AIIMS Jammu's Breakthrough in Pediatric Neurosurgery
AIIMS Jammu has successfully performed a groundbreaking reconstructive neurosurgery on a 15-year-old girl with a rare bony tumour. The complex procedure, using advanced technology and innovative techniques, restored the girl's vision and facial symmetry, marking a significant milestone for the institute's neurosurgery department.
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AIIMS Jammu achieved a remarkable milestone by performing complex reconstructive neurosurgery on a 15-year-old Punjab girl affected by a rare tumour.
The surgery, led by Dr. Kanav Gupta and Dr. Shaurya Darbari, involved advanced navigation and innovative techniques like cell-saver systems and titanium grafts, crucial for facial reconstruction.
This success underscores AIIMS Jammu's growing capabilities, eliminating the need for patients to travel far for complex neurosurgeries, as highlighted by Executive Director Prof. D N Sharma.