Berhampur: The SUM Hospital at Sitalapalli in Berhampur of Odisha’s Ganjam district has successfully performed an endoscope-assisted adenotonsillectomy using coblation and a debrider on a 5-year-old boy who had been struggling to breath since birth.
The young patient had been brought to the ENT outpatient department of the hospital with symptoms of severe respiratory distress. He was compelled to breath with his mouth open due to the ailment.
On evaluation, he was diagnosed with Grade 4 tonsil and Grade 3 adenoids which caused near complete obstruction of the airway. Though treated by different pediatricians and undergoing long-term medication, his condition had not improved.
Dr Priyajeet Panigrahi, Head of the ENT department in the hospital, recommended an endoscope-assisted powered adenoidectomy combined with harmonic tonsillectomy under general anesthesia. This advanced surgical approach ensures the complete removal of the adenoid tissue under precise endoscopic guidance significantly reducing the risk of recurrence compared to conventional techniques.
“Adenotonsillectomy, when done conventionally, often leaves residual tissues that lead to persistent discomfort and recurrence of the problem,” Dr Panigrahi said.
He explained that using a debrider and endoscopic vision ensured complete removal and an improved quality of life for the patient. The innovative procedure was conducted in the region for the first time.
Deba Prasad Dash, Director of the hospital, described the surgery as a success while stating that the patient was now able to breathe freely without any sign of respiratory distress. He expressed satisfaction with the milestone achievement saying the hospital was committed to bring advanced surgical techniques for the benefit of the patients of the region.
“This case demonstrates our capability to handle complex cases across departments from neurosurgery to oncology and now advanced ENT procedures,” Dash said.
