KIMS Bhubaneswar To Offer Soon Free Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Surgeries; Start Burn Section

Bhubaneswar, July 18: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) will establish a burn section to address the increasing number of burn-related cases and provide high-quality treatment. The announcement was made during the celebration of National Plastic Surgery Day, which was attended by KIMS Medical Superintendent Prof RC Das, KIMS Principal Prof Ambika Prasad Mohanty, and Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery Dr Sunil Kumar Rout.

The hospital will also offer free cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries soon. 

The establishment of the burn section aims to alleviate the suffering of patients seeking quality treatment for burn injuries. Speaking at the event, Prof Das highlighted KIMS' exceptional facilities in Odisha and the region for plastic surgery cases, boasting an experienced team of surgeons who have been providing critical services to both general and corporate patients.

Prof Mohanty emphasized the historical origins of Plastic Surgery, crediting the great Indian sage Sushruta, known as the Father of Modern Surgery, for its development. He noted that while the world has benefited greatly from advancements in this discipline.

Dr Rout explained the importance of educating the public about the broad scope of plastic surgery beyond cosmetic procedures. He highlighted the variety of procedures available, such as those addressing congenital defects, cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries, burn injuries and their subsequent complications, cancer reconstruction surgeries, road accident victims, and nerve injuries resulting in hand paralysis. 

Dr Rout emphasized that KIMS Hospital, it's Super Specialty unit and the Cancer Centre are well-equipped to handle all types of plastic and reconstruction surgery cases, offering comprehensive services under one roof. He applauded the initiative of Dr Achyuta Samanta, the Founder of KIIT-KISS, in creating state-of-the-art infrastructure and providing affordable services.

Dr Shaktimaya Mohapatra, Facility Director of KIMS Super Specialty and Cancer Centre, highlighted the competence of KIMS' plastic surgeons in assisting patients in various aspects of life, from accident trauma to burn injuries.

The inaugural session of the celebration included the presence of Vice-Principal Prof Subhranshu Patro, Deputy Medical Superintendent Dr Ashwini Sharma, and Dr Haribandhu Mohanty. A short video showcasing the facilities of the Department of Plastic Surgery was screened for patients, their attendants, and more than 150 attendees, who also had the opportunity to ask questions to the department's surgeons.