Aesculap Seminar

Our two-day seminar with Aesculap was a success.  Doctors from all around Latin America and Germany joined us for a training on a navigation system known as the Ortho Pilot, which assists in orthopedic surgeries.  Dr. Marquez, who is an international instructor for Aesculap, not only uses the Ortho Pilot during his surgeries, but teaches others to do the same.  This modern technology being used in the operating room has changed surgeries dramatically.  It is less invasive than other methods which in effect allows for less pain and faster recovery.

Picture of an Ortho Pilot.

                                                         

The training opened up with a live surgery performed by Dr. Marquez that was streamed from the operating room at Cornerstone Regional Hospital and into our auditorium for the doctors to see.  The nine surgeons listened in on presentations given by our very own Dr. Marquez, Dr. Parra (our anesthesiologist), Robert Huerta, P.T., and representatives from Aesculap Germany.  They also participated in some hands-on training using prosthetic legs to re-enact an actual total knee surgery using the Ortho Pilot.

Dr. Parra lecturing on anesthesia.

Surgeons watching Dr. Marquez perform a total knee surgery.

Surgeons practice with the Ortho Pilot using prosthetics.

After a wonderful meal served by Chef Marcel at Bistro M in McAllen on Monday night, the surgeons were ready for Day 2 of the Aesculap training.  Dr. Marquez presented different techniques and tips and surgeons asked final questions.  Vladimir Alcántara Cejudo, an engineer from Aesculap said, "It is wonderful to have teachers like Dr. Marquez who love what they do and want to share that knowledge with others."  At the end of the course, the surgeons were presented with a certificate of completion of the Aesculap seminar.

Group picture at Bistro M on Monday night.

Doctors receive certificate of completion of the Aesculap course.

After two grueling days of training, it was time for the surgeons to head back to their respective countries to spread their new knowledge with their patients and colleagues.  Some returned to Europe, others to Guadalajara, Leon, and other parts of the world, but Dr. Marquez reminded them that they will always have a home in Edinburg, Texas. 

Marquez Orthopedics

www.drraulmarquez.com

(956)668-0060

2402 Cornerstone Blvd.

Edinburg, Texas 78539