Kings College London, UK |
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
New Horizons in Transplant Oncology: Opportunities and Challenges
Prof. Tahir Shah , University of Birmingham, UK |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Q&A Session |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 14: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Siraj Haider, Dr. Sher Rehman, Dr. Zahid Azam, Dr. Nazish Butt
Moderator: Dr. Bilal Ahmad Shoukat
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
From Marginal to Miraculous: The Science and Strategy Behind Small for Size
Dr. Sohail Rashid , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Transplantation in HCC for Extended Criteria
Dr. Abubakar Hafeez , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 16:30 – 16:45 |
Balancing Rejection and Toxicity: Personalized Pathways to Lasting Outcomes
Prof. Jonathan Potts , Royal Free Hospital, UK |
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Navigating the Challenges of Anastomotic Biliary Strictures in Living Donor Transplantation
Dr. Usman Iqbal Aujla , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:00 – 17:15 |
Redefining HBV Prophylaxis: Evidence Based Approaches Without HBIG
Dr. Imran Ali Syed , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Q&A Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 2: Urology
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Prof Dr. Hammad Ather, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmed
Moderator: Dr. Nauman Zafar, Dr. Shujah Muhammad
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Masterclass in Renal Oncology: Surgical management of IVC thrombus
Prof. Axel Bex , University College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Changing Landscape in Muscle Invasive and Metastatic Bladder Cancer; Achieving More Cures
Prof. Anwer Hussain , NHS, UK |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Selection for Reconstruction Procedure after Radical Cystectomy along with Oncological Support Staff
Prof. Hammad Ather , King Salman Specialized Hospital, Saudi Arabia |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Radiation Treatment Quality in Prostate
Prof. Nadeem Abbasi , Aga Khan University, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer: Update 2026
Prof. Matin Sheriff , NHS, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
The Urologist compass: Navigating the path to professional fulfilment
Prof. Muhammad Shamim Khan , Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 3: Pathology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Brig. Sajid Mushtaq, Prof. Dr. Samina Naeem
Moderator: Dr. Unaiza Qamar
| 09:00 – 09:20 |
AI-based Digital Pathology in assessment of liver fibrosis in MASH
Prof. Aileen Wee , National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 09:20 – 09:40 |
Thrombotic Microangiopathies in Transplant
Dr. Shukrya Khan , Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore |
| 09:40 – 10:00 |
Decoding Immune Dysregulation in Renal Disease: Navigating Diagnostic Pathways
Dr. Sabiha Anis , Indus Hospital, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:20 |
Transfusion transmitted infections: Experience in a tertiary care transfusion center
Dr. Saif Ullah Khan Niazi , CMH, Lahore |
| 10:20 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 4: Strengthening Public Healthcare for Universal Healthcare Coverage
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 09:00 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Ahsana Nazish
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 09:00 – 09:10 |
Welcome remarks; keynote on PHC and health system strengthening
PKLI, WHO, MOH/Minister |
| 09:10 – 09:30 |
Global regional overview/experiences
LESI, Olufunmilayo , Team Lead Viral Hepatitis WHO HQ |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
National Hepatitis trends / Elimination program situation
Dr. Huma Qureshi , National Focal person for hepatitis |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Advanced Data Modeling and Analysis of Hepatitis in Punjab
Dr. Bilal Usmani , AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
PKLI's Model of Care / Role of Filter Clinics in Hepatitis Elimination (case study)
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter , PKLI&RC, Lahore/Dr Ahsana Nazish (Project Director PKLI Filter Clinic) |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Strengthening Public Healthcare for Universal Healthcare Coverage
Prof. Muhammad Umar , Rawalpindi Medical University |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Implementing the Essential Benefit Package (EPHS) through Primary Health Care
Naveed Asghar, Dr. Safdar Pasha , National Professional Officer-Health systems, National Professional Officer-WHO Pakistan |
| 11:15 – 11:35 |
Primary Health Care for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Dr Sameen Siddiqi , PHC Lancet Commission, Ex-chair Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Islamabad |
| 11:35 – 12:20 |
Panel Discussion: Integrating Disease Programs into Primary Health Care: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path to Universal Health Coverage
Panellists (guests listed above) |
| 12:20 – 12:30 |
Summary of Key messages, Closing remarks
Joint team PKLI / Ministry / WR-WHO |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR Hall A)
Chair: Prof. Mustafa Al-Mousawi - Chief Guest, Chairman BoG PKLI&RC, Dean, Chairs Scientific and Organizing Committee |
Session 5: Transplant Plenary
Venue: GBR Hall A
Time: 10:50 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Dr. Wasim Jafri, Dr. Anwar A. Khan, Prof. Amir Zaman, Prof. Mustafa Al-Mousawi
Moderator: Dr. Ammara Naveed
| 10:50 – 11:10 |
The Evolution of Multivisceral Transplantation: Current Status and Outcomes
Prof. Alan N. Langnas , University of Nebraska, USA |
| 11:10 – 11:30 |
Advancing Transplantation: From Whole Organs to Cellular Solutions
Prof. Nigeal Heaton , Kings College London, UK |
| 11:30 – 11:50 |
From Rejection to Tolerance: Advances in Transplant Immunology
Prof. Medhat Askar , Qatar University, Qatar |
