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Clinical Excellence
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre has successfully performed a Palliative Mastectomy on a patient while she was sing...
Apollo Proton Cancer Centre successfully performed a Palliative Mastectomy for a patient with Metastatic Breast Cancer while the patient was singing. The Surgeon at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre said it was first time worldwide, a patient was awake & singing during breast cancer surgery, despite the extensive lung metastases, thus overcoming her anxiety.
Dr. Manjula Rao, Consultant, Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, said, “I am extremely delighted with Mrs. Seethalakshmi’s recovery, and satisfied to see how elaborate counselling and keeping the patient well informed of her various options, and shared decision making, have helped her go through critical surgery with such ease. The developments in research, modern medicines and new surgical techniques have together contributed in improving cancer patients’ overall quality of life, even in advanced stages. It is crucial for men and women to be mindful of any new symptoms and to report to their doctors at the earliest. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a painless lump, and if treated before the cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, the chances of complete cure goes up to 99%!”
Read more about how Apollo Proton Cancer Center performed a Palliative Mastectomy while patient was singing.
New Initiatives
J&K government has signed a MoU with Apollo Hospitals to establish a multi-speciality hospital at Jammu.
The Jammu and Kashmir Government signed an MoU with Apollo Hospitals for the establishment of a multi-specialty hospital in Jammu. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha termed the MoU another major milestone for Jammu and Kashmir. “We have embarked on a new journey of development and socio-economic growth, which will take the J&K union territory to levels never seen before,” he said. With greater industry engagement and greater investment, J&K will grow from strength to strength in the years to come. Besides providing the best healthcare facilities, the venture will bring huge direct and indirect employment opportunities for the locals,” he said, adding that more healthcare projects and MoUs are in the pipeline to ensure that the best healthcare is within the reach of every citizen of the union territory.
The MoU was signed between Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary to J&K government, Industries & Commerce Department and Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, in the presence of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
In the first phase, Apollo Hospitals will set up a 250-bed hospital in the region. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd Executive Vice Chairperson, Dr. Preetha Reddy, shared its vision to establish state-of-the-art health facilities in the union territory. “We understand that the health sector creates vast job opportunities and this project will also generate more than 1,000 direct employment opportunities. That is the responsibility which all of us collectively have set forth to discharge. Apart from this, it will also become the training centre not only for doctors, but also for the nurses, paramedics, technicians, and allied healthcare workers,” she said.
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals collaborates with The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic for International Second Opinion Services fo...
A first in India, Apollo Hospitals Group has collaborated with “The Clinic” by Cleveland Clinic, to bring international second opinion services to their patients. “At Apollo, we strive to break all barriers that come in the way of patients getting nothing but the best care. Empowering our doctors with global peer support in ratifying the diagnosis and exploring innovative management plans is one step in that direction,” said Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.
Through this programme, doctors at Apollo will be able to collaborate with leading medical experts at Cleveland Clinic to review complex cases and devise the most appropriate treatment plan. According to Dr Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director at Apollo Hospitals, “this association aims to bring together world-class medical and surgical opinions, so that patients at Apollo may get the best possible treatment, promptly.”
“We’re excited to collaborate with Apollo Hospitals on this initiative, which acutely supports The Clinic’s vision of expanding access to the world’s best clinical expertise,” said Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic. “This new collaboration will help empower Indian patients to work closely with their physician at Apollo Hospitals who can tap into the expertise of Cleveland Clinic’s physicians in a way that can enhance patient outcomes and care coordination.”
Anyone looking to seek an international second opinion can consult an Apollo Consultant, and express interest in the service. The patient’s medical records will then be shared with The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic under appropriate consent and a conference call will be scheduled between the international medical expert and Apollo consultants, in presence of the patient. Based on the patient’s health history and case discussion with the Apollo consultant, the doctor from The Clinic will share insights in the form of a written opinion with the Apollo consultant, who will further discuss and decide the best course of treatment for the patient.
Clinical Excellence
A 50-year-old Myanmar patient regains her voice after successfully getting operated at Indraprastha Apollo Hos...
