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Naveen Patnaik Making Steady Recovery After Cervical Spine Surgery

His brother says he can walk to the bathroom on his own; discharge is due in four to five days

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Overview

  • On June 20, 78-year-old BJD leader Naveen Patnaik underwent cervical spine surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
  • His brother Prem Patnaik said he walked a few steps to the bathroom on his own, signaling stable postoperative progress.
  • The nearly four-hour operation was led by cardiovascular surgeon Dr Ramakant Panda with support from a specialist spine surgeon.
  • Doctors plan to keep him under close observation for two days before moving him to a private room ahead of an expected discharge in four to five days.
  • Political leaders and party workers across Odisha have offered prayers and well-wishes for Patnaik’s swift return to public life.