STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: In a remarkable five-hour-long microvascular surgery at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, a team of doctors successfully saved the right hand of Uttam, a labourer.
Uttam had sustained severe injuries from an electrical saw at in a saw mill in Bajalata on July 4, resulting in significant damage to his blood vessels, nerves, and tendons at the forearm level.
At the time of admission, the saturation at his fingers was zero, indicating a complete lack of blood supply to the hand.
The surgical team, led by Dr. Ratnakar Sharma, alongside Dr. Priyanka (Senior Resident), Dr. Vineet Sharma, Dr. Suryansh, and a team of anesthesiologists led by Dr. Anita Wig (HOD Anesthesia) and Dr. Amanpreet (Senior Resident), worked tirelessly to repair the damaged blood vessels, nerves, and tendons during the extensive procedure.
Their efforts were instrumental in restoring blood flow and function to Uttam’s hand, ultimately saving it from potential amputation.
It’s noteworthy that such complex surgeries, which are costly worth lakhs of rupees in private healthcare settings, were performed free of cost at GMC Jammu, underscoring the institution’s commitment to providing critical medical care to all patients, regardless of financial means.
Dr. Ratnakar Sharma, who hasn’t availed summer vacation, is always ready to help the patients at all hours.
Dr. Ratnakar, known for his unwavering dedication and commitment to patient care, has a distinguished record of saving lives in various challenging circumstances, including incidents like the Katra bus sticky bomb blast, Dangri terrorist attack, IED blast at Narwal, bus accident near Tanda Akhnoor, and a terrorist attack on a bus coming from Shivkhori.
His selfless service and readiness to assist patients at any hour exemplify the noble ethos of medical service.
This successful surgery not only highlights the skill and expertise of the medical team at GMC Jammu but also serves as a beacon of hope for patients facing severe injuries, reaffirming the hospital’s role as a pillar of healthcare excellence in the region.