First successful primary RIRS Surgery conducted at Super Speciality Hospital Srinagar

Srinagar, May 15: The Department of Urology at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar's Super Speciality Hospital has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing the first Primary Retrograde Intra-renal Surgery (RIRS) on a five-year-old child in Jammu and Kashmir.

The surgery was conducted to treat a 2 cm renal stone using a minimally invasive technique. RIRS is an advanced endoscopic procedure that allows surgeons to remove kidney stones through the natural urinary passage without any external incisions. This method utilises a flexible ureterorenoscope and a laser lithotripsy tool to precisely fragment/dusting and remove the stones. The procedure is renowned for its high success rate and minimal recovery time.

The young patient was admitted in Urology Department GMC Srinagar with symptoms of severe abdominal pain and difficulty in urination. After thorough diagnostic evaluations, the Urology team identified a large renal stone. Considering the child's age and the stone's size, the urology department opted for RIRS as the safest and most effective treatment option.

Prof (Dr) Syed Sajjad Nazir the lead urologist in this case, explained, "Performing RIRS on such a young patient presented unique challenges, but our team was well-prepared. The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient responded very well."

Prof. (Dr.) Syed Sajjad Nazir the head of the Urology Department, remarked, "This achievement underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge medical care. We are dedicated to advancing urological treatments and improving patient outcomes through innovative techniques like RIRS."

Principal/Dean, GMC Srinagar Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah congratulated the department for this feat. Dr Iffat appreciated the hard work and dedication shown by the department in the patient care, world class surgeries and academic zeal. This pioneering procedure not only highlights the advanced capabilities of GMC Srinagar’s Super Speciality Hospital but also marks a significant step forward in paediatric urology care within J&K.