29 year old man undergoes successful surgery for rare tracheal (windpipe) tumor at Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsPatient presented with breathlessness, chest discomfort with SPO2 of 70%The tumor had blocked the wind pipe causing a life-threatening situation19th December, 2022, New Delhi: In a rare case, a 29 year old man was successfully operated for a tumor in his windpipe, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Initially, the patient had complained of chest pain and progressive swelling in his neck. After suffering for over 2 months he consulted a local doctor who diagnosed him with Tuberculosis, but his condition did not improve with TB medication. As next steps he underwent bronchoscopy that revealed a large mass in his windpipe causing 80% blockage. With his condition deteriorating due to acute breathlessness and fluctuating oxygen levels he was admitted to a local hospital of Faridabad.With no respite in his condition he was referred to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi where he was admitted under the supervision of Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Here he was immediately put on ventilator to first stabilise his oxygen level, however when further examined by Dr Suresh Singh Naruka, Senior Consultant, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi for his tumour, he was recommended an immediate tumor removal surgery.Speaking on the same, Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant, Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “Early and correct diagnosis has the best opportunity for a positive heath outcome. Sometimes, with patient getting delayed medical care the condition can become life-threatening. Same was the case with this 29 year old man from Uttar Pradesh, due to delay in treatment & wrong diagnosis, the tumor increased in size and caused nearly complete blockage of the wind pipe. With his condition deteriorating he was admitted on 29th October, 2022 at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. To maintain his airway he underwent urgent tracheostomy and bronchoscopy followed by tumor removal surgery.”Dr Suresh Singh Naruka, Senior Consultant, ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi said, “When this patient was admitted to Apollo he had developed a tumour which was causing 80% blockage of the neck. Hence after stabilising his oxygen levels an immediate surgery was carried out in order to maintain the airway. This surgery in particular was challenging. Due to the size of the tumour, there was no space for air to pass into the lungs and patient saturation rate was dropping very fast whenever we were doing any instrumentation. The procedure took 3 hours but were able to successfully remove the tumour. Postoperatively the patient was kept in ICU for further monitoring and as he was successfully weaned off from mechanical ventilation, he was discharged on 9th November, 2022. Post- surgery, the biopsy of wind pipe mass revealed a cancer of lymphoid cells known as Lymphoma. Lymphoma is extremely rare to find in wind pipe as it comprises only 0.2% to 0.3% of all wind pipe tumors. Basis the presence of lymphoma he is undergoing chemotherapy as further management and is keeping well now.”The patient is still visiting the hospital for follow-ups and management of Lymphoma through chemotherapy.

Hyderabad, May 16th, 2017: World Hypertension Day (WHD) is observed on 17th of May every year to raise awareness on Hypertension and World Hypertension League (WHL) ensures its observation world over. The theme of WHD is ‘Know Your Numbers’ with an aim to increase awareness on high blood pressure. The theme being pertinent considering that only 50% of those with hypertension are aware of their condition. In certain communities the awareness is as dismally low as 10%. Of those who are diagnosed, less than half are treated and only a small percentage achieve normal BP levels. WHD is to raise the awareness levels and make individuals conscious about hypertension and the necessary precautions. Incidentally, the South Asia Regional Office of World Hypertension League is located in Hyderabad at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills.incidence as high as 36% amongst adults in urban areas & 30% of the adults in the rural areas being responsible for 1.1 million deaths annually, accounting for nearly 11% of all deaths in India afflicting ‘growing’ number of children and youngHigh BP can cause heart attacks, heart failure, stroke-paralysis, loss of memory, and kidney failure. If these complications occurs,life becomes miserable—frequent visits to the doctor, frequent hospitalizations, chronic illness, surgery, stents, dialysis, loss of productivity, and deprivation of life. Fortunately, one can diagnose high BP easily, get treated in order to remain healthy. If the diagnosis is doubtful, one can undergo 24 hr BP recordings with an automatic device—to confirm or exclude the diagnosis. Every adult should know their BP number—like knowing one’s name, age, weight, height, YOU MUST KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. Get the BP checked. Otherwise, you are gambling with life.All individuals should have a BP less than 140/90; those with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease should have a BP less than 135/85. BPs greater than 140/90 will cause irreparable damage, as it is the No.1 cause of heart disease, stroke, paralysis and dementia in our