SRINAGAR: Renowned 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.
The sudden demise of Dr Rizvi has sent shockwaves across the medical community, with colleagues, patients and admirers mourning the loss of a distinguished cancer surgeon known for his dedication and compassionate care.
Dr Rizvi was serving as Principal Director of Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Yashoda Medicity. He was widely acclaimed for his expertise in advanced gastrointestinal, colorectal, liver and pancreatic cancer surgeries, especially 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 highly respected figure in the field of oncology, Dr Rizvi had received 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, South Korea.
Throughout his career, Dr Rizvi earned recognition for handling highly complex cancer surgeries and promoting precision-based, patient-focused treatment methods in surgical oncology.
Recently, Yashoda Medicity had featured one of his successful pancreatic cancer surgeries involving a complex Whipple procedure performed on a 70-year-old patient, terming it a “miracle of the day.”(KNC)
