Nagpur: In a remarkable achievement, the very first replantation surgery was successfully conducted at AIIMS Nagpur, giving a ray of hope for a 38-year-old patient who had suffered a devastating hand injury.The patients left hand was amputated in the middle of the palm in a compressor blast at Pusad, Yavatmal, on October 13, 2023. With prompt coordination between doctors at Pusad and AIIMS Nagpur, the patient reached the facility within the crucial time frame, setting the stage for an intricate surgical procedure. The 9-hour-long surgery was conducted at AIIMS by plastic surgeons Dr Dhananjay Nakade, Dr Al Iqyan Fidvi, and Dr Natasha, along with anaesthetists Dr Om Shubham Asai and Dr Avinash Prakash. The surgery required meticulous repair of various hand structures, from bones and blood vessels to tendons and nerves. Although the medical team successfully replanted the hand, the thumb tip could not be preserved due to the extent of injuries. The patients journey towards regaining function in the remaining four fingers and partial thumb will require prolonged physiotherapy, with optimism for improvement over time. Plastic surgeon Dr Dhananjay Nakade explained, Replantation surgeries are complex and require meticulous precision. We are pleased with the successful outcome. Such intricate procedures demand not only state-of-the-art surgical facilities but also seamless coordination in a dedicated medical team, from the initial emergency response to the patients eventual discharge. The key to success in such cases lies in the proper preservation of the severed limb or body part. Anaesthetist Dr Om Shubham Asai said, Preserving the amputated part is crucial. It should be placed in a plastic bag, then immersed in ice while avoiding direct contact with the ice. The chances of successful salvage increase significantly if the severed limb is brought to the hospital within 4 to 6 hours of the incident.Executive director Dr M Hanumantha Rao and officiating medical superintendent Dr Manish Shrigiriwar said that though such operations are commonly done at various other high end institutes, this is a first for AIIMS Nagpur. This success adds another feather to the cap of AIIMS Nagpur, reflecting our commitment to delivering high quality medical care, said Dr Shrigiriwar.We also published the following articles recentlyNeymar injury update: Al Hilal and Brazil forward undergoes successful knee surgeryBrazilian forward Neymar has undergone surgery for a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his left knee. The injury occurred during Brazils World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. Neymar is expected to be discharged on Saturday and will begin an extensive recovery period, which is anticipated to last until mid-2024. Despite the setback, Neymar remains optimistic, sharing a reassuring message on social media. The news has garnered significant attention among football fans, who are hoping for a swift and successful recovery.WWE: Erik of Viking Raiders begins road to recovery after successful surgeryWWE wrestler Erik, one half of the Viking Raiders tag team, has been absent from the ring due to a recent surgery. Erik underwent C6/C7 fusion surgery and expressed gratitude to the medical team and WWE for their support. He teased fans with the possibility of "cybernetic upgrades" in the future. The Viking Raiders, known for their agility and power, have achieved success with RAW and NXT Tag Team Championship reigns. Eriks return is eagerly awaited by fans.Surgeon sedates patients, goes for 4-hour tea breakFour women were left sedated and unattended for four hours during a tubectomy camp in Khat village, Nagpur, when the surgeon administered anesthesia and went on a long tea break. The surgeon, Dr Bhalavi, was summoned back to the camp by district officials and claimed that he had left for tea after a hypoglycemic attack. An inquiry has been launched into the incident, and the health department stated that all eight operations were successful. The surgeon is a diabetes patient and likely suffered from hypoglycemia.

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