| 11:50 – 12:10 |
Algorithmic Approach to Liver Transplant Pathology: Banff Reporting Criteria
Prof. Aileen Wee , National University of Singapore, Singapore |
| 12:10 – 12:25 |
Pushing the boundaries: Transplantation in Tuberculosis
Dr. Furqana Akhtar , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:25 – 12:35 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 6: Paediatrics & Child Health
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 10:45 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Iqtadar Seerat
Moderator: Dr. Mehwish Imtiaz, Dr. Sobia Naureen, Dr. Nosheen Niazi
| 10:45 – 11:00 |
Using Genetics to Diagnose and Manage Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
Prof. Dr. Richard Thompson , Kings College London, UK |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Advancement and Update on Management of Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dr. Jenny Epstein , Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Overview of Paediatric Liver Transplant at PKLI&RC, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Iqtadar Seerat , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Panel Discussion
Prof. Dr. Huma Cheema, Prof. Dr. Anjum Saeed, Prof. Dr. Munir Malik , Children Hospital, Lahore; Children Hospital, Lahore; Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Optimising Renal Health in Paediatric Transplant Patients: A lifelong Challenge
Dr. Aneeqa Adnan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome, Navigating New Frontiers in Management
Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ijaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 |
Panel Discussion
Prof. Dr. Tahir Masood, Prof. Dr. Farkhanda Hafeez, Dr. Seema Hashmi, Dr. Aneeqa Adnan , HLH, Lahore; BOIH, Lahore; SIUT, Karachi; PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 7: Medical Education
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Aziz ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Haroon
Moderator: Dr. Zainab Atiq
| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Professional Capacity Building of Editors, Reviewers, and Faculty to Promote Medical Journalism in Pakistan
Shoukat Ali Jawaid , PJMS, Karachi |
| 11:20 – 11:40 |
Hyposkillia
Prof. Dr. Arif Mahmood Siddiqui , RLKUMC, Lahore |
| 11:40 – 12:00 |
Beyond the Board Scores: Cultivating Research Impact, Leadership Acumen and Well-being for a Successful US Residency Trajectory
Prof. Dr. Bilal Ahmed , University of Rochester, USA |
| 12:00 – 12:20 |
From Classroom to Crisis: Reimagining Undergraduate Health Education
Prof. Dr. Nadia Naseem , UHS, Lahore |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 9: Interventional Radiology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 10:50 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Khurram Shafiq, Dr. Zaheer Shirazi, Dr. Shabaz Ahmad Qazi
Moderator: Dr. Abdullah Saeed
| 10:50 – 11:10 |
Y-90, TACE, and Ablation: IR Toolbox for HCC Management
Dr. Peter Littler , Freeman Hospital, UK |
| 11:10 – 11:30 |
Percutaneous biliary interventions, Percutaneous cholangioscopy and stone retrieval
Dr. Simon Travis , Nottingham University Hospitals, UK |
| 11:30 – 11:40 |
Portal Vein Embolization
Dr. Ahmad Zia , Lahore |
| 11:40 – 11:50 |
IR Management of Cholangiocarcinoma: Drainage, Stents and Palliation
Brig Dr. Mohammad Atif Shiraz , AFIRI, Rawalpindi |
| 11:50 – 12:00 |
Interventional Radiology in Liver Transplant: Role Before and After Surgery
Dr. Muhammad Ramzan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:10 |
Interventional Radiology in Budd Chiari Syndrome
Dr. Jamshaid Anwar , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 12:10 – 12:20 |
Biopsy and Beyond: Image-Guided Renal Transplant Procedures
Dr. Muhammad Fiaz , Cancer Care Hospital, Lahore |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
Inaugural Session (GBR – Hall A)
Chairman BOG, Dean, Chief Guest, Chairs of Scientific and Organizing Committees |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch and Prayer Break / Poster Session |
Session 11: Nephrology - Transplant Genetics
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Moderator: Dr. Asma Ali Khan (CEMB, PU), Dr. Adil Manzoor
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Navigating Genetics in Resource Limited Settings
Dr. Adil Manzoor , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Emerging Therapies in Primary Hyperoxaluria
Dr. Seema Hashmi , SIUT, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Role of Genetic Counselor in Transplantation
Dr. Fizza Akbar , Aga Khan University, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
Polygenic Risk scores in Transplantation
Prof. Dr. Salman Kirmani , AKUH, Karachi |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 12: Bone Marrow Transplant
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 13:45 – 16:00
Chair: Dr. Safia Khan
Moderator: Dr. Sara Ali Zaidi, Dr. Shehzad Sarwar
| 13:45 – 13:55 |
Insight from PKLI BMT program
Dr. Safia Khan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 13:55 – 14:10 |
Stem Cell Collection and Processing
Dr. Mehreen Ali Khan , AFBMTC, Rawalpindi |
| 14:10 – 14:25 |
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Hemoglobin Disorders
Dr. Sadaf Altaf , AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:25 – 14:40 |
Strategies and innovations in stem cell transplant for acquired bone marrow failure
Dr. Raheel Iftikhar , AFBMTC, Islamabad |
| 14:40 – 14:50 |
Panel Discussion
Dr. Usman Ahmed, Dr. Aqeela Rashid, Dr. Safia Khan , Lahore; Lahore; PKLI&RC |
| 14:50 – 15:05 |
Challenges faced in establishing bone marrow transplant in Pakistan
Dr. Tariq Ghafoor , AFBMTC, Rawalpindi |
| 15:05 – 15:20 |
SCT advanced cellular therapies: CAR T cell for leukemia & Gene therapy for Hemoglobinopathies
Dr. Shahbaz Latif Memon , King Abdul Aziz Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia |
| 15:20 – 15:35 |
Role of BMT in Acute Leukemia
Dr. Waqas Imam Bukhari , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:35 – 15:50 |
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant: Indication and Effectiveness
