Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 21: In a remarkable achievement, a 22-month-old girl successfully underwent cochlear implant surgery today at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Narayana Superspeciality Hospital.
This milestone marks only the second time in the North India that the advanced ‘SmartNav’ electrode insertion monitoring software was utilized during the procedure, heralding a new era in patient care and precision surgery.
The surgery was performed by Dr Rohan Gupta, ENT Consultant at SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital. Alongside that surgery, another cochlear implant procedure was successfully carried out on a two-year-old child.
SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital has been a pioneer in this field, having initiated cochlear implant surgeries in 2017 and successfully treating close to 100 patients, including bilateral implants and cases as young as 14 months old.
Dr Rohan Gupta described the SmartNav software as a “game changer,” emphasizing its role in enhancing surgical precision, reducing radiation exposure, and improving patient safety.
Dr MM Mathavan, Facility Director, highlighted that adopting cutting-edge technologies like SmartNav reflects the Hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class healthcare, setting a benchmark in cochlear implant procedures in the region.
Dr Yashpal Sharma, Executive Director at SMVD Institute of Medical Excellence, expressed pride in the hospital’s achievements and emphasized the Shrine Board’s role in making such advanced treatments available locally.
This achievement reinforces SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital’s position as a leader in cochlear implant surgeries, transforming lives and helping families access world-class healthcare right here in the region.
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