country, and the patient can become a huge social/financial burden for the family. To live long and free of disease, one needs to keep the BP normal always—24 hours a day. No exceptions, he says.National studies have shown that nearly 30-35% of adults in Hyderabad and Telangana have high BP levels. But sadly, only less than 10% know that they have high BP. Unless we control high BP in Hyderabad and in our state, danger is looming, a Tsunami is heading our way. All this suffering can be avoided through awareness, early diagnosis, and correct management of high BP. People should be aware that unless checked, they may be in the dark. GET THE BP CHECKED. And be treated. Costs including financial/social/societal of untreated high BP are astronomical. According to estimates the annual cost of medical care of patients with hypertension related disease in India is $20 billion. Vascular surgery, heart surgery, dialysis, transplantation, and stroke rehabilitation are very expensive. So, be smart and prevent these complications by keeping your BP normal. With life-style changes, dietary caution, and medicines, it is possible to lower your BP. But if the BP is neglected or not treated early on, it is tough to get it under control. So, the key is awareness, early diagnosis, and early treatment. Waiting is harmful. BP will not evaporate, it stays and gets worse.Mind you, BP has to be treated indefinitely. If you are on the medicine, you have to take it indefinitely and not cyclically. BP medicines are not like antibiotics, you should not stop the medicines unless advised by the doctors. Patients assume that the treatment is only for few days and then, they stop. No, BP treatment is not seasonal or as you wish. You must remain on treatment unless there is a reason and that too only under medical supervision. Don’t take life in your hands; don’t go through the red signal of high BP. Go through when the signal becomes green, which is normal BP.In some patients, the high BP could be because of “secondary” hypertension, like Thyroid gland disease, adrenal gland problems, blockage of circulation to the kidney, certain kidney ailments. Heavy snoring/ sleep apnea can cause very high BP and the remedy is to treat the snoring disorder. BP problems in pregnancy can be extremely dangerous for the mother and the fetus. Excessive alcohol use or pain relievers can cause high BP. Patients with secondary hypertension can be cured or improved by correcting the underlying cause. The doctors can suspect a secondary cause and if it is fixed, BP will become normal.It also manifests differently in different people, in some the blood pressure goes up only in the doctor’s office or hospital, but is normal outside (at home or work), this is called “white coat hypertension.” Nervous individuals, and “tense” people may have white coat hypertension. In some others, the blood pressure is normal in the doctor’s clinic or hospital but is high outside (at home or work). This is called “reverse” white coat hypertension or “masked” hypertension. We can diagnose these abnormal condition by measuring 24 hr blood pressure (at home or work) with an automatic machine.Unfortunately, high BP is striking young individuals in our city, the condition is turning alarming and a cause for great concern. If we don’t take care of this immediately, the young are at a risk of stroke/paralysis, heart attack, and kidney failure. BP should be checked even in the young at schools, colleges, work place, IT industry, etc. The trend of high BP in the young is extremely serious and requires urgent attention.Apollo hospital’s BP clinic and BP institute specialize in hypertension where proper testing , monitoring, and treatment facilities are available through dedicated staff—specializing in hypertension, a one of its kind Clinic in Asia. At Apollo, we can even measure the blood pressure in the heart (non-invasively) and it is one of the best ways to know if you really have high blood pressure. In some people high blood pressure may be due to a cause in the body called “secondary” hypertension. Certain endocrine gland diseases, blockage of circulation to the kidney, and kidney problems can cause “secondary” hypertension which can be cured by correcting the underlying cause. We have many patients in whom the blood pressure was “cured” by correcting/rectifying the underlying cause. Evaluation for “secondary” hypertension is very critical in young individuals with hypertension. Don’t forget the correct “work-up.” By choosing appropriate treatment, blood pressure can be made normal. Choosing the right drugs is the key to successful control of hypertension.Here are actual examples of few patients seen last week at Apollo in whom the blood pressure was very high but could be controlled and made normal by proper and precise use of blood pressure lowering medicines.Patient Age Blood pressure before treatment Blood pressure after correct treatmentThe moral is—know your BP number, like knowing your weight and height. KNOW YOUR BP number—like knowing your age. No excuse. Healthy individual contributes to a healthy family which contributes to a healthy society which contributes to healthy nation. Without a healthy nation, GDP or growth rate become irrelevant.   

 Times Healthcare National Awards –It’s a proud moment to once again announce that Apollo Health City, Jubille Hills has ranked 2nd in Times Healthcare National Awards under the category Top Multispecialty Hospitals in South Zone!!  

