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CMRI NURSE’S FEST, 2013
Kolkata: February 9, 2013: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a
leading multi-specialty tertiary care hospital of eastern India has
always given extra weightage to cultural activities, have hosted nurse’s
fest at the hospital ground today.
Mr.Jose Ramerez Baretto, Brazilian Footballer, Mr.Jahar Dasgupta,
President, Academy of Fine Arts and Smt.Kalabati Devi, Doyen of
Manipuri Dance graced the occasion.
A plethora of events were presented by the nursing fraternity. Nurses
from leading government and private hospitals enthusiastically
participated in various games and competition along with their children
and bagged prizes for their respective institution. Visitors were seen
thronging home made Indian and Chinese food stall selling mouthwatering food on the occasion.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, remarked, “This initiative has
been undertaken to destress the nursing community from the challenges
they encounter in their day to day activities in the hospital and also to
encourage our posterity with the richness of Indian Culture.”
N.B. For any further clarifications, please feel free to call Mr. Mario
Martin Louis, 90510 80300.
TUMOUR WEIGHING 9 kg. REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY
Kolkata: February 19, 2013 : The Calcutta Medical Research
Institute a leading multi-specialty tertiary healthcare service provider
of eastern India has once again glorified THE CITY OF JOY by
successfully removing a tumor weighing 9 kg. hanging from the left
neck and chest of a man aged 40 years.
Mr.Siddhartha Khatua residing at Village:Selmabad, P.O.Selmabad,
P.S.Patashpur, District: Purba Mednipur has been living all his life
with a large tumor hanging from his left neck and chest wall. He
suffers from a condition called MULTIPLE NEUROFIBROMATOSIS. He
has been carrying this tumor like an albatross around his neck for the
last 30 years. He had consulted several doctors but none dared to
operate him fearing he might loose his precious life.
Mr.Khatua was left with no choice but to live with this huge tumor till
he met some kind hearted people, who had agreed to bear his entire
medical expenses.They contacted Dr. Anupam Golash, MS,FRCS,DNB,
Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic, Craniofacial, Hand & Micro Surgeon at
CMRI. Dr.Golash and his team agreed to perform this complex surgery
and assured his well wishers that this crucial surgery could be
performed without any life risk. The medical team had to encounter
another challenge to perform this surgery without causing much
blood loss as Mr.Khatua was anemic and also had a rare blood group.
He is now ready for discharge from the hospital.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, opined, “The recent
advancement in the field of medical science and the
infrastructural development in our hospital have equipped our
medical specialist to encounter any kind of complex surgery
effectively and efficiently.”
For further queries, please call Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80300 or
Sombrata Roy, 98364 37666
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WORKMAN’S UPPER LIMB RE-IMPLANTED
Kolkata: September 24, 2012: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a
leading multi-specialty tertiary healthcare service provider of eastern India has
once again glorified THE CITY OF JOY by successfully re-implanting right
upper limb of a factory worker, who was air-lifted from Jamshedpur.
Mr.Meglal Sardar met an unfortunate accident, while working in TATA
FACTORY at Jamshedpur. His right hand got caught in a conveyer belt and was
completely amputed through the middle of arm. He was immediately shifted to
Tata Main Hospital for immediate management of blood loss and shock.
The doctors at Tata Main Hospital contacted CMRI and air-lifted the patient
within the shortest possible time. The speed of transportation is very important
in these cases as muscles in the amputed limb becomes dead in 4-6 hours. The
doctors at Tata Hospital closely monitored the transportation of the patient to
CMRI. The hospital authorities arranged for an emergency operation under the
care and guidance of Dr. Anupam Golash, MS,FRCS,DNB, Consultant
Plastic, Cosmetic, Craniofacial, Hand & Micro surgeon and his team
comprising of Orthopaedic Surgeon, Anaesthetists and Intensivist.
The incident occurred around 9:30 am and he was brought to the hospital at
4:15 pm. The surgery lasted for a couple of hours and doctors managed to re-fix
the limb successfully. Undoubtedly, this is a Herculean task. Kudos to
Dr.Anupam Golash and his team. The bones were fixed by Dr.T.N.Sarkar,
Orthopedic Surgeon and the blood vessels were rejoined by Dr.Golash followed
by repair of other structures. One hour after restoration of blood circulation his
muscles started looking healthy. He had lost a lot of blood and was very well
managed by the team of anesthetist and intensivist. His right upper limb was
successfully rejoined and the patient recovered quite well. He may have to
report for nerve graft surgery after 3- 4 weeks.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, opined, “The recent advancement
in the field of medical science and the infrastructural development in
our hospital has armoured our medical specialist to encounter any kind
trauma effectively and efficiently.”
