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Muscat Daily
12-05-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
First ever complex TEVAR surgery in private hospital saves life of road accident victim
Muscat – A seat belt is always a lifesaving mechanism. With the experience of a complex life threating operation, doctors from Muscat Private Hospital (MPH) urged all, even at back seats, to sport seat belts. This ensures the impact due to an accident to be less and thus have less sudden effect on the heart and lungs. Mumtaz Ahmed (a Pakistani national) critically injured in a severe car crash on April 25 in Kalba, Musandam, was initially treated at a government hospital. Despite stabilising efforts, a serious tear in the aorta near his heart, coupled with rib and spine fractures and liver damage, made his condition life-threatening. Due to overcrowded emergency cases in the government sector, he was shifted to Muscat Private Hospital. A 12-member team of experts from Muscat Private Hospital performed a highly complex and life-saving vascular procedure for hours called TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)—on a 38-year-old road accident victim recently. The complex operation involved teamwork involving the Cathlab, ICU, OT nurses and multiple departments including anesthesia, radiology and administration. This marks the first time the procedure has been performed in a private hospital in the country, showcasing advanced medical capabilities and swift emergency response. Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed al Aufi, Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgeon, led the multidisciplinary team in performing the TEVAR procedure on May 3. He said, 'The operation was delicate and critical, but successful. The patient is stable, conscious, and responding well to physiotherapy. This case also highlights the importance of wearing seatbelts in both front and back seats. He had to put stem of 12mm to stop the blood clotting.' He has severe complications including high blood pressure but we had all our resources to help him out of the danger. Dr Raymond Elias, Medical Director, added, 'This is a significant moment for Oman's private healthcare. The TEVAR case demonstrates not just medical innovation but commitment to saving lives.' He also called for people to wear always seat belts so that the impact gets less. Dr Zahra Ghanim Ahmed, Dr Amr Hassan, and CEO Hassan al Lawati also played key roles in the operation and coordination. Lawait said, 'This is a perfect example of Public-Private Partnership in healthcare, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. We don't compete—we complete each other in service of the nation. Behind every success are unsung heroes—our nurses, technicians, ambulance and lab teams.'
Observer
10-05-2025
- Health
- Observer
Omani becomes first doctor to perform rare Surgery in the region
An Omani doctor and his team have become the first in the region to perform a highly critical and rare surgery on a road accident victim who had a narrow escape in a head on collision in the Wilayat of Khasab two weeks ago. Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed al Aufi, Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgery at the Muscat Private Hospital, carried out a vascular procedure — TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) — successfully on May 03 which helped him live a better life after the accident that claimed the life of another passenger inside the ill-fated car that met with the accident. Termed as the first ever in a private hospital in Oman, this medical breakthrough showcases cutting-edge expertise, advanced technology and unwavering commitment to patient care in the private sector. "We are glad to announce that the TEVAR procedure was successfully performed on a critically injured patient, for the first time in the private hospitals in Oman. The patient, a 38-year-old male, was brought to us after a serious road traffic accident that occurred on April 25. He sustained multiple injuries, including rib and spine fractures, a liver injury and most critically, a serious tear in the main blood vessel (aorta) near the heart — a condition that is often fatal if not treated immediately," said Raymond Elias, Medical Director. Mumtaz Ahmed was involved in a serious car crash on April 25, in the Wilayat of Khasab, Musandam Governorate following which he was taken to nearby Government Hospital, where doctors checked his condition and ran detailed scans. They found he had multiple injuries, including broken ribs, a fractured spine, a liver injury and a dangerous tear in a major blood vessel near his heart. To keep his blood pressure under control, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he received special medication. Doctors initially tried to transfer him to Government Hospital, which has advanced vascular treatment facilities, but due to multiple emergencies, was unable to be shifted. After discussing with the authorities at the hospital, they explored private healthcare options and decided to move Mumtaz to Muscat Private Hospital, in the Wilayat of Bausher, ensuring he received the best possible care. Dr Ahmed al Aufi carried out the minimally invasive Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) procedure on May 3 that involved inserting a stent through the blood vessels to repair the torn aorta. This delicate operation was performed with great precision by its multidisciplinary medical team. "It is a significant milestone in Oman's private healthcare sector and a major medical achievement at Muscat Private Hospital. The procedure of the highly complex and life-saving vascular procedure TEVAR Case was a complete success and the patient is now recovering well. He is conscious, stable and undergoing physiotherapy. He is expected to be discharged by the end of this week after routine follow-up scans," said Dr Al Aufi. 'It is the result of the collaboration and coordination between government and private hospitals as well as among various departments within us which worked as a team in making it a success which thrives to align our activities towards Oman Vision 2040,' said Hassan al Lawati, the CEO.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
SSKM docs pull off rare stent grafting op, a first in E India
