The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a complex aorto-biliac bypass surgery for a large bilateral common iliac artery aneurysm—marking the first such procedure in the state of Manipur.
The surgery was performed on a 79-year-old male patient on March 15, 2026, who presented with a large bilateral common iliac artery aneurysm with impending rupture. The case was further complicated by uncontrolled hypertension and a prior history of stroke, which had resulted in weakness on the right side of the body. Following the successful procedure, the patient has made a full recovery and was discharged last week.
Bilateral common iliac artery aneurysms involving both the left and right sides are rare and demand a high level of surgical expertise due to their technical complexity. The successful outcome underscores the advanced capabilities and multidisciplinary coordination at RIMS.
The surgical team was led by Prof. Thokchom Chito, Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS). The cardiac anaesthesia team was led by Prof. L. Pradipkumar and Dr. Ningri Sengul, while the general surgery team was led by Prof. Laitonjam Chinglensana.
In addition to this achievement, RIMS has conducted 13 open heart surgeries during the month. These included procedures for Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Chambered Right Ventricle, and heart valve replacements. All surgeries were carried out under the overall supervision of Dr. Shyamkumar Thingnam.
The team expressed their sincere gratitude to the Director and the Medical Superintendent of RIMS for their constant support, guidance, and encouragement in successfully carrying out such complex and high-risk procedures. The Director lauded their leadership and commitment to strengthening healthcare services, noting that it has been instrumental in enabling the institute to achieve such milestones.
RIMS achieves milestone with first successful aorto-biliac bypass surgery
