Shillong: Gauhati Medical College and Hospital has finished 100 complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary procedures. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the achievement this Wednesday. This milestone follows the successful completion of the Northeast region’s first liver transplant in a public hospital just weeks ago.
The surgical breakdown includes 64 liver and biliary operations, 17 pancreatic procedures, 12 spleen-related cases, and seven other complex surgeries. These operations addressed rare medical conditions requiring precise, high-level expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Sarma praised the medical staff for the feat. "Advanced care, right here at Assam," he stated in a post online.
The HPB department handles diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Expanding this program reduces the need for patients in Assam and neighboring states to travel to distant metro cities for treatment. This shift cuts down on heavy travel costs and long wait times for families. The state government continues to pour resources into upgrading medical facilities to keep advanced care local.
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