Bhubaneswar: In a landmark medical achievement, doctors at SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) here have successfully salvaged a man’s leg from imminent amputation by performing Odisha’s first Below-Knee Advanced Endovascular Atherectomy using the latest Jetstream technology.
The procedure, performed by Dr. Sambit Kumar Pattanayak, Consultant, Interventional Radiology, marks a significant advancement in minimally invasive vascular care in the region.
The patient was suffering from severe blockage in the leg arteries—a life-threatening condition which could lead to non-healing ulcers, gangrene and eventual loss of limb if left untreated, Dr Pattanayak said.
Highlighting the clinical impact, he said, “patients with critical limb ischemia often have very limited options, especially when blockages occur in smaller arteries below the knee. With advanced atherectomy technology, we can now safely remove plaque and clots, restore circulation without open surgery and significantly reduce the risk of amputation.”
This minimally invasive approach significantly reduces pain, hospital stay and recovery time while improving limb-salvage outcomes, he said.
The breakthrough marks a new era in limb-saving treatment in Odisha offering renewed hope to patients with advanced peripheral artery disease and critical limb ischemia, Biraj Mohan Mishra, Chief of Medical Services of SUMUM said.
SUMUM, a 575-bedded multi-speciality hospital offering comprehensive tertiary and quaternary healthcare services, continues to strengthen its position as a centre of excellence in interventional radiology and advanced vascular care by integrating innovation with compassionate treatment.
Hailing the achievement, Manojranjan Nayak, founder president of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University and SUM Ultimate Medicare, said “our vision has always been to bring world-class healthcare innovations closer to our community. The successful introduction of below-knee endovascular atherectomy reflects our dedication to advanced, patient-centric treatment that saves lives and limbs.”
