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பூந்தமல்லியில் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோவின் (Jus’ Onco) 4-வது புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை மையம்

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பூந்தமல்லியில் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோவின் (Jus’ Onco) 4-வது புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை மையம் திறப்பு தரமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை குறைந்த செலவில் மக்களுக்கு அருகில் கொண்டு சேர்க்கும் புதிய முயற்சி

தரமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை அனைவருக்கும் எளிதாகவும், குறைந்த செலவிலும் வழங்குவதை நோக்கமாகக் கொண்டு செயல்பட்டுவரும் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ (Jus’ Onco), தனது நான்காவது புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை மையத்தை இன்று சென்னையின் பூந்தமல்லியில் திறந்து வைத்துள்ளது. இதன் மூலம் சென்னை மற்றும் அதன் சுற்றுவட்டாரப் பகுதிகளில் உள்ள நோயாளிகள் மற்றும் அவர்களது குடும்பத்தினருக்கு நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை இன்னும் அருகில் கொண்டு சேர்க்கும் தனது முயற்சியை ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ மேலும் வலுப்படுத்தியுள்ளது.

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விழாவின் ஒரு பகுதியாக புற்றுநோயை வென்று மீண்டவர்களுக்கு பாராட்டு வழங்கப்பட்டது. புற்றுநோயை எதிர்கொண்டு வெற்றி பெற்ற அவர்களின் தைரியம், மன உறுதி மற்றும் நம்பிக்கையைப் போற்றும் வகையில் இந்த கௌரவிப்பு நடைபெற்றது.

குடும்பங்களுக்கான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சைச் செலவைக் குறைக்கும் முயற்சி

புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை என்பது நோயாளிகளுக்கும் அவர்களது குடும்பங்களுக்கும் குறிப்பிடத்தக்க நிதிச்சுமையை ஏற்படுத்தக்கூடியதாகும். புற்றுநோய் கண்டறியப்பட்டதால் ஏற்படும் மன அழுத்தத்துடன், மருத்துவ ஆலோசனை, பரிசோதனைகள், மருந்துகள், கீமோதெரபி, அறுவை சிகிச்சை, கதிர்வீச்சு சிகிச்சை மற்றும் தொடர்ந்து மேற்கொள்ள வேண்டிய மருத்துவ கண்காணிப்பு ஆகியவற்றுக்கான செலவுகளும் குடும்பங்களுக்கு பெரும் சவாலாக அமைகின்றன.

குறிப்பாக குறைந்த வருமானம் கொண்ட குடும்பங்களுக்கு இந்த நிதிச்சுமை சிகிச்சையைத் தாமதப்படுத்தவோ அல்லது இடையில் நிறுத்தவோ காரணமாக விடக்கூடும் என்பதை உணர்ந்து, நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை ஒப்பீட்டளவில் குறைந்த செலவில் வழங்கும் நோக்கில் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ செயல்பட்டு வருகிறது.

அமைப்பின் நோக்கம் எளிமையானது:

“தரமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை. குறைந்த செலவில். இனி இன்னும் எளிதாக அணுகலாம்.”

பூந்தமல்லி மையத்தின் மூலம் பூந்தமல்லி, குமணஞ்சாவடி, போரூர், ஆவடி, திருமழிசை, மாங்காடு மற்றும் சுற்றுவட்டாரப் பகுதிகளில் வசிக்கும் மக்களுக்கு சிறப்பு புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை எளிதாகக் கிடைக்கச் செய்வதுடன், தொடர்ந்து மேற்கொள்ள வேண்டிய சிகிச்சை மற்றும் மருத்துவ கண்காணிப்புக்காக நீண்ட தூரம் பயணம் செய்ய வேண்டிய சிரமத்தையும் குறைக்க ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ நோக்கமாகக் கொண்டுள்ளது.

புற்றுநோய் விழிப்புணர்வு, மாஸ்டர் ஹெல்த் செக்கப் மற்றும் ஆரம்பகால கண்டறிதல்

திறப்பு விழா நிகழ்ச்சியில் புற்றுநோய் தடுப்பு, ஆரம்பகால கண்டறிதல் மற்றும் வழக்கமான உடல்நலப் பரிசோதனைகளின் முக்கியத்துவம் குறித்த விழிப்புணர்வு நிகழ்ச்சியும் நடைபெற்றது.

விழாவில் கலந்து கொண்ட சிறப்பு விருந்தினர்கள், ஒவ்வொருவரும் தங்களது உடல்நலத்தில் அக்கறையுடன் செயல்பட வேண்டியதன் அவசியத்தை வலியுறுத்தினர். வயது, உடல்நல ஆபத்து காரணிகள் மற்றும் குடும்ப மருத்துவ வரலாறு ஆகியவற்றின் அடிப்படையில் வழக்கமான மாஸ்டர் ஹெல்த் செக்கப் மற்றும் தேவையான புற்றுநோய் பரிசோதனைகளை மேற்கொள்ளுமாறும் பொதுமக்களுக்கு அறிவுறுத்தினர்.

