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The Guwahati City hosted 17th International congress of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India from 18th to 20th November 2022 in association with Assam State Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India. AMASICON has organized for the first time in the North Eastern part of India. The NHPL organized free "Laproscopy Surgery Workshop" the Aegis of AMASICON 2022. The live workshop held in all three days covering almost all the laparoscopic procedures in NHPL.Stalwarts in the field of laparoscopy from all over India and abroad had demonstrate advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and exchange their knowledge with the delegates. The academic exercise had enlighten all of us especially the young surgeons and post graduate students.
The vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Nemcare Superspeciality Hospital is progressing steadily as hundreds of people are being inoculated every day in Second Phase. In the First doses, total 1111 healthcare workers were covered. Nemcare vaccinated the highest number of people on March 8 when nearly 150 people were inoculated against Covid-19 in Second Phase. As of March 10, 2021 evening, a total of 1060 vaccine doses were administered in the Nemcare Hospital in second phase. Nemcare Hospital is one of the fastest Hospital to reach the 1000 milestone..
Launching the of the programme a week back, Dr Kishor Kumar Barman, Covid Vaccine Site Manager, Nemcare Hospitals, said "Long awaited time for Vaccine is now over. People are happy in seeing a new hope for life. Never forget to use mask, social distancing, hand sensitization and to follow covid-19 Protocols even if vaccinated as per Government norms. Thanks to Government for this kind of noble initiatives and select Nemcare to work towards eliminate the virus."
A complicated, rare cardiac surgery was performed successfully on 16th November 2018 by a team led by internationally renowned Cardiac Surgeon from Assam Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma at Nemcare Heart Institute & Research Centre, Guwahati.
The 28 year old patient Mr. Lakhyajit Saikia who hails from Nagaon was diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints and heart. Involvement of the heart is the most serious complication which over time can cause the aortic dilatation and finally rupture which is fatal. The heart valve may become floppy and leaky leading to various symptoms. Having breathlessness for last few years Mr. Saikia consulted at various Cardiac centres in NE region and Bengaluru where the high post operative complications and mortality rates upto 80-90% were explained to the family. The cost of the surgery was unaffordable to the family which was said to be between 8-10 lakhs of rupees.
They then came back to Guwahati and consulted Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma who heads the Nemcare Heart Institute, Guwahati. Dr. Sarma decided to operate upon the patient after proper evaluation and adequate preparation for operation. “BENTALL DE BONO” surgery was performed on 16/11/2018 which involves composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta with re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. The post operative course was uneventful, the patient has been relieved of his cardiac symptoms and is ready for discharge from the hospital.
It is an encouraging news for the cardiac patients of the region who require complicated surgeries. World class cardiac surgery facilities and skilled manpower are available in the state and is ready to provide service to people of the region at an affordable cost.
The 28 year old patient Mr. Lakhyajit Saikia who hails from Nagaon was diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints and heart. Involvement of the heart is the most serious complication which over time can cause the aortic dilatation and finally rupture which is fatal. The heart valve may become floppy and leaky leading to various symptoms. Having breathlessness for last few years Mr. Saikia consulted at various Cardiac centres in NE region and Bengaluru where the high post operative complications and mortality rates upto 80-90% were explained to the family. The cost of the surgery was unaffordable to the family which was said to be between 8-10 lakhs of rupees.
They then came back to Guwahati and consulted Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma who heads the Nemcare Heart Institute, Guwahati. Dr. Sarma decided to operate upon the patient after proper evaluation and adequate preparation for operation. “BENTALL DE BONO” surgery was performed on 16/11/2018 which involves composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta with re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. The post operative course was uneventful, the patient has been relieved of his cardiac symptoms and is ready for discharge from the hospital.
It is an encouraging news for the cardiac patients of the region who require complicated surgeries. World class cardiac surgery facilities and skilled manpower are available in the state and is ready to provide service to people of the region at an affordable cost.