Chandigarh, May 26 - For a long time, normal life had become a burden due to not growing steadily, unbearable pain and blurred vision. But the expert team of doctors at PGI Chandigarh not only brought light back into his life, but also created history by successfully removing a rare tumor without making an incision on his head. It is worth mentioning that the 35-year-old head constable posted in Jammu and Kashmir Police was suffering from a rare disease called acromegaly. The reason for this was a tumor in the pituitary gland, which was uncontrolled in the body's growth hormone levels and his height increased abnormally.
Tallest patient in the history of PGI
This was the tallest patient in the history of PGIMER so far, whose endoscopic transnasal surgery was completely successful. This operation, performed through the nose without making an incision on the head, has given a boost to the possibilities of minimally invasive techniques.
More than 100 successful cases: An example of achievement in health services
With this case, PGI has achieved a significant achievement in the history of health services by successfully treating more than 100 patients with acromegaly. With this technique, the patient gets quick relief, as well as no external marks are visible on the body.
This difficult operation was made successful by Dr. Rajesh Chhabra, Dr. Apinderpreet Singh and Dr. Shilpi Bose. The anesthesia team led by Dr. Rajiv Chauhan handled the challenging situation. During this, Dr. Ekjot, Dr. Drishti Parekh and Operation Theatre Technician Gurpreet Singh also provided services with the team.
Dr. Rajiv Chauhan said, “Giving anesthesia to a patient of such unusual length was very challenging. Access to the airway, proper positioning of the patient and arrangement of equipment were rehearsed in advance.” Doctors say that the patient’s hormone levels have started to normalize after the operation. Within a few weeks, his vision has improved, joint pain has reduced and he has started to feel a difference in his normal life.