In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of early detection and cutting-edge surgical techniques, a two-day-old baby underwent minimally invasive hernia repair surgery for left-sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). A condition that occurs only in 1 out of every 5000 delivered babies, CDH is a rare condition where a defect in the diaphragm allows abdominal […]
One year old infant undergoes successful surgery of Corneal ulcer at Sankara Eye Hospital
Thorough Eye Exams Urged for Young Children after Case of Hidden Foreign Body Leads to Corneal Ulcer A recent case study highlights the critical importance of thorough eye examinations in young children experiencing eye trauma symptoms. The case involved one-year-old infant Sheela (Name Changed) who developed a corneal ulcer, a potentially vision-threatening condition, in her […]
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and the Future: The Role of Surgery
Dr Rajeev Sharan, HOD – head and neck cancer and thyroid surgery, HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata Think of your head and neck as the control center for your body's most important functions, like seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, speaking, swallowing, and breathing. It's like a complex network of roads and bridges, with nerves, muscles, and blood vessels […]
First-of-its-kind Minimally Invasive Skull Base Tumour Through Mouth Successfully Performed On 67-Year-Old Woman
Dr Narayana Subramaniam, Director – Head & Neck Surgery, Oncology and Director – Clinical Innovation, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore In a ground-breaking surgical achievement, a 67-year-old woman from Bangalore has successfully undergone an innovative and pioneering procedure to remove a tumour from her skull base though mouth. Mangala (name changed) was presented with a 2×2 cm […]
Throat Cancer: Understanding the Disease and Treatment Options
Dr. Sharan Hatti, Senior Consultant Surgical oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalaburagi Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. These cells divide and multiply at an accelerated rate, forming tumors that can invade and destroy nearby tissues. Cancer can affect any part of the body, and there […]
Understanding Sarcoma: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Dr. Shantanu Pendse, Associate Consultant (Medical Oncology), HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur One of the rarest types of cancer that develops in the body’s soft tissues is Sarcoma. This cancer affects muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and deep skin tissues. Though sarcoma accounts for a small percentage of all cancers, it is important to […]