The patient, a resident of Bihar, suffered a ruptured thoracic abdominal aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to vital organs. Before arriving in Gurugram, he was misdiagnosed at several hospitals, which worsened his condition. At admission, his heart was functioning at only 15 percent, making conventional surgery extremely risky.

Therefore, the surgical team opted for a hybrid approach. They combined open bypass surgery with minimally invasive endovascular repair. Using this technique, doctors placed a stent graft to seal the ruptured artery and restore blood flow to his vital organs.

Initially, experts estimated almost a 50 percent chance of death. However, the patient responded well to the procedure. He recovered steadily and was discharged within six days. Currently, he remains under follow-up care, and doctors plan another surgery to improve heart function once he gains strength.

Hospital officials said the surgery marks a major milestone for cardiac care in Southeast Asia. They highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, advanced techniques, and specialized care for complex heart conditions. Moreover, they emphasized that hybrid procedures can save lives when conventional surgery alone carries high risk.

Medical experts hope this successful surgery encourages other hospitals in the region to adopt hybrid cardiac procedures. Furthermore, the case demonstrates how combining traditional and minimally invasive techniques can achieve outcomes previously considered impossible.

Overall, this success story shows how innovation, skill, and timely intervention can save lives even in extremely challenging cardiac cases.

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The paraquat toxins had reached his lungs, causing irreversible pulmonary fibrosis. Despite two weeks on ECMO support, the patient showed no improvement. The medical team immediately listed him for an emergency lung transplant.

A team of pulmonary specialists – Dr Visveswaran Balasubramanian, Dr Chetan Rao, Dr Pankti Seth, Dr Ramya Reddy – worked alongside transplant surgeons Dr K R Balasubramanian and Dr Manjunath Bale. They collected lungs from a brain-dead donor and successfully completed the transplant at Yashoda Hospitals-Hitec City.

Dr Visveswaran Balasubramanian said the operation was crucial to save Anurag’s life. The hospital highlighted the success as a milestone in treating paraquat poisoning. The transplant reflects advancements in pediatric lung care and organ donation initiatives, giving hope to patients with critical pulmonary conditions worldwide.

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The patient, from Meerut, had been suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy and severe mitral valve leakage. His condition worsened over the past four years, forcing two ICU admissions in six months. In August, his health collapsed again, and he was shifted to Delhi for urgent treatment.

On August 26, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) informed the hospital about a matching donor heart in Chandigarh. The retrieval team rushed to secure the organ and flew it back on a commercial flight. Green corridors in Chandigarh, both airports, and Delhi city ensured the heart reached the hospital within 1 hour 55 minutes.

A team led by Dr. Sujay Shad, along with cardiac surgeons and specialists, immediately performed the transplant. The patient was on a heart-lung machine during the surgery. The donor heart began working successfully, and recovery started quickly.

Doctors said the patient was off the ventilator in 18 hours, eating normally, and walking lightly. They expect a strong long-term recovery.

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