Leptospira Endometriosis is a rare condition where an infection affects the tissue inside the uterus, causing cysts and other complications Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru has successfully treated a 42-year-old Assamese woman diagnosed with a rare, reported condition, Leptospira Endometriosis. A team of doctors, led by Dr. Manisha Singh, Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, Fortis […]
New Lease on Life: A 12-Year-Old Overcomes Critical Liver Disease Through Transplantation at Aster RV Hospital
A story of resilience, sacrifice, and hope unfolded recently at Aster RV Hospital, where 12-year-old Shreemantha (name changed) battling the life-threatening complications of decompensated liver disease was given a new lease on life through a successful liver transplant. This inspiring journey highlights not only the power of modern medicine but also the collective effort of […]
Case study: Beating Moyamoya: How Timely Surgery Transformed an 11-Year-Old’s Life
In a compelling case that underscores the importance of early diagnosis and expert intervention, an 11-year-old boy from Devanahalli Taluk, overcame the challenges posed by Moyamoya disease—a rare cerebrovascular disorder often leading to continuous strokes. Known to have a prevalence rate of 0.35 to 0.94 per 100,000 people, mainly in the areas of Japan and […]
Mumbai’s First Liver Transplant of 2025 successfully performed at Fortis Hospital Mulund
The transplant was enabled by second cadaveric donation of Mumbai on 12th January 2025, the donor family consented to donate both Kidneys, and Liver Clinical team at Fortis Hospital Mulund successfully enabled its first cadaveric organ transplant of 2025 today, following second cadaveric donation of Mumbai on Jan 12th 2025. A 29-year-old recipient, diagnosed with […]
Software Engineer from Malaysia undergoes Robotic Direct Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery at Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road
Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, has successfully treated a 53-year-old software engineer from Malaysia who underwent a robotic direct anterior hip replacement surgery. The patient had been suffering from chronic hip pain due to avascular necrosis (AVN) following a previous COVID-19 infection. Despite seeking treatment at multiple hospitals worldwide and undergoing two failed surgeries, he turned to […]
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre Sets a New Benchmark in Renal Surgery with RRAPN procedure
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), successfully performs Chennai’s first Retroperitoneal Robot-assisted Partial Nephrectomy (RRAPN), showcasing its commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques. The complex procedure was performed on a 40-year-old patient from Bangladesh who had a 5cm long tumour located near the kidney’s major blood vessels – a challenging position that made the surgery […]
Rare Limb Salvage Surgery Restores Mobility to Youth
A 26-year-old man from Kollam, who faced the imminent risk of losing his leg after a severe accident, has had his foot successfully reattached and reconstructed, thanks to the medical expertise at SP Medifort Hospital. The rare and complex multi-stage surgical procedure was performed under the leadership of Dr. Sreelal Sreedharan, Senior Consultant in Plastic […]
Apollo Cancer Centre Kolkata Performs India’s First-Ever Robotic Surgery for Rare Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney
Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), Kolkata, has once again demonstrated its commitment to cutting-edge medical advancements by successfully performing a Robotic Radical Nephrectomy on a 66-year-old male patient, who was diagnosed with a rare congenital anomaly known as “Crossed Fused Ectopic Kidney”. This condition, with fewer than 10 reported cases in medical literature, involves one kidney crossing […]
Aster RV Hospital aids Stroke Patient’s Remarkable Recovery Journey
Aster RV Hospital proudly highlights the inspiring recovery journey of a 63-year-old international stroke patient who overcame significant hurdles, including treatment abroad, a challenging long-distance flight, and rigorous rehabilitation, to regain his independence and health. The patient suffered a stroke while on an international trip and was immediately rushed to a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, […]
A “BIG HEART” which was not good for her
In a remarkable medical achievement, a team of cardio surgeons headed by Dr. Divakar Bhat at Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar in Bengaluru performed a complex open heart surgery on a 40-year-old Nepalese woman, saving her life after she suffered from severe heart complications due to rheumatic heart disease. The patient had undergone heart valve […]