‘ONE LAKH HANDS’ launches new campaign on’MOM’ with the theme, ‘She chases you for life, now chase her back for an active life’A yearlong campaign to support mother’s health & wellnessHyderabad, 17th May, 2017: One Lakh Hands – one of India’s largest and most successful community sensitization platform on socio-cultural issues – launched its campaign for the year, focused on someone dear to all of us, but often neglects herself – MOM, with the theme ‘She chases you for life, now chase her back for an active life’, on the occasion of Mothers’ day on Sunday at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. The occasion was graced by Ms. Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals; Actor & Model Mr. Milind Soman, accompanied by his mother Mrs. Usha Soman. As part of the campaign, One lakh people will be directly enrolled for the adopted cause, they in turn would act as catalysts in bringing behavioral change and creating a ripple effect on the society.  For the year 2017, One Lakh Hands creators have chosen the cause of “Happy& Healthy Mom.” As per the national Health Survey 2016, Hyderabad is ranked no 1 in cases of women obesity in India. Mothers often tend to neglect their own health at the cost of their family’s well being. Their health takes a back seat after child birth. Most mothers are malnourished and are woefully short on physical exercise. They endure ill health and postpone seeking medical attention, just to avoid upsetting the daily routine at home. Often such neglect and sacrifices reflect at a later stage leading to chronic ailments as they get old.The campaign kick starts with a three day art exhibition with works of Artist Kant Risa on the theme Mother & Child, on display at Apollo Hospitals. The guests and visitors at the well attended launch program were presented with greeting cards with the imprints of the paintings to pen affectionate messages for their mothers. The launch will be followed by a sustained campaign to further the cause and reach the message to a cross section of the society. As part of this, the expo will be taken to various Corporates, Hotels, educational institutions, besides hosting events all year round.This noble mission ‘One Lakh Hands’ is conceptualized, designed and driven by IdentCITY Consultants Pvt Ltd. Apollo Hospitals, which always emphasized on disease prevention, as a health partners will bolster this initiative by organizing regular talks on women health, workshops on preventive care, extend its internationally acknowledged health check programs at a subsidized price and support all the health and wellness activities, especially meant for mothers and women at large. The other partners which are actively promoting the initiative are Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy & United Sisters Foundation are the Cause Partners; Hospitality Partner is Novotel Hyderabad Airport; Radio Partner is Radio Mirchi; Technology Partner is Mera Events and Supporting organisations like Mani Pavitra, Amplify, Kant Risa.About One Lakh HandsConceptualized and designed by IdentCITY Business Tourism Consultants Pvt Ltd, One Lakh Hands was adopted for Car free Day in 2016 and won the prestigious WRI India Award for the most innovative campaign towards behavioral change. Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) further adopted this concept for Swachh Bharat & prepared a toolkit on how this platform can be introduced in other cities/states.   

Patient from Kenya treated for a rare complication after surgery for GERDPatient from Kenya treated for a rare complication after surgery for GERD A 56 year male from Kenya had severe symptoms of heartburn for many years and was unresponsive to medications. After a detailed evaluation he was diagnosed to have Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a hiatus hernia. He underwent surgery in the form of fundoplication (wrapping of part of the stomach around the lower esophagus) in his home country. However soon after surgery he developed severe difficulty in swallowing both solids and liquids (dysphagia). Two more surgeries were done within a span of 6 months with the aim of relieving the symptoms but unfortunately after each surgery the symptoms only worsened. His discomfort progressed to a stage where after every meal he would have a feeling of the ingested food being stuck in the chest and upper abdomen. This would progress to severe discomfort and be relieved after vomiting. This symptom has resulted in a fear of eating and significant weight loss.At this stage he came to IAH and a detailed evaluation was done which included endoscopy and CT scans of the chest and abdomen. These revealed that subsequent to the prior surgical procedures most of his stomach was lying in the chest cavity instead of its normal position in the abdominal cavity. This was also resulting in a marked angulation of the stomach because of which ingested food was not freely passing into the intestine causing his symptoms of severe discomfort and vomiting after ingestion of food. Since he had undergone multiple previous surgeries, he was advised open surgery instead of minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. At the time of surgery both his chest and abdominal cavities were required to be opened to allow proper access. The stomach was straightened