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  • Heart and Lung Transplant Program Gives Critically Ill Patients a Second Chance at Life
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    India’s most Comprehensive Heart and Lung Transplant Program gives critically ill patients a second chance at life

    Over 600 heart and lung transplants and 1,000 ECMO cases mark a major national milestone in advanced critical careConsistent, high-survival outcomes position Apollo Hospitals, Chennai as India’s leader in advanced heart and lung failure management  Chennai, 22 January 2026: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai continues to set national benchmarks in the treatment of advanced heart and lung disease, driven by one of India’s most comprehensive heart, lung, and ECMO-supported transplant programs. The transplant team, with significant national and international experience, have performed 600+ heart and lung transplants, managed over 2,000 transplant patients, 1,000+ Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cases, along with 250+ Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) procedures and 250+ Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) interventions. The multidisciplinary heart-lung transplant and MCS program at Apollo expertly manages patients with end-stage heart and or lung failure, offering personalised solutions for those who no longer respond to maximal medical therapy. Be it a stabilising, bridging or definitive treatment with transplanting   hearts and lungs, or implanting durable mechanical cardiac pumps for failing hearts, our patients are supported through a continuum of focused and evidence-based care. The team also offers comprehensive solutions for even the most complex cardiopulmonary conditions, such as the gold standard treatment of Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) for appropriate patients with CTEPH, where the chronic blood clots in the lung arteries are removed surgically. The press conference held to mark this milestone featured patients from different age groups and levels of illness severity, who shared how their lives were transformed by the program. Among them were Mr. Raja Sivagurunathan (59), who survived a critical phase on ECMO support for 48 days before undergoing an emergency double-lung transplant; Mr. B. Saravanan (45), who developed sudden and severe lung failure and was supported on life-saving machines for two weeks until a successful lung transplant; and Mr. Radhae Shyam Raghuvanshi (72), whose condition worsened abruptly and who was airlifted to Chennai before receiving a double-lung transplant after advanced support.   Commenting about ECMO and Transplantation, Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead - Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Lung Transplant, Apollo Hospitals Chennai said, “These outcomes demonstrate how early and appropriate use of ECMO can fundamentally alter the course of severe lung failure. It provides a vital bridge allowing time for stabilisation, informed decision-making, and preparation for lung transplantation. Success lies in constant vigilance, multidisciplinary teamwork, and highly personalized care. Our goal is always meaningful recovery, not merely short-term survival.” Dr. R Ravi Kumar, the Clinical Lead for Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Chennai, described how Apollo Hospitals was achieving superior outcomes for the sickest patients with end-stage heart failure. “The team at Apollo Hospitals, with its evolving national program, is already delivering a unique clinical service that is succeeding in reducing both time to transplant and mortality on the waitlist.  We hope to repeat this at other Apollo Hospitals facilities beyond Chennai and Bangalore”. Dr. Kumud Kumar Dhital, Head of Heart and Lung Transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, emphasized “Patients suffering from advancing heart and lung failure, with escalating medical therapy and declining quality of life, deserve to be informed of the transplant options at a far earlier stage.  Outcomes improve significantly when patients are referred early and managed with strong, protocol-driven hospital care. Age itself is not a limitation - what matters is careful evaluation, optimization, meticulous surgery, expert after-care in the ICU, and life-long post-discharge continuity of care so as to maximize chances of long-term survivorship.” Dr. IIankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO – Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals also participated in the press conference. As India’s burden of advanced heart and lung disease continues to rise, Apollo Hospitals remains at the forefront of comprehensive cardiothoracic transplantation, combining innovation, expertise, and compassionate care- proving that even the most critical organ failure can be transformed into a second chance at life. Apollo Hospitals delivers 360-degree care through an integrated, multidisciplinary model involving cardiology, pulmonology, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, critical care, transplant coordination, rehabilitation, and seamlessly coordinates this with post-discharge and long-term follow-up. The program’s focus extends beyond survival to restoring functional independence and quality of life for patients while fully informing and supporting their families. ECMO serves as a vital life-support technology within this ecosystem. This mechanical support temporarily takes over the function of the heart and/or lungs when conventional therapies fail. By oxygenating blood outside the body, ECMO allows failing organs to rest and recover or acts as a crucial bridge to recovery or transplantation. The program integrates VV-ECMO for lung support, VA-ECMO for cardiac and combined heart-lung failure. LVADs in the form of implantable and mechanical heart pumps are offered to suitable candidates as durable alternatives or bridge to heart transplantation.
    DATE: 24, Jan, 2026
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    Apollo Hospitals Announces ₹1,700 Crore Investment to Redefine Telangana’s Healthcare Future

    Apollo Hospitals has announced a transformative investment of over ₹1,700 crore in Telangana, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to building a resilient, future-ready healthcare ecosystem in the state. Unveiled at the Telangana Rising Global Summit, this multi-year initiative aligns with the state’s vision of becoming a global hub for healthcare innovation and medical excellence.  A cornerstone of this investment is the planned introduction of Proton Therapy in Telangana — a first for the Telugu states — which significantly advances precision cancer care and offers patients access to one of the world’s most advanced radiation treatment modalities closer to home. Complementing this is the establishment of a new 40,000-sqft Global Reference Laboratory, equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities in genomics, molecular diagnostics, and AI-enabled research, is strengthening early diagnosis and personalised medicine.Beyond infrastructure, Apollo’s roadmap places strong emphasis on inclusive growth and community impact. In addition, Apollo reaffirmed its focus on medical education and capacity building through the expansion of Apollo Medical College in Telangana. The initiative aims to nurture the next generation of doctors, specialists, and healthcare leaders, while strengthening the academic-clinical integration that underpins high-quality patient care. The initiative is expected to generate significant employment opportunities, empower healthcare professionals, and enhance access through telemedicine and outreach programmes for underserved populations.  Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals, emphasised that this investment reflects Apollo’s purpose-driven mission to make high-quality, technology-led healthcare accessible, compassionate, and sustainable. With this commitment, Apollo Hospitals continues to partner with Telangana in shaping a healthcare ecosystem that delivers excellence today while preparing for the needs of tomorrow. 
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo SHINE Teams Up with Tweak & Eat to Combat NCDs in College Students

    In a bold move to safeguard India's youth from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Apollo SHINE Foundation has partnered with US-based Tweak & Eat, an AI-powered nutrition platform. This collaboration targets college students flagged as "at-risk" through Apollo SHINE's nationwide "Catch ’Em Young" initiative, which screens over 100,000 students for early signs of obesity, pre-diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.  Recent findings paint a concerning picture: 4 in 10 students are overweight or obese, 1 in 50 show elevated blood sugar, 1 in 20 have high blood pressure, and 10% meet metabolic syndrome criteria with significantly raised triglyceride and cholesterol levels. These young adults need more than alerts — they require practical tools to act.Tweak & Eat's EatGPT is a Generative AI coach that offers hyper-personalized guidance. Students can snap meal photos for instant analysis, get "tweaks" on portions and substitutions, personalized meal plans, exercise routines, and tracking for nutrition, hydration, sleep, activity, and overall lifestyle modifications. Backed by a database of 32 million food items, it pairs AI with expert nutritionists for real-time lifestyle shifts.Mr. Kishore Manohar, Director of Apollo SHINE, emphasized, “This bridges the gap between risk identification and daily management, making healthy living practical.” Dr. Indira Jayakumar, Medical Director, added, “Mindful eating and physical activities can prevent escalation.”  Tweak & Eat CEO Narayanan Ram noted, “EatGPT acts as a pocket mentor, focusing not just on counting calories, but on understanding young people's specific metabolic profiles and offering tailored health guidance.This partnership digitizes preventive care in children, turning screening insights into sustainable health habits for a healthier generation.
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo Foundation and Billion Hearts Beating Expand Smart Ambulance Emergency Care

    Apollo Foundation, in collaboration with the Billion Hearts Beating Foundation (BHB), has strengthened pre-hospital emergency care with the deployment of seven Smart Ambulances across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Navi Mumbai. Operated by Apollo Hospitals and supported by Marsh McLennan as part of its CSR initiative, the programme marks a significant step towards delivering timely, technology-enabled critical care at the community level.  Designed as mobile intensive care units, the Smart Ambulances bring advanced, connected emergency care closer to patients, ensuring that treatment begins the moment help arrives — not when hospital doors open. Each ambulance is equipped with advanced life-support systems including cardiac monitors, ventilators and defibrillators, along with digital clinical tools that support faster, more accurate decision-making during transit.  A key feature of the Smart Ambulance programme is real-time audio-visual connectivity, enabling Apollo Hospitals’ doctors to be virtually present inside the ambulance. This allows physicians to guide trained paramedics as care is initiated en route, ensuring seamless coordination with hospital emergency teams. Live GPS tracking further keeps hospitals and families informed, allowing emergency departments to prepare in advance for incoming patients and ensuring continuity of care from first response to definitive treatment.These state-of-the-art ambulances were formally unveiled in the presence of leadership from Apollo Foundation, Apollo Hospitals, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation and Marsh McLennan, reinforcing the need to strengthen emergency response capabilities in rapidly growing urban regions. In Bengaluru, the ambulances have already been deployed at community health camps, benefiting over 23,000 people by bringing advanced medical support closer to underserved populations.The initiative was launched in partnership with Marsh McLennan and inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Kedia, CEO, Marsh McLennan & President, Marsh India, reinforcing a shared vision to reimagine emergency care through speed, technology and compassion. Together, Apollo Foundation, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation and Apollo Hospitals aim to build a responsive, community-centric emergency healthcare ecosystem that delivers critical care beyond hospital boundaries, when every second truly matters. 
    DATE: 26, Dec, 2025
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    Apollo Hospitals and DATRI bring together donor and recipient of stem cell donation for the first time in Chen...
    Over 100,000 Indians are diagnosed with blood cancer which is quite alarming. Stem cell donation, even though relatively new, has the capacity to increase survival chances of cancer patients. When 17 year old Ankit was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a form of blood cancer, little did he know that a stranger from Ahmedabad would be his saviour and help him conquer cancer. 24 year old Jinal Patel, had registered with DATRI hoping that someday a precious life might hopefully find use of her cells. Today, Ankit is cured of cancer and Ms Patel is grateful that she had the opportunity to help him. Expressing her feelings, the donor said, “Donating blood stem cells doesn’t affect a donor’s health is a fact unknown to many. It is the best feeling in the world to save a life and be responsible to our community.” Senior Consultant, Paediatric Hematology Dr. Revathi Raj who treated the patient said, “”There is still some amount of stigma associated with cancer which can be eliminated only by increasing awareness on the treatment procedures and highlighting successful case stories which will break the taboo associated with cancer. Significant improvements have occurred in the treatment of childhood cancers and we now have the technology and infrastructure to enable the treatment of several blood related disorders. While earlier we had to depend mostly on foreign registries to find an unrelated matched donor, where the probabilities of a match are lower, we now have a viable option of DATRI. DATRI has helped find donors for 17 paediatric patients who got treated in Apollo Chennai and most of these children have survived. She also congratulated DATRI on their tremendous effort.”” DATRI is India’s largest registry of voluntary blood stem cell donors. DATRI has successfully created the largest and credible database of 70000 voluntary donors from diverse ethnic backgrounds and has successfully facilitated 82 transplants.
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    Apollo Hospitals announces Sanofi’s investment in Apollo Sugar Clinics!
    Apollo Sugar is a disease management clinic focused on providing high quality, integrated care across its clinics for people with diabetes. ASCL is a Subsidiary of Apollo Health & Lifestyle, the arm of the Apollo Hospitals Group that is driving its rapid growth in primary and secondary healthcare. In India, Diabetes afflicts over 65 million citizens, and in addition to this over 77 million people have been diagnosed as being pre-diabetic. These numbers are still growing significantly and the total number of Diabetics in India is expected to rise to 109 million by 2035. Apollo Sugar offers access to an integrated Diabetes care solution via a combination of high quality clinical infrastructure including early detection and protocol driven treatment of Diabetes, complemented by a robust set of lifestyle management programs. Through this investment, both Apollo and Sanofi would endeavour to expand Apollo Sugar to provide superior value to patients and Doctors with an enhanced geographic reach, and provide high quality outcome oriented set of services. Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Prathap Reddy, Chairman and Founder, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Over the years, Apollo Hospitals has benchmarked global best practices in quality healthcare delivery with stringent alignment to approved standards and protocols. With the increasing burden of Diabetes in our society, we need to act quickly and with a sense of purpose to arrest the disease from claiming more lives. I am confident that with this investment, Apollo Sugar Clinics is even better positioned to offer patients advanced care and counselling for Diabetes management. This is a good start towards improving the Diabetes management programme in India and I am delighted to be partnering with Sanofi, a global leader in Diabetes management. Our shared vision will provide a new approach to Diabetes care to benefit patients in India and other parts of the world.” Ms.Sangita Reddy, Chairperson, Apollo Sugar and Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals said “We have presented at the American Diabetes Association conference and have been recognized for delivering exceptional clinical outcomes in managing Diabetes, some of which were attempted and successful for the first time in India. However, we as a country are still battling with the image of being the Diabetes capital of the world. We understand that a diagnosis of Diabetes and pursuit of necessary lifestyle changes is daunting for patients. At Apollo Sugar, a patient with Diabetes has access to information, the right treatment, co-morbidities management, counselling, care and treatment to sustainably manage diabetes. We are now keen to take Apollo Sugar’s comprehensive offering to many more parts of India.” Commenting on the investment by Sanofi, Mr.Neeraj Garg, Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Health & Lifestyle said “At Apollo Sugar, we offer best in class clinical care delivered in our conveniently located facilities, and combine it with a comprehensive, 360° patient lifestyle management program to help patients to successfully manage Diabetes and avoid related complications. The investments made by Sanofi and the strong support of both our shareholders, enables us to grow our footprint to offer our services at many more clinics across India, and provide millions of Diabetic customers access to world class care at their doorstep.”  
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    Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd. expands its footprint with the acquisition of Nova Specialty Hospitals
    Nova Specialty Hospital’s existing centres will serve as new centres under the Apollo brand & will benefit from Apollo’s legacy of expertise, clinical excellence and empathy. This acquisition fits into the growth strategy of AHLL, providing a larger footprint, including in some markets where the company has no presence currently. Commenting on this strategic move, Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director – Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited said, “AHLL is currently present in the secondary care segment through the Day Surgery & Cradle formats. Given the immense potential and the need for quality healthcare delivery closer to the home, this acquisition will enable AHLL to significantly expand its’ footprint and will catapult it into a leadership position in this segment of healthcare. We believe the format has strong potential and with the brand equity of Apollo, combined with the deep hospital expertise we bring to bear, AHLL will grow this business significantly in the next few years. There is strong synergy between NSH format and the tertiary care hospitals and we intend to capture these synergies to the benefit of the patients we serve, and Doctors we partner with. This acquisition will also mark the entry of Apollo in new markets such as Mumbai, Jaipur and Kanpur, where we have for many years had patients waiting for Apollo’s medical excellence and compassionate care to serve them”. In the coming months, Apollo will re-launch these centres with new branding, an expanded menu of services and quality systems built on Apollo’s deep expertise in the hospitals space.” “Nova Specialty Hospitals is a chain of 11 Short Stay Surgery Centres which are equipped with advanced medical facilities backed by good surgical teams. These Centres are designed to provide convenient facilities for patients to undergo planned surgeries. In addition, AHLL will strengthen the service offerings in these centres by introducing Apollo’s Preventive Health Checks and also establishing Sugar Clinics. AHLL is aiming to create a business of Rs 500 crs in 5 years in the space of multi-specialty Short stay/Day surgery centres.”” said Mr Neeraj Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Health & Lifestyle Ltd. The acquired chain of Nova Specialty Hospitals is spread over 8 cities and will add to the Apollo network 45 Modular OTs, over 350 patient beds, with an average 20,000 sq.ft of built-up space in each centre. These centres provide both In-patient and OPD services with 60% of the procedures currently being done as day procedures. Mr. Suresh Soni, Chairman Nova Medical Centres said, “Nova Specialty Hospitals were early movers in the concept of Short Stay Surgeries in India. The main focus was making quality health care affordable and accessible to the masses. Nova had established a pan India footprint with 11 centres, over 800 surgical procedures, 500+ doctors in 5 years. The Apollo Group is now in a position to accelerate NSH’s growth given its position as the pre-eminent hospital group with a well-established brand. I am glad and satisfied that Nova’s Specialty Hospitals are in the best possible hands and care to grow from here.” The Apollo Hospitals group has always been proactive in offering healthcare to meet the changing patterns of diseases and constantly strives to make quality medical care accessible to all. Through this acquisition, AHLL delivers on its promise to create newer ways to deliver high quality healthcare, through enhanced service delivery models, which will benefit the entire health eco-system including its physicians & patients.
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    Apollo Hospitals, Chennai successfully performed a Robotic surgery for Cancer base of the tongue, a first of i...
    Life was not the same when 69 years old Mr. Gobardhan Sharma was diagnosed with cancer of base of tongue. The family said it was truly saddening to witness him go through the agony. The views and opinions expressed by different people about his cancer and its treatment added to his pain. Approximately 500,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with head and neck cancers each year. In India, 20 to 40% of cancers arise in the head and neck region. Treatment of head and neck cancer often involves a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Though greatest chance of cure can be achieved with surgical removal of the cancer in most of the cases, traditional open surgical approaches require long incisions in the neck or splitting the jaw, resulting in speech and swallowing problems. In comparison, Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive treatment option which accesses and removes the cancer through the mouth. TORS has been shown to improve long term swallowing function, reduce risk of infection and fastens the recovery time. TORS was developed by Dr Gregory Weinstein and Dr. Bert O’Malley in 2004 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (PENN) and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009. During TORS, the surgeon uses a sophisticated, computer-enhanced system which displays a magnified, 3-D view of the surgical area that enables him to visualize the procedure in much greater detail than in a traditional surgery. TORS gives the surgeon an enhanced view of the cancer and surrounding tissue. Using a robotic system to guide the surgical tools, allows for more-precise movements in narrow spaces and the capability to work around corners. This result in preservation of maximum amount of healthy muscular and neurovascular tissue which helps the patient swallow on their own sooner and discharged home earlier. Mr. Gobardhan Sharma’s cancer was successfully resected with TORS by Dr Venkatakarthikeyan C, Consultant ENT – Head & Neck Surgeon and his team. (Dr Venkatakarthikeyan was trained by Drs. Weinstein and O’Malley at PENN in Trans Oral Robotic Surgery). The patient’s recovery was remarkable. He is now pain free, eating normally and has adequate speech performance.  
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    Apollo Hospitals wins the I.C.O.N.I.C IDC Insights Award for industry best practices in Health & Life Sci...
    Apollo Hospitals was felicitated with the I.C.O.N.I.C IDC Insights Award at a glittering ceremony on 12th December 2014 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. International Data Corporation (IDC) rolled out the I.C.O.N.I.C Insights Awards in India on completing 50 glorious years of providing strategic insights to help clients achieve their key business objectives. Hosted for the first time in India, the prestigious Insights awards honour the business and IT leaders who envisaged, conceptualized, and successfully executed an IT/Technology Implementation that brought about tangible results for their organization. The winners, after a rigorous evaluation process, were chosen independently based on the votes of the jury and final validation of the Jury Chair Person. Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director – Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “We are deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award on behalf of the entire Apollo Family. We take immense pride in accepting this recognition on behalf of our team of esteemed doctors, staff, and Board of Directors, whose hard work and consistent efforts to continually enhance innovative skills, sustain the clinical excellence and keep evolving as per the latest technology trends has put Apollo Hospitals on a raised pedestal. Being in an industry where every passing minute could change a life, IT is lending a hand by improving response times; reducing human error and saving costs.” Elaborating on some of the unique IT initiatives at Apollo Hospitals, Ms. Sangita Reddy said, “At Apollo, we have a single HIS that connects all our hospitals and clinics. Our EMR is connected to a PHR – Apollo Prism which has close to 2.5 million patients subscribed. We have an effective mHealth platform and eHealth solutions are greatly effective. Apollo has been the pioneer in launching the telemedicine service in rural regions which has proved to be immensely successful in bridging geographical distances and taking quality healthcare to the underprivileged. We are constantly evolving and innovating and strive to come up with exciting technology solutions to deliver effective & efficient healthcare.”  
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    Apollo Medical Centre, Karapakkam, OMR performed a rare LSCS surgery on a patient suffering from Vacterl syndr...
    The patient has been associated with the medical team over the last four years where she had undergone genetic counseling and was encouraged to get married and start a family as the chances of having a normal baby was very high. The patient suffered from Kyphosis, had Polydactly on the hand and had also undergone surgical repositioning of stenosed anus right after her birth. Her large Sub-aortic VSD and severe Infundibular Atresia were operated in May 1999 and a Goretex closure was done through an open heart surgery. A Left sided double moiety ureter re-implantation was done in May 2000 where one of the left sided double ureter was placed near the external urinary meatus giving her incontinence of urine till 2000. She had an uneventful pregnancy though she suffered from Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and her ultrasound showed no-abnormalities as a result of a successfully performed Anal and Ureteric surgery (Lower segment Caesarean section). A female baby was delivered on 6/11/14 to the delight of the patient and her doctors.  
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    Thoraco Omphalopagus conjoined female twins from Tanzania were successfully separated at Apollo Children’...
    In yet another medical marvel showcasing clinical excellence at Apollo Hospitals, doctors successfully separated the rare Thoraco Omphalopagus twins who were joined at the lower chest and abdomen. Technical and medical expertise helped prevent excessive blood loss during the separation, which was one of the most crucial aspects of the surgery along with precise division of the shared structures. Same time last year, Ericana & Eluidi, also from Tanzania, were the first pair of Pygopagus male twins to be successfully separated in India by Apollo Hospitals, thereby strengthening India’s image as a preferred destination for world class healthcare delivery. Hailing from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzanian, twins Abriana and Adriana who are eight and a half months, were operated for 11 hours by a team of 50 staff members including surgeons, nurses and intensive care specialists. Father Mr. Jimmy Mtemi and mother Mrs. Carolyn Zakaria were visibly elated post the procedure. On 21st August 2014, twins Abriana and Adriana were admitted under plastic surgeon Dr KS Sivakumar and on 10th September, they underwent a tissue expander surgery for extending the skin. The final surgery took place on 17th November where the twins were successfully separated by a team of 11 surgeons and 3 anesthetists after a surgery that lasted for 9 hours. It took 4 hours for two teams to then provide the skin cover for the heart, liver and intestine. The team of doctors who undertook this case include under the supervision of Dr Sripathi include: Radiologists: Dr Harish and Dr Rochita Ramanan Anesthesia team: Dr Anuradha Vasudevan, Dr Vasantharoopan, Dr Rajagopal and Dr Sanjay Prabhu Liver and gastrointestinal team: Dr Mahesh Gopasetty, Dr Anand Ramamurthy, Dr Anand Khakkar, Dr RK Bagdi and Dr Prakash Agarwal Cardiac team: Dr Neville Solomon and Dr Ganapathy Subramanian Plastic surgery team: Dr KS Sivakumar, Dr Ganapathy Krishnan, Dr Roshini Gopinathan and Dr Praveen Leela Kumar Pediatric intensive care: Dr Suchitra Ranjit, Dr Indira Jayakumar and Dr Sathishkumar Pediatric physician: Dr Jayakumar Reddy Since 2007, eight pairs of conjoined twins with fused livers and intestines have been reported after separation from various parts of India. Adriana and Abriana beat incredible odds to survive this rare procedure, which involved separation of the pericardium (heart lining), diaphragm and the connected livers. Conjoined births are rare, one in fifty thousand to one in a lakh. However more than 35% die after birth. Another important aspect of the surgery was the careful closure of the huge defect created by the separation. “After the separation, Adriana’s heart had to be covered with bovine pericardium and carefully closed with skin and soft tissue. The liver, which was abnormally large, could not be fully reduced in both babies. It took almost four hours and two teams to provide cover for the heart, liver and intestine” added Dr. K S Sivakumar Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai under whom the twins were admitted. Commenting on the feat Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman & Founder, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd. added “When I look back at 2014, I can only see how many lives we have touched in a positive way. More than the children’s plight, it’s often the trauma the parents go through that haunts me. With many developing nations like Africa lacking in tertiary care, we often find them coming to India as we have the expertise and skill to offer world class healthcare at a fraction of a cost. It’s heartening to know this Christmas eve Jimmy and Carolyn can be back home with their two daughters and the rest of their family”. Before separation After separation  
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    Dusk to Dawn, Chennai’s First Night Marathon organized by The Centre for Liver Disease and Transplantati...
    Each one of us has the power to renew lives by pledging to donate organs, and it is this very noble thought which was the starting-point for the ‘Dusk to Dawn Chennai Marathon 2014’. The ‘Dusk to Dawn Chennai Marathon 2014’ was held on Saturday, 22nd November 2014, a first of its kind night marathon hosted in the city of Chennai by The Centre for Liver Disease & Transplantation. It is an initiative to create awareness among people about liver diseases, liver wellness and Organ Donation. Over 6300 people joined hands at the Island Grounds on 22nd November 2014 and over 1000 Apollo Family members too participated in the marathon. The oldest participant was a 73 year old man and the youngest participant was a 5 year old girl child, who ran 3 Km each. A special 1.5 km run for transplant recipients was also organized to celebrate their Second Chance to Live.  
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    Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai successfully treated a patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by ...
    Dr (Major) GB Rajan, Department of Plastic Surgery at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai, introduced, for the first time in India, a new Single Port Endoscopic technique of Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR) for treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition where in people suffer from numbness, pain and discomfort in the hand accompanied by tingling, burning, numbness, weakness of hand grip or simply pain. It is caused by the gradual strangulation of the Median nerve by the surrounding structures coursing within the carpal tunnel of the wrist, leading to nerve entrapment symptoms. These are usually felt over the thumb, index and middle finger, though the pain may extend up to the shoulders. One in every five people suffering from such symptoms can be expected to have CTS following a thorough clinical examination, imaging and electrophysiologic (Nerve Conduction) studies. If untreated, it may result in permanent nerve damage causing constant numbness, wasting of the muscles of the hand involved in thumb movements. This condition may affect both hands, though symptoms may predominate on one side. In early stages, the symptoms are intermittent in nature and usually occur at night times, the possible explanation being the flexed position of the wrist joint during sleep. However, the numbness can be intense enough to wake one from sleep. Non surgical treatment includes the use of night splints, steroid injection, oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. However, for acute cases, surgery is the only option. Done under local anesthesia, the procedure itself doesn’t last more than half an hour, though an added mild sedation of the patient does help in making it quicker. With the aid of an optically linked video monitor and Smart Release device in this single port endoscopic technique of carpal tunnel release, the surgeon precisely cuts the transverse carpal ligament from underneath using a retractable blade, without cutting open the entire palmar skin. Once done the blade retracts and the endoscopic instrument is withdrawn. The less than 1 cm skin incision is closed with absorbable sutures. The resultant cosmetically acceptable scar is small and concealed within the wrist skin crease. Patients have the advantage of returning to work after surgery within eight days or earlier.  
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    Apollo Hospitals and Fiji National University agree to work together to develop healthcare in Fiji
    A MOU was signed by Mrs. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals and the Vice Chancellor of Fiji National University in Fiji. This MoU was signed on the eve of the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sri.Narendra Modi to Fiji National University and announced during the public address of the Indian Prime Minister at the University. Enhancement of the healthcare infrastructure in Fiji Enabling better access to high quality care for the people of Fiji with Telemedicine and referral to Apollo Hospitals for advance ailments Establishment of a clinic With outpatient specialist consultation services State-of-the-art diagnostic services 24X7 Emergency Care access Diabetes Management services Sharing of content on medical education and training programmes including e-learning portfolio “Apollo Hospitals has created a new model of healthcare which delivers the highest standards of medical care in a cost effective manner. We believe that this model is appropriate for most of the developing geographies in the world. We have developed a special relationship with the people of Fiji and have initiated programs to bring the benefits of Apollo model of care to Fiji,” said Mrs. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals. The initiative was appreciated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. Mr.Frank Bainimarama, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Fiji and Mr.Jone Usamate, Hon’ble Health Minister of Fiji welcomed this initiative and opined that this is the beginning of a long and substantive engagement between Apollo Hospitals and Fiji.  
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    Robotic Surgery on the bile ducts in a child, a first in India done at Apollo Chennai
    The condition called choledochal cyst was something that she was born with (congenital) but which became progressively worse as she grew older. The family said it was truly horrifying to witness the episodes of pain, which were truly unbearable, and begged to provide relief. The treatment for this condition is surgery. The abnormal ducts need to be removed and a new pathway had to be created for the bile to reach the intestine. Bile is essential for fat digestion and absence of bile will lead to jaundice and frothy stools with poor weight gain and loss of appetite. Also with increasing age cancer in the abnormally dilated ducts is a distinct possibility. For several reasons surgery was urgently indicated. Firstly however Dr. Dhanasekhar Kesavelu (Pediatric Gastroenterologist) stabilized liver function and ensured fitness for surgery. The traditional approach by open surgery involves making a large cut below the right rib cage, pushing away the intestines, pulling up the liver, cutting out the dilated bile ducts and ensuring that drainage is re-established. When this was explained the father of the child asked us if we would consider a minimally invasive option which would give the child no scars, less pain and an early recovery. At Apollo Hospitals Dr. V. Sripathi (pediatric robotic surgeon) offered to use the Da Vinci Si robot to do this major surgery. Four small holes were made and a telescope with 3D vision was introduced. The magnification of ten times provided by the robot gave a tremendous in-depth view of the dilated ducts leading down from the liver. Using the miniature instruments on the robotic arms and with minimal disturbance to the surrounding tissues the enlarged and diseased bile ducts were carefully separated and removed. Coring out the dilated ducts from inside the pancreas was precisely and meticulously done. Once it was confirmed that all diseased tissue had been removed the remaining stump of normal bile duct was joined to the duodenum (first part of the intestine). The child’s recovery was remarkable. Sharmitha is now attending school, is pain free, eating normally and gaining weight. With the assistance of the Da Vinci Si robot a major surgery on the bile ducts has been accomplished at Apollo Hospitals with minimal morbidity. This represents a landmark event in children’s surgery. Dr Sripathi has now completed more than 50 such major surgeries in children and has the largest single experience in the country. Our Chairman Dr Pratap C Reddy has always believed in offering the best of care that is also most affordable. In keeping with this promise, robotic surgery in children is well within the range of the common man. If you need further details call 28296316 to fix up and appointment with Dr Sripathi.  
    New Initiatives
    Apollo Children’s Hospitals launches specialized Insulin Pump Clinic for children with Type 1 diabetes o...
    Age is not a factor for Diabetes, children and adolescents can get diabetes even at their young age. Persistent high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) is called Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is common in children and young people. Parents and doctors should be aware of the symptoms, as early diagnosis and treatment could avoid developing a life-threatening complication called Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Type 1 Diabetes is a life-long disease, with scientific advances; children with type 1 diabetes can be treated effectively but not cured. The only effective treatment for these children is Insulin. Insulin can only be given as injections and should be given regularly to control the blood sugar effectively. Managing children and young people with Type 1 Diabetes can be very difficult and challenging due to their growth and pubertal hormones, eating habits and unpredictable activities. The best, currently available treatment is by giving insulin as Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) or via Insulin Pump. However, Insulin pump therapy in children has certain advantages over MDI in children, as it is the most physiological way of delivering insulin with less injections leading to better blood sugar control with less hypoglycaemic episodes and thereby leading to better quality of life. Hence, Apollo Children’s hospital has launched a highly specialized Insulin Pump Clinic for these children handled by a well-trained Paediatric Multi-disciplinary Diabetes team consisting of Paediatric Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Diabetes specialist nurses/ educators, Paediatric dieticians and Child Psychologists. After a detailed initial assessment, the patient and the family are provided with necessary education/ training before starting on Insulin pump therapy, then they are provided with ongoing education, training and continuous 24/7 telephone support for the patients and their family members which will help them manage this complex condition better and thus offering the best comprehensive care for the children with Type 1 Diabetes. Dr.Anbezhil, Consultant Pediatric Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, explained the concept. The Apollo Children’s Hospital also launched the Voice of the Customer for better recording of the responses and feedback from the customers. The team led by Mr.Kowshik Bhattacharjee handed over the tab to Dr.Seema Pandey, the importance of customer feedback was explained to the staffs. A CME was also organized by Dr.Ramkumar, Pediatric Endocrinologist on handling pediatric diabetes, many consultants from other hospitals also participated. Apollo Children’s Hospitals made their little patient’s participate in painting competitions, dance and singing which made the launch a day to cherish.  

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