Clearing the Air Before Surgery: Why Smoking Cessation Matters in Anaesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

May 20^th, 2025 Tuesday

19:00 - 20:00 GMT

You are invited to a non-promotional, educational webinar on Perioperative Smoking Cessation

Viatris is pleased to present this non-promotional webinar on smoking cessation in the perioperative period. Led by expert speakers Dr Nandita Divekar and Mr Samir Pathak, the session will explore the effects of smoking on anaesthetic and surgical outcomes, the benefits of preoperative smoking cessation and the range of available pharmacological treatments.

Designed for anaesthetists, surgeons and hospital-based tobacco dependency team members across the UK, this webinar offers valuable insights to support evidence-based practice. Join us to learn about this topic, optimise perioperative care, and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Speakers

Dr Nandita Divekar

Dr Nandita Divekar is a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, and Clinical Lead for Smoking Cessation at Medway Hospital. She won the CEO Excellence award to study the Ottawa Smoking Cessation Model.

Mr Samir Pathak

Mr Samir Pathak is a Consultant Pancreatic Surgeon and General Surgeon based in Leeds. He is the Surgical Speciality Lead for Pancreatic Research with Royal College of Surgeons England/AUGIS. Samir is the Director of Education and Training AUGIS council and serves on the GBIHPBA committee.

Agenda

18:45 onwards

Webinar platform opens for attendees

19:00
19:05

Welcome and Introduction

Dr Nandita Divekar

19:05
19:35

The effect of smoking on anaesthetic and surgical outcomes and impacts of smoking cessation

Dr Nandita Divekar and Mr Samir Pathak

19:35
19:50

Smoking cessation treatments, with a focus on medicinal options – NRT, cytisinicline, varenicline

Dr Nandita Divekar

19:50
20:00

Q & A Session

Dr Nandita Divekar & Mr Samir Pathak

20:00

Webinar ends

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Speakers

Dr Nandita Divekar

Mr Samir Pathak

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