A hernia usually occurs when there is a weakness in the muscle or the tissue and the inside organ pushes through it. A hernia can occur in various places in the body such as the abdomen, groin, diaphragm or the site of any previous incision due to surgery. Over time, hernias tend to get bigger as the muscle wall of the area gets weaker and more tissue bulges through. It is important to understand when to seek surgical consult to rule out potentially serious complications that may arise if the hernia gets strangulated. If there is a visible or palpable bulge that gets more pronounced while coug ..read more

Revolutionary Technological advancements gives Minimally Invasive Surgery new dimension Robot-assisted surgeries have been around for quite some time but till now the robots were being used mostly by urologists and oncologists. However, now with the next-generation robotic system, the benefits of robotic surgery can be leveraged for all common and advanced surgical conditions like gallbladder surgery, hernia, weight loss surgery, appendicitis, fundoplication & other procedures. Compared to laparoscopic surgery where the surgeon gets a 2D view while operating, the biggest advantage of robot ..read more

Robot-assisted surgeries have been around for almost a decade but till now these robotic surgeries were being used mostly for complex surgeries for cancer. However, now with the next-generation robot, Versius from CMR Surgical, Cambridge UK, the benefits of robotic surgery is not limited to complex surgeries but for many common surgeries like gallbladder stone, hernia, obesity appendicitis, fundoplication & many other types of diseases. In 1989, after a decade spent performing conventional open surgery, I came across a surgical demonstration that altered my path forever. At a conference of ..read more

What are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding. Also known as piles, these are swollen veins in your lower rectum and anus which are quite similar to Varicose Veins. If left untreated, they can also develop inside the rectum or under the skin around the anus, known as external hemorrhoids. Common Symptoms As mentioned above, depending upon the type of hemorrhoid, signs and symptoms can vary. Most symptoms are caused by the prolapse (slippage) of the anorectal mucosa in and out of the anal canal. The prolapse of the mucosa and internal hemorrhoids in the ..read more

Recovery from COVID-19 is posing a new set of challenges for patients and medical doctors alike. This cunning and baffling virus has affected the whole world. The virus is still haunting and scientists, drugmakers running the race against the time to develop a safe vaccine and specific treatment for COVID-19. Current data reveals that the coronavirus can affect many different systems within the body and is not only restricted to the lungs. The virus can also damage the heart, kidneys, liver, and increases the risk of long-term health problems. COVID-19 can also make blood cells to form clots ..read more

Covid-19 venom has sting the world at every level of life. The amount of information and misinformation spreading around is even more frightening than the virus itself. The COVID-19 pandemic has deaccelerated the functioning of healthcare systems around the world and led to changes in elective surgical care, with bariatric procedures being postponed until the end of the pandemic. This has burnout a load of bariatric patients and one needs to understand Bariatric patients are unique from other surgical patients due to their higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular dise ..read more

While robotic surgery has been around for more than a decade, the new next generation robots have myriad advantages that have accelerated the robotic revolution across the globe. Backed by Artificial intelligence and machine learning, the new generation robotic systems significantly improve the safety and precision of the surgical procedures. This has been made possible due to the unstinting efforts of the R&D teams of our industry partners. They understand the need to automate using deep learning data as opposed to behaviour coded by an engineer who is unaware of all the possible scenari ..read more

Buckling belts on our increasing waistlines is a rising concern. The imbalance of a beam balance of energy intake and energy expenditure results in an oscillating weighing scale. Obesity has become another epidemic in the country which needs attention. A complex spectrum of factors contributes to obesity and is associated with co-morbidities like diabetes type-2, hypertension, mental illness, malignancies such as colon and endometrial cancer. Obesity is a social stigma. One wants to hide from society and go into a hibernation state and with increasing stress, tries to binge on food as result i ..read more

Commonly understood as Acid reflux, Gastroesophageal disease is one of India’s most common lifestyle diseases. Mostly, in the beginning, heartburns or acid refluxes are minor which are caused after overeating or eating spicy food or certain types of food like pizza, etc. These can be managed easily at home with medications prescribed by a physician however if these episodes of acid refluxes become persistent, one must seek a consultation with a gastroenterologist who may advise some investigations or endoscopic evaluation to rule out GERD i.e. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In simple words ..read more

With the blessings of His Holiness The Dalai Lama Ji, on October 16th 2021, we embarked on the journey to unleash the excellence of next-generation robot, Versius. This was a big leap of faith for me and my team. Exactly thirty years ago, I was lucky to be among the pioneers to bring laparoscopic surgery to India and laparoscopy as we all know today revolutionized the surgical landscape with the minimally invasive technique causing minimal pain, quick recovery and resumption of normal activities, excellent cosmetic results and shorter hospital stay. Patients could move around on the same day o ..read more