Jammu, May 29: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has marked a significant milestone with the successful commencement of Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) services for the treatment of varicose veins patients under the department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging.
The first case was recently performed in the state-of-the-art Interventional Radiology (IR) suite, signalling a new era of minimally invasive vascular care at the institute with the esteemed support of ED and CEO, Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, the official spokesman said.
EVLA, a minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided procedure used by interventional radiologists, uses laser energy to close off these problematic veins, offering patients a safe and effective alternative as a daycare procedure.
The spokesman said that the procedure was performed by a team of skilled radiologists led by Dr Ankit Prabhakar, Assistant Professor, Radiodiagnosis and Imaging with other Faculty members, senior residents, nursing officers and other staff members.
Speaking on the development, the Radiologist’s team at the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging emphasised the importance of such advanced interventions in addressing vascular health issues in the region. Varicose vein patients are now been routinely evaluated in IR OPD at AIIMS.
The Head of the Department and Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Dr. Gita, said that Radiology at AIIMS, Jammu, is equipped with and will be advanced with more imaging intervention services in the very near future.
Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta ED and CEO, AIIMS Jammu added that “The introduction of EVLA marks a significant leap forward in the range of interventional radiology services offered at AIIMS Jammu. This initiative is part of AIIMS Jammu’s ongoing commitment to bringing world-class, patient-centered medical care to the region and establishing itself as a hub for advanced interventional procedures in future.”
