Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 15: The Department of Urology at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar’s Super Speciality Hospital has performed the first Primary Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) on a 5-year-old child in J&K.
In a handout, GMC stated that the surgery was conducted to treat a 2 cm renal stone using a minimally invasive technique.
“RIRS is an advanced endoscopic procedure that allows surgeons to remove kidney stones through the natural urinary passage without any external incisions. The procedure is renowned for its high success rate and minimal recovery time,” GMC said.
Providing further details, GMC mentioned that the patient was admitted to the Urology Department at GMC Srinagar with symptoms of severe abdominal pain and difficulty in urination.
“After thorough diagnostic evaluations, the Urology team identified a large renal stone. Considering the child’s age and the stone’s size, the department opted for RIRS as the safest and most effective treatment option.”
Prof. (Dr.) Syed Sajjad Nazir, the lead urologist in this case, explained, “Performing RIRS on such a young patient presented unique challenges, but our team was well-prepared. The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient responded very well.”
Post-surgery, the patient was closely monitored and discharged the next day without any complications. The minimally invasive nature of RIRS ensured that the child experienced minimal discomfort and a swift recovery.
Principal of GMC Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah, congratulated the department for this feat. She appreciated the hard work and dedication shown by the department in patient care.
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