In a remarkable medical achievement, Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad has successfully performed a liver transplant on a 7-month-old male child, weighing just 5.5 kg. The feat of the first-ever liver transplant for an infant under the age of one in Gujarat and marks a significant milestone in the field of pediatric liver transplantation in the state. An experienced team of healthcare experts were involved in the transplant including Prof. Darius Mirza, a stalwart with experience, having led the Birmingham team in performing over 6,000 liver transplants across the globe. Prof. Mirza, The Lead Liver Transplant Surgeon, Western region, Apollo Hospitals Group, joined Dr. Chirag Desai, Senior Liver Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Pathik Parikh, Liver Transplant Physician, Dr. Pushkar Srivastava, Dr Shailesh Sable (Transplant Surgeon), Dr Rohan Chaudhary (Transplant Surgeon), Head of Department- Pediatric intensivist and Neonatologist, along with a large, experienced team of specialists to offer the best quality care in the management of liver diseases and transplant in Gujarat. The patient was a male child from Beyt Dwarka, Gujarat. The child’s medical challenges began with the onset of jaundice within a few weeks of his birth. Unfortunately, the condition progressed rapidly, leading to irreversible liver damage due to a genetic disease known as Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC). Dr. Pathik Parikh (Senior Liver Transplant Physician), at Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad, said, “When we diagnosed the child with PFIC, we knew there was no alternative but to perform a liver transplant to prevent further damage to other vital organs. The child’s parents, who are also young adults, consented to the procedure on being explained the seriousness of their child’s condition.” Since the chance of getting a liver for such a young child is very low, the mother donated a portion of her liver for the transplant. The team at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad faced several challenges before, during and after the surgery due to the complex nature of the surgery. One of the biggest challenges was the child’s extremely small body. Meticulous surgical planning was required to ensure the child was nutritionally optimized to tolerate the 8–10-hour surgery. According to Dr. Pushkar Srivastava, Head of Department- Pediatric Intensivist & Neonatologist at Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad, the surgery also presented unique difficulties. “Children of such a young age present a unique challenge. Their blood vessels are very small, 1-2 mm in size. While supplying the entire organ after transplant they are very vulnerable to blockage which has to be prevented by blood thinner which increases the risk of bleeding in the post-operative period. Even the slightest blood loss is not tolerated by small babies this young. On top of that, babies who are inherently more prone to infections have to be given immune suppression medicine to prevent transplant rejection. Maintaining heart rhythm was an additional challenge for this child. We came out with flying colours and this surgery put us altogether in a different league as compared to other Liver Transplant Units in the State. Teamwork of people from various specialties, excellent nursing care and state of the art infrastructure of Apollo were vital for our success,” said Dr. Pushkar Srivastava. Making stitches on such small veins and ensuring blood flow continues is extremely challenging and the most critical part of the surgery. Even the most experienced surgeons can falter while performing this procedure, but the team at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad came through. The successful liver transplant was performed on the child on September 25, and he is now recovering well.“The child is feeding normally, and the jaundice has disappeared. Our team is managing the post-surgery challenges, including immune suppression and nutrition care; it is still early days, and we expect the child to continue to improve” said Prof Dr. Darius Mirza, the Lead Liver Transplant Surgeon, Western Region, Apollo Hospitals Group at Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad. The child was discharged from the hospital, a fortnight after the successful transplant, marking the beginning of a new and healthy chapter in his life. Mr. Neeraj Lal, COO of Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad, lauded the medical team for its remarkable achievement.“Prof Darius Mirza brings huge international experience which will benefit our patients. Our liver transplant team will offer quality care in liver disease management and transplantation. The successful liver transplant not only offers hope to the child and his family but also reflects the exceptional skills and dedication of our team in setting new benchmarks in healthcare,” Mr. Lal added.

