Anantnag, Jun 29 (KNO): The Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag on Saturday said they have successfully performed its first Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) at the hospital.
A spokesperson of the hospital in a statement to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) described the Whipple procedure as a critical operation used to treat pancreatic cancer and other allied diseases.
“It involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, part of the bile duct, gallbladder and part of the stomach. This intricate surgery demands high levels of skill, precision and teamwork. They were demonstrated by our surgical and anaesthesia teams,” it said.
The surgery was conducted by a team of surgeons including Dr Khalid Basheer, Dr Mujtaba, Dr Manmohan, and Dr Manzoor Parrey under the guidance of the Head of the Department of Surgery Dr Nazir Ahmad Wani. Besides, the anaesthesia team consisted of Dr Anjum Shamim, Dr Zafar Malik, Dr Shayesta, D Khalida, D Showkat, and Dr Andleeb under the guidance of Principal of GMC Anantnag and Professor of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Dr Rukhsana Najeeb.
“They played a vital role in ensuring the patient's safety and comfort throughout the procedure. Their expertise in managing the aesthetic aspects of this complex surgery was instrumental in its successful completion,” the spokesperson said.
The hospital said that given the patient's advanced age and multiple comorbidities, including hypertension, the anaesthesia team employed all advanced modalities for optimal care.
“This included the use of an epidural catheter for intraoperative and postoperative pain management, central arterial and central venous pressure monitoring, all under general anaesthesia,” it added.
The surgery spanned over 6-7 hours and was executed with the highest levels of meticulous skill by dedicated doctors, technicians, and support staff. The successful completion of such a high-order surgery reflects the vigilant and experienced efforts of both the surgical and anaesthesia teams, it said.
"This landmark achievement is a significant step forward for GMC Anantnag and the healthcare services in our region. It demonstrates our ability to undertake complex medical procedures and reinforces our commitment to advancing medical education and patient care," said Dr Rukhsana Najeeb while expressing gratitude to the patients and their families for their trust in the medical services of the hospital—(KNO)