Govt Rajindra hospital, Patiala performs first cochlear implant surgery

Patiala: Government Medical College (GMC) and Rajindra Hospital in Patiala successfully performed its first cochlear implant surgery last week, marking a milestone in advanced ENT care and specialised hearing rehabilitation services in the region.The procedure was performed by Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Bhagat, head of the department of otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and surgical team.While speaking to mediapersons on Monday at the ENT department, Dr Sanjeev Bhagat said under the guidance of medial educators and research minister Dr Balbir Singh, the team is fully dedicated to providing better quality treatment to the patients.Dr Bhagat said the surgery was conducted under the mentorship of Prof (Dr) Surinder Kumar Singhal from GMCH -32 Chandigarh, whose guidance played a crucial role in clinical planning and execution of the procedure. The department worked in close coordination with the department of anaesthesia, audiology team, operation theatre staff, and nursing officers to ensure smooth and safe conduct of the surgery.The patient, suffering from severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, underwent successful implantation and is stable post-operatively. The patient will now undergo regular auditory-verbal rehabilitation.Dr Sanjeev Bhagat said this milestone was achieved under the dynamic leadership of Prof (Dr) Raminderpal Singh Sibia, director-principal, GMC Patiala, whose vision and administrative support strengthened tertiary-level healthcare services in the institution. He said the initiative was further supported by Dr Vishal Chopra, medical superintendent, Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, who facilitated infrastructural and operational arrangements for the successful conduct of the procedure.Dr Raminderpal Singh Sibia said with this achievement, GMC and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, has formally launched its Cochlear Implant Programme, offering new hope to children with congenital or acquired severe hearing loss. He said the initiative was expected to significantly enhance access to advanced ENT and hearing rehabilitation services within Punjab.MSID:: 128948847 413 |