AIIMS Jammu launches Advanced Endourological Services for Prostate, Bladder Tumour Surgeries
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JAMMU: In a significant step towards strengthening tertiary urological care in the region, the Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, has successfully commenced advanced endourological services, including Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT).
These services have been initiated under the visionary leadership of the Executive Director& CEO, Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, with the objective of providing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive urological treatment to patients within Jammu and the adjoining regions, thereby reducing the need for referrals to distant tertiary centres.
Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, stated”The introduction of advanced endourological procedures such as TURP and TURBT at AIIMS Jammu marks an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen superspecialty healthcare services. Our aim is to ensure that patients in this region receive high-quality, modern and evidence-based medical care closer to home.”
The procedures were performed by Dr. Yaser Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, and assisted by Dr. Mohammad Yaseen, Senior Resident. The surgeries were conducted with the dedicated support of the Anaesthesia team, headed by Dr. Sunaina Gupta, along with Dr. Shruti Sharma and Dr. Sandeepika Dogra, ensuring optimal perioperative care and patient safety. The surgical team was further supported by skilled Operation Theatre (OT) technicians Disha Daksh and Mohit, whose technical expertise contributed to the smooth conduct of the procedures.
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) is a gold-standard minimally invasive procedure for the management of urinary obstruction caused by benign enlargement of the prostate, a common condition affecting elderly men. TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour) is a critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for patients with bladder tumours, enabling accurate diagnosis, staging, and timely treatment.
Both procedures are minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries performed without any external incision. These techniques are associated with shorter hospital stays, reduced postoperative discomfort, faster recovery, and early resumption of normal daily activities, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
Highlighting the clinical significance of the newly introduced services, Dr. Yaser Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, stated that the availability of TURP and TURBT at AIIMS Jammu will enable timely and minimally invasive management of common urological conditions such as benign prostatic enlargement and bladder tumours. He added that these procedures will help reduce hospital stay, ensure faster recovery, and significantly improve patient outcomes.
The launch of these advanced endourological services underscores AIIMS Jammu’s commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and patient-centric healthcare using modern surgical techniques. With this development, patients suffering from prostate-related urinary obstruction and bladder tumours can now access advanced urological care closer to home. The Department of Urology, AIIMS Jammu, plans to further expand its portfolio of minimally invasive and endoscopic urological procedures in the near future, in alignment with the institute’s mission of excellence in patient care, education, and research.
