A miracle unfolded in the heart of Jaipur, confirming our faith in medical science, teamwork, and, above all, the unwavering human soul.
At Sawai Mansingh Hospital, under the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Aakansha Vashistha, the hand of a 6-year-old boy was successfully replanted after a painful accident. This was followed by a six-hour-long surgery, which brought back a destroyed family from the verge of devastation—and gave India another moment of pride in its healthcare heroes.
The Incident: The Story of Little Champ
The miracle began in a quiet village near Alwar, where this young champ was helping in the agricultural work. In a flash of the tragedy, a grass-cutting machine chopped his hand from just above the wrist—an injury that would also make the bravest adult fearful.
But what happened next was nothing short of life-saving urgency.
His family, thinking fast and praying hard, cautiously preserved the severed hand, wrapped it in a polybag and kept it in an ice box and reached to the SMS hospital trauma centre at Jaipur, desperate for a miracle.
And they found one.
Meet the miracle worker: Dr. Aakansha Vashistha.
Dr. Vashistha handled Jaspreet’s transfer to the trauma unit under plastic surgery with utmost care. Dr. Aakansha, specializing in microvascular surgery with a special focus on paediatric trauma, understood the urgency of the situation. Without any hesitation, she rallied a team and began preparations for delicate reimplantation surgery, where every second—mattered.
6 hours inside a surgical marathon
The complex process was coordinated and executed under the overall guidance of Dr Pradeep Gupta, which had a powerful team of experts working in the right sync:
- Dr. Sriharsha Reddy
- Dr. Sakshi Kashyap
- Dr. Samriddhi Gupta
- Dr. Dilpreet Kaur
- Dr. Shubham Rani
- Dr. Anamika
- Dr Roopal
- Dr. Aakansha Vashistha (Lead Surgeon)
Surgery involved reattaching the bones, blood vessels, nerves and tendons—a task that demands both skill and stamina. Meanwhile, the anaesthesia team ensured that Champ’s vitals remained stable the whole time:
- Dr. Vandana Mangal
- Dr. Ghazala Praveen
- Dr. Prem Panchal
- Dr. Archie Sharma
It was more than just a surgery—it was a coordinated effort of calm precision and empathy under pressure. It ended not just there . The team worked hard day in and out for two weeks until the boy was fit for discharge ,monitoring vitals , looking out for swelling and infection and creating optimum condition for the patient and the reimplanted hand to survive.
A word from Dr. Aakansha Vashistha
“Everything else matters in such cases. We were running against time to restore blood flow and work. The boy has responded well, and with continuous physiotherapy over the next 4-6 months, we are optimistic about complete recovery.”
Their words reflect technical expertise and demonstrate profound compassion—qualities that truly define exceptional therapists.
Featured in News
Champ’s story resonates in the newsroom and living room. His miraculous recovery was covered by major media outlets:
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This news spreads rapidly, not only due to the remarkable medical achievement but also because of the hope it has inspired.
Medicine Beyond: A Story of Hope and Humanity
It is not just about one hand.
This story centres on a family’s renewed confidence, the newfound opportunities for one child, and a dedicated team of doctors who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. It serves as a reminder that with the right blend of expertise, compassion, and teamwork, even the most difficult times can lead to a hopeful new beginning.
Dr. Aakansha Vashistha and the entire SMS team—India salutes you.
Let’s share this story.
Because stories like these should be told—to inspire, to educate, and to remind us that miracles occur when the right hand is at work.