Utkal Hospital Performs Rare Nine-Hour Surgery to Replant Severed Hand of 25-Year-Old
By Payal Banarjee
Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5: In a rare and complex reconstructive procedure, doctors at Utkal Hospital in Bhubaneswar successfully replanted the completely severed right hand of a 25-year-old youth at the mid-forearm level, underscoring advanced surgical capabilities emerging from eastern India.
The youth suffered a traumatic amputation of his right hand in a severe accident on January 25 at around 12 noon. He was initially rushed to a reputed government hospital in the city and was subsequently referred to Utkal Hospital for specialized care. The patient was admitted to Utkal Hospital at around 1:00 am on January 25, 2026.
Given the critical nature of the injury, doctors decided to undertake an emergency and highly specialized hand replantation surgery. Recognising the urgency, Dr. G. Aurobind Mohapatra, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon at Utkal Hospital, along with his expert surgical team, immediately shifted the patient to the hospital’s ultra-modern operation theatre.
The intricate procedure, involving meticulous repair of bones, blood vessels, nerves and soft tissues, lasted nearly nine hours and was completed successfully. Hospital authorities described the surgery as a rare, life-saving intervention requiring exceptional precision and coordination.
The patient’s condition is currently stable, and he is recovering well. Doctors have indicated that he is expected to be discharged soon.
The complex surgery was supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team that included Dr. Gayadhara Behera, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics and Endospine Surgery; Dr. Harshith Dara, Anesthesiologist; senior plastic surgery technician Subash Ch. Sahoo; and orthopaedics technician Sameer Jena. OT technicians Nirupama Dash and Hemangini Nayak also played a key role.
Post-operative care was further strengthened by the support of Dr. Jyotismaya Mohapatra, Operation Head, and Nursing Superintendent Monalisa Panda.
Commending the medical team for the achievement, Utkal Hospital Chairman Dr. Aditya Kumar Samal (USA), Managing Director Dr. Pragyan Ranjan Ghadei, Founding Member Director Dr. Kalyan Rath (USA), Dr. Arun Mohanty (USA), CEO B. K. Subodh Singh, Medical Director Dr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, CFO Arun Khilar, COO Suresh Narayan, and Medical Superintendent Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Guru, along with the senior management team, congratulated the surgeons for their dedication and expertise.
The successful hand replantation highlights Utkal Hospital’s growing role in delivering advanced reconstructive and emergency surgical care and reinforces Odisha’s expanding footprint in world-class healthcare services.