and pulled down to its normal position to allow ingested food to pass down to the intestine normally.His post-operative recovery after the complex surgery was uneventful and he has since then returned to his country.Total Femoral Prosthesis, An Extremely Uncommon Surgery Performed By Dr Raju Vaishya.Successful salvage of a severely crushed leg and ankleA 30 year old male from Oman, presented following a Road traffic accident on 8/07/2022. He had sustained a severe, crush injury of left leg and foot, for which was initially managed in his country, but as his limb condition worsened, he was referred to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. He was advised amputation in view of h poor limb condition and significant bone loss of about 3 inches. The extensive soft tissue damage was managed by the plastic surgery team of Dr Rajesh Watts. The limb salvage procedures were done, in the form of wound debridement, external fixation of the fractures, free flap cover of the wound, limb lengthening, and finally the hindfoot arthrodesis was done on 31/01/2023, by Dr. (Prof.) Raju Vaishya’s team.All the wounds of his leg and foot have now healed, the leg and foot deformities are corrected. The leg has also been lengthened by 3 inches using Ilizarov’s fixator. He is now able to walk pain free with crutches and is extremely happy, to have his native leg and foot.Successful Liver transplant saves the life of 45 year old man.Successful Liver transplant saves the life of 45-year-old manIn this case, the patient was a case of chronic liver ailments and had been suffering from jaundice. He was admitted in the emergency with internal bleeding and after evaluations we S discovered that he had suffered from liver failure. Liver transplant was the last resort and 1 fortunately his daughter agreed to donate her liver. The procedure of liver transplant happened successfully. While the donor was discharged within a week, the recipient was d r discharged after 20 days of the transplant.A resident of Bihar, 45-year-old male, underwent a successful liver transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. He had been suffering from chronic liver diseases for the past two years. His condition deteriorated in the month of June this year, after he was diagnosed with jaundice, followed by persistent high fever and internal bleeding in the abdomen.Following his deteriorating health, he was admitted at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in emergency. A team of experts headed by Dr. Neerav Goyal, Senior Consultant for liver transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals including Dr. V Arun Kumar, Consultant, Consultant and Dr Hitendra Garg, evaluated his condition and advised immediate liver transplant. The patient and his family had apprehensions on whether they should get the transplant done or delay it for few months. Dr Goyal advised them that his condition was already critical and at that a timely liver transplant was the only last resort to save his life. Therefore, the patient’s 20-year-old daughter agreed to donate her liver, and the transplant was done successfully.Robotic Surgery by Dr Arun PrasadA Patient suffering from complications of perforation of large intestine was treated successfully with Robotic SurgeryLiver transplant by Dr Anumpam Sibal & Dr Neerav GoyalA 6-month-old girl diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease, underwent a successful liver transplantDr Vanita AroraA patient with poor heart fuction and arrhythmias underwent RF Ablation for total eradication of arrhythmias and improvement of heart functionDr SK Modi & Dr Ranjan ModiA 61-year-old Man from Tanzania, underwent a successful vascular intervention under the special care of Dr. S.K Modi & Dr. Ranjan ModiDr Manish SinghalA patient suffering from Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma treated successfully by Dr. Manish Singhal

Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad in association with the society for “Development & Implementation of Professional Curriculum for Communication in Healthcare” and in collaboration with National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of India) conducted a conference COMMUNICON 2021 on 20th & 21st November, 2021 at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.The conference was attended by several senior/junior doctors and luminaries from Hyderabad.The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Governor Dr. (Smt.) Tamilisai Soundararajan, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana and Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry. Hon’ble Governor in her opening speech requested the organizers to conduct more such conferences on a national level so that all the stakeholders are benefitted and the instances of animosity between the health care providers and the patients are minimized. Dr. Abhijat Sheth, President NBEMS expressed that NBEMS would be making communication and patient safety a mandatory part of the curriculum of PG Courses.Dr. Pratap C. Reddy, Chairman Apollo Group of Hospitals hosted the event at Apollo Hospitals. Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.The participants learned about the various nuances of communication protocols and were immensely benefitted by the conference.                               

