A Milestone in Pain Management: First-Ever Celiac Plexus Neurolysis Performed at Railway General Hospital
Railway General Hospital (PRGH) has achieved a significant milestone in advanced pain management with the successful completion of its first-ever Celiac Plexus Neurolysis procedure, marking an important advancement in the hospital’s interventional pain management and palliative care services.
The procedure was performed on a 62-year-old female patient suffering from advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, along with hypertension and diabetes. The patient experienced severe abdominal pain, rated 10/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), which remained uncontrolled despite oral and intravenous pain medications.
Under fluoroscopic guidance, the medical team performed a diagnostic celiac plexus block, followed by alcohol neurolysis under aseptic conditions. The procedure resulted in immediate and complete pain relief, significantly improving the patient’s comfort.
The technically complex intervention was successfully performed by Gen. Dr. Liaquat Ali, Head of the Department of Anaesthesia, assisted by Dr Shanza Bashir and Dr Hassan.
This achievement reflects Railway General Hospital’s growing expertise in advanced interventional pain procedures and its commitment to enhancing patient comfort, quality of life, and compassionate palliative care for patients with complex medical conditions.