Apollo Hospitals is the largest Cardiac care program in India and one of the leading cardiac programs in the world in terms of scale, outcomes, complexity, diversity and access. Apollo’s unparalleled clinical excellence is built on extensive experience of performing over 300,000 angioplasties and 200,000 cardiac surgeries and providing the full spectrum of cardiac care services. With a steadfast commitment to pioneering healthcare, Apollo has not only transformed lives but also redefined excellence in cardiovascular care. The Cardiac Center of Excellence at Apollo Hospitals stands as a testament to the institution’s leadership, state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional clinical team, and ground-breaking technologies. Spanning across 38 hospitals with 375+ consultants, Apollo is the first corporate hospital group and largest private tertiary care institution for cardiovascular sciences in India. It attracts patients across the globe (from over 140 countries) for best-in-class outcomes compared to international benchmarks and seamless service delivery at affordable price points. The clinical offering at Apollo is one of the most comprehensive in the world, providing treatment for coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, congenital heart conditions and heart failure through advanced modalities ranging from minimally invasive and robot assisted surgery, to technology-intensive complex transcatheter therapies to transplant services, critical care, post-op rehab services as well as a significant footprint in preventive cardiac care through India’s first AI driven cardiac risk prediction and disease prevention program – AICVD. Some of the key highlights of Apollo’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence include: Unprecedented Number of Procedures: Since its first angioplasty as well as its first cardiac surgery performed in 1986, Apollo has consistently set records in terms of volume of procedures performed. Year after year, our dedicated team of medical professionals has been conducting tens of thousands of successful procedures offering a new lease of life to patients. Since its inception, Apollo has conducted more than 300,000 angioplasties and 200,000 cardiac surgeries, a clear leader in the space. World-class Infrastructure and Technology: Apollo is credited with bringing world class tertiary care of international standards to the country. A key ingredient of this is the investment in state-of-the-art medical facilities to accommodate the growing need for advanced cardiac care. Apollo currently has nearly 50 catheterisation labs across 38 centers in India with a capacity of 10,000 beds. Apollo’s Centers of Excellence are equipped with the latest technology and medical infrastructure spanning robotic surgery and endovascular robotic suites, high-end coronary imaging and precision intervention modalities, 3D electrophysiology suite, high end critical care and life support, high-end diagnostics and screening services to ensure it serves patients at the cutting edge of science. Exceptional Clinical Team: The heart of Apollo’s success lies in its exceptional team of healthcare professionals, including world-renowned cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists, physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff that work together as a joint heart team. Their commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care is second to none. The team currently stands at 375+ specialist clinicians (cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons) across all sub-specialties of cardiac sciences spanning interventional cardiology, medical and preventive cardiology, cardiac surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, electrophysiology, transplant and paediatric cardiology & CT surgery. High end and complex Procedures: Apollo Hospitals has shaped the growth of cardiac therapies in India by being innovators and early adopters of advanced and high-risk modalities. It has the largest Robotic Cardiac Surgery program in the country with more than 500 surgeries under its belt. It has led the way in structural heart disease treatments with 500+ transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures and nearly 70% of the Mitraclip implantations (to treat mitral valve regurgitation) in the country. Apollo has pioneered the Emergency Medicine specialty by codifying ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) protocols to manage and treat cases of heart-attack. It is also the first private hospital to perform a heart transplant. It continues to perform a heavy mix of complex and high-risk procedures that many other hospitals are not equipped to do. AICVD Tool: Apollo is proud to announce that 1 million patients have taken the AICVD test score. AICVD predicts, with more than 90% accuracy, the risk of developing coronary artery disease in next 10 years. A prospective study of these patients has reinforced the predictive power of this proprietary AI model. Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group said “Having been a practicing cardiologist, I have been particularly invested in the growth and development of Cardiac Sciences at Apollo. Our first angioplasty and bypass surgery in 1986 marked the beginning of an incredible journey. Since then, our relentless commitment to healthcare involving adoption of the latest and safest methods with ethical execution and wide reach have helped us perform over 200,000 cardiac surgeries and over 300,000 angioplasties across Apollo Hospitals Group with millions of patients under a long-term cardiac care plan.” Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said ” Our next frontier is the battle against the NCD epidemic where we aim to stem the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and ensure early detection. Apollo has launched a first-of-its kind artificial intelligence (AI) driven personalised preventive health program called ‘ProHealth’. The need of the hour is true personalisation and prediction accompanied with ongoing health mentorship. Our revolutionary cardiac risk prediction tool, AICVD, has shown that one can expect a 90% predictive success in detecting coronary artery disease 10 years in advance. This information can be vital and life-changing in terms of preventing and managing heart disease proactively. We are happy to share this risk prediction model with everyone including the government since it would be a valuable tool in population health” As Apollo Hospitals celebrates this remarkable milestone, it reaffirms its commitment to delivering excellence in cardiovascular care and advancing the frontiers of medicine. The institution remains steadfast in its mission to heal and transform lives through innovative and compassionate healthcare.

Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals Limited, which is a 100% subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. has acquired a partially built hospital in Sonarpur, Kolkata with a total capacity of 325 beds as an asset sale. The first phase of the hospital with 225 beds built over 1.75 lakh square feet will be commissioned in the next 12 months and will bring Apollo’s hallmark levels of care to more consumers in the eastern region by delivering state-of-the-art healthcare across all broad and high-end specialties including a comprehensive Oncology services with Radiotherapy. The acquisition is being fully funded by Apollo Multi Speciality Hospitals through its own internal accruals. Speaking on the acquisition, Ms Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “At Apollo Hospitals, our mission is to bring the best healthcare to all. For over 20 years, consumers in Kolkata and the North-East have trusted Apollo as their care provider of choice due to our unique combination of cutting-edge technology, exceptional clinical talent, and compassionate service. The addition of this new facility is part of our planned capacity expansion across the country and will allow us to serve even more people in the region.” This is Apollo’s second hospital in Kolkata, and its location will complement the clinical offering in the flagship hospital in Kolkata. As the fifth hospital in the eastern region, the facility further strengthens Apollo’s dominant position as the largest healthcare provider there with over 1800 beds across Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati. This acquisition is an important step in Apollo’s strategy to expand in key regions through brownfield and greenfield projects. Apollo will further augment its capacity in the East by an addition of another 700 beds over the next 3 years, taking the total bed count for Apollo in eastern region to 2500.

