In a groundbreaking achievement, doctors at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar have successfully performed Eastern India's first surgery using cortical and subcortical brain mapping techniques. The complex procedure was conducted on a young adult with a tumor located near the brain's speech and motor control areas.
Surgical Details:
- Technique: Cortical and subcortical brain mapping allowed the surgical team to accurately identify and preserve key functional areas of the brain, ensuring safe and effective tumor removal.
- Team: The multidisciplinary team was led by Dr. Srikant Kumar Swain and included Dr. Srimanta Pattnaik, Consultant Neurologist, and Dr. Debi Prasad Mohapatra, Consultant Neuro-Anesthesiologist.
- Patient's Condition: The patient is recovering well and has retained all essential neurological functions, with no significant post-operative deficits.
Impact and Significance:
- Milestone: This surgery marks a significant milestone in functional neurosurgery in Eastern India, enabling complex brain tumor surgeries that were previously referred to major cities outside the state.
- Regional Excellence: SUM Hospital has emerged as a regional center for advanced functional neurosurgical care, including treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and movement disorders using modern brain mapping techniques.
- Expert Opinion: Eminent neurosurgeon Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra praised the successful implementation of this advanced technique, highlighting the growing excellence of neurosurgical care in Odisha.