By Azadi Times | Srinagar Bureau | Srinagar, Indian administered Jammu & Kashmir — The Department of Urology at the Super Speciality Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, has achieved an unprecedented quadruple milestone in the fields of medical education, research, surgical excellence, and patient care, placing Jammu & Kashmir firmly on the national healthcare map.
Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Syed Sajjad Nazir, the department has emerged as a center of excellence in urological sciences, marked by achievements that combine rigorous academic standards with cutting-edge clinical practice.
First Graduating Batch of MCh Urology Celebrates Milestone
The first and most symbolic of the department’s recent successes is the graduation of the inaugural batch of MCh Urology specialists. This academic milestone reflects the department’s growing capacity to deliver world-class surgical training in Kashmir, and its emergence as a reliable institution for higher medical education in a conflict-affected region.
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National Recognition at UROLITHICAN 2023, Kolkata
The department earned dual accolades at UROLITHICAN 2023, a prestigious national conference held in Kolkata, showcasing the team’s exceptional academic and clinical contributions. These awards mark a national-level recognition of the department’s evolving stature in Indian urological research and surgical precision.
Live Surgery Demonstration at AIIMS Bathinda Garners Top Honors
Further cementing its reputation, Prof. Sajjad Nazir performed a live Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) at the NZUSICON 360° Urolithiasis Conference hosted by AIIMS Bathinda, where the department secured third prize. The demonstration underscored the team’s commitment to innovation, skill, and knowledge sharing in complex urological procedures.
Breakthrough in Kidney Transplant Surgery Under Ayushman Bharat
Perhaps the most impactful development has been the successful revival of live-related kidney transplantation, with the first case conducted under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. This breakthrough not only underscores the department’s clinical capability but also its commitment to making advanced medical care accessible to economically weaker patients.
A Beacon of Hope and Medical Advancement in Jammu & Kashmir
These combined achievements represent a clinical revolution in Kashmir’s public healthcare system. The Urology Department at GMC Srinagar has now firmly positioned itself as a beacon of advanced medical education and compassionate care, offering inspiration and tangible results in a region often overshadowed by political narratives.
Why This Matters
In a region like Jammu & Kashmir, where political uncertainty often overshadows institutional development, this accomplishment offers a powerful counter-narrative of progress, resilience, and academic integrity. The achievements of GMC Srinagar’s Urology Department not only uplift the region’s healthcare ecosystem but also reinforce the capacity of local institutions to contribute meaningfully at a national level.
