Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Army Surgeon Performs First Through‑Nose Brain Tumor Removal
A special army doctor named Major Jagatkumar Patel invented a new way to take out brain tumors without cutting the skull.
He and another doctor used a tiny camera that goes through the nose to see the tumor.
They removed a 4.4‑centimeter tumor from a soldier named Andy Archer.
After the surgery, Archer was already sitting up and his vision was getting better.
This new method helps patients heal faster and with less pain.
Major Jagatkumar Patel developed a through‑nose brain tumor removal technique.
The procedure was performed on Marine Staff Sergeant Andy Archer at Walter Reed.
The tumor measured 4.4 cm and was located in front of the pituitary gland.
A high‑definition endoscopic camera guided the surgeon during the operation.
Archer showed rapid recovery, sitting up in the ICU two days after surgery.
- Who
- Major Jagatkumar Patel, Lt. Col. Charles Miller, Marine Staff Sergeant Andy Archer
- What
- Performed a minimally invasive through‑nose brain tumor removal
- When
- Recently (2023)
- Where
- Walter Reed Army National Medical Centre, Bethesda, Maryland
- Why
- To avoid opening the skull and reduce recovery time
- Surgeon
- Major Jagatkumar Patel
- Procedure
- Through‑nose minimally invasive brain tumor removal
- Patient
- Marine Staff Sergeant Andy Archer
- Tumor size
- 4.4 cm
- Location
- front of pituitary gland
- Hospital
- Walter Reed Army National Medical Centre