A 50-year-old woman, Ms. Oak Moon who came to India as a matching kidney donor from Myanmar (for her relative), got a new ray of hope as she got treated for her previously caused surgical complication in her country. The lady had lost her ability to speak due to bilateral vocal cord palsy after thyroid surgery at Myanmar. She had an artificially inserted tube in her neck called tracheostomy due to which she had discomfort in breathing naturally and inability to speak.
In Myanmar, she was told that because of this surgical complication, she could never regain her speech. Few years later, she came to India with a noble intention of donating her kidney to a relative in need. Here at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, while she was being prepared for the transplant procedure, the experts also advised her to undergo surgical intervention so that her neck tube can be removed.
Under the supervision of Dr Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant Surgeon in General Surgery, GI Surgery and Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi and Dr Noor Ul Din Malik, Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Robotic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, Ms. Oak Moon underwent both the surgeries in single stage with an uneventful recovery.
Speaking on the same Dr Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant Surgeon in General Surgery, GI Surgery and Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “The patient, Ms. Oak Moon, came to India with a noble intention of donating her kidney to one of her relatives. Due to the surgical complication in her thyroid surgery in Myanmar, she developed an inability to speak. On preparing her for the transplant, we found that she suffered a discomfort in breathing due to the tracheostomy tube in her neck. Based upon her then condition, we advised her to undergo a laser cordectomy along with the donor nephrectomy (surgery for kidney donation).
Laser cordectomy was planned to remove her tracheostomy tube from her neck (Decannulation) and treat her artificial breathing. For further guidance to the patient and performance of laser cordectomy we roped in Dr Noor Ul Din Malik for his expert advice.”
Adding further to it, Dr Noor Ul Din Malik, Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Robotic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “An otherwise healthy lady, Ms. Oak Moon had undergone a complicated thyroid surgery few years ago in Myanmar where she was tracheostomised with a tube in her neck. With this tube she was unable to speak and breathe naturally. Her breathing was also regulated through an artificial breathing passage.
When we examined her at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, we decided that while she would be undergoing the kidney nephrectomy, we shall also perform a laser cordectomy for the purpose of removing the tube from her neck. As, removing the same could get her voice and natural breathing back.”
On patient’s recovery Dr Sandeep Guleria, Senior Consultant Surgeon in General Surgery, GI Surgery and Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi and Dr Noor Ul Din Malik, Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “As we planned, the patient underwent both the procedures together and was decannulated after 3 weeks of the laser cordectomy procedure. Ms. Oak Moon has been doing great since then, having an uneventful recovery she has been able to talk and breathe naturally. We are happy that we could give a patient the reason to smile and fly back to her home without any pain. “
Technology
For the first time in Eastern India, Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata has introduced Power Spiral Ente...
For the first time in Eastern India, the Gastroenterology team led by Dr Mahesh Kumar Goenka at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata brings Power Spiral Enteroscopy, the latest and safest process to investigate and treat gastrointestinal tract diseases. This motorised type of endoscope would ease the process of endoscopy of small intestine and can be inserted through oral route as well as through rectum. While being safe, it is also a very effective technique for management and detection of small bowel pathology.
On this note, Dr Surinder Singh Bhatia, DMS-Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, continues to be the leader in bringing in new technologies and performing path-breaking procedures. Our committed clinicians, with the help of this state-of-the-art technology, would help many needing gastro interventions.”
The small intestine is a 20 feet long part of gastrointestinal tract which is site of common diseases like Tuberculosis, Crohn’s disease, Drug induced ulcers, Vascular malformation etc. Till 20 years back, it was inaccessible by endoscope. Capsule Endoscopy and Balloon assisted enteroscopy have been developed but they have the disadvantage of difficult and tiring manoeuvrability.
In order to make the entire procedure easy for the patients and to aid doctors, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, has recently introduced Power Spiral Enteroscopy, a motorised type of endoscope equipped with a special motor. On this Dr Mahesh Kumar Goenka, Director, Institute of Gastrosciences and Liver, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata said, “This technique of endoscopic evaluation of the small bowel allows inspection of this 20-ft long small intestine with the pressing of a foot paddle just like driving a car with steering, accelerator and a break. It not only aids in treating complex conditions in the small intestine but also improves diagnosis and patient outcomes for chronic and complex intestinal conditions.”