புற்றுநோயை ஆரம்ப நிலையிலேயே கண்டறிவது சிகிச்சையின் முடிவுகளை மேம்படுத்துவதில் முக்கிய பங்கு வகிக்கக்கூடும் என்றும், உடலில் தொடர்ந்து காணப்படும் அல்லது வழக்கத்திற்கு மாறான மாற்றங்களை அலட்சியப்படுத்தாமல் உடனடியாக மருத்துவ ஆலோசனையைப் பெற வேண்டும் என்றும் பேச்சாளர்கள் வலியுறுத்தினர்.

சாத்தியமான எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகளை அறிந்து கொள்வது, சரியான நேரத்தில் மருத்துவ ஆலோசனை பெறுவது மற்றும் நோய் கண்டறிதல் மற்றும் சிகிச்சையில் தாமதம் ஏற்படாமல் இருப்பது ஆகியவற்றின் முக்கியத்துவமும் விழிப்புணர்வு நிகழ்ச்சியில் எடுத்துரைக்கப்பட்டது.

நிபுணத்துவமான சிகிச்சையை மக்களுக்கு அருகில் கொண்டு சேர்த்தல்

பல புற்றுநோய் நோயாளிகளுக்கு நீண்ட காலத்திற்கு தொடர்ந்து பலமுறை மருத்துவமனைக்கு செல்ல வேண்டிய நிலை ஏற்படுகிறது. நீண்ட தூரப் பயணம் ஏற்கனவே சவாலான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சைப் பயணத்தில் உடல், மனம் மற்றும் பொருளாதார ரீதியான கூடுதல் சுமையை ஏற்படுத்தக்கூடும்.

இதனால், பூந்தமல்லியில் புதிய மையத்தைத் தொடங்கியிருப்பது புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சைக்கான புவியியல் ரீதியான அணுகலை அதிகரிப்பதோடு மட்டுமல்லாமல், நோயாளிகள் மற்றும் அவர்களது குடும்பத்தினரின் சிகிச்சைப் பயணத்தை மேலும் வசதியானதாகவும், எளிதாக அணுகக்கூடியதாகவும், குறைந்த செலவிலானதாகவும் மாற்றும் நோக்கத்தையும் கொண்டுள்ளது.

பூந்தமல்லி மையம், கோடம்பாக்கம், அண்ணா நகர் மற்றும் காஞ்சிபுரம் ஆகிய இடங்களில் செயல்பட்டு வரும் மையங்களைத் தொடர்ந்து, ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோவின் நான்காவது மையமாக இணைகிறது.

மேலும், ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ தனது சேவைகளை விரிவுபடுத்தும் நோக்கில் OMR மற்றும் ஹைதராபாத் ஆகிய இடங்களில் புதிய மையங்களைத் தொடங்க திட்டமிட்டுள்ளது. இதன் மூலம் மேலும் பல சமூகங்களுக்கு நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை அணுகக்கூடியதாக மாற்றுவதே நிறுவனத்தின் நீண்டகால நோக்கமாகும்.

சிகிச்சையைத் தாண்டிய அர்ப்பணிப்பு

புற்றுநோய்க்கு எதிரான போராட்டம் சிகிச்சையில் இருந்து மட்டும் தொடங்குவதில்லை; விழிப்புணர்வு, தடுப்பு, ஆரம்பகால கண்டறிதல் மற்றும் சரியான நேரத்தில் மருத்துவ சிகிச்சை பெறுதல் ஆகியவற்றிலிருந்தே தொடங்குகிறது என்று ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ நம்புகிறது.

தனது விரிவடைந்து வரும் மையங்களின் மூலம், நோயாளிகள் நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையைப் பெறுவதற்கு தூரமும், பொருளாதாரச் சுமையும் முக்கிய தடைகளாக இருக்காத ஒரு சுகாதாரச் சூழலை உருவாக்குவதில் பங்களிக்க ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ தொடர்ந்து செயல்பட்டு வருகிறது.

ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோவின் நிறுவனர் மற்றும் இயக்குநர் டாக்டர் விஜயலட்சுமி பாலகிருஷ்ணன் கூறுகையில்:

“புற்றுநோய் என்பது ஏற்கனவே ஒரு குடும்பத்திற்கு உணர்வுபூர்வமாகவும் சவாலாகவும் இருக்கும் ஒரு பயணம். அந்தப் பயணத்தை நிதிச்சுமையும், நீண்ட தூரமும் மேலும் கடினமாக்கக் கூடாது. மக்களுக்கு நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை அருகில் கொண்டு செல்வதும், அதை மேலும் குறைந்த செலவில் வழங்குவதும் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோவின் நோக்கம்.

இதன் மூலம் அதிகமான நோயாளிகள் சரியான நேரத்தில் சிகிச்சையைப் பெற்று, நம்பிக்கையுடன் தங்களது சிகிச்சையைத் தொடர முடியும்.”

ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ பற்றி

ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ (Jus’ Onco) என்பது நிபுணத்துவமான புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை அனைவருக்கும் எளிதாகவும், குறைந்த செலவிலும் கிடைக்கச் செய்வதை நோக்கமாகக் கொண்ட ஒரு பிரத்யேக புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சை அமைப்பாகும்.

