By Celestine Chacon | November 29, 2024
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has made notable advancements in its neurology services, thanks to the introduction of the Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) machine.
The new equipment is expected to improve the precision and efficiency of brain tumor removals, benefiting both patients and medical staff.
In early October 2024, the hospital launched an initiative called “Operation Brain Tumor,” aimed at addressing the backlog of patients diagnosed with brain tumors.
The introduction of the CUSA machine is a key component of this initiative.
It has already resulted in a significant reduction in the time required for surgical procedures, with experts estimating that the duration of operations has been cut by 50%.
The CUSA machine was acquired with the support of the Ministry of Health, which has made significant investments in healthcare infrastructure.
Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Head of Medical Services at GPHC, shared that this equipment, combined with the expertise of highly trained specialists, has greatly enhanced the hospital’s neurology services.
The hospital has been able to reduce the number of patients on the waiting list for tumor removal by more than half since the beginning of the year.
Additionally, Dr. Carpen noted that GPHC’s improvements have allowed the hospital to offer medical students a broader range of clinical experiences.
Students are now exposed to advanced medical procedures, including brain tumor surgeries, which were previously unavailable in Guyana.
This shift is seen as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the development of healthcare professionals in the country.
These upgrades are a part of the government’s wider initiative to improve the quality of healthcare in Guyana, ensuring better treatment options for patients and more diverse training opportunities for medical students.