- Woman Undergoes High-Risk Vascular Reconstruction; Surgery Completed with Just Four Units of Blood
Anupam | Ranchi (Jharkhand): The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, has successfully performed a complex surgery on a woman suffering from a massive abdominal aortic aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening condition involving abnormal enlargement and weakening of the body’s main artery.
The patient had an approximately 10–12 cm-long segment of the abdominal aorta that had enlarged significantly and become extremely hard due to calcium deposits. The disease had also extended to the major blood vessels supplying both legs, making the surgery particularly challenging.
Damaged Artery Replaced with Artificial Blood Vessel
The surgical team carefully isolated the affected section of the aorta, removed the damaged portion and replaced it with a specialised artificial blood vessel featuring two branches. The branches were connected to the arteries supplying the right and left legs, restoring blood circulation to the lower part of the body.
The procedure was performed by Dr Anshul Kumar, Associate Professor, CTVS Department, RIMS, under the guidance of Dr Sheel Avnish, Professor and Head of the CTVS Department at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna. Dr Rakesh Chaudhary from CTVS and Dr Anjay from the General Surgery Department also actively participated in the operation.
Complex Surgery Completed with Four Units of Blood
One of the major achievements of the procedure was the limited requirement for blood transfusion. Such complex vascular surgeries are generally associated with significant blood loss and often require substantial quantities of blood and blood components.
However, the operation was successfully completed using only four units of blood, highlighting effective bleeding control, meticulous surgical techniques and close coordination between the surgical and anaesthesia teams.
The anaesthesia team was led by Professor Dr Shiopriya, Head of the Anaesthesia Department and In-charge of Cardiac Anaesthesia, along with Dr Mukesh. They played a crucial role in the patient’s safety and management during and after the surgery.
Patient Stable on 12th Day After Surgery
The patient is currently in satisfactory condition on the 12th day after surgery. She is stable and performing her daily activities without any significant complications. She is expected to be discharged from the hospital shortly. The operation also involved significant contributions from the operation theatre staff, ICU team, nursing personnel and other supporting employees.
RIMS Director Congratulates Surgical Team
RIMS Director Professor Dr D.K. Sinha and CTVS Department Head Professor Dr Pankaj Bodra congratulated the entire team on the successful operation and appreciated their collective efforts.
The achievement highlights RIMS’ growing capabilities in performing complex surgical procedures through multidisciplinary coordination and specialised medical expertise. The institute reiterated its commitment to providing advanced medical and surgical services to patients from Jharkhand and neighbouring regions.