தொடர்ந்து விரிவடைந்து வரும் தனது சிகிச்சை மையங்களின் மூலம், சிறப்பு புற்றுநோய் சிகிச்சையை நோயாளிகளுக்கு அருகிலேயே கொண்டு சேர்ப்பதில் ஜஸ்’ ஆன்கோ கவனம் செலுத்துகிறது. அணுகல் மற்றும் குறைந்த செலவு ஆகியவை அதன் செயல்பாட்டின் முக்கிய அடிப்படைகளாக உள்ளன.

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MGM Healthcare Malar Removes Massive 890-Gram Brain Tumour, One of the Largest Ever Reported

deccanwebtv Aug 18, 2026

Chennai, August 18, 2026: In a remarkable feat of modern neurosurgery and interventional neurology, a multidisciplinary team at MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, successfully removed a massive 890-gram brain tumour, one of the largest ever reported in clinical practice worldwide. The doctors first significantly reduced the tumour’s blood supply through preoperative embolisation before removing it in a complex open brain surgery.

The patient had been experiencing progressive neurological symptoms, including persistent headaches, weakness and difficulty performing routine activities. Detailed brain imaging revealed an enormous meningioma, a tumour that arises from the meninges, the protective layers of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

The tumour required a meticulous craniotomy, an open brain surgical procedure in which a section of the skull is temporarily removed to provide access to the brain and enable removal of the tumour. Before this specialised surgery, however, doctors performed embolisation, an advanced, minimally invasive neurointerventional technique in which the major blood vessels supplying the tumour were selectively blocked to significantly reduce its blood supply. The procedure helped minimise the risk of excessive bleeding during the subsequent surgery and provided the neurosurgical team with better visualisation, enabling safer and more precise tumour removal.

The embolisation was performed by senior Interventional Neurologists Dr. Karthikeyan S, Dr. Sai Prashanth P.R while Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr. Aqib Saliya performed the craniotomy. The successful management of the case required seamless collaboration among the multidisciplinary team, including neurointerventional specialists, neurosurgeons, neuroanaesthesiologists, and intensive care specialists.

In his comments, Dr. Karthikeyan said, “Such large tumours in the brain are extremely rare, with only a few similar cases reported worldwide. The complete removal of such a large tumour was possible because of careful planning and seamless coordination among the multidisciplinary team. Preoperative embolisation significantly reduced the tumour’s blood supply, allowing us to approach the surgery with greater safety and precision. People generally perceive brain tumour surgery as a highly debilitating and exhausting procedure. However, with modern neurosurgical and neurointerventional techniques, this is no longer necessarily the case.”

Mr. Venugopal Bhat, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President – Group Strategic Initiatives, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, said, “The successful management of such a large and highly vascular brain tumour was made possible through meticulous preoperative planning and seamless collaboration among the multidisciplinary team. This case also highlights how advances in neurosurgery and interventional neurology are expanding the possibilities for treating complex brain tumours.”

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Kauvery Hospital, Chennai Launches 5G Continuous Care Ambulance Fleet with Real-Time Patient Monitoring and Remote Clinical Support

deccanwebtv Aug 12, 2026

Chennai, August 12 2026: Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, has introduced a 5G-enabled continuous care ambulance fleet equipped with a Continuous Patient Monitoring System (CPMS) that enables specialists at the hospital to remotely monitor a patient’s vital signs in real time and guide paramedics in providing appropriate emergency care while the patient is being transported to the hospital.

The service was launched by Dr. A. Amalraj IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Greater Chennai Police in the presence of Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Founder & Managing Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals.

This network of 30+ advanced ambulances now available across Kauvery Alwarpet, Vadapalani, Radial Road and Maa Kauvery Radial Road, can provide emergency care to patients with a wide range of medical needs, including emergency neonatal, paediatric, neurological and cardiac care. The ambulances are strategically deployed at prime hotspot locations across Chennai to ensure faster emergency response and improved accessibility. These hotspots are identified based on population density, major public gathering points, traffic patterns, and accident-prone zones. Some of the key ambulance deployment locations across the city include: Poonamallee High Road, Porur, Kilambakkam–Vandalur stretch, Outer Ring Road , Karapakkam–OMR stretch, Tondiarpet, Perambur, Adyar, Guindy, Medavakkam, Kelambakkam Etc.

This strategic positioning enables ambulances to remain closer to high-demand areas, thereby reducing travel time, improving emergency response, and ensuring quicker access to patients during critical situations.

The CPMS Control Room at the hospital streamlines emergency responses from the moment a call is received. Using GPS-enabled Computer-Aided Dispatch, it quickly identifies the nearest available ambulance and dispatches it to the emergency site. The team at the center collect essential patient information and guide the dispatch process. This computer-based system enables ambulances to be deployed quickly, helping patients receive timely care within the golden hour.

The ambulances deployed are advanced cardiac life support units equipped with ventilators, defibrillators, syringe and infusion pumps, suction apparatus, and multiparameter monitors. The IoT-based architecture, supported by a central processor, collects data on vital parameters including SpO2, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse rate, and transmits this information to the hospital in real time.

