Jahangir Sofi
Srinagar, Sep 20 (KNO): Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi on Friday showcased advancements in
plastic surgery and oncology to bring “cutting-edge medical treatments” to the Kashmir region.
Addressing a press conference here, prominent Surgical Oncologist Dr Sameer Kaul, who has conducted
clinical visits to Kashmir over the years, said, “There is a concerning rise in gastrointestinal cancers,
including esophageal and stomach cancers, as well as an increase in lung cancer.”
Over the past few decades, there has been a spike in prostate cancers among men in Kashmir, he added
as per the news agency.
Dr Kaul said significant progress has been made in cancer treatment through innovations such as robotic
surgery, targeted therapies and immunotherapy, which have enhanced patient outcomes.
Joining Dr Kaul was Dr Shahin Nooreyezdan, Senior Consultant in Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery at Apollo Hospital. He discussed the increasing demand for reconstructive and aesthetic
procedures and reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to high ethical standards, safety and the latest
techniques in plastic surgery.
The hospital’s spokesperson said the conference featured both experts discussing how integrating
advanced surgical techniques with innovative oncology practices is significantly improving patient care.
Dr Nooreyezdan said, “We strive not only to achieve the most aesthetically pleasing results but also to
enhance our patients' overall well-being. By employing the latest technologies and surgical techniques,
we ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care with minimal recovery time.”
Dr Sameer Kaul added, “Cancer is no longer a death sentence. While it still claims lives, the numbers are
much lower now. Prevention, screening, early diagnosis, molecular and personalized treatments, robotic
surgery, precise radiation, and immunotherapy have fundamentally changed the landscape of cancer
care.”—(KNO).