In India the burden of end organ disease is steadily on the rise. Transplantation of Liver, kidney, heart, Lungs, pancreas and intestines has become the standard of care for the treatment of the respective organ failures. The surgical procedure and post-surgery care has been standardized to a great extent and organ transplantation has success rates of 90-95% across all organ types. However, inspite of the good outcomes, transplantation is done in less than 5% of all patients who need it, the biggest hurdle being availability of suitable organs for transplantation.  Organs for transplantation have to come from humans and presently, the majority of transplantation in our country are being done using live donor organs (from people who are alive). One of the kidneys and a part of the liver can be donated by a healthy person. Live donation, in addition to putting the donor at risk of complications (however small the risk may be), also makes transplantation of heart, lung and pancreas impossible as these organs cannot be donated by living persons. Donation after death is the only effective solution to this problem as it can provide all organs for transplantation in addition to safeguarding concerns about live donor safety.Organ Requirement in IndiaEvery year 500,000 people die because of non-availability of organs200,000 people die of liver disease50,000 people die from heart disease150,000 people await a kidney transplant but only 5,000 get one1,000,000 lakh people suffer from corneal blindness and await transplantNationally, with a population of 1.2 billion people, the statistic stands at 0.08 persons as organ donors per million population (PMP)The Number of DonorsWhile 36 persons per million of population donated organs in Spain in 2014, 35 donated in Croatia, 27.02 donated in the United States, and only 0.34 donated inEach person can save up to 7 lives by donating their organsTypes of Organ Donation Live Donation Donation after brain Death (DBD or Heart beating Donors) Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD or Non Heart Beating Donors)Donor status Alive Dead DeadOrgans commonly donated Part of Liver,One KidneyLiver, both kidneys, pancreas, Intestines, Heart, Lungs Liver, both kidneysRisk to Donor (mortality) 1 in 500 for liver donation1 in 650 for kidney donationNone NoneTissue donation Usually not done Corneas (eye), Heart valves, skin, bones, vascularized composite tissues (i.e., hands, face) Corneas (eye), Heart valves, skin, bones,Legal Aspects Governed by THOA (Transplantation of Human Organs Act) Governed by THOA No clear guidelines presentlyOrgan Donation AwarenessPresently, about 600 organ donations happen every year in our country, which is a significant progress from the rare 1-2 per year about half a decade ago. This has been possible due to the facilitatory role of the government bodies and sustained effort from NGOs and medical community. Any concerns about the organs being distributed preferentially or unjustifiably has been addressed and all cadaveric organ donations and organ distributions are done directly by government bodies (NNOS in Tamil Nadu, Jeevandan in Telangana and AP, ZTCC in Maharashtra, ZCCK in Karnataka etc.) National and Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO and ROTTO) have been structured to facilitate organ sharing between different states so that donated organs are not wasted and made available to patients who desperately need them.Organ Donation a life changing trendThere is a huge discrepancy between the number of organs available for transplantation and the people who need them as life-saving procedures.The need of the hour is to educate the people about organ donation and the tremendous difference it can make to the life of patients with organ failure.Transplant recipients, who are incapacitated, totally dependent, and a financial burden to their families, go back to their normal life and become the breadwinners for their families.Women have successfully borne children after transplantation.Children who underwent transplant have returned to their normal school and play as the twinkle and gleam of dreams and immense possibilities return back to themOrgan donation is a GIFT of LIFE, not only for the patient who receives is but also his/her near and dear.Apollo Hospitals Transplant Institutes (ATI)The Apollo Transplant Institutes (ATI) is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive solid transplant programs. ATI offers a host of state of the art services which include Peritoneal and Hemo-Dialysis, Management of Liver Disease, Management of Kidney Disease, Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Corneal Transplantation, Heart and Lung Transplants, Intestinal, Pancreas and GI Transplant Surgeries and Pediatric Transplant Services.In 2016, the Apollo Transplant Institutes conducted over 1,437 transplants thereby making it the busiest program of its kind outside of the United States. The Institutes are located at over 14 locations offering a mix of services that are equipped to take care of the entire spectrum of liver, kidney and gastrointestinal diseases. With 90% success rates, our program is a beacon of quality and hope for patients from across the world.   

see more imagesApollo Hospitals proudly announces the launch of Apollo Health Check on Wheels, a pioneering mobile healthcare platform that brings comprehensive health checks directly to your doorstep. Unveiled on June 15 at Arogya Soudha, Bangalore, this initiative was inaugurated by esteemed dignitaries including Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Karnataka. This initiative targets the early detection, treatment, and prevention of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Equipped with advanced technology and expert healthcare professionals, Apollo Health Check on Wheels ensures convenient, timely, and top-notch medical care for workplaces and communities. This revolutionary service aligns with Apollo’s commitment to proactive health management, making quality healthcare accessible and convenient for all.

