Srinagar, Apr 19: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has successfully performed a radical cystoprostatectomy, a surgical procedure in which the urinary bladder and prostate gland are removed.
A medical team led by Senior Urologist, Dr Zahoor Ahmad Gilkar with the help of Urologist, Dr Malik Suhail and technical team performed a ground breaking procedure on a 65-year-old patient diagnosed with Ca Urinary bladder.
Officials said the patient had previously undergone endoscopic resection of the tumor (TURBT), revealing a high-grade invasive bladder cancer. Dr Nazir Ahmad Wani, HOD, Dept of Surgery supervised the team.
Traditionally, cases of this complexity necessitated referrals to esteemed institutions like SKIMS Soura or specialty hospitals for radical cystoprostatectomy.
The dedicated team at GMC Anantnag, equipped with unparalleled expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, embraced the challenge, marking a significant milestone in local healthcare.
The comprehensive surgery lasted approximately for 5-6 hours. Dr Zahoor Ahmad Gilkar commended the invaluable support of the anesthesia team, led by Dr Anjum, without which the procedure would not have been possible.
Principal GMC Anantnag, Prof. (Dr) Anjum Farhana, lauded the exemplary performance of the team and stressed on commitment to exceeding the expectation of people by delivering tertiary care services of the highest standard.
Medical Superintendent AH GMC Anantnag, Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Sherwani, congratulated the team and ensured seamless logistical support throughout the procedure.
