Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 30: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance surgical services, a successful removal of a thyroid glandtumor was done by the Department of ENT AIIMS Jammu here today.
This procedure, known as a thyroidectomy, was conducted by a dedicated ENT surgical team comprising Dr. Amardeep Singh (Associate Professor), Dr. Darwin Kaushal (Additional Professor), Dr. Akriti Mahajan (Senior Resident), and Dr. Muskan Rao (Junior Resident).
The anaesthesia team, which played a crucial role in ensuring the operation’s success, included Dr. Sunana Gupta (Additional Professor), Dr. Raksha Kundal (Associate Professor), Dr. Pallavi Bloria, and Dr. Sakshi Gupta (Senior Residents).
Speaking on the occasion, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, ED and CEO of AIIMS Jammu said, “The introduction of specialized thyroid care at AIIMS Jammu comes at a time when there is a notably high prevalence of thyroid disorders, particularly in the regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Many patients in these areas suffer from thyroid swellings, often seeking medical intervention for reasons ranging from cosmetic concerns to more serious conditions such as compressive symptoms, malignancies, and other thyroid-related disorders.”
“This development not only marks a significant expansion in the institute’s surgical capabilities but also underscores AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to providing advanced healthcare solutions to the community,” he said.
The launch of specialised surgeries at AIIMS Jammu is expected to deliver substantial benefits, including improved patient outcomes through earlier diagnosis and treatment.
It also represents a major step forward in enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the region, contributing to both patient welfare and the professional growth of the medical staff involved
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