Chandigarh, 26.05.25-In a significant milestone for advanced neurosurgical care, PGIMER’s Department of Neurosurgery ably supported by Neuroanaesthesia team recently treated a remarkable case of a 35 year old male patient posted as head constable with Jammu & Kashmir police, who had reached a height of 7 feet 7 inches, a rare and extreme manifestation of acromegaly due to uncontrolled growth hormone secretion.

With this, PGIMER has successfully treated over 100 cases of Acromegaly—a hormonal disorder caused by functional pituitary adenomas—through the endoscopic transnasal approach, a minimally invasive technique that avoids any incision on head.

The Neurosurgery team, led by Dr. Rajesh Chhabra, Dr. Apinderpreet Singh, and Dr. Shilpi Bose, performed this intricate procedure with commendable support from the Neuroanaesthesia team led by Dr. Rajeev Chauhan assisted by Dr. Ikjot and Dr. Drishti Parekh* . The operation theatre team, including OT technician Gurpreet Singh, played a crucial role in ensuring these smooth and safe surgeries.

Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, lauding the collaborative effort, stated, “The successful treatment of over 100 complex pituitary tumor cases, including one of the tallest recorded patients at 7 feet 7 inches, is a testament to the clinical excellence, precision, and teamwork at PGIMER. These outcomes reinforce our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of care through innovation and compassion.”

Highlighting the impact of this surgical approach, PGIMER recently treated a remarkable case of a young man who had reached a height of 7 feet 7 inches, a rare and extreme manifestation of acromegaly due to uncontrolled growth hormone secretion. The patient, who had been facing increasing joint pain, vision issues, and difficulty with daily activities, underwent successful tumor removal via the scarless transnasal route. Post-surgery, his hormone levels began to normalize, and his symptoms showed marked improvement within weeks.