Srinagar, May 20 (JKNS): Eminent Kashmiri surgical oncologist and robotic cancer specialist Dr Asim Rizvi, a native of Nabdipora Hawal in Srinagar, passed away in Noida following a suspected cardiac arrest, reports said on Wednesday.
As pwr news agency JKNS, The sudden demise of Dr Rizvi has shocked the medical fraternity, with colleagues, patients and well-wishers mourning the loss of a highly respected cancer surgeon known for his expertise, dedication and compassionate patient care.
Dr Rizvi was serving as Principal Director of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Yashoda Medicity and was widely recognised for his advanced work in gastrointestinal, colorectal, liver and pancreatic cancer surgeries, particularly minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures.
Sources said Dr Rizvi suffered a sudden heart-related medical emergency. However, no official statement confirming the exact cause of death had been issued till the filing of this report.
A distinguished figure in the field of oncology, Dr Rizvi had undergone specialised international training in laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery. He had completed fellowships in Colorectal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary OncoSurgery, including advanced training at Yonsei University in South Korea.
Throughout his career, he earned recognition for successfully handling highly complex cancer surgeries and for promoting precision-based and patient-centric treatment methods in surgical oncology.
Recently, Yashoda Medicity had highlighted one of his successful pancreatic cancer surgeries involving a complex Whipple procedure performed on a 70-year-old patient, describing it as a “miracle of the day.”
Meanwhile, tributes poured in from across the medical community and Kashmir, remembering Dr Rizvi for his professional excellence and immense contribution towards cancer treatment and healthcare. (JKNS)
