Srinagar, Aug. 2 -- Srinagar- Paras Health Srinagar has successfully performed a highly advanced Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage of a massive 19x12 cm walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON) using the state-of-the-art HOT-AXIOS stent, marking another milestone in the hospital's growing expertise in advanced therapeutic gastroenterology.

The patient had developed the large necrotic pancreatic collection following an episode of severe pancreatitis. Traditionally, such cases are managed through surgery or image-guided percutaneous drainage at many healthcare centres. However, the Paras Health Gastroenterology team successfully treated the condition through a completely endoscopic, minimally invasive approach under minimal sedation,...