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Dr Rohit Thakur - Surgeon

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Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile..!! "strength in the scalpel"

21/07/2025

“Survival isn't luck — it's science, skill, and swift action.”

A 60 Year-old lady with multiple co-morbidities ( DM, HTN, hypothyroidism) came to us in the emergency department with obstructed incisional hernia with clinical signs of peritonism (suspected underlying bowel ischemia).
She had been living with an incisional ventral hernia for almost 10 years following a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) — but this time, things had taken a dangerous turn.

We rushed her for an emergency exploratory laparotomy. Intra-operatively, we found a shocking picture — nearly two-thirds of her small intestine was gangrenous, twisted and non-viable due to the long-standing obstructed hernia.

What we did:

1.All the gangrenous part of bowel was resected.
2.Two healthy ends were identified and anastomosed at two sites.
3.Abdomen was closed after ensuring good perfusion and stability

The surgery was high-risk. The patient was elderly, anemic, with multiple co-morbidities and in sepsis. But thanks to the dedicated efforts of the entire team — she survived. Recovery was slow but steady.

A message to all -

1.Incisional hernias are not just cosmetic or minor issues. Left untreated, they can lead to life-threatening complications like obstruction and bowel gangrene.
2.If you or someone you know has a swelling at or near a surgical scar, don't ignore it. Seek surgical advice before it turns into an emergency.

18/06/2025

A Day in the Minor OT: "Tackling the Small, Yet Significant"

Today was a day of precision, purpose, and people—each case a reminder that no surgery is truly "minor" when it comes to restoring comfort, function, and dignity to someone’s life.

Case 1: Excision of a large epidermal cyst over the coccyx.

Case 2 : Excision of multiple lipomatous swellings over the forearm.

Case 3 : Excision of a deep-seated fibrolipoma on the back.

Case 4: Disarticulation at the second toe’s metatarsophalangeal joint due to Buerger’s disease.

Case 5: Excision of a spindle cell tumour on the forearm.

In surgery, even small interventions can change the course of a patient's life.

"No surgery is minor when it brings major relief"

11/06/2025

National Surgeons Week 2025
Honoring the Art, Science, and Soul of Surgery.

Becoming a surgeon isn’t just about mastering anatomy or perfecting technique.

It’s about waking up before the sun, standing for hours, failing, learning, and doing it all again—because someone’s life depends on it.

It’s the relentless pursuit of excellence, the unshakable calm in chaos, and the quiet strength behind every scar we help heal.

To every young medico dreaming of the OR—
Stay hungry, stay humble, and trust the process.
The journey is long, but the privilege of healing with your hands is worth every sacrifice.

Here’s to the warriors in scrubs.
Happy Surgeons Week. 🩺💪

05/06/2025

Foreign Body Removed from 3-Year-Old Girl’s Forearm – A Delicate Success!

Yesterday, we had a very sensitive case involving a 3-year-old female child who had pain and swelling in her forearm following a small injury while playing a few days ago, which gradually worsened.

On USG, we discovered a foreign body lodged deep within the soft tissues of the forearm. Such cases in small children can be particularly challenging due to their small anatomy and the difficulty in communication.

Under sterile conditions and with utmost care, surgical exploration was done, and the foreign body was successfully retrieved.

Takeaway Message:-
Minor injuries in children should never be ignored, especially if swelling or pain persists.

31/05/2025

"Even in silence, the body speaks. As surgeons, we must learn to listen."

One month ago, a 60-year-old deaf and mute woman was brought to the emergency department at Pt. JLNGMC Chamba with signs of acute intestinal obstruction.

X-ray Abdomen showed multiple air-fluid levels, but due to her extremely poor background, she couldn’t afford a CT scan. We had no luxury of advanced imaging — just clinical judgment, experience, and the urgency to act.

We proceeded with an exploratory laparotomy.
Intraoperatively, we found a growth in the sigmoid colon for which we performed anterior resection.

Post-operatively, she made an excellent recovery — stable vitals, early bowel function, smooth wound healing, and above all, no complications.