Apollo Hospitals continues to spearhead advancements in healthcare by providing accessible and top-quality medical services remotely. With a steadfast commitment to improving global healthcare, Apollo Telehealth has transformed the way patients and healthcare professionals interact, making quality medical care available to all, regardless of geographical barriers – impacting the lives of more than 20 million individuals. Empowering Patients Through Virtual Healthcare Apollo Telehealth’s innovative approach to healthcare delivery has made medical consultations accessible from anywhere. Technology has reduced travel and wait time and also improved outcomes by providing access to a doctor in just a few clicks. Recently, a 4-year-old baby was brought to an Apollo Telemedicine center at Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, with severe lesions on his face. A tele-consultation was immediately arranged with a Senior Dermatologist at Chennai; who was able to diagnose the condition as Impetigo Contagiosa and prescribed IV antibiotics. The treatment was carried out with continuous monitoring which improved the condition of the baby. With a team of 200+ members, Apollo Telehealth’s command centre handles over 20,000 clinical transactions daily. These services encompass emergency, primary, secondary, and other essential preventive healthcare services, alongside quality audits and training sessions. Access to a Comprehensive Range of Services Apollo Telehealth offers a comprehensive suite of remote healthcare services, including specialized services, such as Tele-Emergency, Tele-Radiology, and Tele-Ophthalmology, extend to even the most distant regions, enhancing the healthcare landscape and improving the overall quality of life. A testament to the efficiency of the services is the case of a 90-year-old woman from the distant village of Khumulwng, West Tripura. Using Apollo’s Tele-Emergency service, she was quickly admitted to the Kherengbar Hospital’s Tele- Emergency centre. Preliminary evaluations indicated a looming hypertensive heart failure. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the paramedics team promptly connected with Apollo Multi- Speciality Hospitals in Kolkata. This rapid intervention was made possible under the expert supervision of leading emergency care physicians, leveraging Apollo’s cutting-edge digital systems. Their timely guidance ensured the patient’s stabilization, eliminating the delays and risks associated with distant travel. Till date, over 3000 Tele-Emergency cases have been successfully stabilized through the implementation of Tele-Emergency services in states like Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, and others. Timely interventions as such continue to save countless individuals across the country. Unparalleled Quality and Expertise At the heart of Apollo Telehealth’s efforts lies its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical excellence. The platform offers a network of highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans. The virtual platform enables patients to tap into the expertise of doctors and specialists they might not have had access to otherwise. For instance, in Jengal, West Garo Hills, a woman confronted a dental emergency as fluid seeped from her lower teeth, resulting in acute pain and swelling. Left untreated, she was on the brink of developing the dangerous Ludwig’s Angina. With no local dental specialists available, the situation appeared bleak. Yet, the recent advent of telemedicine in the area proved to be a game-changer. Leveraging a live video link with a facial maxilla surgeon from the US, the local medical staff performed nerve blocks, drained the pus, and extracted three teeth, ensuring her rapid recovery. Such timely interventions are a testament to the power of technology and the TeleHealth platform’s ability to connect patients with global experts. Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare Access Apollo Telehealth platform is democratizing healthcare by ensuring that individuals who lack easy access to medical facilities can still receive timely and expert medical attention. This not only improves individual health outcomes but also contributes to a healthier society at large. In the high-altitude region of Kaza, Apollo Telehealth’s telemedicine proved pivotal in safeguarding a mother and her newborn. At the Kaza Community Health Centre (CHC), the mother was identified with Abruptio Placentae. Following a C-section, she encountered hemorrhagic issues, and the premature infant exhibited signs like cyanosis. Given Kaza’s remote location, both received continuous telemedical oversight from Apollo experts for six days. Subsequently, they were relocated to Mission Hospital in Manali, where intensive care facilitated their recovery. Apollo Telehealth has established more than 700 centers, in 7 states.  This widespread presence has made quality healthcare more accessible to the masses.   On the future vision for Telehealth Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo, said “As the world continues to evolve, Apollo Telehealth remains at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, data security measures, and a patient-centric approach, Apollo Telehealth is working towards creating a world where quality healthcare knows no bounds. Our commitment to extending quality healthcare to underserved communities has never been stronger. Over the next five to ten years, we foresee a quantum leap in healthcare access, facilitated by the integration of technology in every aspect of healthcare.”  Vikram Thaploo, CEO – Telehealth at Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, said, “At Apollo Telehealth, our steadfast commitment to innovation has been a game-changer in the Indian healthcare sector. Our unique technological solutions and strategic partnerships with various governmental and corporate entities across the country have fundamentally reshaped the way patients access and experience medical care. We remain dedicated to expanding our services to reach more communities in need.”     