Prayagraj: In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj successfully reconstructed the lower jaw of a 55-year-old cancer patient following a highly complex 11-hour surgery.
Patient's Condition
The patient, Gangaram, a government school peon from Siddharthnagar district, had been suffering from cancer of the lower jaw for nearly six months. After consulting several major hospitals in Gorakhpur and Varanasi, he approached SRN Hospital, where specialists discovered that nearly 70% of his lower jaw was affected by cancer.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Recognizing the complexity of the case, cancer surgeon Dr. Rajul Abhishek and head of the plastic surgery department Dr. Mohit Jain devised a multi-disciplinary treatment plan. The surgery, conducted around two weeks ago, involved complete removal of the cancer-affected portion of the jaw and reconstruction using the patient's fibula bone harvested from the leg.
Advanced Micro-Vascular Surgery
The intricate reconstruction was carried out through advanced micro-vascular surgery, a procedure that involves reconnecting tiny blood vessels under magnification to ensure the transplanted bone remains viable. The surgery not only removed the cancer but also restored the patient's facial structure.
Recovery and Follow-Up
Following five days of intensive post-operative monitoring in the ICU, the patient recovered steadily and has been discharged. Doctors said dental implants would be placed in the reconstructed jaw at a later stage to further improve functionality.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Yasharth Sharma, anaesthetist Dr. Shivendu Ojha, and the operation theatre and ICU staff played key roles in the successful outcome.
