Pre-Conference Workshop on Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
The Department of ENT – Head & Neck Surgery, RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH), successfully organized a Pre-Conference Workshop on Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) on 5th February 2026, in association with PHONOCON 2026, the 21st Annual Conference of the Association of Phonosurgeons of India.
The academic session featured enlightening lectures by eminent laryngeal consultants and experts in the field. The faculty included Dr. Manjunath M.K., Senior Consultant – ENT & Laryngology, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru; Dr. Manju E. Issac, Senior Consultant – Laryngology, Dr. Jayakumar’s Laryngology Group, Thiruvananthapuram; Dr. Raghavi Vishnu Prasanna, Consultant Laryngologist, Sri VAS Clinic, Chennai; Dr. Vishnu Vinayakumar, Consultant – ENT & Laryngology; and Dr. Arunima S., Consultant – ENT & Laryngology.
The speakers shared their clinical expertise and practical insights on the role of FEES in the assessment and management of swallowing disorders. The session was formally addressed by Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, Professor and Head, Department of ENT – Head & Neck Surgery, who highlighted the importance of skill-based training and interdisciplinary learning in contemporary otolaryngology. The distinguished faculty were felicitated by Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, Dr. Rangalakshmi (PG Dean), Dr. Adarsh (PG Dean), and Dr. Sahajanand S.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from delegates across the country, underscoring its national academic significance.
The second half of the program consisted of a hands-on FEES training session conducted in the department’s state-of-the-art Skill Lab. Delegates were provided hands-on experience in performing FEES on patients under expert guidance and practiced endoscopic techniques using mannequins, making the workshop highly interactive and clinically enriching.
The workshop was widely appreciated for its academic excellence, practical exposure, and its contribution to enhancing clinical competence in swallowing evaluation.