Dr. K Ganapathy, Director, Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF) and Apollo Telehealth, commended Apollo Telehealth’s tireless efforts in revolutionizing healthcare accessibility. He emphasized, “Telemedicine stands as a game changer in the Indian healthcare landscape. Apollo Telehealth’s transformative approach has bridged geographical gaps, ensuring top-notch medical services reach millions. This innovation is reshaping healthcare interactions, making quality care a universal right. The Apollo Telehealth platform’s impact is profound, reaching far and wide, and exemplifying the potential of technology in revolutionizing healthcare delivery. It’s not just a service; it’s a movement towards equitable and accessible healthcare for all.” Prof. Ravi P Mahajan, Director Critical Care Integration & Transformation, Apollo said “Apollo Telehealth is more than a healthcare service; it’s a lifeline reaching the most remote corners of our nation, ushering in a revolution where quality healthcare is just a click away. Our command centre of over 200 dedicated professionals handle thousands of cases daily, offering emergency and preventive healthcare services to individuals across the country. With a vision anchored in accessibility and clinical excellence, we are transforming the global healthcare standard, ensuring that distance no longer dictates the quality of healthcare one receives” Apollo Telehealth has played a transformative role in shaping the future of Telehealth in India. From introducing the first V-sat Tele-Emergency services in Himalayan regions, to bridging urban-rural disparities with the establishment of 350,000 touchpoints nationwide; these initiatives have profoundly enhanced healthcare accessibility and set a benchmark for integrated medical services across the country.

Apollo Hospitals has expanded partnership with Google Cloud to put healthcare in the hands of every Indian with Apollo’s digital platform, Apollo 24|7. Access to healthcare in India is challenging. 60% of hospitals, 75% of pharmacies, and 80% of doctors are in urban areas, leaving rural areas underserved. Technology presents an opportunity to improve access to healthcare for Indians countrywide. Built entirely on Google Cloud, Apollo 24|7 aims to deliver an omni-channel healthcare experience to people in India with telemedicine services, online doctor consultations, home delivery of medication, and improved clinician decision making. Key pillars of this partnership include: The development of an AI-powered clinical decision support system: Apollo 24|7 teams worked with Google Cloud to build a Clinical Intelligence Engine (CIE) using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and generative AI (gen AI) models. This enables doctors to identify the next best action for patients during consultations. The CIE service leverages data from Apollo Hospitals and large language models (LLMs) from Google Cloud to create a proprietary solution in which all patient data is kept securely within the hospitals’ systems. The AskApollo patient-facing service: The platform also powers AskApollo, which helps patients with care navigation services. This first-of-its-kind service is built on top of Apollo’s CIE, which was developed using millions of real-world clinical data points gathered over 40 years of clinical excellence, and analyzed using Google Cloud’s advanced AI and machine learning technologies. Apollo Hospitals is also exploring the use of Med-PaLM 2, a LLM developed by Google that is trained on medical knowledge, and can answer medical questions and generate clinical text summaries. Providing a highly scalable, modernized cloud platform for Apollo 24|7: Apollo 24|7 is India’s largest and fastest growing health platform. In collaboration with Google Cloud partner, Searce, the Apollo 24|7 engineering teams deployed 78 microservices and 40+ databases on Google Cloud with zero downtime. The Apollo 24|7 data lake is also built on Google BigQuery, which brings together siloed data onto a single platform to help drive better decision making and clinical outcomes. Delivering authentic healthcare information on Search: Google has long worked with Apollo Hospitals to source authoritative and helpful health information for features on Google Search. Google’s deep AI capabilities combined with Apollo Hospital’s 40 years of experience in healthcare has the potential to make diagnosis more accessible, accurate, and affordable, and the two organizations are collaborating to find new ways to bring the best of health information to people in the future. “Access to timely and accurate health information is a real challenge in India, and our partnership with Google Cloud is poised to address it through various collaborations. Apollo’s expertise, data and hospital network will help shape a new era of precision and empathy in clinical decision making with medical grade generative AI, and AskApollo embodies the fusion of technology and compassion to revolutionize patient care,” said Ms. Shobana Kamineni, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals. “Generative AI has the transformative power to bring conversational medicine to clinicians and patients alike,” said Mr. Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. “Our work with Apollo Hospitals will improve accessibility in healthcare, support clinicians and care teams, and drive better patient engagement—ultimately benefiting millions of Indians.” Google Cloud’s approach to data governance and privacy policies ensures customers retain control over their data. In healthcare settings, access and use of patient data is protected through the implementation of Google Cloud’s reliable infrastructure and secure data storage, along with each customer’s security, privacy controls, and processes. Google’s responsible approach to generative AI also means customers have access to monitor and review model outputs and leverage safety guardrails and model documentation to enable responsible use in a customer’s use case and context.

