Berhampur, May 4: In a remarkable display of advanced surgical expertise and multidisciplinary coordination, SUM Hospital at Berhampur has achieved a significant milestone by successfully managing two rare and highly complex surgical cases that had been turned back by multiple hospitals in the state, as well as outside, leaving the patients with minimal hope of recovery.
The first case involved a complete airway obstruction due to severe tracheal stenosis, a life-threatening condition. The patient was successfully treated through a highly specialized Single Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction (SSLTR)—an advanced windpipe reconstruction procedure requiring exceptional surgical precision and coordination.
This complex surgery was carried out by a dedicated team comprising Dr. Priyajeet Panigrahi (ENT), Dr. Sameer Panigrahi (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), and Dr. Subhajeet Sahoo, whose combined expertise ensured a successful outcome in this critical case. The procedure stands as one of the rare successful interventions of its kind in the region.
In another equally challenging case, a rare nerve sheath tumor of the neck was successfully managed through a multidisciplinary surgical approach. The team included Dr. Sudhakar Jena, Mr. Pravat Jagdev, Dr. Sairudra Puhan, and Dr. Pratyushkanti Mishra. Their coordinated effort highlights the institution’s capability in handling complex oncological and reconstructive challenges.
These achievements underline the hospital’s growing strength in managing high-risk, previously declined, and complex surgical conditions, supported by strong interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced clinical infrastructure.
Congratulating the teams, Hospital Director Mr. Deba Prasad Dash said ‘precision, teamwork, and success’ were the keys to such success. “These three principles define the hospital’s clinical philosophy where precision in diagnosis and surgical execution, seamless teamwork across specialties, and a relentless focus on successful patient outcomes come together to deliver excellence in care,” he said.
He further said that the hospital was steadily emerging as a center capable of performing first-of-its-kind surgeries across multiple specialties in this part of the state. The availability of robust ICU infrastructure with adequate bed capacity, he emphasized, had significantly strengthened the institution’s ability to manage high-risk and complex surgical cases with confidence.
Encouraging the clinical teams, he reiterated that the institution remained fully committed to supporting such challenging and innovative procedures with complete logistical backing, skilled manpower, and critical care readiness.
These landmark successes reaffirm SUM Hospital, Berhampur’s commitment to delivering advanced, patient-centric healthcare and its position as a rapidly evolving tertiary care center in Odisha.
