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Zen Multispecialty Hospital Provides Advanced endoscopy services under CSR Initiative

Nov 10, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Zen Multispecialty Hospital

Mumbai: With an aim to create meaningful interactions with people of the society, and help improve their quality of life, Zen Multispecialty Hospital is pioneering social initiatives in association with ICICI Foundation. This initiative will help needy people to undergo advanced endoscopic tests at discounted rates. Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound are some of the procedures that will be offered through this initiative for the next 2yrs.

Corporate social responsibility (CRS) initiatives are the need of the community, with health remaining of prime focus and importance. Being socially responsible is the motto to help in the upliftment of others. Now, Zen Multispecialty Hospital has come forward, striving for society, and taking limitless efforts to bring quality healthcare within the reach of all.

Dr Roy Patankar, Director of Zen Multispecialty, said, “Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, we recognize that being socially responsible is more critical than ever and that many organizations are actively doing their part and in the best way they can. As a part of our CSR activity, we are introducing advanced Endoscopic services at discounted prices to diagnose cancers and pre-cancerous conditions early. We will be offering these services to the underprivileged sections of society. As government hospitals are already rushed with many patients and appointments for endoscopy are delayed. The procedure will be performed by using the latest high-end advanced endoscope-Olympus 190 which also has a narrow band imaging technique that helps in diagnosing early cancers. These activities will be run in association with the ICICI Foundation.”

Dr. Patankar added, “we have seen patients who come with us in very bad conditions due to lack of facility or delay in treatment. If patients are diagnosed early then many of the diseases related to the stomach or colon may be detected in the early stages which will save one’s life. In the last two years during the covid time, many patients couldn’t come in time for diagnosis and hence later landed up in an emergency. If these cases were picked up in the early stages, then it couldn’t have been a worse situation. The situation in rural are is worse than in urban. This initiative will definitely be helpful, save money as well the time of the patients. “

“Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, colonoscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound are some of the procedures that will be offered through this initiative for the next 2yrs. 1st test was done for diagnosing acidity problems including reflux, food pipe ulcers, food pipe cancers, stomach ulcers, various types of stomach cancers, and tumors. Colonoscopy is carried out for diagnosing colonic cancers and ulcers, chronic ulcers like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis. Endoscopic ultrasound is for duodenal cancers, pancreatic cancers, bile duct cancers, stones in the path of bile flow (bile duct). The hospital is committed to providing uninterrupted services for socially marginalized and deprived sections of society.”

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A Metallic Pin Successfully Removed from A Child’s lung After 2 Years at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur

Feb 24, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Chembur, #Dr Kshitij Shah, #ENT Surgeon, #Zen Multispecialty Hospital

A team of doctors from Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Mumbai gave a fresh lease of life to a 10-year-old girl who had accidentally swallowed a large metallic pin with a sharp end, 2 years ago. A team led by ENT doctors Dr Kshitij Shah and Dr Shalaka Dighe, ably supported by paediatric pulmonologist Dr Sagar Warankar and anaesthesia team led by Dr Pramod Kale performed a successful surgery at the hospital. The patient recovered and was discharged within 48 hours.

2 years ago, Naira Shah (name changed), a 10 –year-old girl from Mumbai accidentally swallowed a metallic pin. An x-ray of the abdomen was done and it failed to reveal the foreign body and everybody eventually forgot about the incident. Her life was smooth until the patient started complaining of dry cough after 1.5 years of sleeping in certain positions. Hence, the patient visited Zen Multispeciality Hospital for further investigations.

Dr Kshitij Shah, ENT Surgeon, Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Mumbai, said, “To our utter surprise, an x-ray of the chest revealed a metallic foreign body in the lower airway on the left side. A CT scan of the chest was done to precisely locate the foreign body. After an initial attempt at removal of the foreign body by flexible bronchoscopy, a decision was made to perform a rigid bronchoscopy.”

Dr Shalaka Dighe, ENT Surgeon, Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Mumbai, said, “Rigid bronchoscopy is a procedure done to gain access to the patient’s airway using a hollow metallic tube under general anaesthesia. The foreign body was successfully removed without any complications and without an external scar on the body after an hour-long surgery.