Dr. Najma Shaheen , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:50 – 16:00 |
Panel Discussion
Dr. Bushra Ahsan (Lahore), Dr. Nasir Bukhari (Lahore), Dr. Sara Ali Zaidi (PKLI&RC), Dr. Shehzad Sarwar, PKLI&RC |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 13: Diagnostic Radiology
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Nawaz Anjum, Brig Dr. Tariq Mirza, Prof. Dr. Abid Qureshi
Moderator: Dr. Tahir Malik
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
LI-RADS and Liver Lottery: Why Category 3 Always Feels Like a Gamble
Dr. Anis ur Rehman , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Cholangiocarcinoma: Characterization, Staging and Surgical Road mapping
Dr. Muhammad Azeemuddin , AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Role of Liver Doppler in Portal Hypertension: Diagnosis and Monitoring
Prof. Dr. Shahid Waheed , Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 |
IGG4 disease radiological manifestations
Dr. Tahir Malik , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
Post Kidney Transplant Surveillance: Doppler and beyond
Dr. Rashid Nazir , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Q&A Session |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Poster Session |
Session 15: Kidney Transplant
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Prof. Dr. Arshad Mahmood, Prof. Dr. Hafiz Shahzad Ashraf
Moderator: Dr. Nasruminallah
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
Challenges of Transplantation in Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Surgical Challenges and Technical Considerations
Dr. Iftikhar Khan , Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia |
| 16:30 – 16:45 |
Expanding Access to Transplantation through Kidney Paired Exchange Programs
Dr. Asad Bashir , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:45 – 17:00 |
Optimizing Living Donor Surgery: Minimally Invasive Techniques and Innovations in Donor Nephrectomy
Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 17:00 – 17:15 |
Challenges in Kidney Transplantation: Identification, Prevention, and Management of Complications
Dr. Rashid Bin Hamid , DUHS, Karachi |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Discussion |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 16: Infectious Diseases
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Faisal Sultan, Dr. Furqana Akhtar
Moderator: Dr. Ayesha Iftikhar
| 16:00 – 16:20 |
LTBI in Solid Organ Transplant
Dr. Faisal Sultan , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 16:20 – 16:40 |
CMV: Revisiting Guidelines and innovations
Dr. Sunil Kumar Dodani , SIUT, Karachi |
| 16:40 – 17:00 |
TB Control in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Razia Fatima , Health Solutions International, Islamabad |
| 17:00 – 17:20 |
Case Vignettes
Dr. Memoona Irshad , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Q&A Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Session 17: Nuclear Medicine
Venue: Shalimar Hall A
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Dr. Khalid Nawaz, Dr. Ahmad Qureshy
Moderator: Dr. Khalid Nawaz
| 16:00 – 16:20 |
Theranostics
Dr. Saima Muzahir , Emory University, USA |
| 16:20 – 16:40 |
Myocardial Perfusion Studies as Pre Requisite for Liver & Renal Transplant
Dr. Khalid Nawaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:40 – 17:00 |
Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging in Breast Surgery
Dr. Saima Muzahir , Emory University, USA |
| 17:00 – 17:20 |
CA Prostate Imaging & Treatment with Radionuclides
Dr. Amna Hassan , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 17:20 – 17:30 | Discussion |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break |
Free Paper Session-1
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Asad Bashir, Dr. Iftikhar Khan
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 09:00 – 09:10 |
Outcomes Of 1000 Live Donor Kidney Transplants: A Single Center Experience
Dr. Faheem Aslam , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:10 – 09:20 |
Kidney Transplantation in Patients with A Previous History of Femoral Lines: Surgical Challenges and Outcomes
Dr. Muhammad Izhar , Institute of Kidney Diseases, Peshawar |
| 09:20 – 09:30 |
Clinical Outcomes of 1000 Hand-Assisted Minimal Invasive Living Donor Nephrectomies
Dr. Faheem Ali , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:30 – 09:40 |
Comparison of Double Versus Single Renal Artery Anastomosis in Kidney Transplant and Their Impact on Graft Survival, Surgical out Come and Post-Operative Complications
Dr. Fazle Manan , Institute Of Kidney Diseases Hyatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar |
| 09:40 – 09:50 |
Initial Experience of Kidney Paired Donation in Living Donor Kidney Transplants: A Retrospective Study
Dr. Jahanzaib , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:50 – 10:00 |
High Morbidity and Graft Loss in Recipients of Black-Market Kidney Transplants
Dr. Ruqia Tahir , Safari Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| 10:00 – 10:10 |
Transplantation of Renal Grafts with Multiple Arteries: Surgical Techniques and Outcome Analysis
Dr. Zeeshan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 10:10 – 10:20 |
Incidence and Outcome of Recurrent Iga Nephropathy in Post Renal Transplant Patients in South Asian Population: A Single Center Study
Dr. Zunaira Fatima , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
Free Paper Session-2
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Simi Ali, Dr. Wafa Kammoun
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 14:00 – 14:10 |
Utility of Using Modified Leipzig Score for Diagnosis of Wilson’s Disease in A Resource-Limited Setting
Dr. Yumnah Riaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:10 – 14:20 |
Comparative Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Antidepressants in Managing Depression among End-Stage Renal Disease Patients in Islamabad
Dr. Abrar Hussain Azad , Mohi-ud-Din Teaching Hospital Mirpur, AJK |
| 14:20 – 14:30 |
Adapting Health Systems to Climate Extremes: Building Resilience Amid Temperature Shifts in Sindh, Pakistan (2013–2022)