This World Health Day we are partnering with Apollo Hospitals to provide on-demand Diabetes and Thyroid tests right at your doorstep, for free!  Deepak Reddy, General Manager, Uber Hyderabad – “On this World Health Day we want to showcase the power of technology to make healthcare facilities available at their doorstep for riders across the world. Through our partnership with Apollo Hospitals, we are confident that we can build a healthier and safer future for everyone.”Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals – “Making healthcare accessible for all is the need of the hour. At Apollo Hospitals, we strive to provide realtime healthcare solutions. Our partnership with Uber is helping us bring this idea to life.”On Friday, April 7, between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. simply open the Uber app, slide over to UberHEALTH view, and request for an Apollo practitioner to visit your home or office to collect lab samples on-demand! The goal of this campaign is to increase awareness about the rise in cases of diabetes and thyroid, and its staggering burden on people’s lives. It’s why we are helping our riders take the right steps to keep their diabetes and thyroid levels in check and lead a healthy lifestyle at the tap of a button.How it works:Open your Uber app between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Friday, April 7, 2017 in HyderabadSELECT the ‘UberHEALTH’ option on the far right of the sliderSet your location and requestThe Apollo practitioners visit is absolutely freeYour Uber will arrive within minutes and the practitioner will call you from the Uber to see your exact location and to confirm theLocation/space of the visit (i.e – your home or office)Apollo Practitioners will collect your blood samplesAt the end of the on-demand, they will get back to the diagnostic centres prepare reports that will be digitally uploaded onto Apollo’s portal and communicated to the riders.

A historic milestone, The Apollo Liver Transplant Program has a success rate of over 90% in pediatric liver transplantationApollo Hospitals Delhi performed India’s first successful pediatric liver transplant in 1998New Delhi, 13 March 2023: Apollo, the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare provider, has been at the forefront of patient care in India and has led the organ transplant revolution in healthcare. Today the Apollo Hospitals Group announced the successful completion of 500 pediatric liver transplants.The Apollo Transplant Institutes (ATI) is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive transplant programs. ATI offers a host of state-of-the-art services which include Management of Liver Disease, Management of Kidney Disease, Liver and Kidney Transplantation, Heart and Lung Transplantation, Intestinal, Pancreas and GI Transplant Surgeries and Pediatric Transplant Services.With 90% success rates, The Apollo Liver Transplant program is a beacon of quality and hope for patients from across the world.Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, New Delhi, said, “This historic milestone reflects our commitment to advancing pediatric liver transplantation and providing the best possible care to our patients. I am immensely gratified at what this program has been able to achieve in a span of two decades. From a time when children with end stage liver disease were bereft of any options, to where we are today – marking 500 transplants in children whose lives have been transformed. We are proud of the work that we do, and this achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team.”Apollo Hospitals receives liver transplant patients from over 50 countries. Countries like Philippines, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Africa, Pakistan and many other have found transformational and affordable solutions in India through Apollo. A patient can undergo liver transplant surgery in India at the best price without compromising the quality of treatment and other treatment-related medical services. Indian hospitals are seizing the chance to offer the best healthcare to those in need.Dr. Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director and Senior Pediatric Gastroenterologist, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, said, “We are proud to have reached this important milestone and are honored to have been able to help so many children and families in need. Over the years several challenges have been overcome – transplants in small babies weighing as little as 4 kgs, transplants in babies and children with serious medical conditions other than liver failure, ABO incompatible transplants when the family does not have a blood group compatible donor. We are so happy that our 500th patient is a baby girl and nearly 45% of our patients are now girls. Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff have worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of care and support to our patients and their families. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have made it possible for us to reach this milestone. From the time we performed the first successful liver transplant in India in 1998, the Apollo Transplant Program has performed more than 4100 liver transplants in children and adults.”Pediatric liver transplants are complex and challenging procedures that require high level of skill and expertise. The medical team at Apollo Hospitals Group has some of the most experienced surgeons, nurses, and support staff in the field working together.Dr. Neerav Goyal, Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, said “We have unmatched technical skills of our highly specialized surgeons and physicians, an infrastructure that is comparable with the best in the world and above all the faith of our patients that we have nurtured over time. We are now able to perform the most complex of liver transplants in babies where the size of the blood vessels is as