5G connectivity enables low-latency, high-speed transmission of patient data, even in densely populated or high-traffic areas. This allows emergency physicians to begin a preliminary assessment while the patient is still in transit. By the time the ambulance reaches the hospital, the medical team is already equipped with vital patient information, enabling them to make rapid clinical decisions and initiate appropriate treatment without delay.

In his comments, Dr. A. Amalraj IPS, said: “In a city like Chennai, where response time and coordination play a critical role during emergencies, it is important to continuously strengthen how care is delivered even before a patient reaches the hospital. Initiatives like this that bring together real-time monitoring, medical expertise and seamless coordination can enhance the overall emergency response system and make it more dependable for the public.”

Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj Founder and Managing Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals said, “In emergency care, timely intervention of experts at the hospital and their coordination with the paramedics on board the ambulance are critical. With this 5G Continuous Patient Monitoring System-enabled ambulance service, our clinical teams are connected from the very beginning. Continuous monitoring and real-time medical guidance ensure that patients receive timely attention even before reaching the hospital.”

Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj Co Founder and Executive Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals added, “Emergency care is not just about response time, but about the quality of clinical decisions made during that time. Continuous monitoring and real-time connectivity allow us to extend clinical oversight beyond the hospital, supporting paramedical teams with timely inputs and improving how patients are stabilised during transit.”

The 5G continuous Care Ambulance service is also accessible through the one tap ‘SOS’ feature on Kauvery Kare App. This tap activates a call from the control room to the user and enables the user or the bystander to connect with a doctor from Kauvery via a 24/7 video call system, ensuring real-time medical guidance and reassurance until emergency help arrives.

With the launch of this innovative system, Kauvery Hospital Chennai continues to focus on strengthening its emergency care services, with an emphasis on reducing delays and ensuring that medical attention begins as early as possible. The ambulance service caters to 1100 emergencies on a monthly average across the Chennai city.

The ambulance service can be accessed through the 24×7 emergency helpline: 044 4000 6000 or through Kauvery Kare App on iOS and Android.

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Rare & Complex Shoulder Reconstruction at SRM Prime Hospital Restores Arm Movement in 52-Year-Old with an Untreated Shoulder Fracture-Dislocation

deccanwebtv Aug 11, 2026

Chennai, August 11, 2026: In a rare and complex reconstructive surgery, SRM Prime Hospital relieved pain and restored movement in the left upper arm of a 52-year-old man, from Jharkhand, who had neglected a fracture-dislocation of his left shoulder for nearly six months. Over time, the untreated injury progressed to a chronic dislocation, leading to extensive soft-tissue scarring, formation of a pseudo-joint elsewhere, and compression of the brachial plexus, the network of nerves that controls movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm and hand.

Using advanced surgical techniques and a multidisciplinary approach, the surgical team successfully restored the shoulder to its anatomical position while carefully protecting and decompressing the major nerves and blood vessels nearby. The procedure also restored the shoulder’s normal contour. The patient was discharged after five days in the hospital with significant pain relief and encouraging improvement in the movement of his left upper arm. He is currently undergoing a structured rehabilitation program under the guidance of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation team and is making steady progress toward regaining strength, mobility and functional independence.

As the shoulder remained dislocated for nearly six months, the head of the upper arm bone (humeral head) had shifted far from its normal position and became trapped within dense scar tissue. The surgical team placed the displaced bone back into its normal position. They then released the tightened joint capsule and removed scar tissue that had formed around the joint to free the shoulder and restore its normal movement.

To improve the long-term stability of the shoulder, the surgeons performed a Latarjet procedure, a specialised operation in which a small piece of bone called the coracoid was transferred to the front of the shoulder socket. This bone transfer acts as an additional support, significantly reducing the risk of the shoulder dislocating again.

As the prolonged dislocation had caused scar tissue to compress the brachial plexus, the Plastic Surgery team simultaneously carried out brachial plexus neurolysis, a delicate procedure to free the nerves from surrounding scar tissue and adhesions. This relieved pressure on the nerves, protected them during the reconstruction and maximised the chances of restoring strength, movement and sensation in the affected arm.

The combination of these advanced, and a few other specialised, procedures enabled the surgical team not only to restore the shoulder to its normal anatomical position but also to relieve pain, improve stability, protect the nerves and optimise the patient’s long-term functional recovery.

The surgery was carried out by a multidisciplinary team comprising Dr. Nikhil Jawaharlal Nahar, Consultant – Shoulder & Orthopaedic Surgeon; Dr. Lokesh Suryanarayanan, Consultant – Plastic Surgery along with Dr. Subashini, Senior Consultant – Plastic Surgery; Dr. K Partheeban, Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant – Anaesthesia. The orthopaedics team performed the complex shoulder reconstruction, including the Latarjet procedure. Dr. Lokesh and the Plastic Surgery team freed the nerves from scar tissue and adhesions to relieve compression and preserve nerve function. Intraoperative electrodiagnostic study of the nerves was done. Post-operatively, the patient has been recovering steadily and is undergoing a structured rehabilitation program under the guidance of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation team, with encouraging progress toward regaining function and mobility.

