Advanced Endoscopic Brain Surgery Successfully Performed at ILS Hospital Agartala, 79-Year-Old Patient Recovers in 3 Days
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, May 25, 2026
In a major achievement for Tripura’s healthcare sector, an advanced minimally 1invasive neurosurgical procedure, Endoscopic Evacuation Surgery is now successfully available at Agartala ILS Hospital, bringing ultra-modern brain surgery facilities within reach of local patients at affordable costs.The advanced surgery was recently successfully performed by Dr Harshita Debbarma, one of Tripura’s local neurosurgeons, at ILS Hospital on 79-year-old patient Shri Subash Chandra Debnath of Indranagar, Agartala.According to hospital sources, the elderly patient was brought to the emergency department after suddenly becoming less responsive at home. Family members noticed severe headache, confusion, unusual drowsiness, and progressive weakness. An urgent CT Scan of the brain revealed Chronic Subdural Hemorrhage, a serious condition where blood slowly accumulates over the surface of the brain, commonly seen among elderly individuals, sometimes even after a minor unnoticed fall.Considering the patient’s condition and advanced age, doctors advised Endoscopic Evacuation Surgery, one of the newest and most advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures now available in Tripura.
Unlike conventional open brain surgery, the endoscopic technique uses a very small incision along with high-definition endoscopic visualization to safely evacuate the collected blood while causing minimal trauma to surrounding brain tissues. The modern procedure offers several advantages including smaller surgical wounds, reduced postoperative pain, minimal tissue handling, quicker recovery, and shorter hospital stay.
Doctors said the surgery was successfully completed and the pressure over the patient’s brain was relieved effectively. Following the operation, Shri Subash Chandra Debnath showed remarkable improvement, gradually regained consciousness, and started interacting normally with family members. He recovered steadily and was discharged from the hospital within just three days.Speaking after the successful operation, Dr. Harshita Debbarma advised people of Tripura not to panic in such neurological emergencies, stating that highly advanced treatment facilities for brain-related disorders are now available locally at ILS Hospital itself at very affordable costs.She also emphasized that symptoms like persistent headache, confusion, imbalance, excessive sleepiness, memory problems, or sudden behavioral changes among elderly individuals should never be ignored as signs of normal ageing, as timely diagnosis and early neurosurgical intervention can save lives.
The successful surgery marks an important milestone for Tripura’s medical sector and reflects the growing availability of advanced endoscopic brain and spine surgery facilities in the state.
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