Amritsar, long known for its heritage and culture, has now entered the global map of advanced cancer care. In a historic medical achievement, EMC Hospital has successfully established world-class treatment for one of the most complex and deadly diseases – pancreatic cancer.
This breakthrough comes from the Department of Gastro-Oncosurgery at EMC Hospital, which has recently proven that even the most intricate and challenging surgeries can now be performed safely and successfully in Amritsar.
The credit goes largely to Dr. Rohit Dhawan, who completed an advanced fellowship in pancreatic cancer surgery from the prestigious Heidelberg University, Germany, considered the most reputed training program in this field worldwide. With this expertise, EMC Hospital is now fully equipped to handle everything from standard Whipple procedures to borderline pancreatic cancer cases requiring vascular reconstruction.
Dr. Dhawan and his team have already performed two highly complex and rare surgeries with remarkable success.
- In the first case, the Common Hepatic Artery (CHA) was reconstructed using the Inferior Mesenteric Vein (IMV) – a feat in itself.
- In the second, the Right Hepatic Artery (RHA) was rebuilt using the gonadal vein as a graft.
These landmark surgeries have proved that patients in Amritsar no longer need to travel to Delhi or abroad for advanced pancreatic cancer treatment. The same world-class facilities and surgical expertise are now available right at their doorstep.
The development is expected to benefit thousands of patients in Amritsar and neighboring districts. They will be spared long journeys, high costs, and the emotional strain of seeking treatment elsewhere.
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Rishabh Arora, Director of EMC Hospitals, said:
“Our vision is to make Amritsar a leading hub for cancer surgery and gastro-oncology. We are proud of Dr. Rohit Dhawan and his team for successfully performing such complex operations. This is a historic moment for Amritsar. Our patients will now have access to cutting-edge technology, expert surgeons, and safe treatment without leaving their city. It is a moment of pride not only for the EMC family but for the entire Punjab region.”
With this milestone, EMC Hospital has ignited a new ray of hope for cancer patients in North India. The hospital plans to introduce even more advanced surgical techniques and technologies in the future, making cancer treatment safer, easier, and more effective.
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