In his comments, Dr. Nikhil Jawaharlal Nahar, said, “This was one of the most challenging shoulder reconstructions because the injury had been neglected for nearly six months. By the time the patient reached us, the shoulder had become chronically dislocated, with extensive scar tissue and compression of the brachial plexus. The displaced humeral head was also lying dangerously close to the axillary artery, the main blood vessel supplying the arm, making the surgery particularly demanding. Our priority was to restore the shoulder to its normal anatomical position while carefully protecting the nerves and blood vessels. This required meticulous planning, advanced imaging, intraoperative nerve monitoring and close collaboration between orthopedics, plastic surgery, anaesthesia and rehabilitation teams. After an eight-hour surgery, the patient experienced significant pain relief and regained movement in his arm, giving him the opportunity to return to his normal life and livelihood.”

Mr. Siva, CEO, SRM Prime Hospital, said, “This case reflects the level of expertise and multidisciplinary collaboration required to manage some of the most complex orthopedic conditions. Even after six months of neglect of the fracture-dislocation, our teams were able to successfully reconstruct the shoulder using internationally accepted advanced surgical techniques, meticulous planning and seamless coordination across multiple specialties. Such cases demand not only surgical precision but also careful execution to restore function while preventing further injury to critical nerves and blood vessels. At SRM Prime Hospital, we are committed to delivering world-class, evidence-based care for highly complex conditions, enabling patients to regain mobility, independence and a better quality of life.”

The surgical team emphasised that shoulder fractures and dislocations should never be ignored – especially if there is persistent pain, visible deformity, inability to move the arm, weakness or numbness after an injury. Early evaluation and appropriate imaging following a significant shoulder injury are crucial to prevent chronic deformity, nerve and blood vessel compression, and permanent loss of function.

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SRM Prime Hospital Launches ‘SRM Prime Zone’ Offering Exclusive Healthcare Benefits to Residents Within a 5 km Radius

deccanwebtv Jul 31, 2026

Chennai, July 31, 2026: In a first-of-its-kind neighbourhood healthcare initiative, SRM Prime Hospital has launched SRM Prime Zone with the aim of making quality medical care much more accessible and affordable for residents living within a 5 km radius of the hospital, through an exclusive card, SRM Prime Card, issued free of cost to each household.

The SRM Prime Zone will benefit residents of Ramapuram, Manapakkam, Porur, Mugalivakkam, Valasaravakkam, KK Nagar, Nesapakkam, and surrounding neighbourhoods, enabling residents to access these healthcare benefits including faster access to advanced medical care, exclusive health privileges, and preventive healthcare services.

The initiative has been inaugurated by the playback singer Mr. Mano, in the presence of Mr. Siva, CEO, Mr. Selva Ramasamy, Vice President, Healthcare Services, Dr. Shrilekha Venkatesan, Assistant Director Medical Services at SRM Prime Hospital, community leaders, and representatives from various Residents’ Welfare Associations.

A major highlight of the initiative is SRM Prime Hospital’s commitment to conduct FREE health screening for 10,000 residents living within the Prime Zone through medical camp. This large-scale preventive healthcare program aims to encourage early diagnosis, improve community health, and promote regular health check-ups.

As part of the launch, SRM Prime has introduced SRM Prime Card, a privilege card with a host of exclusive healthcare benefits, including a limited number of free consultations with specialists across all departments, complimentary diet consultations, 20% discount on blood investigations, and 10% discount on bed charges and pharmacy bills. Cardholders can also benefit from a Buy One, Get One Free offer on the hospital’s Master Health Check-up. They are also eligible for free ambulance pick-up during emergencies if they are located within a 5 km radius of the hospital.
In his comments, Mr. Siva said, “At SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, affordable, preventive, and deeply connected to the community. The launch of SRM Prime Zone and the complimentary SRM Prime Card reflects this commitment by bringing quality healthcare closer to the people we serve.
As a key component of our preventive healthcare mission, we are offering FREE health screenings to the first 10,000 residents living within the SRM Prime Zone. In addition, the 10,000 SRM Prime Card holders will enjoy a range of exclusive healthcare benefits, including free specialist consultations, preventive health services, discounts on diagnostics and treatments, and emergency ambulance support.
Through this initiative, we hope to encourage families to prioritize preventive care, seek timely medical attention, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with the community while ensuring that world-class healthcare remains accessible, convenient, and within everyone’s reach.”
SRM Prime Hospital is a 300-bed quaternary care multi-specialty hospital committed to delivering world-class healthcare through clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centric care. Equipped with South India’s most advanced MRI system, a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Suite, the da Vinci Xi Robotic surgical system, advanced critical care facilities, and round-the-clock Emergency and Trauma Services, the hospital offers comprehensive, high-quality medical care across a wide range of specialties under one roof.

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MGM Healthcare Achieves a Milestone with Complex Mitral Valve Replacement on 14-Year-Old with Rare Heart Anatomical Abnormality and Metabolic Disorder

deccanwebtv Jul 28, 2026

Chennai, 28 July 2026: Overcoming multiple anatomical and surgical challenges, surgeons at MGM Healthcare successfully performed a rare and highly complex mitral valve replacement on a 14-year-old girl who had severe mitral valve disease that caused debilitating breathlessness and left her largely bedridden.

