AKU Department of Surgery, Pakistan

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

The Department of Surgery’s Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Aga Khan University Hospital proudly achieves JCI Clinical Care Programme Certification (CCPC) for its CABG programme.

Scoring 98.7%, AKUH now stands among only three hospitals worldwide to receive this recognition.

13/04/2026

10/04/2026

Meet Dr Kulsoom Shaikh. A surgeon who blends precision with empathy both inside and beyond the operating room at Aga Khan University Hospital.
In the ever-evolving field of breast surgery, she brings together expertise in oncology, reconstruction, and patient-centered care, guiding patients through some of their most challenging moments with compassion.
There’s much more to her story, watch to discover.
Dr. Kulsoom Shaikh's profile
https://www.aku.edu/mcpk/faculty/pages/profile.aspx?ProfileID=1022&Name=Kulsoom%20Shaikh
For appointments contact now 021-111-911-911

09/04/2026

Head and neck cancers are among the most common cancers, ranking second in prevalence.

Dr Rahim Dhanani, Consultant ENT Surgeon at the Department of Surgery, recently appeared on Samaa TV to shed light on the causes of oral cavity cancers and the importance of early diagnosis.

He highlighted key risk factors, warning signs, and emphasized the critical role of timely detection in improving patient outcomes.

08/04/2026

A big congratulations to all abstract contributors at 11AASC!
Special appreciation to the Abstract Committee, led by Dr. Fareed Ahmed Shaikh and co-chaired by Dr. Hina Inam.
Out of 97 submissions, 35 were showcased as posters, with 3 outstanding abstracts selected for oral presentations.

06/04/2026

02/04/2026

The 11th AKU Annual Surgical Conference ( ) brings together 11 sectional programs, each dedicated to a specialized field, fostering focused learning and collaboration across disciplines.

The specialties include:

General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
ENT
Paediatric Surgery
Urology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Ophthalmology
Nursing

All of these come together under one umbrella — , creating a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and multidisciplinary engagement in surgical care.

02/04/2026

An engaging panel discussion at focused on “Multidisciplinary Decision Making in Complex Surgical Infections”, alongside a compelling session on “Hidden Threats: Navigating Invasive Fungal Infections.”

Moderated by Dr. Syed Shahab, the session brought together leading experts including Dr. Faisal Mahmood, Dr. Iffat Khanum, Dr. Osman Faheem, Prof. Rehman Alvi, and Prof. Kausar Jabeen.

02/04/2026

Dr. Farhat Abbas, CEO of Aga Khan Health Services, visited the AKU Surgical Expo on its third day, witnessing strong engagement and participation from attendees.

The expo continues to attract a large number of visitors, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest surgical equipment and innovations showcased by leading industry partners.

Such platforms foster meaningful collaboration between healthcare professionals and industry, encouraging insightful discussions that ultimately contribute to enhanced patient care and surgical outcomes.

02/04/2026

Free Paper Presentation!
An insightful presentation at by Mustafa Mohsin explored “Comparative Risk of Surgical Site Infections in Oral Cancer Surgeries with and Without Free Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Study.”

The study highlighted the significant burden of Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in oral cavity resections—procedures inherently classified as clean-contaminated, with infection rates reported as high as 68% without prophylaxis, and 26–48% even with antibiotic use in free flap reconstructions.

Analyzing a cohort of 233 patients, the findings revealed:
• Overall SSI rate: 14.1%
• Higher unadjusted SSI rates observed in free flap reconstructions
• Longer hospital stay associated with higher infection rates

02/04/2026

Free Paper Presentation!
An insightful presentation at by Rutbaa Ayaz Shaikh explored “Comparative Efficacy of Surgical Versus Medical Management in Brain Abscesses: A Systematic Review.”

The study reviewed evidence from PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library, comparing surgical interventions (aspiration, drainage, excision, craniotomy) with medical management (antibiotics ± corticosteroids) across diverse patient populations.

Key findings from 849 patients across 3 studies revealed:
• Mortality rate: 19.1%
• Treatment failure: 21–36%
• Unfavorable outcomes: 21–46%
• Higher failure rates observed with nonoperative management

The study concluded that while surgical management improves disease resolution, early surgical intervention may significantly reduce treatment failure in selected patients. In contrast, reliance on medical management alone can lead to delayed surgery and poorer outcomes.

The presentation also highlighted important limitations, including lack of RCTs and variability in treatment approaches, emphasizing the need for more robust, standardized research in this domain.