Dr. Shiza Khalid , AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:40 |
Treatment of Advanced HCC Using Regorafenib: The Largest Cohort of Use as a Later Line of Therapy in a LMIC
Dr. Amjad Zafar , Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore |
| 14:40 – 14:50 |
Early Molecular Detection of Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Improved Identification of Aspergillus and Mucorales Using PCR-RFLP
Dr. Humaira Farooq , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 14:50 – 15:00 |
Educational Leadership in Healthcare: Translating Research Culture into Improved Patient Care
Dr. Sana Zaheer Qureshi , KEMU, Lahore |
| 15:00 – 15:10 |
Vitamin D Deficiency in Liver Cirrhosis: The Silent Epidemic
Dr. Hafsa Sareen Rai , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:10 – 15:20 |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Hepatitis C Predominant LMIC Cohort: Clinical Presentation, Hepatitis Treatment Outcomes, and Gaps in Surveillance Despite Virological Response
Dr. Amjad Zafar , Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore |
Free Paper Session-3
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atique, Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Haroon
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 16:00 – 16:10 |
Histopathological Spectrum of Post-Liver Transplant Biopsies: Emphasizing Banff-Based Reporting, T Cell-Mediated Rejection, and Concomitant Pathologies
Dr. Iram Khan , PKLI&RC |
| 16:10 – 16:20 |
Trends and Disparities in Peptic Ulcer Disease Related Mortality in The United States From 1999 To 2020
Dr. Ariba Fida , Iqra Medical Complex Lahore |
| 16:20 – 16:30 |
The Impact of Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dr. Maham Aziz , AKUH, Karachi |
| 16:30 – 16:40 |
Hyperparathyroidism in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Mutaiba Sarmad , PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad |
| 16:40 – 16:50 |
Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Dr. Ariba Fida , Iqra Medical Complex Lahore |
| 16:50 – 17:00 |
Comparison of Frequencies of Modified Marsh Histological Classification Categories with Endoscopic Findings in Suspected Cases of Celiac Disease
Dr. Hirra Iftikhar , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 17:00 – 17:10 |
Thrombocytosis and Thrombocytopenia in Treatment-Naïve Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dr. Barak Waris, Chaudhry Muhammad Akram , Teaching & Research Hospital, Lahore |
| 17:10 – 17:20 |
Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer: Rate and Predictors of Upgrade on Repeat Transperineal Biopsy
Dr. Liaqat Ullah , St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland |
14th February 2026
Program Summary
Meet the Experts & Networking
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 07:30 – 08:30
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Publishing in High-Impact Journals: Key Takeaways
Prof. Dr. Paolo Angeli, University of Padova, Italy. Moderator Dr. Imran Ali Syed |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Find Your Place: Guiding Your Leadership Journey
Prof. Dr. Alan N. Langnas, University of Nebraska, USA. Moderator Dr. Hafiz Umer Farooq |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
The Interventional Nephrology Roundtable: Ask the Expert
Dr. Yasir Lal, Sherman Medical Center, USA, Moderator Dr. Shoaib Islam |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
International Training and Fellowships in BMT: How to Prepare
Prof. Dr. Mehreen Ali Khan, AFBMTC, Rawalpindi Dr. Shahbaz Latif Memon, King Abdul Aziz Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Moderator Dr. Muhammad Usman |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Prof. Dr. Richard Thompson Kings College London, UK Dr. Jenny Epstein Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, UK. Moderator Dr. Sobia Noreen |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Career Guidance in Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Iqbal Hussain, PKLI&RC, Lahore Dr. Waleed bin Ghaffar, AKUH, Karachi. Moderator Dr. Farrah Tariq |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Functional Urology
Prof. Tamsin Greenwell, University College London, UK Prof. Rizwan Hamid, Kings College Hospital, Saudi Arabia Prof. Azra Ghani, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar. Moderator Dr. Wardah Riaz, Dr. Amna Butt |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Andrology
Prof. Asif Muneer, University College London, UK Prof. Khaliq ur Rehman, Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore Prof. Arozia Muazzam, Integrated Medical Care Hospital, Lahore. Moderator Dr. Asim Khan, Dr. Shujah Muhammad |
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
Robotics in Urology
Prof. Shamim Akhter, Guy's and St. Thomas NHS, UK Prof. Matin Sharieff, NHS, UK Prof. Rehan Mohsin, SIUT, Karachi. Moderator Dr. Nauman Zafar, Dr. Assad ur Rehman |
Meet the Experts & Networking
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 07:30 – 08:30
| 07:30 – 08:30 |
FCPS Part-II
HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery
Mock Clinical Examination and Table Viva
Dr. Wahab Dogar Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, Khairpur Mirs., Moderator Dr. Muhammad Yasir Khan |
Session 18: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Amjad Salamat, Dr. Javaid Iqbal Farooqi, Dr. Kashif Malik
Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Karim
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Meeting the Challenges of Post Transplant Colitis: Exploring Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Prof. Bu'Hussain Haye, Kings College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Recurrence of Autoimmune Hepatitis After Liver Transplant: Risk Assessment and Management Strategies
Prof. Michael Heneghan, Kings College London, UK |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis: Advances in endoscopic management
Dr. Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Beyond Endoscopy Role of mentorship and leadership in shaping academic career.