The girl suffered from severe mitral regurgitation with left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction. The damaged mitral valve allowed blood to leak backwards into the left atrium instead of being pumped efficiently to the rest of the body, placing excessive strain on the heart and causing severe breathlessness. The condition was further complicated by a narrowing of the heart’s outflow tract, making it even harder for the heart to pump blood. The surgery replaced the diseased mitral valve, relieved the obstruction, and restored normal blood flow through the heart.

Several hospitals had declined to perform the surgery because the patient had two rare conditions that made the procedure exceptionally challenging. She had mesocardia, a congenital condition in which the heart is positioned in the centre of the chest, with its apex pointing towards the midline rather than to the left. This unusual anatomy made surgical access to the mitral valve considerably more difficult.

The patient also had Morquio syndrome, a rare inherited metabolic disorder that causes the accumulation of certain complex sugars in the body, leading to progressive skeletal abnormalities, including instability of the upper cervical spine. This posed an added challenge during anaesthesia and surgery, requiring the team to take special measures to stabilise and protect her neck throughout the procedure.

Dr. R.K.R Noveen Davidson, Senior Consultant, Paediatric Cardiac and Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon performed an open-heart surgery on the girl.

During the surgery, upper heart chamber and its surrounding walls including Superior Vena Cava Area (SVCA), Infundibular Basal Septum (ICB) and a part of the Left Artium (LA), was cut to reach the mitral valve. It was then replaced with 25 MM mechanical valve. The left ventricle was resected before suturing all the incisions closed.

In his comments Dr. R.K.R Noveen Davidson said, “It is extremely rare for an individual with morquio syndrome to have Mesocardia. In this case, the girl has developed severe breathlessness because of the obstruction in her left ventricle. She has quit her studies and been confined to bed because of her condition. We had to replace the mitral valve only because it does not provide a long-term solution, and the inner lining of the heart gradually develops scar tissue. After the surgery, the patient is recovering well. It will take another three to six months for complete recovery.”

In his comments Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan, Chairman – Cardiac Sciences, Director – Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support said, “I am proud of our multidisciplinary surgical and anaesthetic teams successfully completing a highly complex procedure on a child with Morquio syndrome. Our primary focus remains on the patient’s recovery and supporting their family through the next phase of care.”

Speaking about the post-operative management Dr. Suresh Rao K.G, Co-Director, Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support said, “Anaesthetic and post-operative management in Morquio syndrome is highly complex due to a triad of critical challenges: severe upper airway distortion, cervical spine instability, and compromised cardiorespiratory function. This child also had restrictive lung defect and required close monitoring during the post-operative period.”

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Chennai Surgeon Crosses 300 Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee Replacements in Under a Year, Championing Personalised Knee Replacement

deccanwebtv Jul 23, 2026

Chennai, 23rd July 2026 – Knee replacement surgery is entering a new era where restoring natural knee mechanics is becoming as important as relieving pain. Reflecting this shift, Dr. Vetri Kumar, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Parvathy Hospital, Chennai, has become the first surgeon in South Asia to complete more than 300 Total Knee Replacement procedures using the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee System in less than a year, establishing himself as a leading advocate of personalised knee replacement and kinematic alignment.
This milestone reflects growing confidence in an approach that prioritises restoring native knee kinematics rather than simply implanting a prosthesis.
Widely recognised for advancing evidence-based practices, Dr. Vetri believes every patient deserves an implant that respects individual anatomy instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. The patented Evolution® True Medial-Pivot philosophy is designed to recreate the stability and biomechanics of the native knee, enabling patients to return to active lifestyles and, in many cases, almost forget they have undergone knee replacement surgery—an outcome reflected in the increasingly recognised ‘Forgotten Joint Score’.
Unlike conventional knee designs that focus primarily on mechanical alignment, the Evolution® Medial-Pivot Knee reproduces native knee biomechanics by preserving physiologic medial stability while allowing natural rotational movement, supporting improved function, range of motion and long-term implant performance.
“Modern knee replacement is about far more than pain relief. Every knee is unique, and respecting that individuality helps deliver outcomes that feel natural and stable. With nearly 60 million Indians affected by osteoarthritis, many patients seek treatment only after years of pain. Our aim is to help them walk confidently, return to the activities they love and eventually forget they ever had a knee replacement,” said Dr. Vetri Kumar.
Dr. Mukesh Parmar, Managing Director & Senior General Manager – India and South Asia, MicroPort Orthopedics, said, “These 300 procedures represent 300 lives transformed through personalised arthroplasty. Dr. Vetri has demonstrated how innovation, backed by sound clinical philosophy, can restore natural knee function and improve quality of life. We are proud to partner with accomplished surgeons like Dr. Vetri, whose commitment to improving patient outcomes is helping shape the future of knee replacement in India.”

