Doctors at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus-2, in Phulnakhara, Bhubaneswar, successfully restored the airway of a 40-year-old cancer survivor. The patient, from Niali in Cuttack district, had undergone treatment for tongue cancer in 2024 and was experiencing severe breathing difficulties due to a complete blockage in his right main bronchus.
Key Details of the Surgery:
- Patient Condition: The patient's oxygen saturation had dropped to 84% on room air due to tumor growth blocking the right main bronchus.
- Procedure: A high-risk, two-session surgery using cryo probe and electrosnare technology under general anesthesia was performed on August 2 and August 7.
- Outcome: The patient's oxygen saturation dramatically improved to 98% on room air post-surgery.
Medical Team and Technology:
- Led by Dr. Swadesh Kumar Mohanty, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine.
- Collaboration between Pulmonary Medicine and Anaesthesia teams.
- Utilized cutting-edge cryo probe and electrosnare technology for precise tumor removal.
This surgery marks a milestone for IMS and SUM Hospital in offering advanced interventional pulmonology procedures in Odisha.