AIIMS Jammu performs first orbital tumour surgery
Jammu, Aug 5: In a major leap for super-specialty healthcare, AIIMS Jammu successfully performed its first orbital tumour surgery, officially launching its Oculoplasty and Orbital Services.
Led by Dr Nazia Anjum and her team, the complex procedure marks a turning point in local access to advanced eye surgeries, with plans underway to expand into full-spectrum sub-speciality ophthalmic care.
Dr Anjum was ably supported by Dr Asma Jabeen, Senior Resident, and Dr Supritam Das, Junior Resident.
The procedure involved meticulous surgical planning and precision to preserve the patient’s vision and vital orbital structures.
“Performing this surgery was both a challenge and an opportunity. It reflects our department’s growing capabilities and our commitment to offering advanced eye care locally,” said Dr Nazia Anjum.
The patient, a middle-aged individual from rural Jammu, had been suffering from progressive eye bulging (proptosis), discomfort, and visual disturbance for several months. With limited access to specialised care in the past, his condition had gone undiagnosed until the ophthalmology team at AIIMS Jammu undertook a detailed evaluation aided by high-resolution CT and MRI imaging.
The scans revealed a high-risk orbital tumour, pressing against critical eye structures.
Under the expert supervision of Dr Nitin Kumar, Associate Professor, and the clinical guidance of Dr Bhavani Raina, Head of Department, Ophthalmology, the team carried out a successful orbitotomy.
The tumour was excised in toto, with no intraoperative complications. Postoperatively, the patient showed excellent recovery with restored ocular alignment, no loss of vision, and significant relief from symptoms.
“This case demonstrates AIIMS Jammu’s readiness to handle advanced surgical procedures with precision and care. Our goal is to ensure that no patient in the region has to travel far for such life-changing treatments,” said Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Jammu.
The critical anaesthesia support during the procedure was provided by Dr Sunaina Gupta, Dr Raksha Kundal, Dr Salomi Gupta, and Dr Bindu, whose expertise ensured patient safety throughout the surgical course.
“The successful completion of this surgery not only highlights the capabilities of the Department of Ophthalmology but also represents AIIMS Jammu’s broader vision of delivering world-class, super-speciality care to underserved regions,” Dr Gupta said.
