GGS Medical College, Faridkot, Creates History in Cancer Treatment,
-‘CRS + HIPEC’-A Complex Surgery-Successfully Performed for the First Time in Punjab’s Government Institutions…
Faridkot (Alexander D’Souza): Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot-operating under the aegis of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences-has achieved a major milestone in the field of cancer treatment. Under the able leadership of the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Sood, the hospital’s expert team has successfully performed a highly complex surgical procedure-Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)-marking a first for any government institution in Punjab and its neighboring states.
Expert Team of Doctors Achieves a Remarkable Feat:
This historic surgery was conducted under the leadership of Surgical Oncologist Dr. Rohit Jindal and under the guidance of Dr. Parminder Singh Sandhu. Dr. Vimal Bhatt and Dr. Pargat Singh played pivotal roles as key members of this team. Under the supervision of Dr. Sarabjit Kaur, Head of the Department of Anesthesia, Dr. Gurkaran Kaur and Dr. Seema (of the ICU team) provided invaluable assistance in maintaining the patient’s stability throughout this lengthy and intricate operation.
What is the CRS + HIPEC Technique?
This technique proves to be a life-saving intervention for patients whose cancer has metastasized (spread) to the peritoneum.
Procedure: First, all visible cancerous tissue is surgically removed.
Chemotherapy: Subsequently, heated chemotherapy medication is directly infused into the abdominal cavity at a controlled temperature to eradicate any remaining microscopic cancer cells.
Benefits: This method is highly effective in treating cancers of the stomach, ovaries, colon, and gallbladder.
End to Reliance on Expensive Private Hospitals:
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajiv Sood hailed this success as a triumph for the health mission championed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh. He stated that patients from the Malwa region will no longer need to travel to major cities like Delhi or Mumbai, or to expensive private hospitals, for such costly medical treatment. Medical Superintendent Dr. Neetu Kukkar also congratulated the entire team on this historic initiative.
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