Kolkata: Doctors at the state-run IPGMER (Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research) pulled off a medical feat by deploying an unusual route for stent grafting on a 66-year-old patient with a condition called aortic dissection .The medical team is preparing to present this case in medical journals as the first of its kind, at least in eastern India. This procedure, which costs around 20 lakhs in private hospitals, was entirely funded by the state patient, Shahamina Bibi, came with complaints of chest pain and was detected with aortic dissection, where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separate and compromising the blood flow to vital organs. It can trigger complications like aortic rupture or cardiac stent grafting via a small incision in the groin is the standard treatment, doctors found that the patient's femoral artery was too narrow. A cardiology team led by Saroj Mandal, with senior resident Sayantan Panda and the CTVS team including Subhendu Mahapatra, came together for the procedure through an incision in the abdomen for the procedure known as TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)."We conduct two to three procedures of stenting for aortic dissection every month. But in this case, the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this route highly risky," said Mandal. In this case, doctors accessed the aorta directly through an incision in the abdomen to deliver the stent graft for repairing the aneurysm in the thoracic aorta."In this particular case, we had to explore a different access path altogether via an incision on the abdomen to introduce the stent. We completed the procedure uneventfully," said Mahapatra. The patient is now recuperating well. The doctor team is writing a paper detailing the procedure with the aim of submitting it to a reputed journal.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Groundbreaking Abdominal Stent Grafting for Aortic Dissection at Kolkata's IPGMER
Patient: A 66-year-old patient with aortic dissection, a condition where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This tear allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separate. This separation can compromise blood flow to vital organs and potentially cause complications like aortic rupture or cardiac arrest. Treatment: Stent grafting via a tiny incision in the groin in a procedure called TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair). In this case, doctors found the femoral artery of the patient was too narrow for the stent grafting. The team approached the repair route via an incision in the abdomen, making it the first such attempt in eastern India. The patient is recovering well. TEVAR: It involves inserting a stent-graft through arteries in the groin. The stent-graft is guided to the aortic dissection site, where it expands to fit the aorta's shape. The stent-graft redirects blood flow to the true lumen, reducing pressure on the aortic wall. KOLKATA: Doctors at the state-run IPGMER (Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research) pulled off a medical feat by deploying an unusual route for stent grafting on a 66-year-old patient with a condition called aortic dissection, a medical the patient is recovering well, the IPGMER (SSKM) team is preparing to submit this case to medical journals as the first of its kind, at least in eastern India . This procedure, which costs around 20 lakhs in private hospitals, was entirely funded by the Bengal patient, Shahamina Bibi , came to the IPGMER with complaints of chest pain. Investigative tests confirmed that she had aortic dissection, a condition where there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta's wall. This tear allows blood to flow between the aorta's layers, causing them to separation can compromise blood flow to vital organs and potentially cause complications like aortic rupture or cardiac arrest. It's a medical emergency that can be life-threatening if not treated stent grafting via a small incision in the groin is the standard treatment, doctors found that the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this traditional route risky. Cardiology and CTVS doctors came together to create an alternative way of grafting the stent by cutting open the abdomen for the procedure known as TEVAR ( Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ).A cardiology team led by Professor Saroj Mandal , with Senior Resident Sayantan Panda , and a CTVS team including Professor Subhendu Mahapatra , came together for the procedure through an incision in the abdomen.'We conduct two to three procedures of stenting for aortic dissection every month, done via the groin. But in this case, the patient's femoral artery was too narrow, making this route highly risky,' said Cardiologist Saroj Mandal .Experts said that when a narrowed femoral artery makes the traditional TEVAR procedure difficult, an abdominal approach is an alternative option. In this case, doctors accessed the aorta directly through an incision in the abdomen to deliver the stent graft needed for repairing the aneurysm in the thoracic aorta.'In this particular case, we had to explore a different access path altogether via an incision on the abdomen to introduce the stent through the device. We completed the procedure uneventfully,' said patient is now recuperating well. The doctor team is writing a paper detailing the nitty-gritties of the procedure with the aim of submitting it to a reputed journal.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS-Raipur pulls off its first minimally invasive aortic repair
Raipur: In a significant advancement for medical care in the region, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur performed a complex Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) procedure for the first time at the institute in the state. This minimally invasive technique was used to treat a 24-year-old female patient diagnosed with aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the inner wall of the thoracic aorta. Traditionally, such cases necessitate open chest surgery (thoracotomy). However, the medical team at AIIMS Raipur employed a less invasive approach, accessing the aorta through an artery in the thigh, thus avoiding major open surgery. The patient presented with an unusually narrow iliac artery. To overcome this challenge, the surgical team innovatively created an alternate route by performing a minor surgical procedure in the lower abdomen to establish an iliac conduit. The stent graft was successfully deployed into the true lumen of the aorta, effectively sealing the tear and restoring proper blood flow after the new access and alternative had been made by the procedure. This intricate and high-risk procedure was a result of the coordinated efforts of an 18-member multidisciplinary team. The interventional radiology team was led by Dr N.K. Bodhey, while the Cardiac Surgery team was headed by Dr Nitin Kashyap and Dr Pranay. The anaesthesia team was under the guidance of Dr Subrat Singha. The team of supporting doctors included Dr Krohit Yadav, Dr Ameen Ansari, and Dr Sandeep. Nursing care was provided by Mrs Divya S. Nair and Mr James Victor. Lt. Gen. Ashok Jindal (Retd.), executive director & CEO of AIIMS Raipur, lauded the collaborative efforts of all departments involved in this achievement.
