One-year-old Chander (name changed) from Bangalore underwent an intricate cochlear implant surgery that effectively restored his hearing. Cochlear implants function by bypassing damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve. The implant generates signals that travel through the auditory nerve to the brain, where they are interpreted as sound. SPARSH Hospital, with […]
Unlocking Precision: How Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery is Transforming Treatment
Dr Akash Shah, Consultant, Urologist and Uro-Oncosurgeon, Robotic and Laparoscopic surgeon, HCG Cancer Center, Borivali, Mumbai Cancer that develops in the prostate is known as prostate cancer. The gland known as the prostate is unique to men. It produces a portion of the fluid found in semen and also lubricates and alkanises the urinary tract […]
Cardiologists at Prasad Hospitals perform a TAVI Procedure, to repair heart valve in an elderly patient
Prasad Hospitals, a rapidly expanding network of four hospitals providing premium healthcare at an affordable cost in Hyderabad, successfully performed, Trans Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) the latest and most advanced procedure for complex valvular heart disease. The procedure was performed at Prasad Hospitals, today on a 79-year-old patient, suffering from complex disease of the heart valve. The […]
Sankara Eye Hospital effectively reinstates corneal sensation in 55-year-old man who lost nerve supply to cornea
Sankara Eye Hospital Coimbatore successfully treated a 55-year-old male suffering from the loss of corneal sensation, marking a significant milestone in ophthalmic care in the region. Venkatesh (name changed), incapacitated by recurrent corneal ulcer and epithelial breakdown following tooth extraction, faced daily challenges due to constant tearing, severe pain, and sensitivity to daylight. His condition, […]
10 Effective Asthma Remedies for Children
Dr. Tejaswi Chandra, Senior Specialist – Pediatric Pulmonology, Aster Women and Children Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that frequently affects small children, some of whom are diagnosed as early as infancy or toddlerhood. Asthma causes could be multifaceted and range from genetic predispositions and environmental factors. Genetic factors matter owing to […]
One of the Largest Fibroid uterus removed through Laparoscopic Surgery at ASTER RV Hospital – First of its kind in South India, weighing 4.005 KGS!
Doctors at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru have created a record -, first in South India – by removing a 4.005 kg fibroid from the uterus through Laparoscopic Surgery. Dr. Sunil Eshwar, Lead Consultant – Laparoscopic Surgeon, Aster RV Hospital and his team successfully operated on 42-year-old Vijetha (Name changed) and removed a fibroid uterus weighing a staggering 4 […]
The Future of Bladder Cancer Treatment: Exploring the Potential of Robotic Surgery
Dr. Vipul Tilva, Uro Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad Urological conditions encompass a wide range of diseases affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems, impacting millions globally and posing significant challenges. Traditionally, treatments include surgery, medication, and lifestyle changes, which, while effective, often come with risks, side effects, and long recovery times. Bladder […]
Innovations in Cardiac Surgery: Shaping the Future of Heart Care | Dr. Rajeev Vashisth, Senior Consultant, HCG Hospital, Bhavnagar
Dr. Rajeev Vashisth, Senior Consultant – Cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, HCG Hospital, Bhavnagar The human heart is the muscular organ that powers the circulatory system, working tirelessly to pump blood through a vast network of vessels. Cardiovascular diseases like coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure can impair the heart's ability to pump effectively. […]
Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road Achieves Medical Milestone with World’s First Triple Surgery: Heart Disease, Gallstones, and Colon Cancer All Simultaneously, in 44-Year-Old Patient
In a first reported case across the globe, Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road successfully conducted three simultaneous complex procedures – Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), gallbladder stone removal, and colon cancer surgery in one session. Under the multi-disciplinary expertise of Dr. Vivek Jawali, Chairman-Cardiac Sciences, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru and Dr. Ganesh Shenoy, Director-GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric surgery, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road Bengaluru, […]
Apollo Cancer Centres’ Doctors Perform Transformative Keyhole Approach for Insular Brain Tumor
In a medical feat akin to landing on the moon’s unexplored terrain, a team of neurosurgeons at Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), Chennai, India, were able to achieve what was once thought impossible – aaccessing and removing deeply seated insular brain tumor through a transformative and a novel eyebrow keyhole approach. This unprecedented technique, being the world’s first, marks an […]