India, Jan. 30 -- In a remarkable demonstration of medical expertise, CMRI Kolkata has successfully performed a highly intricate surgery on a patient of 72 years with a history of pancreatic cancer and hernia.

This clinical achievement which involved addressing complex medical challenges with precision and care was led by Dr. Ajay Mandal, GI & Hepato-Biliary Surgeon The patient, a cancer survivor, had previously undergone hernia repair surgery outside CMRI, involving the placement of a surgical mesh. After a while the mesh began to erode, causing immense pain and resulting in the development of Gastrointestinal Fistula-a life-threatening condition where abnormal connections form between the intestines and other organs.

The patient's con...