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Hyderabad: The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) doctors have successfully performed a minimally invasive surgery on a 60-year-old patient, removing 418 kidney stones. Led by Dr. K Purna Chandra Reddy, Dr. Gopal R Tak, and Dr. Dinesh M, the medical team chose percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) due to the complexity of the case, with the patient's kidney function at only 27%. This procedure involves small incisions through which specialized instruments, including a miniature camera and laser probes, are used to precisely target and remove the stones, minimizing trauma, expediting recovery, and preserving kidney function. Dr. Gopal Tak, a consultant urologist at AINU, noted that despite having kidney stones for three years, the patient remained asymptomatic due to obstruction from a large stone, leading to the formation of numerous smaller stones, the largest being 2 cm in size, necessitating breakdown before removal. Admitted to the hospital three weeks ago with severe vomiting and abdominal pain, the patient was diagnosed with a left kidney full of stones requiring immediate treatment. Dr. Gopal emphasized the causes of kidney stones, including low water intake, excessive salt and non-vegetarian food consumption, and various health conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, and high uric acid levels. Dr. Gopal cautioned that individuals with kidney stones are susceptible to recurrence, stressing the importance of regular check-ups and follow-ups to preserve kidney health. He also warned that cases of kidney stones typically increase during the summer months due to dehydration.
Here are some dos and don'ts for maintaining healthy kidneys:
1. Ensure you drink enough water until your urine appears colorless.
2. Yellow urine signals insufficient water intake, increasing the risk of kidney stones.
3. Limit your consumption of salt and non-vegetarian foods.
4. Stay hydrated even when in air-conditioned environments.
മാൽഡ: പാമ്പു കടിയേറ്റ് രോഗി മരണപ്പെട്ടതിനെ തുടർന്ന് ഡ്യൂട്ടിയിൽ ഉണ്ടായിരുന്ന അഞ്ചു ജൂനിയർ ഡോക്ടർമാരെ 20 പേരടങ്ങുന്ന സംഘം ആക്രമിച്ചു. വെസ്റ്റ് ബംഗാളിലെ മാൽഡ മെഡിക്കൽ കോളേജ് ആൻഡ് ഹോസ്‌പിറ്റലിൽ ആണ് സംഭവം നടന്നത്.
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
ലക്‌നൗ (ഉത്തർ പ്രദേശ്): സഞ്ജയ് ഗാന്ധി പോസ്റ്റ് ഗ്രാജുവേറ്റ് ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഓഫ് മെഡിക്കൽ സയൻസസ് (എസ്.ജി.പി.ജി.ഐ.എം.എസ്) ഒരു സമർപ്പിത മൾട്ടിഡിസിപ്ലിനറി ട്രാൻസ്‌ജെൻഡർ ക്ലിനിക്ക് ഉടൻ ആരംഭിക്കുമെന്ന് ഡയറക്ടറായ പ്രൊഫസർ രാധാകൃഷ്ണ ധിമാൻ പറഞ്ഞു.
വിജയവാഡ: ഐ.എം.എയുടെ ദേശീയ കായികമേളയായ ‘ഡോക്ടേഴ്സ് ഒളിമ്പ്യാഡ് 2023’ നവംബർ 22 മുതൽ നവംബർ 26 വരെ വിജയവാഡയിൽ നടക്കുമെന്ന് ഇന്ത്യൻ മെഡിക്കൽ അസോസിയേഷൻ ദേശീയ പ്രസിഡന്റ് ഡോ. ശരദ് കുമാർ അഗർവാൾ അറിയിച്ചു.
A 41-year-old man with a complex medical history, including two failed kidney transplants, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant at a private hospital in the city.
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