Dr Dighe said, “The child was hale and hearty in a couple of hours after surgery. Failure to remove the foreign body via bronchoscopy would mean a very morbid open surgery (thoracotomy) to remove it.”

“For over 1.5 years, Naira (name changed) was fine and did not encounter any problems. But suddenly she started coughing. We panicked, feared Covid and took her to Zen Hospital. We are thankful to Zen Hospital for promptly treating our child and urge other parents like us to keep away sharp or metallic objects like pins or coins from their children,” concluded the patient’s father Sanjiv Shah (name changed).

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15-Year-Old Boy with Severe Testicular Pain Gets A New Way of Life at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur

Feb 17, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Dr. Vishakha kalikar, #Laparoscopic surgeon, #Zen Multispecialty Hospital

Mumbai: Testicular pain can be termed as discomfort in one or both the testis. There are many young boys who suffer from this severe problem but neglect it. With the help of expertise and advanced technology, Zen Multispecialty Hospital saved the testis of a 15-year-old boy this New Year, and helped him improve his quality of life. Awareness should be created by educating the parents and boys about it.

Vihaan Singh (name changed), a resident of Chembur who studies in 9th grade was complaining of testicular pain in the right testis for 2 days. Even though he complained to his parents but they ruled it out saying it is normal and was he taken to a local doctor. Later, the pain was so unbearable that he would find it difficult to attend his online classes and was unable to concentrate on his studies. On December 31, Vihaan was crying in pain and that is when the parents admitted him to Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur.

Dr. Vishakha kalikar, Laparoscopic surgeon, Zen Multispecialty Hospital, said, “Testis produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. But young boys and men can suffer from testicular pain that can be acute and chronic. There are many reasons behind this excruciating testicular pain. The causes can be an infection, nerve damage, cancer, or even an injury. He had a torsion of the testis. On arrival, his sonography suggested that there was no blood flow to his testis. The patient underwent a bilateral orchiopexy that is fixing the testis in their original position. The boy discharged within 24 hours. The patient had followed up in the outpatient department after 1 week. The patient is healthy.”

Dr. Vishakha added, “Not treating the patient at the right time could have led to permanent damage to the testicle or even loss of testicle causing impaired fertility. Pay attention to the testicular pain and seek prompt treatment. Parents should make sure that they take their children for testicular examination, once per month to notice any changes or even lumps in the testicles. Available of facilities under one roof fastens the process of diagnosis and early treatment in such scenarios.”

“We were disturbed and afraid after we saw Vihaan rolling on the floor due to the testicular pain. He kept crying and shouting in pain. He couldn’t even walk or talk properly. We thank the doctors for offering him appropriate treatment. We appeal to other parents like us not to ignore when the child complaints of any health issues,” concluded the patient’s father Nitish Singhi (name changed).

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Zen Multispecialty Hospital successfully performs A Rare Surgery laparoscopically to remove Tumor From A 43-Year-Old Man’s Food Pipe

Nov 5, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. Roy Patankar, #Food Pipe, #laparoscopic, #Mr. Mohammad Asif Khan, #Mr. Tarique khan., #Zen Multispecialty Hospital

A team headed by Dr. Roy Patankar, Director and Gastroenterologist, Zen Multispeciality Hospital extracted an 8 cm tumour from the oesophagus of a 43-year-old man by performing a rare and complicated laparoscopic surgery. Now, the patient has been discharged and can eat and swallow properly. The line of treatment needed to be precise so that there is no damage to food pipe and surrounding important blood vessels as complications can lead to a risk to life.

Mr. Mohammad Asif Khan a 43-year-old working professional from Almagarh UP was living a smooth life until he had bleeding and vomiting from food pipe and endoscopy was performed which confirmed a tumour in the food pipe. He also found it difficult to swallow and gulp the food. He was having Acid reflux happens in the upper portion of the abdomen.

The patient took treatment at various hospitals in Mumbai. But nothing seemed to work for him. The patient had almost given up and thought that he would never return to normal life. However, the patient was referred to Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai, wherein he was filled with a new hope of getting rid of his problem. The patient surgery happened on 8th October 2020.

