Mumbai Medical Breakthrough: JJ Hospital Doctors Remove 1-Cm Bullet Lodged Near Brain's Major Blood Vessel Using Advanced Techniques
Mumbai, October 15, 2026: Doctors at J.J. Group of Hospitals have successfully removed a 1-cm bullet lodged at the base of the skull, close to the internal carotid artery, a major blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. The complex surgery was performed using advanced neuronavigation, C-arm imaging and endoscopic techniques. The procedure was jointly conducted by the hospital’s Neurosurgery…
On October 15, 2026, medical professionals at J.J. Group of Hospitals in Mumbai successfully removed a 1-centimeter bullet from near the brain's major blood vessel. The intricate surgery utilized cutting-edge neuronavigation, C-arm imaging, and endoscopic methods. Neurosurgery and ENT departments collaborated under the direction of Dr Vernon Velho, Neurosurgery head, and Dr Shrinivas Chavan, ENT professor.
The bullet's precise placement near the internal carotid artery, a vital blood vessel providing blood to the brain, made the operation exceptionally challenging. Any damage to this vessel during the procedure could have resulted in severe consequences. The bullet's diminutive size also complicated its precise identification and secure extraction.
The hospital administration highlighted the significance of advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques in managing complex skull-base conditions involving essential blood vessels.
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