Indus Hospital Conducts 60 Complex ENT Surgeries During International ENT Surgery Week 2026

Indus Hospital & Health Network successfully completed 60 complex ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeries during the second International Leadership and Training Program – International ENT Surgery Week 2026, held from 7 to 13 February.

The initiative brought together local and international experts, including visiting surgeons from the United States, to provide advanced surgical care and strengthen clinical collaboration.

The week-long program focused on complex ENT procedures, particularly head and neck cancer surgeries, which require high-level surgical precision and multidisciplinary expertise.

A number of patients from underserved and remote areas benefited from the initiative, including Umar from Balochistan, who had been living with progressive hearing loss since childhood. His condition had significantly affected his communication and quality of life over the years.

After visiting multiple healthcare facilities without access to affordable treatment, Umar received care at Indus Hospital & Health Network, where he was included in the ENT Surgery Week program. He was evaluated and treated by visiting international surgeons using advanced surgical techniques, resulting in noticeable improvement in his hearing and overall condition.

The program also featured strong clinical participation from Indus Hospital ENT specialists alongside visiting experts. According to ENT surgeon Dr. Asif Ali Arain, the program has shown significant growth, with 60 successful surgeries performed this year compared to 22–25 cases in the previous edition, reflecting increased capacity and demand for specialized ENT care.

Professor Dr. Nadir, a head and neck surgery specialist from New Jersey, highlighted the complexity of the procedures performed during the week. He noted that head and neck surgeries involve critical nerves and blood vessels and may last several hours. A key surgical priority in such cases is not only tumor removal but also the preservation of essential functions such as speech, swallowing, and breathing. Hearing restoration procedures were also performed for eligible patients.

He further emphasized that delayed presentation of patients remains a major challenge in Pakistan, as many individuals reach healthcare facilities at advanced stages of disease due to limited awareness and access, making treatment more complex.

International collaborations such as ENT Surgery Week continue to play an important role in improving patient access to advanced care while also providing valuable training and knowledge exchange opportunities for local clinicians, ultimately strengthening the healthcare system’s ability to manage complex surgical cases.