Jammu, July 15 -- The Neurosurgery team at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH), Katra, has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing a brain tumor surgery on a 60-year-old patient using an advanced neuro-navigation system. This marks the first time such technology has been used for brain surgery in the Jammu region, representing a significant leap forward in the availability of high-end neurosurgical care in the region.
The surgery was led by Dr. Khushwant Singh, Consultant, Neurosurgery, under the expert guidance and mentorship of Dr. J.P. Singh, Head of the Department and Senior neurosurgeon with decades of experience. The surgical team also included staff nurse Sunil and Aditya, with anesthesia...