The PowerSpiral allows for fast and gentle access to reach deep into the gastrointestinal tract by pleating the small bowel onto the enteroscope using a spiral segment. This is achieved via an integrated motor, which rotates the single-use PowerSpiral cover tube that is equipped with soft spiral-shaped fins that gently follow the mucosa. The enhanced insertion speed, easy advancement, controlled withdrawal- and improved manoeuvrability can substantially reduce the overall procedure time and allow time for effective treatment. The motorized advancement, combined with the soft fins of the spiral segment, enables smooth, safe and deep insertion as well as excellent manoeuvrability, making it possible to see the entire intestinal lumen. All of these combined features make it easier to penetrate deep into the small bowel.
The gentle grip on the mucosa between the soft fins of the spiral segment enables precise positioning of the endoscope. The integrated water jet keeps the view clear throughout the process. Thanks to the conventional endoscope channel, PowerSpiral allows for efficient interventions with a broad range of endotherapeutic devices. Due to the improved overall manoeuvrability, lesions may be reached more quickly. The first study results demonstrated that procedure times with the PowerSpiral endoscope may be substantially reduced
Power spiral can be used for taking biopsy, removing small tumors, dilating narrowing, removing foreign bodies and stopping bleeding. The entire process is not only complete but also very fast compared to earlier techniques and also safe because of its inherent safety devices. The procedure is done under sedation and is therefore pain free.
Benefits of Power Spiral Enteroscopy:
Complete inspection of small intestine
Rapid
Safe
Painless
Can be used for obtaining biopsy
Can treat small intestinal diseases
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals has joined the COVID -19 vaccination drive for children aged 15-18 years across the country.
Apollo Hospitals has commenced the Covid-19 vaccination program for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years. This is in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s announcement of expansion of the COVID vaccination program to include children above the age of 15 years from January 3, 2022.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Today is indeed an important milestone in our battle against COVID-19. With the launch of vaccinations for children between 15-18 years, we have made a beginning in protecting our future and the future of the country. This is an age group that needs to be protected against COVID and vaccination will help in mitigating the severity and preventing complications of COVID in children. Timely vaccination will also help in their return to normal life of not just education in the classroom but also sports and other cultural activities necessary for all-round development.”
Apollo Hospitals is India’s largest private vaccination provider and has been at the frontline in supporting the Government’s COVID vaccination program since it began in January 2021. Apollo Hospitals has all the infrastructure and necessary arrangements in place to vaccinate citizens of the newly eligible age-group.
Following the coverage of the adult population, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines for COVID vaccination for children aged 15-18 years. Based on this directive, Apollo Hospitals has launched the Paediatric COVID Vaccination Programme for 15 – 18 year olds. The vaccine administered would be Covaxin, which has received emergency use approval for use in children by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). Covaxin would be administered in two doses at a gap of 28 days.
Registration of children in the eligible age group and categories can book the vaccination time-slots in the Apollo 24/7 or can register online with their school ID card / Aadhaar card using the Co-WIN App or by visiting the Co-WIN website. Aadhaar card or any other national identity card or school ID cards can be used for registration.
Milestones
Apollo TeleHealth sets a new benchmark by becoming the first ever organization globally to attain the standard...
Apollo TeleHealth has become the first ever organisation in the world to attain the certification of ISO 13131:2021 presented by the British Standards Institution (BSI). The release of ISO 13131:2021 provides direction with a focus on the quality and risk management methods required to define guidelines for distinct remote health and care services. ISO 13131:2021 belongs to a class of standards that provides flexible, general guidelines that support innovation in healthcare.
While the ISO 13131:2021 offers recommendations on standards that can be used to help in the development of telehealth services, the responsibility for developing appropriate guidelines for each health service remains with each organisation. Achieving certification of this standard showcases a provider’s capability of managing quality, safety, and patient data security effectively in this new age of telehealth service provisions.
“Our business is providing medical care and assistance to millions of people around the country and worldwide. Therefore, it is vital that we employ strict processes to ensure quality in the delivery of telehealth services. We invest heavily in quality programmes and this certification recognises our industry leadership in developing and deploying user-friendly technological solutions and the high standard for medical services across our platform. By achieving certification of ISO 13131:2021, Apollo TeleHealth has demonstrated that it has adopted best practice for its telehealth services, a requirement for delivering safe healthcare from a distance” said Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group.
