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HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, has made history by performing Eastern India's first robotic Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy) surgery on a 60-year-old male patient. This groundbreaking procedure reaffirms the center’s status as the sole facility in Eastern India offering both traditional and robotic options for this complex surgery. Led by Dr. Sujoy Kumar Bala, the surgery utilized the advanced da Vinci robotic system, allowing for smaller incisions and enhanced precision. The patient, who was diagnosed with periampullary cancer following symptoms of anemia and abdominal pain, benefitted from the minimally invasive approach. Dr. Bala highlighted the surgery's advantages, stating, "The robotic system's 3D view…

GNRC Hospitals, the first super-specialty hospital in Northeast India, renowned for its cutting-edge healthcare services since its inception in 1987, has taken a significant step towards improving heart health in the region. On the occasion of World Heart Day 2024, the GNRC Heart Institute, with its 26-year legacy, launched a series of initiatives aimed at raising public awareness about heart diseases, their symptoms, and prevention strategies. The GNRC Heart Institute, established in 1998 by the former Governor of Assam, Late Dr. S.K. Sinha, has been a pioneer in delivering extraordinary heart care across Northeast India. This year, to commemorate World…

Here are lives at the intersection of fun and scary. One of my companions summed the whole experience up perfectly. He leaned back in his chair at dinner that night, shrimp taco in hand, “These are the kinds of experiences that give something back to you. They show you who you are in a whole new way.” These eight shots crystallize the hard work moms put into keeping their kids alive, happy, and healthy. They might give you the inspiration you need for filling out that card—or stand-alone for your mom’s interpretation. Bob Dyalon At the bottom of the mountain, my legs…