JAMMU, Aug 25: To provide world-class healthcare services to the region, a significant advancement marked a new chapter with the initiation of a state-of-the-art Endoscopic Procedure unit within the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu.
The AIIMS spokesperson here on Sunday said that equipped with the latest technology, allowing for minimally invasive procedures that enhance patient care and outcomes, the advanced procedures in the Endoscopic Procedure Unit will enable Surgical Gastroenterologists to diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions with greater precision and efficiency.
Quoting the examples, the spokesperson added that two patients underwent endoscopic procedures, which were performed by Dr Sahil Sandal and his team, staffed by Harshita Sharma, Senior Nursing Officer, Madhusudan, Endoscopic Technician, and Nursing Officers of the department.
One patient had dyspepsia and underwent an upper GI endoscopy, while the second patient had bleeding and mucus discharge per rectum and underwent a colonoscopy, it stated.
Dr Sahil Sandal, Officer in Charge and Assistant Professor of the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at AIIMS Jammu, stated, “The initiation of the Endoscopic Procedure Unit is a milestone for our department.
It will not only improve the quality of care we provide but also expand the range of services available to our patients. Our team is trained to use the latest endoscopic techniques, which are less painful, faster recovery, and more cost-effective.”
He added that the success of this initiative would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the Director of AIIMS Vijaypur, Prof Shakti Gupta.
