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Medical advancements at Gauhati Medical College

Overview

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has achieved several medical milestones in Assam, focusing on advanced surgical procedures and the modernization of public healthcare.

In late September 2026, the hospital’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery performed the first robotic cardiac surgeries in Northeast India. These complex procedures were accompanied by a workshop designed to train local specialists in robotic techniques, a move supported by the state government to reduce the necessity for patients to travel elsewhere for specialized care.

By late October 2026, GMCH successfully completed the first liver transplant in an Assam government hospital. Following this 16-hour procedure, the state government announced plans to further expand tertiary healthcare services, including the development of a statewide cancer care network, bone marrow transplantation services, and the establishment of a proton beam therapy unit in Guwahati.

Entities

Assam · Gauhati Medical College and Hospital · Ashok Singhal · Ritwik Raj Bhuyan · Himanta Biswa Sarma

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Gauhati Medical College performs Assam's first public liver transplant

    Gauhati Medical College and Hospital has completed Assam's first liver transplant in a government hospital, marking a major milestone for the state's public healthcare infrastructure.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Gauhati Medical College performs first robotic cardiac surgeries in Northeast India

    Gauhati Medical College and Hospital performed the first robotic cardiac surgeries in Northeast India, marking a significant advancement in Assam’s medical technology and healthcare accessibility.

Sources

edexlive.com · morungexpress.com · sentinelassam.com · tennews.in