Dr. Vetri is also a Founding Member of the Personalised Arthroplasty Society (PAS) in India and an active member of its international community, mentoring surgeons and promoting globally proven techniques. He is now preparing to launch a dedicated Knee & Joint Replacement Centre in Chennai to expand access to advanced joint reconstruction and patient care.
As personalised knee replacement gains momentum worldwide, milestones like this reinforce India’s growing leadership in advanced joint replacement, benefiting both patients and the orthopaedic community.

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Kauvery Hospital Brings Multi-Speciality Robotic Surgery Under One Integrated Programme Across Its Chennai Hospitals

deccanwebtv Jul 22, 2026

Chennai, July 22, 2026: Kauvery Hospital launched ‘Kauvery 3X Chennai’, an integrated robotic surgery programme that brings together advanced robotic technology, comprehensive surgical expertise, and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams across all its three Chennai hospitals under uniform standards of care.

The robotic programmes will be offered based on the 4th generation da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, one of the most advanced technologies available in the world. The programme spans multiple disciplines including gastroenterology, oncology, urology, gynaecology and nephrology.

The hospital will leverage its expertise in robotic surgery for a wide spectrum of complex conditions including GI cancers, colorectal cancers, gynaecological cancers, breast cancers, urological cancers, fibroid surgery, hysterectomy, endometriosis treatment, ovarian procedures, prostate surgery, kidney surgery, kidney transplant, bladder procedures, reconstructive urological surgeries, thyroidectomy, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, colorectal surgery and advanced upper gastrointestinal procedures.

One of the program’s key highlights is Kauvery Hospital’s expertise in robotic kidney transplantation, reflecting the institution’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery and offering advanced solutions for some of the most complex surgical procedures.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said: “With ‘Kauvery 3X Chennai’, we are creating an integrated robotic surgery ecosystem that brings together advanced technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and uniform standards of care across our three Chennai hospitals. Patients can now access comprehensive robotic care across multiple specialities closer to home and with the qualidefines consistency that define Kauvery.

This initiative reflects years of investment in clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and collaborative care. For us, advanced healthcare is not measured by the technology we own, but by how meaningfully it improves patient outcomes, enhances recovery, and expands treatment possibilities. ‘Kauvery 3X Chennai’ is a significant step towards making world-class robotic surgery more accessible to the communities we serve.”

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Two Years After Stem Cell Transplant, Survivor of Rare Blood Disease Meets His Donor

deccanwebtv Jul 22, 2026

Chennai, July 22, 2026: In a heart-touching tale, a 40-year-old man from Chennai met his stem cell donor who had saved him from a rare and life-threatening blood disease for the first time, almost two years after the transplantation.

DKMS Foundation India, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and other blood disorders, such as thalassemia and aplastic anaemia, helped the donor.

The survivor, Samnu John, a marketing manager by profession, has been suffering from unexplained high fevers, swelling, rashes, and crushing fatigue since 2017. The exact reason for the suffering was not determined for several years despite multiple hospital visits. When his blood platelet count fell dangerously low in January 2022, he was rushed to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH). He was then diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia, a condition in which the bone marrow stops producing sufficient platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells.

Since stem cell transplantation is the ideal solution to save the patient, without which the patient might die, the medical team started searching for a suitable donor. No one in his family and friends circle was the right match. After 18 long months, an ideal match was found with 25-year-old Paritosh, a resident of New Delhi. Subsequently, a team headed by Dr Aruna Rajendran, Haemato-Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician at Madras Medical College/RGGGH, performed the transplantation to restore normal blood cell production.

Samnu has since made a full recovery and resumed his work as a marketing manager.

In her comments, Dr Aruna said, “Aplastic anaemia is a rare and life-threatening blood disease which can lead to bone marrow failure. It will leave patients vulnerable to infections, uncontrolled bleeding, and exhaustion. A stem cell transplant is the only curative option for these patients. It had taken us almost 18 months to find the exact match for him. I am glad to see him fully recovered from his condition. There are several other patients who are still struggling to find a suitable match. Along with science, we also need a proper system and awareness to make stem cell transplantation possible.”

Recalling the ordeals he went through for years, Samnu said, “I had to quit two of my jobs because of my severe symptoms. Survival itself was difficult both before and after diagnosis. I was scared both for myself and my family. I was tired of waiting for my donor. It was during those darkest days that we managed to find the right match through the DKMS Foundation.”

Paritosh, a long-time blood donor, had signed up with DKMS Foundation India years earlier after hearing about a family desperately searching for a donor for their own loved one. He least expected that he would receive a call requesting him to donate stem cells.

Paritosh said: “I felt a deep sense of responsibility when I got the call. Just like everyone else, even I thought stem cell donation required an open surgery and long recovery. But that’s not the case. Stem cells are collected from our arms. I hope this meeting debunks the myths around stem cell donation.”

Paritosh, who had flown from New Delhi for the meeting, said, “I have thought about him every day since I got that call. Seeing him healthy, working, and living his life with his children is all I ever hoped for.”

Patrick Paul, Executive Chairman, DKMS Foundation India, said, “Patients in Tamil Nadu face distinct genetic and socio-economic barriers in finding a match. When more people from Tamil Nadu register as potential stem cell donors, especially from under-represented communities, we don’t just improve match probabilities on a registry spreadsheet but also change the odds for every child and adult waiting for a transplant.”