For further queries, please call Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80300 or Sombrata
Roy, 98364 37666
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CHARISMA OF HAND
Kolkata: July 29, 2011: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a leading
multispeciality tertiary healthcare service provider of eastern India has again
glorified THE CITY OF JOY in the field of medical science by successfully operating a
six year old who got his left arm amputated by the lift.
Mst. Varun Khandelwal was trying to throw a stick through the collapsible door of
the lift in his house. Unfortunately, the lift moved up and his left hand got stuck in
the door, resulting in amputation of his left arm above elbow. This brave boy went
alone in this state to his on the 5th floor and told about the incidence to her
grandmother who was alone in the house at that time. With the help of neighbours,
they found his hand in the lift and brought him to CMRI emergency within 20
minutes. Dr. Anupam Golash, MS,FRCS,DNB, Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic,
Craniofacial, Hand & Micro surgeon was informed, who rushed to the emergency.
The boy was trolled to the operating theatre and within 30 minutes, the arterial flow
was established after fixing the bones with wires. All the structures including
muscles, tendons nerves, veins were joined in a a surgery which lasted for nearly five
hours. The hand has been successfully re-implanted and he is due for discharge from
the hospital.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, opined the hospital has acquired first
position in an array of hand of surgery- first successful finger/hand reimplantation,
first paediatric thumb reimplantation, arm reimplantation, brachial plexus repair,
toe transfers for thumb reconstruction. These breakthrough prompted us to
launch a dedicated HAND CLINIC- FIRST OF ITS KIND IN EASTERN INDIA.
Hands are very specialized and complex structure of our body. With evolution
human hands have changed anatomically and physiologically in a way that enables
us to perform very fine and precise maneuvers. Any trauma or disease in our hands
or upper limbs not only makes us unable to perform our daily activities but also leads
to loss of working hours. Such important and special parts of our body need a very
specialized attention in a unit which is especially designed to treat them. CMRI has a
state- of-art – Plastic Surgery Unit treating a wide variety of hand problems.
Dr.Anupam Golash, has had the opportunity of undergoing vigorous training in one
of the best hand surgery unit of the United Kingdom for the last 7 years and has
been practicing hand surgery for the last 11 years.
The HAND CLINIC shall provide the following range of services to address the hand
related ailments viz. acute hand trauma/burn, post trauma/burn deformities,
congenital hand problems ,nerve compressions in upper limb, tumor and swellings in
upper limb, arthritic hand, hand fractures, brachial plexus injuries and peripheral
nerve injuries, reimplantation, revascularizations.
For further queries, please call Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80300 or Sombrata Roy,
98364 37666
QUEST IN HEALTHCARE
Kolkata: April 13, 2011: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a leading edge
healthcare provider of eastern India shared the medical feat achieved by their
medical team recently.
Mr. Anand was having a good life till a year back. He was a tea taster and doing well
in life. He was getting a fat salary and had a good lifestyle. He like most young men
believed his health is not going to fail him ever. He couldn’t have been further from
the truth. 10 months back, he had an acute abdominal pain. He felt faint and had to
be hospitalized in CMRI. The treating doctor, Dr Sujay Mukherjee, MD, SNB Critical
Care found him in a state of shock. He was resuscitated and investigations carried
out to detect his disease. Tests in the form of CT angiography revealed clots in the
abdominal and right limb vessels. This had stopped the blood flow to the gut and the
right leg . This was a dangerous situation. In medical terms it was a Thromboembolic
disorder where blood vessels get clogged and the area they supply becomes
gangrenous spreading deadly toxins in the body. Many may not survive this assault.
Medicines to dissolve the clots were started promptly. Clinical evaluation revealed
rapid deterioration in his condition signifying deadly toxins in his blood. Decision was
taken to sacrifice his limb and gut to save his life. He was operated on 10/06/2010.
