Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 17: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu successfully conducted its first surgical intervention, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide world-class healthcare services to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Executive Director & CEO of AIIMS Jammu, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta shared, “a 34-year-old female patient was diagnosed with a pleomorphic adenoma of the right parotid gland. The surgical team decided to remove the tumor while carefully preserving the facial nerve, a critical part of parotid surgery. The surgical procedure carried out was ‘Superficial Parotidectomy’, which involves the removal of a part of the parotid gland.”
This surgery was performed by the Department of ENT, Head & Neck Surgery, AIIMS Jammu by the skilled surgical team expertly led by Dr Darwin Kaushal (Additional Professor), Dr Amardeep Singh (Associate Professor) and Dr Pooja Rani (Senior Resident). The procedure was expertly supported by the anesthesia team consisting of Dr Sunana Gupta, Dr Shruti Sharma (Additional Professor), Dr Raksha Kundal (Associate Professor) and Dr Sandeepika Dogra (Assistant Professor).
In a heartfelt gesture, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta dedicated this momentous surgery as a special birthday gift to the Prime Minister of India, NarendraModi, whose vision led to the establishment of AIIMS Jammu. AIIMS Jammu was announced, inaugurated, and established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) by the hands of the Prime Minister, and this achievement comes as a tribute to his unwavering commitment to improving healthcare accessibility across the nation.
“Today’s achievement is not just a milestone for AIIMS Jammu but a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our entire team. We are privileged to dedicate this success to our Prime Minister on his birthday, as a symbol of our gratitude for his visionary leadership,” said Prof Gupta.
In closing, Prof Gupta said that AIIMS Jammu is committed to serving the region with the highest standards of healthcare, and this is just the beginning of many more achievements to come.
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