Press Release

Fortis Escorts Amritsar Successfully Treats Complex Pancreatic Disorders Using Cutting-Edge Endoscopic Procedures

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar Sep 23, 2025

Amritsar, 23 September 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar has successfully treated two patients with large pancreatic fluid collections using a state-of-the-art endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided procedure. The minimally invasive treatment, performed by Dr. Aseem Watts, Consultant – Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, along with his advanced GI Endoscopy team, provided patients with immediate relief and helped them avoid major open or laparoscopic surgeries.

The two patients, a 45-year-old man from Amritsar and a 49-year-old woman from Jammu, were battling severe complications of necrotizing pancreatitis - a condition where the pancreas become inflamed and begin to damage itself. In both cases, the disease had caused giant fluid-filled collections in the abdomen, leading to symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and difficulty in eating. If left untreated, these collections could have caused serious infections, internal bleeding, or could have even become life-threatening.

In one patient, scans revealed a massive 16 × 12 × 12 cm pancreatic collection pressing against the stomach. Traditionally, such cases would have required major open or laparoscopic surgery, involving longer hospital stays and higher risks. Instead, the gastroenterology team at Fortis Amritsar, led by Dr. Watts used an advanced endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided procedure to safely drain the collections. Through a minimally invasive approach, doctors created a small passage from the stomach into the fluid pocket and inserted stents, allowing the fluid to drain naturally. Both procedures were performed successfully, with the patients being discharged the very next day. Such a rapid recovery would likely not have been feasible with conventional open surgery or even standard laparoscopy.

Speaking on the breakthrough procedure, Dr. Aseem Watts, Consultant Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy, Fortis Escorts Amritsar, said, “These were highly complex cases, where patients were in severe distress- unable to eat, in constant pain, and at risk of life-threatening complications. Until recently, such large pancreatic collections could only be treated with complicated surgeries, with long recovery period and higher risks. With advanced endoscopic techniques, we can now offer safe, minimally invasive solutions that allow patients to recover quickly and avoid the trauma of major operations. The fact that both patients could go home the next day shows how far we have come in transforming pancreatic care.”

“The successful completion of these advanced endoscopic procedures reinforces our hospital’s commitment to offering world-class healthcare to the people of Amritsar and surrounding regions. Until recently, many such patients had to travel to larger cities for specialized treatments. Now, with cutting-edge tools and expert specialists available here, patients can access the best of care closer to home, with reduced costs and quicker recovery times. This reflects the growing capability of Fortis Amritsar in handling even the most complicated cases successfully, with the expertise of its doctors backed by advanced technologies that are now available in the city.” shared Mr. Yogesh Joshi, Facility Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar, highlighting the significance of this achievement.