Apollo Hospitals has launched India’s first Comprehensive Connected Care programme; powered by Apollo’s Connected Care technology. Apollo has always been the pioneer in bringing the best and the most relevant technologies; and now, the national roll out of Apollo’s Comprehensive Connected Care services will offer clinical teams and nursing staff a holistic real-time view of the patient, across several care touchpoints along the patient journey such as emergency & ambulance, In-patient, post-surgery and home care. Launched earlier this year, Apollo’s Enhanced Connected Care programme saw a significant increase in the quality and safety benefits in turn improving overall patient experience. From 1 hour of nursing time saved per shift and reduced patient re-admissions to ICU by 30%, to detecting over 8-10 early warning critical alerts per 100 monitored beds and receiving almost Zero code blue (emergency) calls, an indication that if a patient needs immediate medical attention, this programme ensures no critical event is missed and patient safety is ensured at every step of the way. With over 1000 beds already equipped with the real time, rapid-response patient monitoring system across Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad and Bangalore, the company plans to add another 2000 connected beds for all in-patients by the end of this year. In fact, Apollo’s Jayanagar & Hyderguda hospitals in Bangalore & Hyderabad, respectively currently provide Enhanced Connected Care coverage to all the in-patients, making them India’s first fully smart hospitals. Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “The whole paradigm of care delivery is changing, and the changes will only accelerate in the years ahead. The promise of having Comprehensive Connected Care technology has expanded the opportunities for how medical experts and patients interact, offering care at every touchpoint. As it advances, patients will experience better health outcomes and increased access to healthcare, clinicians are able to maximize their time, make more informed decisions and deliver continuous care. With this, we will continue to strive and build a connected health system that improves patient safety and enhances clinical outcomes, putting India on the global connected health map.” Prof. Ravi P Mahajan, Director Critical Care Integration & Transformation, Apollo Hospitals said, “Technology clearly makes a significant difference in improving patient outcomes and we at Apollo are committed to lead the best healthcare experience for all. Our Comprehensive Connected Care services represents a significant breakthrough in healthcare delivery as it enables us to provide the highest quality care experience to our patients across the care continuum. Our Enhanced Connected Care programme across select Apollo Hospitals has seen huge success with patients benefiting from this unique experience. Augmenting the quality of care and safety provided to patients, this continuous monitoring system enables us to monitor patients 24*7 thus ensuring significant improvement in patient’s condition management and health outcome. And, now we are all set to roll out these services across all our 70+ hospitals nationwide as we remain committed to bring patients the best healthcare in the world.” Backed by AI, this indigenously developed enhanced care technology is designed to continuously monitor and detect early signs of deterioration in a patient’s condition, enabling the care team to initiate corrective action sooner. Additionally, it enables nurses and doctors to monitor patient health remotely – from nurse stations, command centre or even from their mobiles. Based on the data provided from the system and the patient’s electronic medical record, doctors at Apollo’s regional command centres are equipped to assess the condition of the patient and recommend further support or treatment. In certain unforeseen cases, the system is capable of detecting ‘critical’ or ‘severely critical’ alerts, and notifying medical emergency teams to initiate immediate action.

Apollo Hospitals has launched a Pan-India expansion of their one-of-a-kind connected care program, Apollo Connect. With this, Apollo Hospitals aims at creating the largest connected healthcare ecosystem in India, empowering hospitals and nursing homes across metros and non-metros to offer holistic and superior patient care. To create significant benefit for this connected care partner network, Apollo Connect has rolled out services like eICU, diagnostics, surgical consultations, remote monitoring, clinical & quality training as well as accreditation support across India. By building a robust connected care partner network through collaborations, Apollo Connect aims to strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in India by improving last mile patient access, affordability and experience. Through this program, Apollo’s partner hospitals will be able to enhance the services they offer patients, achieve superior clinical outcomes, improve patient retention, save costs and strengthen business performance. Apollo Connect, further promises to provide neighbourhood hospitals and nursing homes the ecosystem support to help patients get access to quality healthcare they need, closer to home, and reduce the financial burden of travel and logistics. Commenting on the vision of the program, Dr Prathap C Reddy, Founder and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “As care providers, the imperative for us is to collaborate and support each other to ensure no sick person goes untreated for lack of access to quality care. It is with this commitment that we have created the Apollo Connect program, an initiative towards building healthcare together, by bringing healthcare providers on one platform to provide superior care and keep patients closer to home. Having built and run India’s largest hospital chain, we understand the healthcare realities and challenges, and have designed Apollo connect to aid hospitals and nursing homes to improve their operational and business efficiency through exceptional service support from Apollo. Collaboration is an immensely powerful tool, and we believe that by coming together, we can truly strengthen India’s healthcare ecosystem and ensure every individual gets the right support they need.” For the past two years, Apollo has been piloting Apollo Connect with specialty hospitals and nursing homes pan-India and has seen immense success across the board – for instance, a super specialty hospital in Moradabad has set up their own in-house laboratory in collaboration with Apollo Diagnostics; a multispecialty hospital in Chhattisgarh has increased ICU occupancy by 50% in partnership with Apollo’s eICU service; a super specialty hospital chain in Bangalore is able to take on more complex emergency cases through frequent training and consults from Apollo’s critical care team. Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Since inception, we have been committed to making India healthier by building and providing the best healthcare solutions. Apollo Connect for us is one more step in that direction where we help patients get access to quality healthcare as close to them as possible, including but not limited to emergency care, diagnostics, remote monitoring as well as surgical consults among others. Every hospital and nursing home is an opportunity for the healthcare ecosystem to reach more patients and save more lives. We are confident that by empowering these institutions, we will be able to build a world class healthcare system in India where everyone has access to superior facilities and opportunities for the best treatments. We truly believe in the power of the ecosystem coming together and we’re set to go the extra mile to make this a reality.” Apollo Connect offers its partner hospitals multiple services across four key areas of benefits – Boosting revenues and saving costs, strategic business support, providing superior care guidelines to aid patient retention and training & mentoring programs and courses.

