Sharda Hospital  a super specialty hospital run by Sharda Group of Institutions  SGI   has hit another milestone  The doctors of Sharda Hospital have recently performed a rare feat by removing a malignant tumor from the body of Mrs  Prabha  a middle aged women suffering from a rare form of pancreatic cancer  The malignancy had affected the patient s pancreas and adjoining areas of the body including duodenum  first section of small intestine  and gall bladder
The operation was successfully undertaken by a dedicated team of doctors under the guidance of Dr  P  L  Kariholu  Medical Superintendent  Sharda Hospital   Known in medical parlance as Whipple Operation  the complex surgery was performed to save the woman s life who was also suffering from severe jaundice  Due to the latter s presence  and also the occurrence of chronic pancreatic  swelling of pancreas   the patient s condition was declared critical by the doctors  It took more than four hours to complete the Whipple Operation
According to Dr  P  L  Kariholu  Medical Superintendent Sharda Hospital  It was a challenging case for us  Mrs  Prabha s condition was critical when she was referred to us  The team of expert doctors at Sharda Hospital decided to remove her cancerous tumor through Whipple Operation  The surgery was a long one and involved a lot of risk as the patient was also suffering from severe jaundice that in turn complicated her case  It is a remarkable achievement for us especially because the patient has responded well and shown remarkable recovery  She has in face gained 3 4 kgs of weight and is now suitable to take chemotherapy as part of ensuing medical treatment 
In the Whipple Operation the head of the pancreas  a portion of the bile duct  the gallbladder and the duodenum are removed  Occasionally a portion of the stomach may also be removed  After removal of these structures the remaining pancreas  bile duct and the intestine are sutured back into the intestine to direct the gastrointestinal secretions back into the gut
About Sharda Hospital
Sharda Hospital is a socio corporate hospital situated in NCR  Greater Noida   run by Sharda Group of Institutions  This hospital is established to offer medical facility to the needy patients in and around Greater Noida  India and abroad  We are equipped with all modern facilities and sophisticated medical equipment  with the objective of providing comprehensive healthcare under one roof to all sections of the community  Our departments are headed by highly qualified and experienced consultants; many of them are renowned doctors in their respective fields
Sharda Hospital extends free and concessional treatment to the economically weaker section of the society and on the other hand it is planning to have luxurious rooms for the rich   The hospital is also planning to set up Health Centers in nearby areas to provide affordable  medical facilities at doorstep
About SGI
About the Sharda Group of Institutions The Sharda Group of Institutions  SGI  is a pioneering force in Uttar Pradesh education  Since its creation in 1996  the group has grown swiftly with campuses in Agra  Mathura and Greater Noida totaling 167 acres of land and 3 5 million square feet of infrastructure  SGI has 20 000 students and alumni and offers more then 75 programmes in professional education
As its students have graduated and gone on to join prestigious companies and multi nationals  its reputation has spread through the 10 000 strong international alumni network