Utkal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, has successfully performed a rare and life-saving surgery to reattach a completely amputated hand of a 25-year-old man at the mid-forearm level, marking a significant milestone in advanced reconstructive surgery in Odisha.
The incident occurred on January 25, 2026, at around 12 noon, when the young man met with a severe accident that resulted in the complete amputation of his right hand at the mid-forearm. He was immediately rushed to a reputed government hospital in the city, from where he was later referred to Utkal Hospital for advanced care. The patient was admitted to Utkal Hospital at around 1:00 pm on the same day.
Recognising the critical nature of the injury, senior plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. G. Aravind Mahapatra, along with his expert surgical team, promptly shifted the patient to the hospital’s state-of-the-art, world-class operation theatre. The highly complex reattachment surgery lasted nearly nine hours and was completed with extreme precision and caution.
The surgery was successful, and the patient is currently stable. He is recovering well and is expected to be discharged soon.
This complex reconstructive and cosmetic surgery was successfully supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team comprising: Dr. G. Aravind Mahapatra, Senior Consultant, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Gayadhar Behera, Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics and Endospine Surgery, Dr. Harshit Dara, Anaesthesiologist
Mr. Subash Ch. Sahu, Senior Plastic Surgery Technician Mr. Sameer Jena, Orthopaedics Technician.
Post-operative care and support were further strengthened by:
Dr. Jyotismay Mahapatra, Operations Head
Ms. Monalisa Panda, Nursing Superintendent
The management and leadership of Utkal Hospital congratulated the entire surgical team for this extraordinary achievement. Those who expressed their appreciation include the Chairman Dr. Aditya Kumar Samal (USA), Managing Director Dr. Pragnan Ranjan Ghadei, Founding Member Directors Dr. Kalyan Rath (USA) and Dr. Arun Mahanti (USA), CEO Mr. B. K. Subodh Singh, Medical Director Dr. Ranjan Kumar Mahapatra, CFO Mr. Arun Khilar, COO Mr. Suresh Narayan, Medical Superintendent Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Guru, along with other senior members of the hospital management.
They lauded Dr. G. Aravind Mahapatra, Dr. Gayadhar Behera, and their entire team for their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to saving lives.
This successful hand reattachment surgery once again highlights Utkal Hospital’s advanced surgical capabilities and its strong commitment to providing world-class healthcare services in Odisha.
