Bhopal is the capital city in the central state of Madhya Pradash. In 1984, the world’s largest industrial disaster occurred when over 30 tons of toxic methyl isocyanate gas leaked from a Union Carbide gas plant in Bhopal. Almost 20,000 people lost their lives and countless others were left with permanent disabilities.

In 2002, when the Guptas conducted their medical missions in Bhopal, they alleviated the pain and suffering of several hundred patients. Dr. Mantu Gupta performed numerous kidney stone operations while simultaneously training local doctors on his advanced techniques. He also left behind suitcases full of disposable endoscopic equipment generously donated by Storz. Dr. Lopa Gupta (pregnant with her 3rd child) performed oculoplastic procedures including entropion repair, ectropion repair, ptosis repair, and tear duct repair. Sarina and Dilan watched their parents bring smiles to many faces.

The Guptas also visited a local school and lectured students there on the importance of education and working hard so that one day, they would also be in the position to help others less privileged.

The photos depicted below are representative examples of their work in Bhopal:

Dr. Mantu Gupta performing percutaneous nephrolitomy (PCNL) procedure while local urologists watch and learn.
Dr. Mantu Gupta performing percutaneous nephrolitomy (PCNL) procedure while local urologists watch and learn.
Dr. Gupta performs advanced kidney stone removal with a tiny opening.
Dr. Gupta performs advanced kidney stone removal with a tiny opening.
Dr. Gupta and Team in the OR
Dr. Gupta and Team in the OR
Dr. Gupta adjusts his equipment and instruments
Dr. Gupta adjusts his equipment and instruments
Patients waiting for surgery in pre-op holding area
Patients waiting for surgery in pre-op holding area
Recovery room
Recovery room
Recoery room
Recoery room
Drs. Mantu and Lopa Gupta in front of school where they will be giving a motivational lecture to students
Drs. Mantu and Lopa Gupta in front of school where they will be giving a motivational lecture to students
Drs.Gupta being introduced to students
Drs.Gupta being introduced to students
Dr. Lopa Gupta's representative patient with entropion: before surgery
Dr. Lopa Gupta’s representative patient with entropion: before surgery
After surgery: note lashes are now rolled out and patient will not have pain and tearing
After surgery: note lashes are now rolled out and patient will not have pain and tearing
Patient with ectropion with tearing and chronic eye pain--before surgery
Patient with ectropion with tearing and chronic eye pain–before surgery
After surgery: nnote eyelid is in a tighter, higher position and this patient will now be free of pain and tearing
After surgery: nnote eyelid is in a tighter, higher position and this patient will now be free of pain and tearing
Patient with chronically infected tear sac causing discomfort and recurrent eye infections
Patient with chronically infected tear sac causing discomfort and recurrent eye infections
After repair, a whole new conduit was drilled through the nasal bone to bypass the obstruction and allow tears to drain freely into the nose. The infections will now resolve.
After repair, a whole new conduit was drilled through the nasal bone to bypass the obstruction and allow tears to drain freely into the nose. The infections will now resolve.