A 35-year-old woman from Vadodara saved the life of her 6-year-old daughter by donating a part of her liver. The child was suffering from Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC), a rare progressive liver disease, and underwent a successful liver transplant at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad. As per the case details, the child was first diagnosed with jaundice within 10 days of being born. After a liver biopsy and consultation with doctors, her parents discovered that she had PFIC. Her condition worsened as she grew, eventually leading to liver failure. The 6-year-old patient was seen by the doctors of Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, in Vadodara. At the time, the child had severe jaundice, weak muscles, and ascites (build-up of fluid in the stomach). After further diagnosis, the doctors informed the parents that her liver cannot sustain any longer and a liver transplant was needed. Both parents signed up as donors for the liver transplant. However, after evaluation, the mother was found to be a better fit and was chosen as a donor for the transplant. A team of doctors led by Dr Darius Mirza, Liver Transplant & HBP Surgeon, Dr Chirag Desai, Chief Consultant & Program Director, GI, Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon, and Dr Pathik Parikh, Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad. Dr Pushkar Srivastava, Lead consultant lead Pediatrics and Neonatology has managed the patient post operatively till discharge. Commenting on the postoperative condition of the patient, Dr Pathik Parikh, said, “The child started eating normally after 3 days of the transplant and was discharged after two weeks of hospitalisation. She can now lead a normal life. By donating a part of her liver, the mother has put an end to her daughter’s sufferings.” Explaining the patient’s disorder, Dr Chirag Desai, said, “Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) is an extremely rare condition. We see cases like this only one in a million. The symptoms usually begin at infancy and include build-up of fluid in the stomach and jaundice.” Speaking about pediatric transplant facilities in Gujarat, Dr Darius Mirza, said, “Five years back, patients from Gujarat had to travel to Mumbai or Delhi for a pediatric liver transplant. With the team of experts available at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, combined with the state-of-the-art facilities, patients can now get the best available treatments in the state without having to travel outside Gujarat.” Dr Lakshman Khiria, Senior Consultant Gastro Surgery and Liver Transplant Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, said, “The successful liver transplant surgery for this young patient with PFIC is a testament to the unwavering dedication and collective expertise of our multidisciplinary team at Apollo Hospitals. We take great pride in our ability to provide a renewed opportunity for life and instil hope in this courageous child and her family.” “The child started eating normally after 3 days of the transplant and was discharged after two weeks of hospitalisation. She can now lead a normal life. By donating a part of her liver, the mother has put an end to her daughter’s sufferings” said Dr Pathik Parikh Lead Consultant Hepatologist & Liver Transplant Physician, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad “Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) is an extremely rare condition. We see cases like this only one in a million. The symptoms usually begin at infancy and include build-up of fluid in the stomach and jaundice” said Dr Chirag Desai Chief Consultant & Program Director, GI, Hepatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad “Five years back patients from Gujarat had to travel to Mumbai or Delhi for a pediatric liver transplant. With the team of experts available at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, combined with the state-of-the-art facilities, patients can now get the best available treatments in the state without having to travel outside Gujarat” said Dr Darius Mirza, Liver Transplant & HBP Surgeon, Birmingham UK, Apollo Hospitals, Western Region

Showcasing the true spirit of sports and brother-sister bonding, a 28-year-old National level football player from Varanasi has donated a portion of liver to her brother at Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow. The patient, a 30-year-old Karate coach by profession, was suffering from Cryptogenic Liver Cirrhosis, a condition that threatened his life and career. His sister, a National Level Football Player, selflessly stepped forward to donate a portion of her liver, giving her brother a second chance at life. Dr. Waliullah Siddiqui, Liver Transplant specialist at Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow who conducted the transplant, said, “The patient, who is a Karate Trainer at a Private School came to us with stiffness in his abdomen and jaundice. He was diagnosed with Cryptogenic Liver Cirrhosis. The only treatment to save his life was to perform a Liver Transplant.” The recipient found a donor match in his sister. She is a national-level football player with a thin body structure. She consented to donate her liver. Given her condition, a small portion of her liver was extracted for the transplant. The surgery was completed successfully and both patient and donor are recovering well. The case was challenging as the recipient’s condition was deteriorating with every passing day, and without a transplant, he couldn’t have survived more than two months. Dr Ashish K Mishra, Liver Transplant Specialist at Apollomedics Lucknow added, “In India, liver diseases pose a significant burden, accounting for 18.3% of the global liver disease deaths in 2021, totaling two million deaths. Despite the need for more