Dr. Lubna Kamani, National Hospital, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
DILI Dilemmas: Diagnostic Challenges to Clinical Clarity
Dr. Wasim Jafri, AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 22: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 11:00 – 00:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Waris Farooka, Dr. Siraj Haider, Prof. Alan N. Langnas
Moderator: Dr. Irfan Kabir
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Minimal Access Approach to Liver Surgery
Dr. Robert Sutcliffe, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Role of Surgery in Metastatic Liver Disease
Dr. Sheraz Yaqoob, University of Oslo, Norway |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Improving Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer
Prof. Keith Roberts, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Surgical Management in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Prof. Nigel Heaton, Kings College London, UK |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: Management and Pathways
Dr. Ihsan Ul Haq, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 27: Liver Transplant, HPB & GI
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Dr. Asad Ali Chaudhry, Dr. Sadiq Achakzai, Dr. Om Prakash
Moderator: Dr. Nazish Butt
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
Quality Meets Sustainability: Building a Greener Endoscopy Service
Prof. Bu'Hussain Haye, Kings College London, UK |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Building a Center of Excellence for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Prof. Tahir Shah, University of Birmingham, UK |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Emerging Strategies for Endoscopic Management of Portal Hypertension
Dr. Saad Niaz, Sindh Institute of Advanced Endoscopy and Gastroenterology, Karachi |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
New Dawn in HDV Therapy
Dr. Zaigham Abbas, Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
TIPS vs Transplant in Budd Chiari: When to Pull the Trigger
Dr. Ammara Naveed, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 19: Advances in Urology and Robotics
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman, Prof. Dr. Hammad Ather, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Prof. Dr. Asad Aslam
Moderator: Dr. Assad Ur Rehman, Dr. Sarmad Imtiaz
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Breaking the Silence: Contemporary Management of Female Urology Conditions
Prof. Tamsin Greenwell, University College London, UK |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Restoring Function: New Frontiers in Neuro-Urology and Reconstruction
Prof. Rizwan Hamid, Kings College Hospital, Saudi Arabia |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
How Interdisciplinary Coordinated Approach in Surgical Specialities Improve Outcomes in Complex Cancer Surgeries
Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Fertility and sexual dysfunction in ESRD and ESLD and post transplant patients
Prof. Kahliq ur Rehman , PKLI&RC |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Penile prosthesis: Restoring Function and Confidence
Prof. Asif Muneer, University College London, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Advances in Paediatric Urology
Prof. Zafar Zaidi, IHHN, Karachi |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 20: Intensive Care - 1
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Aslam Khan, Dr. Saleem Sharieff, Dr. Rashid Nadeem
Moderator: Dr. Saleem Sharieff, Dr. Haseeb Khan, Dr. Hamza Asif
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Antibiotic stewardship program in ICU
Dr. Furqana Akhtar, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Hemodynamic challenges in sepsis
Dr. Iqbal Hussain, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Pre and Post-critical care: From survival to recovery
Dr. Saad ur Rehman, SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Non invasive ventilation
Dr. Waleed Bin Ghaffar, AKUH, Karachi |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Paediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) – Challenges
Dr. Muhammad Saqib, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 24: Intensive Care – 2
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Iqbal Hussain, Dr. Saad ur Rehman, Dr. Waleed bin Ghaffar
Moderator: Dr. Saleem Sharieff, Dr. Haseeb Khan, Dr. Hamza Asif
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
An update on Critical Care Program in Pakistan
Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Aslam Khan, Bahria International Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Use of high flow oxygen in ARDS. How long is too long?
Dr. Rashid Nadeem, Dubai Hospital, UAE |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Fungal Foes: Diagnosing and treating invasive fungal infections in Critical Illness
Dr. Memona Irshad, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
What do I Need to Know About ECMO?
