Prayagraj,

31 July (HS): In yet another remarkable

achievement, the ENT Department of SRN Hospital, Prayagraj has successfully

performed its first Transoral Endoscopic Hemithyroidectomy via Vestibular

Approach (TOETVA) on a 32-year-old female patient from Mirzapur who had been suffering

from a swelling in her neck for the past 5 years. This advanced and modern

technique for thyroid gland surgery ensures no external incision is made on the

neck. Instead, the surgery is performed endoscopically through the inside of

the mouth, specifically via the vestibular area behind the lower lip.

TOETVA

is a minimally invasive surgical method for treating thyroid conditions. The

most notable advantage of this procedure is that it leaves no visible scar on

the neck, making it especially beneficial for patients who are concerned about

the cosmetic impact of traditional thyroid surgery.

Visible

neck scars from conventional thyroid surgeries often affect the self-confidence

of patients, particularly young women. TOETVA offers these patients the option

of effective treatment without compromising aesthetics. This technique requires

advanced instruments and specialized surgical expertise—both of which are now

available at SRN Hospital.

Professor

(Dr.) Sachin Jain, Head of the ENT Department, stated, “This is a proud moment

not only for Prayagraj but for the entire Purvanchal region. Our department has

successfully executed this state-of-the-art surgery. This will not only ensure

better treatment for patients but also position the region as a center for medical

innovation and health tourism.”

The

surgery was conducted by an experienced ENT surgical team comprising Dr. Sachin

Jain, Dr. Ram Siya Singh, Dr. Sankalp Keshari, and Dr. Shivendra Pratap Singh,

with anesthesia support by Dr. Rajeev Gautam, Head of the Department of

Anaesthesia, and his team.

The

successful adoption of this technique by the ENT Department of SRN Hospital,

Prayagraj, stands as a testament to the fact that government medical

institutions can also provide world-class healthcare by embracing advanced

medical technologies. The success of transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery not

only promises better outcomes for patients in the future but also marks a

significant step forward in medical education and research.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi