- The Centre of Excellence for Endoscopic Spine Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City achieved the rare feat, Dr Alok Khullar, CEO, Gleneagles Global Health City
- GGHC will take it up with CM Stalin to include ‘Endoscopic Spine Surgeries’ in TNCMCHIS: Baskar Reddy, VP, Corporate Communication, GGHC
- Upcoming actor Naveen Chandra participates in the celebrations to mark the successful achievement of the milestone with the patients who had undergone successful endoscopic spine surgeries and their families
R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, AUG 30
Generally people have been very scared of spine surgeries with a fear of getting paralyzed or bed-ridden or dependent after operation. But Gleneagles Global Health City, one of the leading multi-specialty facilities, in Perumbakkam allayed this fear by adopting the Endoscopic Spine Surgeries’ which have become safer and more reliable to treat these spine related ailments.
It has achieved a milestone of 578 successful ‘Endoscopic Spine Surgeries’ from 2015 with success rate of 98%, said its CEO Dr Alok Khullar here on Wednesday.
About one-third of them were Transforaminal discectomies performed under local anesthesia and the remaining were performed by Interlaminar approach under general anesthesia. Out of the 578, almost 300 were performed in the past three years.
Upcoming actor Naveen Chandra participated in the celebrations to mark the successful achievement of the milestone with the patients who had undergone successful endoscopic spine surgeries and their families.
Lauding the selfless service of the team of doctors headed by Dr Phani Kiran, Senior Consultant – Spine Surgeon, Gleneagles Global Health City, actor Naveen Chandra said he will take up with the film fraternity on the safe ‘Endoscopic Spine Surgery’ being performed at GGHC.
The participants talked about how their lives had changed for the better after the surgery.
Patient speaks
Natarajan, who had undergone this procedure, shared his experience, “I had been suffering from morbid obesity weighing 142 kgs, with BMI of 44kg/sqm had obstructive sleep apnoea and had a L3-4 disc prolapse with severe radiating pain in both legs, as per doctors report the condition would likely to cause paralysis in both lower limbs if it worsened some more. I approached the Spine Department at Gleneagles Global Health City for the treatment, Thanks to hospital for performing endoscopic spine surgery at right time as I was able to return to my daily activities within a remarkably short period. I’m incredibly grateful to the skilled medical team.”
The age group of patients who underwent endoscopic lumbar spine surgery ranged from 17 years to 80 years, however most of them were in the age group of 40 – 60 years. There were no cases of major complications such as paralysis. The success rate of the endoscopic spine surgery is 98%. There were about 1% of patients who developed a recurrent disc prolapse at the same level. There were another 1% who developed infection (most having diseases causing lower immunity). They recovered well after appropriate treatment for the recurrence/infection.
“This significant milestone underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence in medical care, cutting-edge technology, and the relentless pursuit of innovation in the field of spinal health’’, said Dr Alok Khullar, CEO, Gleneagles Global Health City.
He further said, Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that allows surgeons to treat various spinal conditions through small incisions, reducing patient discomfort, minimizing scarring, and accelerating recovery times. With this accomplishment, Gleneagles Global Health City cements its position as a pioneer in providing advanced spinal care and underscores its dedication to improving the quality of life for patients.
Dr. Phani Kiran, Senior Consultant – Spine Surgeon, Gleneagles Global Health City, the driving force behind this achievement, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Reaching the milestone of over 500 successful endoscopic spine surgeries is a testament to the collaborative efforts of our highly skilled medical team and our commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical possibilities. We have transformed the lives of hundreds of patients by enabling them to regain mobility, reduce pain, and enjoy a better quality of life.”
The hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of specialists have played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. The cutting-edge technology employed at Gleneagles Global Health City allows surgeons to perform intricate procedures with unparalleled precision, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, said Dr Phani Kiran.
Baskar Reddy, Vice President, Corporate Communication, GGHC said that the procedure is costing around Rs. 1.5 lakh. Talking to navjeevanexpress.com he said the GGHC will take up with the Chief Minister M K Stalin to include in the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (TNCMCHIS) and make the procedure reachable to the poor and downtrodden, he added.