than 20,000 liver transplants, only 3,500 have been conducted. In a recent case, a young patient with an active lifestyle was diagnosed with Cryptogenic Liver Cirrhosis. Fortunately, her sister, a national level football player, stepped forward to donate her liver. This inspiring story serves as a testament to the safety and effectiveness of organ donation, highlighting the fact that individuals can lead normal lives after donation. It is crucial for everyone to draw inspiration from this case and dispel the prevailing myths surrounding liver transplantation in our society. Dr Mayank Somani, MD and CEO, Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow said, “This case is both a story of inspiration of a footballer sister donating liver to her brother and also a testimony of the top-notch medical services available at the Apollomedics Super Specialty Hospital in the entire region. The transplant took place in the month of June, and the brother-sister duo were sent home after a week of the transplant surgery. The donor, despite the physical challenges of the transplant, has already embarked on her rebuilding exercise and is determined to resume her football career soon under the supervision of experts. Similarly, the recipient has also been allowed moderate activities, which can be increased after three months of the transplant. This case serves as an inspiration to all those who deem their lives limited after organ donation. It redefines the bounds of the possible and resonates a powerful message that individuals can lead fulfilling lives, even after selflessly donating their organs. Witnessing the transformation and renewed vigor in both the recipient and donor reaffirms our belief in the power of organ transplantation and the incredible strength of the human spirit.

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai has successfully performed two novel cardiac procedures on a dialysis patient from Thoothukudi district. A 75-year-old man from Thoothukudi has been on regular dialysis for a long-time. Patient had chest pain and underwent coronary angiogram in Thoothukudi. The angiogram test showed severe calcified blockages in 2 blood vessels in the heart. He also had irregular heartbeat which was going down mostly at the time of dialysis. This was a major concern for the nephrologist during the time of dialysis in Thoothukudi. Patient was referred to Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai for further treatment. At Apollo Hospitals, Chennai patient was examined by Dr Refai Showkathali, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiologist and Dr Raja Mahesh, Senior Consultant – Nephrologist. Patient underwent Orbital Atherectomy and Micra pacemaker placement. He recovered quickly and was discharged home within few days. Read more about two novel cardiac procedures performed at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Dr. R. Bindu, Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice, Government of Kerala inaugurated the installation of the 4th generation robotic-assisted system (RAS), Da Vinci Xi at Apollo Adlux Hospitals in Kochi. The hospital chain has expanded their RAS network, further yielding better clinical outcomes from their existing robotic-assisted surgery units across the country. While speaking at the launch event, Dr. R Bindu, Minister of Higher Education, Government of Kerala, said, “I am honoured to inaugurate the installation of one of the most advanced robotic-assisted surgery systems, Da Vinci Xi at Apollo Adlux Hospitals. This ground-breaking technology marks a significant milestone in healthcare advancements, bringing unparalleled precision and safety to surgical procedures. By embracing innovation, Kerala once again proved its commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare and ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. This remarkable achievement underscores Apollo Adlux’s dedication to fostering cutting-edge research and transformative technologies in the field of surgery.” Robotic-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that helps patients return to their everyday life much faster. The Da Vinci technology, known for its better patient outcomes, is also associated with lesser pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and even minimal post-operative complications in certain cases. In addition to that, Da Vinci brings across some innovative features including voice and laser guidance systems, a lightweight endoscope, and the same control console and 3D optics system that lets surgeons see into the patients as they operate the device. This system employs tiny instruments that mimic the movements of a human hand but with a wider range of motion. Surgeons benefit from the system’s built-in tremor-filtration technology, which enables precise, smooth maneuvering of each instrument. These benefits go a long way in enabling the surgeon and care teams in providing life-enhancing care for their patients. “We are proud to introduce the revolutionary Da Vinci Xi robotic system at Apollo Adlux Hospitals. This remarkable technology represents a new era in surgical excellence, empowering our highly skilled team of surgeons to perform complex procedures with unprecedented precision and control. With its advanced capabilities and enhanced visualization, the Da Vinci Xi will elevate the standards of patient care, enabling faster recovery times, reduced complications, and improved surgical outcomes. We are excited about the tremendous impact this state-of-the-art robotic system will have in transforming the future of surgery.” – Mr. Sudheesan Puzhekadavil, MD, Apollo Adlux Hospitals. This installation will help get better clinical outcomes across multiple surgeries that are performed at the Departments of Gynaecology, Surgical Gastroenterology and Urology. Over 90% of