The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday announced the launch of “Operation Brain Tumour”, an initiative aimed at reducing the national backlog of patients diagnosed with brain tumours.
A release from the GPHC said that central to this initiative is the acquisition of the CUSA Clarity by Integra, making the hospital the first institution in the Caribbean to utilize this state-of-the-art surgical technology.
The release said that the CUSA Clarity is a revolutionary tool in neurosurgery, designed to improve the precision and efficiency of tumour removal.
“Traditionally, brain surgeries could take an average of 8-10 hours, depending on the complexity of the case and the patient’s condition. With the integration of this advanced equipment, surgical time is expected to be reduced by half, enabling the Neurosurgery Department to perform more procedures with enhanced safety and efficacy”, the release added.
Led by Chief Neurosurgeon, Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi, “Operation Brain Tumour” aims to clear the backlog of patients with brain tumours attending GPHC’s Neurosurgery Clinic by the end of 2024. To achieve this goal, surgeries are scheduled to begin next Friday and will be conducted every Friday until the close of the year. Additionally, daily surgeries will be performed from December 2 to December 9, significantly boosting the hospital’s surgical capacity.
Dr. Dukhi emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “The acquisition of the CUSA Clarity marks a pivotal moment in neurosurgery for GPHC and Guyana. This technology allows us to perform surgeries with greater precision, reduced time, and improved outcomes for our patients. we are committed to addressing the urgent needs of our Guyanese and ensuring that no patient is left behind.”.”
As of October 31, 2024, the Neuro-surgery Department has already completed 143 procedure, with a total of 175 surgeries performed in 2023.
For more information about “Operation Brain Tumour,” patients are encouraged to contact the Neurosurgery Department at GPHC.
