KARACHI: In a landmark achievement, surgeons at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) successfully operated on a 26-year-old male patient suffering from a recurrent Giant Cell Tumor (GCT) in the proximal tibia. This marks the first-ever surgery of its kind in the history of JPMC, where the limb was salvaged and joint mobility restored through advanced surgical techniques.
The complex procedure involved a wide margin excision, followed by reconstruction using a megaprosthesis and flap, ensuring both cancer clearance and limb preservation.
Surgical Teams Involved
- Lead Surgeons: Dr. Farukh Hussain and Dr. Muzafar Hussain
- Orthopedic Team: Dr. Aga Waseem, Dr. Wali Khan, Dr. Shahid Awan, Dr. Khushhal
- Plastic Surgery Team: Dr. Mahek, Dr. Komal, Dr. Farooq
The successful operation was made possible through multidisciplinary teamwork across orthopedics, plastic surgery, and anesthesia.
Mentorship & Guidance
The surgical team credited their mentors and supervisors for the breakthrough:
- Prof. Dr. Anisuddin Bhatti – Supervisor and mentor
- Prof. Dr. Jagdesh Kumar – Head of Department
- Associate Prof. Dr. Kashif Mehmood – For his continued support and vision
- Prof. Dr. Badar Sahito – Renowned Orthopedic & MSK Tumor Surgeon, for critical guidance
- Institutional Leadership Support
- Special acknowledgment was extended to:
- Prof. Dr. Shahid Rasul, Executive Director JPMC, for institutional support
- Prof. Dr. Ghulam Shabir Malik and Plastic Surgery Team
- Prof. Dr. Shoaib Malik and Anesthesia Team
- Dr. Sadam Bin Saleh and the Operating Theatre staff
A Testament to Teamwork & Innovation
This pioneering limb-saving surgery not only highlights the surgical expertise at JPMC but also sets a new benchmark for orthopedic oncology in Pakistan. It reflects the institution’s commitment to innovation, medical education, and collaborative excellence.