patients can return home on the same day of surgery, ensuring a swift recovery period. “We are thrilled to launch one of the most advanced RAS systems, Da Vinci Xi by US based Intuitive, at Apollo Adlux Hospitals, Kochi. This 4th generation system empowers surgeons with enhanced accuracy and control. This cutting-edge technology will revolutionize our surgical procedures, ensuring unparalleled precision, safety, and exceptional outcomes for our valued patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare, and this remarkable addition further solidifies our dedication to innovation and excellence in medical care”, says Mr. Sudarshan B, CEO of Apollo Adlux Hospitals. While talking at the launch event, Dr. Elizabeth Jacob, Senior Consultant & HOD, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Dr. Urmila Soman, Senior Consultant, Minimally Invasive Gynaecology and Robotic Surgery at Apollo Adlux Hospitals said, “When we do gynaecological procedures like partial or radical hysterectomies through open surgery, we need to make large incisions, which increases the risk of surgical site infections. However, with robotic-assisted surgery, we just need to make small incisions which helps reduce the threat of surgical site infections in these procedures and prevent other infections during the patient’s recovery.” Dr. P Roy John, Senior Consultant & HOD, Urology at Apollo Adlux, said, “Robotic-assisted urology surgeries help the patient to return to their normal life in just a few days. With other forms of surgeries, it takes the patient around 6-8 weeks to recover, which increases hospital stay and costs to the patient.” Dr. Manoj Ayyapath, Senior Consultant & HOD, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Dr. Kartik Kulshrestha, Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology at Apollo Adlux Hospitals, together pointed out the significant impact of RAS in the field of gastroenterology, saying, “Treating GI cancers are much simpler with robotic-assisted surgery systems as these systems help with a magnified vision and easier movements, which helps preserve and improve lymph node yield and reduce nerve palsy rate.” Currently, the hospital provides RAS procedures such as TLH+BSO, Lap Pectopexy, and Lap Myomectomy in Gynaecology. Surgical Gastroenterology offers Lap Hemicolectomy, APR, LAR, Hepatectomy, Lap Cholecystectomy, Radical Cholecystectomy, TAPP, TEPP, Lap Fundoplication, Lap Inguinal Hernia Repair, Lap Umbilical Hernia Repair, and Whipple Procedure. Urology procedures include Lap Nephrectomy, Lap Adrenalectomy, Lap Prostatectomy, and Partial Nephrectomy.

A team of Cardiologists at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad led by Dr Ranga Reddy, a renowned Interventional Cardiologist specialising on structural heart disease, introduced a ground-breaking procedure, the MitraClip, for the first time in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, to treat an 87-year-old woman Ms Leela Nair, with recurrent heart failure. The complex and novel procedure involving unique double MitraClip procedure for this patient with severe mitral valve regurgitation or blood leaking backwards through the mitral valve, was done under the guidance of Senior Cardiologists Dr Manoj Agarwal, and Dr PC Rath, and Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale. Mitral valve regurgitation or leakage of valve, a prevalent heart disease, occurs when the valve between the left heart chambers fails to close properly, leading to the backward leakage of blood. It affects around 24 million people worldwide, ranking as the third most common form of valvular heart disease. Conventional treatment involves minimal-invasive mitral valve surgery, which may be effective but poses high procedural complications for older patients or high-risk patients. The non-surgical MitraClip procedure offers a good alternative, improving patient outcomes for those with severe Mitral valve regurgitation. The MitraClip Procedure is a revolutionary and minimally invasive procedure as it involves a catheter to insert a clip to hold the edges of the mitral valve together, providing a unique and safer treatment option compared to the mitral valve surgery, especially for patients aged 60 and above. This procedure offers better recovery prospects and prolongs the life for patients dealing with mitral regurgitation. The Apollo Heart Institute remains at the forefront of medical advancements, offering new-age treatments such as the MitraClip procedure for elderly patients, providing relief and confidence in healthcare options for a healthier and happier life. With this innovative medical approach, older individuals can find relief and confidence in their healthcare options, says Mr. Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad The patient presented with recurrent heart failure hospitalizations and was a known case of severe mitral regurgitation. The 2-D Echo and TEE investigations done on her indicated severe degenerative prolapse of posterior mitral valve, the cause for severe eccentric mitral regurgitation. She was advised surgical valve repair/replacement. In view of her advanced age and very high risk for open heart surgery, she was advised trans-catheter mitral valve repair with Mitraclip. Coronary angiogram done showed normal coronaries. After a multidisciplinary heart team meeting, it was decided to go ahead with Mitraclip. Two Mitra clips were placed in her, which is typically done when a single clip is not sufficient to reduce backward blood flow adequately. “The area of the prolapse was large and was causing severe mitral regurgitation, hence we used 2 clips and that significantly reduced mitral regurgitation. The procedure done through right femoral vein, went uneventful, the patient recovered well and was ambulated within 12 hours”, says Dr Ranga Reddy.