small as3-4 mm. Pediatric liver transplantation requires a multidisciplinary team and success requires harmonization between all the team members. The Apollo Liver Transplant Program is now consistently performing close to 50 pediatric liver transplants a year, a number only a handful of centres in the world have achieved”.Apollo transplant centres are well-founded with high end equipment and state of the art infrastructure that is delivered with the highest possible quality by an eminent pool of internationally renowned Transplant Surgeons, Nephrologists, Gastroenterologist’s, Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Surgeons, Anesthetists, Intensivists and Physicians. Over the past decade the Institute has built a reputation of trust and reliance with the highest quality of care delivered and outcomes unmatched the world over.Apollo’s 500th Paedritic Liver Patient Story – PrishaIn the heartland of Bihar, in a small town Jahanabad, a young middle-class couple joyously and reverently named their first-born daughter “Prisha”, literally meaning God’s gift. A teacher husband and homemaker wife, they made a simplistic, humble, undemanding couple looking forward to their journey as parents. The first few weeks were blissful but then they realized Prisha contracted jaundiced. An arduous trail from one doctor to another led to complete despair and anguish when they were told she had a disease that was a death sentence, biliary atresia that would cause her liver to fail.They weren’t ready to give up and stepped beyond their humble reach to contact top specialists till they realized that a liver transplant would be lifesaving, and brought her to Apollo at about 6 months of age. Family and friends had tried to discourage them. The challenges were indeed multiple but were overcome by the family’s resolve and treating team’s commitment. A feeding tube was put in through her nose to supplement feeds and achieve nutritional rehabilitation while funds preparations were being made. Her mother donated a part of her liver and Prisha recovered beautifully after a successful liver transplant.

Watch this Reel on FacebookBangalore, June 25, 2024 – Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC), in association with Accuracy, a global provider of radiation therapy devices, today announced the launch of India Sub-Continent’s first robotic and stereotactic therapy education centre, Robotic & Stereotactic Radiosurgery program. This initiative will be established at ACC in Chennai and Bangalore, and will provide advanced radiosurgery educational training to radiation oncologists, physicists, radiation therapists, and technologists from India and across the India Sub-continent.The program includes comprehensive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on training focusing on robotic and stereotactic radiosurgery. This initiative marks a significant milestone in India’s medical education landscape, making world-class training available locally.Participants will engage in in-depth discussions, and demonstrations ensuring a robust and practical learning experience.Mr Dinesh Madhavan, President Group Oncology, and International, Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd, said, “In the field of cancer care ground-breaking technologies pave the way for highly personalized and effective treatment. The inception of the Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy Program by Apollo Cancer Centres and Accuray will advance training facilities for the ASEAN region. It will help equip oncologists, physicists, and therapists with the critical knowledge and skills needed to leverage the latest in CyberKnife technology. ”Dr Sridhar PS, Lead- Cyberknife – Robotic Radiosurgery, said, “The launch of the training program at Apollo Cancer Centre is an exceptional opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge in Robotic & Stereotactic Radiotherapy . Since pioneering the Cyberknife Robotic Radio Surgery System in India and a rich experience of over 5000 patients, we will now share the valuable knowledge in the training program. It will enable oncologists in the development of Cancer care through Cyberknife training.”Dr Manish Mattoo, CEO, Karnataka and Central Region, said, “Introducing this state-of-the-art Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy Program aligns perfectly with our mission to provide top-class cancer care. The CyberKnife training will enhance the capabilities of oncologists and medical staff, allowing them to offer the latest in cancer treatment technologies right here in India Sub- Continent.”Ms Suzanne Winter, President & CEO, Accuracy, said, “Accuracy celebrates the expansion of the CyberKnife® S7™ System to Apollo centers in Chennai and Bangalore, showcasing our enduring collaboration with Apollo Hospitals to enhance cancer care in India. With its unparalleled precision, the CyberKnife S7 System redefines treatment standards, empowering clinicians to optimize outcomes. Additionally, it enables the delivery of high doses of radiation, typically in 1 to 5 sessions for fast and effective treatments, marking a significant advancement in cancer therapy.”The CyberKnife System is a non-invasive, robotic radiation therapy device designed to treat tumors with high precision and minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. It uses advanced imaging and computerized robotics to deliver highly focused beams of radiation, allowing for the treatment of complex and hard-to-reach tumors.With an aim to provide a world-class comprehensive ‘Educational Center’, the Academia will benefit aspiring CyberKnife clinicians of India and the Subcontinent.By bringing such a high-caliber educational initiative to India, Apollo Cancer Centres continues to lead the way in medical innovation, dedicated to enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals and ultimately, improving patient outcomes across the country.