Dr. Saleem Sharieff, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to recovery/Transplant
Dr Fawad Muhammad Ismail, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University, UK |
| 12:15 – 12:20 | Oral Presentations by Fellows Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break / Poster Session |
Session 21: Basic Sciences Research
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Shahid Baig, Dr. Ali Hyder Baig
Moderator: Saira Imtiaz
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Metabolic control of stromal biology in tumours
Prof. Dr. Simon Schwoerer, University of Chicago, USA |
| 09:15 – 09:30 |
Immune Signatures of Rare Diseases: Emerging Insights from Endemic Regions
Dr. Wafa Kammoun, University of Carthage, Tunisia |
| 09:30 – 09:45 |
Mesenchymal stem cells modulation for repair of fibrotic and cirrhotic liver tissue
Prof. Azra Mehmood, CEMB, Lahore |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Fuelling Replication Stress: Driving Cancer Cells to an Early Grave
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib, LUMS, Lahore |
| 10:00 – 10:15 |
Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Regulates Endothelial Permeability during Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury
Prof. Dr. Simi Ali, Newcastle University, UK |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Q&A Session |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break / Poster Session |
Session 23: Nephrology - Post Transplant Glomerulonephritis and Transplant Histopathology
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Moderator: Prof. Muhammad Anees (Mayo Hospital), Dr. Adil Manzoor
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Secondary amyloidosis and kidney transplantation
Dr. Husham Ahmed, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Recurrent IgA Nephropathy
Dr. Muhammad Tassaduq Khan, DUHS, Karachi |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Activity and Chronicity scores in Banff classification
Dr. Mudassar Hussain, SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Histopathology of post transplant glomerular disease
Dr. Muhammad Mubarak, SIUT, Karachi |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break / Poster Session |
Session 25: Clinical Research
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Prof. Dr. Simi Ali, Prof. Dr. Kashif Asghar
Moderator: Asim Farooq
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Unlocking Precision Medicine: The Power of Biobank Collaborations
Linda Hannigan, Qatar Precision Health Institute, Qatar |
| 11:15 – 11:30 |
Liver Paired Exchange: Expanding Opportunities in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Prof. Dr. Adil Baskiran, Innonu University, Turkey |
| 11:30 – 11:45 |
Impact of the WHO TDR/EMRO Regional Center on Advancing Healthcare Research
Dr. Wafa Kammoun, University of Carthage, Tunisia |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
The Role of Population Health Strategies in Promoting Healthy Aging: Insights from Health System Indicators on Aging and Geriatric Care
Dr. Najim Alshahrani, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia |
| 12:00 – 12:15 |
Multiscale Modelling of Cancer and it's Translation into Clinical Settings
Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary, LUMS, Lahore |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 26: Pharmacy
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Tahir Aziz, SKMCH&RC, Lahore
Moderator: Ghulam Mujtaba
| 11:00 – 11:20 |
Leadership Essentials for Pharmacy Profession
Dr. Tahir Aziz , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 11:20 – 11:35 |
From Tacrolimus to Tregs: The Future of Immune Modulation in Transplantation
Dr. Sidra Khan , SIUT, Karachi |
| 11:35 – 11:50 |
Pharmacoeconomics in Transplant Pharmacy: Optimizing Cost Without Compromising Care
Prof. Dr. Atif Raza , Punjab University, Lahore |
| 11:50 – 12:05 |
From Bench to Bedside: The Role of Drug Regulators in Patient Safety
Rao Alamgir |
| 12:05 – 12:30 |
Panel Discussion
All Faculty |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A Session |
Session 28: Future of Medicine and Healthcare Research
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Prof. Dr. Sohail Qureshi, Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmed
Moderator: Sadia Hassan
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
Enhancing Clinical Trials Ecosystems: Integrating Discovery with Care
Prof. Saeed Hamid , AKUH, Karachi |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
From Bench to Bedside to Browser: How AI, Clinical Research, and Public Partnership will Redefine Care
Dr. Azra Mahmud, SIHS, Lahore |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
CR landscape of Pakistan, Let opportunity beat the challenges
Prof. Baber Saeed Khan, NUMS, Rawalpindi |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement in Clinical Research: Principles and Practice.
Dr. Arishay Hussaini, Ziauddin University, Karachi |
| 14:30 – 14:45 |
Cochrane Collaboration in Pakistan
Prof. Dr. Sohail Sabir , Army Medical College, Rawalpindi |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session |
Session 29: Anesthesia
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Dr. Masooma Saeed, Dr. Noman Ahmed
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Eitizaz-ud-Din Khan
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Perioperative Medical Care
Dr. Amina Sajid, Kings College Hospital, UK |
| 13:50 – 14:10 |
Positive Dynamic Leadership for Health Professionals
Dr. Muhammad Siddiq, University of Leeds, UK |
| 14:10 – 14:30 |
Concerns of Cancer Surgery
Dr. Imran Bhatti, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia |
| 14:30 – 14:50 |
Navigating the landscape of Pain Medicine
Dr. Shahzad Anwar, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:50 – 15:00 |
Anesthetic Challenges During Solid Organ Transplant
Prof. Dr. Tahir Nazeer, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A Session |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 30: Nursing & Allied Health
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Chair: Prof. Muhammad Afzal, Kalsoom Ramzan
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 13:30 – 13:50 |
Global Best Practices in Nursing: Ethics, Empathy & Excellence
Dr. Shima Sadat Agha Hosseini, Lahore |
| 13:50 – 14:10 |
Bridging Research and Practice: Evidence-Based Nursing in Transplant Units
Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, AKUH, Karachi |
| 14:10 – 14:30 |
The Evolving Role of Nurses in Transplant Care
Farzana Iqbal, Nursing Examination Board, Lahore |
| 14:30 – 15:00 |
Panel Discussion – “Navigating Contemporary issues in nursing“
Prof. Muhammad Afzal, Dr. Shima Sadat Agha Hosseini, Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, Farzana Iqbal |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Session 31: Nephrology - Dialysis & Vascular Access
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 13:30 – 15:00
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Aizaz Mandd (Shaikh Zyed Hospital), Dr. Shoaib Islam
| 13:30 – 13:45 |
Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis for Kidney Failure: A Comprehensive Evidence Based Review Utilizing Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis
Dr. Mujtaba Quadri, Maroof International Hospital, Karachi |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Peritoneal Dialysis: Assessing Adequacy and Strategies for Improvement
Dr. Nauman Tarif (Byonyks), Lahore |
| 14:00 – 14:15 |
Cardiac Effects of Arteriovenous Fistula on Chronic Hemodialysis Patients.
