Govt. hospital in Tiruchi carried out over 1,000 paediatric surgeries in the past year
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchi has performed over 1,000 paediatric surgeries in the past year, indicating a rise in quality healthcare services. The hospital has transitioned to laparoscopic procedures, which are less invasive and result in shorter recovery times. Many of the surgeries address congenital issues, with a significant portion of patients requiring ongoing care and multiple operations.
- ▪The hospital has conducted over 1,000 paediatric surgeries in the past year.
- ▪Approximately 600-700 of these surgeries are classified as major procedures.
- ▪The shift to laparoscopic surgery has improved recovery times for patients.
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Over the past year, more than 1,000 paediatric surgeries have been carried out by the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, attached to the K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, reflecting a growing trend of high-quality healthcare at the public facility.“In recent years, we have shifted from open surgeries to laparoscopic procedures for paediatric patients as well as grown-ups. As these are minimally invasive operations, the hospital stay period is shorter. Though laparoscopy is not more complicated than regular surgery, it does require a learning curve for surgeons,” Niran Kumar, assistant professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, told The Hindu.Approximately 600-700 paediatric surgeries at the hospital could be classified as major procedures, said Dr. Kumar.
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