Apollo Hospitals and The Live Love Laugh Foundation join hands to raise mental health awareness among doctors~ Programme will cover 1200 doctors across 64 locations in India ~Hyderabad, April 6th, 2017: Apollo Hospitals has partnered with The Live Love Laugh Foundation to raise awareness on Mental Health via the foundation’s “Together Against Depression” programme designed for doctors. This was announced by Dr K Hari Prasad, President – Hospital Division, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Shyam Bhat, Trustee – The Live Love Laugh Foundation and Dr J Srikanth, Sr. Consultant – Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals; at a press conference on Thursday, on the eve of World Health Day – April 7th, 2017, with this year’s theme being ‘Depression.’Through the conduct of this sensitization programme, Apollo Hospitals’ 7000-strong clinician workforce will lead the way to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health and depression, with the aim of ultimately encouraging people going through tough times to seek help.Spread across geographies with 60+ hospitals, clinics and pharmacies the Apollo Hospitals group has been a pioneer in taking up issues of health and wellness. In line with the vision of the founding Chairman, the partnership The Live Love Laugh Foundation will aim to conduct 24 sessions over the coming months covering ~ 1200 doctors.A not-for-profit organization with a focus on mental health awareness, The Live Love Laugh Foundation, led by its founder Ms. Deepika Padukone, has already conducted the programme for ~ 2,000 other doctors around the country over the last 12 months. With Apollo, the scale of the programme will be expanded further.This programme for doctors on mental health is in line with the MCI’s (Medical Council of India) new guidelines that state that 10% of all medical education programmes in India should focus on mental health.Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life, in all countries. It causes mental anguish and impacts on people’s ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends and the ability to earn a living.At worst, depression can lead to suicide, now the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds.Yet, depression can be prevented and treated. A better understanding of what depression is,and how it can be prevented and treated, will help reduce the stigma associated with the condition, and lead to more people seeking help.“The theme for this years’ World Health Day is Depression, and it is Apollo’s endeavor to be a pioneer in the health and wellness space. The collaborative program with The Live Love Laugh Foundation is aimed to raise awareness about mental health issues and ensure that Doctors, the first line of defense, are prepared. Many individuals go through stress and anxiety related to work and personal life, a doctor is well equipped to direct the patient towards the required help. Any chronic condition may heighten the risk of a patient developing symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. A doctor is a trusted health partner and will be able to channel the patient towards help,” according to Dr. K Hari Prasad, President, Apollo Hospitals.“Medical practitioners can be the core of the fight against depression as they are often the primary touch point for those affected. The importance of talking about depression as a vital component of recovery and can be initiated by them. Doctors can play a vital role to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, including depression, which remains a barrier to people seeking help throughout the world. ‘Together Against Depression’ will equip doctors with the right skills and resources to be key influencers in the fight against depression,” said Dr. Shyam Bhat, Trustee – The Live Love Laugh Foundation.The programme which will rolled across the locations of Apollo Hospitals around the country, will coverage a range of topics related to depression and its incidence, screening and treatment. The program participants will also receive material such as videos, articles, quizzes and handouts for easy reference.About Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes more than 10000 beds across 65 Hospitals, 2000 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Center across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honor, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 30 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.About The Live Love Laugh FoundationThe Live Love Laugh Foundation was set up in 2015 as a Charitable Trust to champion the cause of mental health in India and focus on depression in particular. The main aim of TLLLF is to reduce social stigma and create awareness around mental health. TLLLF has spread awareness on mental health via the foundation’s English / Hindi website (www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org / www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org/hi), extensive engagement via the foundation’s social media channels, outreach to various print, TV, radio and digital media outlets, and by undertaking several on-ground activities such as a mental health awareness program (“You Are Not Alone”) for school students and teachers which has been already conducted more than 230+ schools, reaching more than 32,000 students and 6,700 teachers around the country. The foundation’s sensitization program on mental health for doctors (“Together Against Depression”) has so far covered more than 2,000 doctors. The Live Love Laugh Foundation launched the country’s first nationwide public awareness campaign on mental health, the widely acclaimed Doobara Poocho, on October 10th 2016, World Mental Health Day.