Dr. Yasir Lal, Sherman Medical Center, Texas, USA |
| 14:15 – 14:30 |
Management of AV Fistula and AV Graft in Resource-Limited Settings
Dr. Junaid Iqbal Qureshi, Integrated Medical Services, USA |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Poster Session |
Free Paper Session-4
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 09:00 – 10:30
Chair: Dr. Sohail Rashid, Dr. Abubakar Hafeez, Dr. Sheraz Yaqub
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 09:00 – 09:10 |
Breaking New Ground: Post-Transplant Gamma-GT as an Emerging Surrogate Marker for HCC Recurrence After Living Donor Liver Transplantation: A 223-Patient Cohort Study from a High-Volume Transplant Center
Dr. Usman Shafique , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 09:10 – 09:20 |
Expanding Transplant Access Through Paired Exchange Liver Transplantation: First Experience from Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Amar Qudeer , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:20 – 09:30 |
Auxiliary Partial Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (APOLT) in Pediatric Patients with Crigler-Najjar Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience
Dr. Syed Muhammad Talha Bukhari , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:30 – 09:40 |
Living Donor Liver Transplant Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with Liver Decompensation Secondary to Budd-Chiari Syndrome: A Single Center Experience from Pakistan
Dr. Haider Ali , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:40 – 09:50 |
Evaluation of Health-Related Quality of Life Post Liver Transplantation in Pediatrics
Dr. Sobia Naureen , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 09:50 – 10:00 |
Prothrombin-Induced by Vitamin K Absence II as a Prognostic Factor in Living Donor Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Dr. Usman Shafique , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 10:00 – 10:10 |
Mental Health in Adults with Living Donor Liver Transplantation
Dr. Ayesha Malik , CMH, Lahore |
| 10:10 – 10:20 |
Socioeconomic Factors Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients: Experience from Largest Tertiary Care Hospital of Pakistan
Dr. Bushra Shahid , JPMC, Karachi |
Free Paper Session-5
Venue: Shalimar A
Time: 15:00 – 16:30
Chair: Dr. Asim Masood Chaudhry, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 15:00 – 15:10 |
Assessment of Bladder Cancer Care Delivery: Complexity of TURBT, Treatment Timelines, and Follow-up Compliance
Dr. Abdullah Muhmmad Ashfaq , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:10 – 15:20 |
Safety and Efficacy of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) in Pediatric Patients: Insights from A Single-Center Study
Dr. Rashid Iqbal , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:20 – 15:30 |
Evaluating The Role of Bone Scan in Staging Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: Insights from ISUP Grade Groups II and III
Dr. Mohammad Umar , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:30 – 15:40 |
Clinical and Pathological Predictors of Recurrence in Bladder Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Dr. Abdullah Muhmmad Ashfaq , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:40 – 15:50 |
Pattern of Aggressiveness of Renal Cell Carcinoma in Patients Under 40 Years: A Decade of Experience at SKMCH
Dr. Vikram Lal Seetlani , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:50 – 16:00 |
Early Experience with Versius (CMR Surgical) Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Perioperative Outcomes and Early Pentafecta Achievement
Dr. Muhammad Zohair , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:00 – 16:10 |
The Effect of Small Residual Stones After Minimally Invasive Endourology Procedures for Renal Stones: A Prospective Study
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Ijaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:10 – 16:20 |
Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes of Nephron-Sparing Surgery in a Leading Hospital of an Advanced Nation
Dr. Abdullah Muhmmad Ashfaq , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
Free Paper Session-6
Venue: Shalimar B
Time: 15:00 – 16:30
Chair: Dr. Muhammad Saleh, Dr. Adil Baskiran, Dr. Imran Ali Syed
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 15:00 – 15:10 |
Atezolizumab–Bevacizumab as First-Line Systemic Therapy in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Largest Real-World Data Set from Pakistan
Dr. Amjad Zafar , Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore |
| 15:10 – 15:20 |
Efficacy of Azathioprine Versus Methotrexate in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Dr. Ali Muhammad , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:20 – 15:30 |
Pancreatic Resection for Benign and Borderline Malignant Periampullary Tumors
Dr. Muhammad Nauman-Ul-Haq , Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad |
| 15:30 – 15:40 |
From Pixels to Pathology: Radiologic-Histologic Concordance of Hepatic Lesions
Dr. Umar Ali Khan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:40 – 15:50 |
When Fat Mimics Benignity in Steatotic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Without Metabolic Dysfunction - Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Dr. Yumnah Riaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:50 – 16:00 |
Comparison Between Point-Of-Care Ultrasound and Invasive and Non-Invasive Methods for Assessment of Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Septic Shock