Today, her histopathology report came in — and it is truly gratifying:
Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma (G2)
pT3 pN0 — all 12 lymph nodes negative
All resection margins free of tumor
No lymphovascular or perineural invasion

As a surgeon, this is the kind of report we all hope for — especially in emergency cancer resections

Proud of my team at Pt. JLNGMC Chamba for the effort and coordination.
In the absence of resources, it was clinical judgement, timely intervention, and surgical precision that gave her a new chance at life.

She had nothing — not even a voice — yet she fought through - and that’s the greatest reward for any surgeon.

24/05/2025

"24 and One Kidney Down: A Wake-Up Call on Silent Stone Killers"

Yesterday, we performed a left nephrectomy (surgical removal of the kidney) at Pt JLNGMC Chamba on a 24-year-old male who had sadly lost the function of his left kidney due to complications from long-standing renal stones.

What began as a manageable condition turned into a silent destroyer.
Recurrent infections, neglect, and progressive damage led to a Non-Functioning Left Kidney — a stage where the kidney becomes a liability instead of an asset for the body.
Despite his young age, the damage was irreversible.

Key takeaway:-
Stay aware. Don’t ignore flank pain, burning urination, or persistent discomfort. Get screened early.

We urge everyone — especially the youth — to stay hydrated, get regular check-ups, and act promptly on warning signs.

15/05/2025

“The face tells many stories — don’t let skin cancer be one of them.”

We successfully performed a limberg flap procedure in a 50 years old male patient having basal cell carcinoma above the left eyebrow at Pt JLNGMC Chamba.

Postoperative recovery was smooth, and the flap healed well without complications.

Take-home message:
– Not all skin spots are harmless.
– If you notice a new or changing lesion, especially on sun-exposed areas like the face, don’t ignore it.
– it is the most common type of skin cancer, usually caused by long-term sun exposure.

“The best cosmetic outcome is early diagnosis.”

03/05/2025

A Story of Hope and Healing: Sigmoid Colon Cancer Successfully Treated at Pt. JLNGMC Chamba

Six months ago, a 50-year-old woman was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon at DRPGMC Tanda. She had been thoroughly evaluated there and advised to undergo surgery. However, after a recommendation from someone she trusted, she chose to come to Pt. JLNGMC Chamba for her treatment.

Our team performed a successful anterior resection, and her post-operative recovery was excellent.

Her histopathology report (HPR) brought even better news:

Clear surgical margins
No lymphovascular or perineural invasion
All 16 lymph nodes examined were negative

These findings indicate an early-stage, localized cancer — the best possible scenario in such a diagnosis.

She is now doing well and remains under close follow-up, without any complications so far.

This is more than just a surgical success — it's a testament to timely intervention, skilled teamwork, and the growing trust in our capabilities at Chamba.

We are proud to be making a difference, one patient at a time.

30/04/2025

"Mastering the indirect hernial sac is mastering the art of hernia repair."

18/04/2025

"Losing a kidney to a stone is like losing a war to a pebble—prevent it."

A 70-year-old female presented to us at Pt JLNGMC Chamba with a long-standing history of right-sided flank pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. On further evaluation, she was found to have a non-functioning right kidney (NFK) due to chronic renal stone disease.

A DTPA renal scan revealed that her right kidney had only 8% function remaining—sadly beyond the point of salvage.

We performed a right-sided nephrectomy through a flank incision, removing the non-functioning kidney. The surgery was smooth, and her post-operative course remained uneventful.

This case is a reminder that kidney stones aren’t just painful—they can be dangerous if left untreated.

"One ultrasound could save your kidney—get screened, stay safe."

12/04/2025

"Losing a part of the stomach to gain back life"

Yesterday our team at Pt JLNGMC Chamba performed a distal radical gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy for biopsy proven Gastric malignancy.

“Hopefully, we will be able to offer more cancer surgeries in the future, contributing to timely interventions and better outcomes for our patients.”

surgery is not the end—it's the beginning of the fight.
Stay strong.

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