His right leg was amputated. His abdomen revealed 5 meters of gangrenous gut,
which was excised. This left him with less than 2 meters of healthy gut. The two
ends of gut were not joined then, as the patient was too sick for normal healing. It
was brought out of the abdomen and fixed to the skin from where stool was
collected in a bag. Post operation he recovered well. Since the gut left behind was
too little for survival, he would defecate almost everything he ate. Thismeant to
ensure food reaching his blood, apart from the oral overfeeding, food had to be
given directly into the blood. this was done via a catheter placed at the neck.
He did well on this strategy. The only concern he had were the two bags on his belly.
One of them would fill up as soon as he ate and he was tired emptying it. It made
him immobile. The doctors explained that if the two ends were connected, he would
need to go to the toilet at least 10-20 times a day. Of course they would try to
improve on his plight as much as they can by innovative surgical technique and
medicines.
3 months after the first operation, he underwent a second surgery to join the two
ends. He recovered well. As expected he had 10 -20 motions a day which settled
down over the next 3 months to 6-10 times a day.
A port was also placed subsequently beneath the skin at the chest, which
communicated with the heart directly via a catheter. He uses this everyday to instil
food (glucose, proteins) into his blood.
Ten months hence, he has joined his work now. He eats and drinks every two hours.
He instills food containing bottles every night to nourish him adequately. For a man
without a leg and most of his intestines, Mr. Anand has done well. A salute to his
efforts and resilience is in order.
Dr Sarfaraz Baig, MS, FRCS, FIAGES, Gastrointestinal, Laparoscopic & Bariatric
Surgeon and Dr Ajay Mandal, MS, in CMRI who did this operation said “ Most
patients with this disease die during the hospital stay due to infection. Some who do
survive do not live more than a few weeks or months due to malnutrition and salt
imbalance in the body. This is indeed a rare case of survival.”
Dr Baig added “ This is the second case in our center who has survived. The first
patient, Mr Vijaya Maddala is now living over two and a half years. He is maintaining
his weight and taking night feeds via catheter on alternate days. He has rejoined
work in a nationalized bank in Vishakapatnam.”
Dr Sujay Mukherjee said” We are probably getting better results because of
improved care of nutrition in these patients. A dedicated gastrosurgery team is
obviously of paramount importance in complicated abdominal cases such as these.”
Mr.Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, CMRI opined, “We constantly encourage
our medical and paramedical team members to imbibe the latest happenings in
the field of medical science towards better delivery of medical service.”
For further queries, please feel free to call Mr. Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80 300.
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CMRI DEDICATES BED FOR CRICKETERS
Kolkata: January 2, 2013: The Calcutta Medical Research
Institute a leading multi-specialty tertiary care hospital of eastern
India has been privileged to dedicate a deluxe bed for the FIRST
CLASS CRICKETER of our country as a tribute to Mr.Sachin
Ramesh Tendulkar, Living Legend of Cricket.
Mr.Madan Mitra, Hon’ble Minister of State for Sports and
Mr.Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath, Former Indian Captain
graced the occasion.
A galaxy of physicians comprising of orthopaedic surgeon,
cardiologist, trauma care specialist, trained nurses, physiotherapist,
and paramedical staff along with a Cardiac Care (CCU) ambulance
shall be stationed at Eden Gardens to avert any medical exigency
for the ensuing high voltage International Cricket Match between
India and Pakistan to avert any medical exigency.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, The Calcutta Medical
Research Institute, remarked “I am overwhelmed with joy to
shoulder the medical responsibilities of our cricketing
fraternity.”
The hospital has also earmarked an Intensive Critical Care (ICU)
bed with ventilator support for the players during the match in
case of any medical emergency.
CMRI had the privilege of treating players of international repute
like A.B.DeVilliers (South Africa), George Dockrell (Ireland),
Andre Botha,(Ireland), Ravi Rampaul (West Indies),Ryan Ten
Deuskatche (Netherland), Jaque Kallis (South Africa), Eoin
Morgan(England).
N.B.For any further clarifications, please feel free to call Mr.
Sombrata Roy, 98364 37666 or Mr. Mario Martin Louis, 90510
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FELLOWSHIP DEGREE COMES HOME
Kolkata: April 18, 2013: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a
leading edge healthcare service provider of eastern India is proud to be
associated with the Fellowship of
Indian Association of
Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES) to be conducted in
Kolkata from April 18, 2013 to April 20. 2013.
The Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons is the most sought fellowship degree conferred to a surgeon
after a rigorous course in laparoscopic surgery comprising of didactic
lectures and workshop by a galaxy of eminent national faculties. The
science of laparoscopic surgery is undergoing radical transformation
therefore, appropriate training is the need of the hour.
This course trains the surgeons for basic and advanced laparoscopic
surgeries, since there is a dearth of structured university affiliated
training programme. Undoubtedly, this course is of immense
importance to an aspiring laparoscopic surgeon.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, remarked, “I am
overwhelmed with joy and satisfaction to be a part of this meet.
Undoubtedly, this endeavor would boost the surgical skill of
medical specialist.”
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute had the privilege of
conducting an array of academic programmes and has been
contributing in the field of medical science towards better delivery of
healthcare services. This course will go a long way in providing
opportunity to the surgeons of our region in acquiring a degree and
proficiency in laparoscopic surgery.
For further queries, please feel free to call Mr. Mario Martin
Louis, 90510 80300.
MEDICO LEGAL ISSUES CLINICAL PRACTICE
Kolkata: January 14, 2012: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a leading
edge healthcare service provider of eastern India hosted an interactive session
entitled Medico Legal Issues in Clinical Practice on January 14. 2012 in
collaboration with Association of Medical Consultants, Mumbai and Your Health
of Indian Medical Association, Kolkata.
Shri Purnendu Bhattacharya, Hon’ble Judge, Consumer Forum, Shri Jehangir Gai,
Consumer Activist, Mumbai, Dr.P.K.Nemani, Vice President, Indian Medical
Association, Kolkata and host of leading doctors, legal experts were present on the
occasion.
The Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-surgeons Course is the
most sought fellowship degree conferred to a surgeon after a rigorous training in
laparoscopic surgery comprising of didactic lectures and workshop by a galaxy of
eminent national faculties.
This course trains the surgeons for basic and advanced laparoscopic surgeries, since
there is a dearth of structured university affiliated training programme.
Undoubtedly, this course is of immense importance to an aspiring laparoscopic
surgeon by enhancing their knowledge and skills. The course will also groom them as
safe laparoscopic surgeon. This would surely benefit the surgeon, patient and the
society at large.
Our Hon’ble Speaker, Shri Biman Banerjee and Shri Sovan Chatterjee, Hon’ble
Mayor, graced the occasion.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer remarked, “I am overwhelmed with joy and
satisfaction to be a part of this first Fellowship of Indian Association of
Gastrointestinal Endo-surgeon Course in our great city.”
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute had the privilege of conducting an array of
academic programmes and has been contributing in the field of medical science
towards better delivery of healthcare services. This course will go a long way in
providing opportunity to the surgeons of our region in acquiring a degree and
proficiency in laparoscopic surgery.
For further queries, please feel free to call Mr. Sombrata Roy, 98364 37666 or Mr.
Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80 300.
PLEDGE BETTER CARE FOR CHILDREN
Kolkata: April 4, 2012: The Calcutta Medical Research Institute a
leading edge healthcare service provider of eastern India hosted state
conference entitled AVENUES IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING.
Healthcare experts from leading government and corporate hospitals
assembled to share their experience and paved the way forward during this
challenging and changing times. The Nursing Wing of the hospital for the last
four decades has been attempting to improve the quality of healthcare for
infants, children and adolescents.
Smt.Chandrima Bhattacharya, MOS (Health) graced the occasion as
chief guest and complimented the medical fraternity for their
unstinted effort to address this burning issue.
Despite a major drop, India records highest newborn death in the world.
Unfortunately, the prevalence of infant mortality rate is also on the higher
side. The government has floated numerous projects to address this issue.
However, the vastness of the problem and its roots in poverty has been the
major hindrance. Such meetings shall enable the members associated with
this endeavor to do a retrospection and design a concrete road-map.
Rupak Barua, Chief Operating Officer, remarked, “ Our nightingales
shall continue to advocate for the best possible care for OUR
CHILDREN and would be rewarded at the end of the day with a
sticky-fingered hug, a giggle from a tickled toddler, and an
immeasurable sense of satisfaction that they have helped a child
and family deal with another day”
For further queries, please feel free to call Mr. Sombrata Roy, 98364 37666 or
Mr. Mario Martin Louis, 90510 80 300.