Speaking of this new achievement, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said “As early as 1999, the Apollo Hospital Group decided to extend its outreach and initiated the process of providing healthcare to suburban and rural India by adopting Information and Communication Technology through the telemedicine platform. After more than two decades, Apollo TeleHealth (ATH) is the oldest and largest multispecialty telemedicine network with more than 13 million lives touched. Today, ATH has emerged as India’s single largest turnkey provider in the area of telemedicine with 800+ public health centres, 100+ franchised teleclinics and point of presence through 350,000 common service centres, and rapidly expanding to other geographies. It has brought healthcare within the reach of every consumer by the usage of the latest technologies, thereby Enabling Connected Health and Continuum of Care. The achievement of this new ISO standard is a reflection of the dedication, effort and perseverance of everyone associated with ATH to make it the global pioneer in telemedicine.”
While most countries have national safety and quality health service standards, but Apollo TeleHealth has advanced to encompass how to govern remote delivery of health and care services – further emphasizing the role of this important standard. ISO 13131:2021.
“By achieving the ISO 13131:2021 certification, ATH has demonstrated that it will work tirelessly to achieve the quality standards that its clients, candidates, employees and all stakeholders demand. With this certification, ATH’s technology, people and process have been vetted against rigid quality standards outlined by ISO. I am extremely proud of my team for their achievement, which proves theirs and the company’s commitment to ensuring quality and providing the best possible service to urban and rural populations worldwide. The ongoing crisis has made telemedicine mainstream. We were geared to meet the challenges and provide teleconsultations to thousands of patients. Through our service delivery model, we were successfully able to increase access to quality healthcare at a time when barriers were at an all-time high. We are dedicated to constant improvement and development and already thinking in terms of a post-COVID telemedicine landscape and working vigorously towards it” said Mr. Vikram Thaploo, CEO, Apollo TeleHealth.
Technology
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has successfully used Deep Brain Stimulation with advanced Brain Sensing technology ...
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has successfully used advanced Brain Sensing technology in Deep Brain Stimulation on patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes deep inside the brain to improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. The use of advanced brain sensing technologies helps in individualized monitoring that maximizes therapeutic outcome. The advanced movement disorders team at Apollo Hospitals have performed five DBS surgeries in last month, that included four patients of Parkinson’s disease and one with dystonia. All the patients have recovered well with good improvement in their symptoms.
Ms. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “At Apollo Hospitals, we have been performing DBS surgery since 14 years now. Well-established as a therapy for patients diagnosed with advanced Parkinson’s disease, the procedure is now used for many other neurological indications with good success. With one of the most experienced teams in South India backed by the latest medical technology, we are sure that we will be able to help many Indian patients with Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders to regain their quality of life.
Read more about how Deep Brain Stimulation changed many patients’ lives
New Initiatives
Apollo Cancer Centres and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre offers a ray of hope to patients from across the world.
Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), ranked among the top super specialty hospitals, offering advanced tertiary care in Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, among others, gives a new ray of hope to international patients from Chile, Iran, Myanmar and Sri Lanka who were diagnosed with various cancers. Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Health Minister Thiru. Ma. Subramanian visited Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and interacted with International Patients on their visit to Chennai for Cancer treatment in the presence of Ms. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Groups, Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director-Operations, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, among other dignitaries.
Read more about the International Patients visiting Apollo Hospitals for Cancer treatment
Clinical Excellence
Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata has successfully performed Eastern India’s first blood transfusion in...
For the first time in Eastern India, doctors at Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals gave a new lease of life to an unborn baby by a blood transfusion inside womb. Mrs. Rima was diagnosed with a rare complication of foetal hydrops during her 24th week of pregnancy where fluids get accumulated in the foetus, making the baby anemic.
Dr Mallinath Mukherjee, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals said, “In such cases, blood transfusion to the unborn is the only way to save the baby’s life. Even with treatment, survival rate of such babies is extremely low. In this case we have been able to successfully deliver the baby at 35 weeks of pregnancy after 6 blood transfusions. We are also grateful to the health department of the state for their support in this special delivery.”
Read more about how doctors successfully performed first blood transfusion inside the womb
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals has announced free COVID-19 vaccinations for children with co-morbidities.
