GMCH completes 100 complex HPB surgeries in Assam
The milestone follows the first liver transplant performed at a government hospital in the Northeast.
The Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has successfully performed 100 complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) procedures, according to The Shillong Times and The Sentinel.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the achievement on Wednesday, November 11. The total count comprises 64 surgeries involving the liver and biliary tract, 17 operations on the pancreas, 12 spleen-related procedures, and seven other intricate cases.
This milestone follows the Northeast's first liver transplant at a government hospital, which was conducted by a team led by Dr. Senthil Kumar. That procedure involved a 48-year-old man from Kamrup Metropolitan district receiving a liver portion from his younger sister.
Chief Minister Sarma stated that the procedures involved high-complexity cases and rare medical conditions. He congratulated the medical team, noting that advanced care is now available in Assam.
Health Minister Ashok Singhal also lauded the achievement, noting it is a first for a government facility in the region. The Chief Minister said bringing life-saving care to public hospitals is part of a vision for regional healthcare.
The expansion of the programme is expected to reduce the need for patients from Assam and the Northeast to travel to metropolitan cities for specialised treatment.