SMS Hospital Performs Rajasthan’s First Brain Surgery with 3D 4K Exoscope System
The SMS Hospital in Rajasthan has successfully performed the state’s first brain surgery using a cutting-edge 3D 4K Exoscope system. The patient, who had been suffering from a persistent headache and vomiting for six months, was diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst in the right Cerebro Pontine (CP) angle region of her brain. The surgery, considered critical due to the condition, was led by Dr. Manish Agrawal, the unit head and senior surgeon of the neurosurgery department.
Dr. Agrawal expressed his confidence in the new technology, stating, Our patient visited us with a 3cmx2cm cyst at the sensitive CP angle of her brain. Since we could perform the surgery with both hands and also got a vivid 3D picture of the area getting operated with the help of the new system, it resulted in a successful surgery despite all her complications.
The state-of-the-art 3D 4k Exoscope system, worth Rs.3 crore, was installed at SMS Hospital just a month ago. The hospital, along with AIIMS in Jodhpur, became the first in the state to acquire the machine. The system utilizes a high-definition digital camera that delivers intense light and magnification, enabling surgeons to navigate the deepest areas of the brain with precision. The images are viewed through 3D glasses and a 3D monitor, providing a comprehensive view for the surgical team.
Dr. Agrawal highlighted the advantages of the new system compared to traditional microscopic and endoscopic systems. He explained, There are three types of systems that are used in neurosurgery. The traditional microscopic system is bulky and does not have a 3D screening facility. Though the endoscopic system provides such a facility, but is difficult to use as the surgeon has to hold it in one hand and perform the surgery with the other hand. The 3D 4K exoscope system is the first in the history of neurosurgery that we do not need to hold but also can get a 3D screening.
The successful surgery was carried out by a skilled team of doctors, including Dr. Rohit Babal, Dr. Abdul Rauf Gouri, Dr. Harsimran, Dr. Rajendra, Dr. Sobha Purohit, and Dr. Neelu Sharma, who worked alongside Dr. Agrawal.
The use of the 3D 4K Exoscope technology not only ensured a high level of accuracy during the surgery but also resulted in cost savings for the patient. Under the state government’s Chiranjeevi Scheme, the entire surgery cost only around Rs.50,000, a fraction of what it would have cost at a private establishment, where the bill could have amounted to Rs.3 lakh.
With the patient now in a much-improved condition, she is expected to be discharged from the hospital within a few days. The successful utilization of the 3D 4K Exoscope system marks a significant milestone in neurosurgery, providing enhanced visualization and precision for complex brain surgeries. The SMS Hospital’s groundbreaking achievement sets a new standard for healthcare in Rajasthan and offers hope for patients with similar conditions in the future.
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