Apollo Hospitals Group has announced free vaccinations against COVID-19 for children with specified co-morbidities across the hospital network. It is anticipated that approval will soon be granted for vaccinating children with specified co-morbidities and immediately post-approval and details of the age-group permitted for vaccination, the free vaccination initiative would be launched by Apollo Hospitals. The list is expected to include children with haematological, neurological, cardiac, liver, gastrointestinal, rheumatic, respiratory, genitourinary, and developmental disorders as well as cancers. However, this is an indicative list and the final list of co-morbidities eligible for free vaccination would be as per the list published by the Government.
Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Adults have been the focus of vaccination till now as by and large, children have been spared from severe COVID 19 infection. However, this is not the case in children with co-morbidities. These children continue to be at high risk of developing a severe infection. In addition, children with comorbidities have also seen a significant psychosocial impact as the lockdown resulted in their missing out on the personalized attention and specialized treatment and care that they require. The Government’s approval of vaccinations for children with co-morbidities, when it comes through, will be a welcome step in the right direction. Realising the criticality of this vaccination, we will be extending the COVID vaccines completely free of cost to children with co-morbidities and giving them the necessary ‘Kavach’ (shield) against COVID!”
Apollo Hospitals has been at the frontlines of battle against COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic and is today the largest private sector vaccinator in the country with over 5 million vaccine doses administered. The vaccination program for children and adolescents will help to protect the future of the nation from COVID-19.
There are two vaccines awaiting EUA by the Government and these are:
Covaxin: For ages 2-18 years. Two doses at a gap of 28 days. Administered intra-muscularly
ZyCov-D: For ages 12-18 years. Three doses at a gap of 28 days. Needle free vaccine administered intra-dermally.
Both vaccines would be available at Apollo Hospitals’ vaccination centers across the country, once all Government approvals are in place and the vaccines are made available.
For further details, please contact Dr Rohini Sridhar, Senior Vice President – Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals at drrohini_s@apollohospitals.com
New Initiatives
The FICCI- Ladies wing joined hands with Apollo Cancer Centre for the Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 to raise awaren...
FLO, the women’s wing of FICCI, joined hands with Apollo Cancer Centre for India’s First Virtual Duathlon – Apollo D2D. Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group along with Ms Jeyasree Ravi, Chairperson FICCI Flo- Chennai Chapter and Founder, Sri Palam Silks and Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals and Immediate Past President FICCI participated in the duathlon event along with 50 other members from FLO. Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 aims to create awareness, support and raise funds for the treatment of childhood cancers.
Sharing her thoughts, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, said “ApolloD2D Duathlon was envisaged to strengthen India’s fight against cancer. Therefore, Apollo Cancer Centres and Neville Endeavours Foundation (NEF) joined hands to heighten awareness, and garner support for the treatment of underprivileged pediatric cancer patients. It is our responsibility that we persevere to ensure that every child has the opportunity to bloom to their fullest, as they represent our nation’s future. Today, I am very grateful to all the wonderful members of FICCI-FLO who have joined us to support this cause. I would also request everyone to participate, cross the finish line and give a child, new hope!”
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals and Immediate Past President FICCI, said, “I would like to extend my gratitude to all the wonderful women from FICCI-FLO who are here to support & participate in the Apollo D2D Duathlon. Special thanks to Ms Jeyasree Ravi. We encourage more participation in the coming days and hope that together we can build more awareness about Childhood cancer and raise funds for their treatments.”
Sharing her thoughts, Ms. Jeyasree Ravi, Chairperson FICCI FLO – Chennai Chapter and Founder, Sri Palam Silks, said “It gives me great pleasure in supporting a dear friend of mine in this very noble endeavor. Childhood cancer is indeed an important issue that needs to be addressed so that our leaders of tomorrow are safe & healthy. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the members from FLO who have joined me here today for this honorable cause.”
To participate in the Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021, participants have to register on the website https://www.apollod2d.com The participants can register and complete the race on their own within 15th October to 14th November 2021. The participants can run, walk, or cycle to cover the distance of 3KM – 125 KM at their own pace and location of their choice. People can choose to cycle or run or both. The participants can use simple watch or stopwatch to note their time or can go for GPS watches, smart-watches, or activity tracking apps on smartphones.
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