Through Samnu and Paritosh’s story, DKMS Foundation India hopes to raise awareness of severe aplastic anaemia and encourage more people to register as blood stem cell donors, a simple process that can one day give someone a second chance at life.

Since matched sibling donors are very scarce, many rely on unrelated donor registries like the one maintained by DKMS Foundation India to find a genetic match. Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years who are in good general health, have a BMI below 40, and are not already registered are eligible to sign up as potential blood stem cell donors. Register at https://www.dkms-india.org/register-now

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Rela Hospital Successfully Restores Shoulder Function in a 97-Year-Old Through India’s First Fully Awake Keyhole Surgery with a Biodegradable Balloon Implant

deccanwebtv Jul 22, 2026

Chennai, July 21, 2026: Rela Hospital successfully restored shoulder function and relieved pain in a 97-year-old male with a massive and irreparable rotator cuff tear by performing a keyhole (arthroscopic) procedure to implant a fully biodegradable balloon spacer. The patient had sustained the injury following a fall at home. Considering his advanced age and frail cardiac condition, the surgical team avoided general anaesthesia and performed the procedure under a regional nerve block, with the patient remaining fully awake throughout the surgery.

Thanks to the minimally invasive nature of the surgery, the nanogenarian walked out of the hospital within two days of the procedure, following a routine post-operative stay in the general ward, early arm support, and a series of physiotherapy sessions.

A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint, much like a cuff around the wrist. These structures keep the ball of the shoulder securely within its socket and facilitate movements such as lifting and rotating the arm. The senior citizen had sustained a tear in the rotator cuff of his left shoulder following the fall and continued to experience persistent pain for nearly a month. He was unable to lift or use his left arm, and despite rest and conservative treatment, the pain and weakness progressively worsened.

The Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine specialists at the hospital performed the procedure using the InSpace™ biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer, the only minimally invasive, dissolvable spacer specifically designed for patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. In this procedure, a small, deflated balloon is inserted, through tiny holes, into the space beneath the shoulder bone and gently inflated with sterile saline. The balloon acts as a smooth cushion, keeping the ball of the shoulder properly centred within its socket, thereby restoring the joint’s natural spacing and gliding mechanism. This enables the patient to lift and move the arm without the painful bone-on-bone friction. Over several months, the balloon gradually and harmlessly dissolves on its own, by which time the shoulder adapts to a more comfortable and balanced pattern of movement. No permanent implants, screws or anchors are left behind.

In his comments, Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar, Clinical Lead, Orthopaedics and Head of Joint Replacement Services, Rela Hospital, said, “In this patient, the rotator cuff tear was massive. A large portion of the tendon had torn away from the bone. Because the tear was extensive and the weakened tissues had retracted, a conventional tendon repair was not feasible. Managing such a massive tear in a 97-year-old patient is both uncommon and challenging. Shoulder arthroscopy is usually performed under general anaesthesia. But the patient’s advanced age and underlying cardiac condition made this approach potentially risky. We therefore carried out the entire procedure with the patient fully awake under an interscalene nerve block, a targeted regional anaesthetic technique that completely numbs the shoulder while keeping the patient comfortable and conscious throughout the surgery. This enabled us to avoid the risks associated with general anaesthesia in a nonagenarian and facilitate a faster and safer recovery.”

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai, Consultant – Orthopaedics Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, Rela Hospital who headed the surgical team, said, “rotator cuff tears are among the most common shoulder disorders and become increasingly prevalent with advancing age. They represent a significant and growing healthcare burden in India’s ageing population. Studies from India suggest that approximately one in five adults over the age of 40 has some degree of rotator cuff tear, with the prevalence rising sharply with each advancing decade. Full-thickness tears are seen in nearly 10-11% of this population.”

“Age remains the single most important risk factor, as the tendons naturally weaken and undergo degenerative changes over time. Against this background of age-related wear and tear, even a seemingly minor fall can be sufficient to cause a major tear. Other factors that increase the risk include diabetes, hypertension, smoking and a lifetime of repetitive overhead activities,” he added.

In his comments, Prof. Mohammed Rela, Chairman, Rela Hospital, said, “Performing this procedure while the patient remained fully awake at the age of 97 is a notable achievement. It exemplifies personalised, age-appropriate surgical care. This case reflects the modern, tissue-sparing direction of shoulder surgery, where an irreparable rotator cuff tear can be effectively treated using a biodegradable balloon spacer rather than major open reconstruction or joint replacement.

Importantly, this case demonstrates that persistent shoulder pain and a ‘dead arm’ are not conditions that elderly patients simply have to live with. Advanced age and underlying cardiac concerns need not be barriers to effective, life-improving treatment when the right minimally invasive technique is matched to the right patient. Modern keyhole surgical techniques, combined with tailored anaesthetic approaches, now enable even patients in their 90s to undergo surgery safely and benefit significantly. We encourage patients not to delay seeking specialist advice. An early and honest assessment can help determine the most appropriate treatment options and what can realistically be achieved.”