Department of Laryngology and Voice at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has been conducting ' Voicecon 2011', a comprehensive course for diagnosis and management of voice and laryngeal disorders since 2002. Mr. Vasant Oswal, Emeritus Consultant ENT & H&N Surgeon, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK, a renowned laser surgeon and an accomplished academician in this field has been instrumental in establishing this course.

The course aims to provide otolaryngologists and budding laryngeal surgeons a varied exposure to state of art updates along with conventional techniques in this ever developing field of laryngology and voice. It includes all the facets of Laryngology such as benign lesions, laryngeal malignancy, compromised airway and swallowing disorders. Emphasis is also given to demonstrate application of laser in Head & Neck Surgery.

The course would also cover emerging technologies such as laryngeal transplants and robotic laryngeal surgery. Plenary talks would be given by senior academically accomplished consultants The learning objective of plethora of topics will be accomplished by way of live surgical demonstration, demonstration of out patient procedures, cadaveric dissection, symposia, panel discussions and didactic lectures