Dr. Mohsin Asif , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:00 – 16:10 |
PKLI&RC, Lahore
Post-Transplant Delirium After Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
Dr Farrah Tariq , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:10 – 16:20 |
Clinical Spectrum and Management of Paediatric Chronic Pancreatitis
Dr. Nida Zeeshan , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
Free Paper Session-7
Venue: Shalimar C
Time: 15:00 – 16:30
Chair: Dr. Najim Alshahrani, Dr. Kashif Asghar, Dr. Ali Hyder Baig
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 15:00 – 15:10 |
Perforation and Spillage of Gallstones During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Single-Center Study
Dr. Aqil Hareem Butt , Riphah International University, Islamabad |
| 15:10 – 15:20 |
Retrospective Analysis of 100 Whipple Procedures: A Single-Center Experience
Dr. Fatir Dad Khan , Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi |
| 15:20 – 15:30 |
Outcome Of Acute Liver Failure in Pregnancy: Experience from Karachi, Pakistan
Dr. Nimrah Mehak , JPMC, Karachi |
| 15:30 – 15:40 |
Laparoscopic Trans Vesical Ureteric Reimplantation, A Challenging but Invasive Procedure for Correction of VUR in Children
Dr. Ghulam Mujtaba Zafar , The Children's Hospital, Lahore |
| 15:40 – 15:50 |
Textbook Outcomes in Liver Surgery: A Decade of Experience at A Cancer-Dedicated Centre
Dr. Muhammad Anas Bin Akhtar , SKMCH&RC, Lahore |
| 15:50 – 16:00 |
Correlation of Shearwave Elastography with Liver Biopsy in Children with Chronic Liver Disease
Dr. Mehwish Imtiaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
Best of the Best Paper Session
Venue: GBR Hall-A
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Chair: Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Prof. Dr. Faisal Dar, Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmed
Moderator: PKLI&RC
| 15:00 – 15:15 |
FXR1 Associates with and Degrades PDZK1IP1 and ATOH8 mRNAS and Promotes Esophageal Cancer Progression
Dr. Faiz Ali Khan , Fudan University, Shanghai, China |
| 15:15 – 15:30 |
Living Liver Donor Outcomes After 1,000 Donations: Defining Safety in a High-Volume Transplant Center from Pakistan
Dr. Syed Muhammad Talha Bukhari , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Comparing Robotic and Open Approaches in High-Complexity Small Renal Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis of Oncologic and Surgical Outcomes
Dr. Sajid Ayaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 15:45 – 16:00 |
In-Hospital Mortality Prognostication for Cancer Patients with Febrile Neutropenia
Dr. Amna Tahir , LUMS, Lahore |
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
Stomach and Duodenal Ulcer as a Cause of Death in Patients with Cancer: A Cohort Study
Dr. Muhammad Idrees , Ameer-Ud-Din Medical College, Lahore |
| 16:15 – 16:30 |
Post-Donation Health-Related Quality of Life, Mood, and Life Satisfaction in Living Kidney Donors: An Exploratory Study from a Kidney Transplant Centre, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Abdullah Muhmmad Ashfaq , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Ceremony – Award Distribution |
Video Presentations Session-1
Venue: GBR – Hall A
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Chair: Dr. Ihsan ul Haq, Dr. Assad ur Rehman
| 12:30 – 12:40 |
Laparoscopic Whipple Resection for Periampullary Malignancy in a Patient with Chronic Cholelithiasis
Dr. Zulqarnain Hyidar, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore |
| 12:40 – 12:50 |
Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) for Pancreatic Body Neoplasm
Dr. Zulqarnain Hyidar, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore |
| 12:50 – 13:00 |
Laparoscopic Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy for a Pancreatic Body Lesion
Dr. Zulqarnain Hyidar, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore |
| 13:00 – 13:10 |
Laparoscopic Modified Puestow Procedure (Partington-Rochelle) for Refractory Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis
Dr. Zulqarnain Hyidar, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore |
| 13:10 – 13:20 |
Laparoscopic Radical Cholecystectomy for Rare Gallbladder Carcinosarcoma
Dr. Abuharaira Sabir, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore |
Video Presentations Session-2
Venue: Cultural Hall
Time: 12:30 – 13:30
Chair: Dr. Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Dr. Nasruminallah
| 12:30 – 12:40 |
AI-Powered Nursing Assistants: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Workload in Healthcare
Dr. Simab Pervaiz James, Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 12:40 – 12:50 |
AI-Assisted MRI in Improving Detection of Pelvic Pathologies: An Observational Study
Dr. Hamid Shahbaz , Aznostics The Diagnostic Centre, Lahore |
| 12:50 – 13:00 |
Introducing Robotic Sacrocolpopexy: Technical Feasibility and Early Outcome - First Reported Case from Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Zohair , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 13:00 – 13:10 |
Pharmacokinetics and Toxicity Profiling of Phytocompounds for PCOS Using in Silico and Network Pharmacology Approaches
Dr. Maryam Ali , University of Lahore, Lahore |
| 13:10 – 13:20 |
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for A Moderate-Complexity Right Renal Mass (RENAL 7a)
Dr. Muhammad Zohair , PKLI&RC, Lahore |
| 13:20 – 13:30 |
Robotic Management of Intraoperative Aneurysmal Rupture during Robotic Prostatectomy: A Rare and Life-Threatening Complication
Dr. Wardah Riaz , PKLI&RC, Lahore |