Dr. Roy Patankar, Director and Gastroenterologist, Zen Multispecialty Hospital said, “On arrival in an emergency the patient was vomiting and found it difficult to breathe. An endoscopy carried out suggested that there was a tumour located in the food pipe. A tumour may occur when the cells in the lining of the oesophagus grow out of control. It was later confirmed to be a rare kind of tumour called leiomyoma.”

After conducting all necessary investigations, the Patient was taken up for surgery which lasted for approximately 3-4 hours. Later he was shifted to ICU for monitoring and after a couple of days shifted back toward. He was kept nil by mouth for 3 days and later started with liquids and gradually to a full diet

Dr. Patankar added, “The patient was successfully treated by using the laparoscopic method to remove the tumour from the food pipe that is the oesophagus. During surgery, an endoscopy was done to see the tear in the food pipe. This is a rare laparoscopic surgery as usually this type of tumour requires opening the chest and extracting the tumour by creating passage. In case of delay in treatment, the tumour may spread, and cure may become next to impossible. We suggest people not to ignore any kind of symptoms such as long-term acid reflux, weight loss, or blood in vomit. One should consult with their doctor to seek help.”

“My brother’s life turned upside down when he came to know about the tumour in the food pipe. He gave up eating and lost weight. He couldn’t concentrate on his work as he would constantly keep vomiting. He couldn’t eat solid food and switched to liquid ones. He was bogged down. After surgery, he is able to swallow and eat food properly. We thank the doctors for saving his life,” concluded the Patient’s brother Mr. Tarique khan.

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Giant 11 Kg Tumor Successfully Removed from Woman’s Abdomen at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur

Sep 21, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Chembur, #Dr Santosh Palkar, #Dr Shilpa Deshmukh, #Dr Tanveer Abdul Majeed, #Zen Multispecialty Hospital

Mumbai: A team headed by Dr Tanveer Abdul Majeed [Surgical Oncologist], Dr Santosh Palkar [Urologist] and Dr Shilpa Deshmukh [Anaesthetist] performed a successful 9-hour complicated surgery to extract 11 kg mass tumour from a 55-year-old woman’s abdomen during these unprecedented times at Zen Multispecialty Hospital Chembur. Doctors advise seeking timely intervention to avoid further complications amid lockdown.

For Sujata Sinha (name changed), a housewife hailing from Chembur had generalised abdominal distension was no big deal a few months ago. Things turned awry when she noticed that her abdomen was growing day by day causing her a sensation of being bloated and difficulty in breathing. In June, Sinha consulted a local doctor who did an ultrasound and CT scan that confirmed the presence of a mass (tumour) in her abdomen. Due to COVID – 19 lockdown and fear of contracting Coronavirus, she deferred any further medical advice. She did not receive any medications. Over the period of waiting her abdominal distension progressed and made her more breathless. Since it was a very large tumour it made her look obese. However, the patient was referred to Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai.

Dr Tanveer Abdul Majeed, a Surgical Oncologist, Zen Multispecialty Hospital, Chembur highlighted, “On evaluation at admission on 08th September 2020 she weighed about 80 kilos, was diabetic and hypertensive. A Contrast CT scan Abdomen with Vascular reconstruction performed revealed the presence of large tumour in the abdomen completely filling the Right half of the abdomen and extending to the left side displacing the right kidney, duodenum, small intestine and colon to the left side completely so also displacing the Inferior Vena Cava (Major blood vessel) to the left with 270-degree contact with IVC, Aorta and Right external iliac vessel, It was also splaying the portal vein. It had also displaced the right lobe of liver to the left and anteriorly. Normally tumours arising on the posterior part of the kidney tends to push anteriorly but it was a large tumour pushing the right kidney on the left side and the whole cavity was occupied by the tumour.”

A clinical diagnosis of Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma was made based on imaging which showed its characteristic nature, Liposarcoma is a rare cancer of connective tissues that resemble fat cells under a microscope. It can occur in almost any part of the body, but more than half of liposarcoma cases involve the thigh, and up to a third involve the abdominal cavity. The patient was scheduled to undergo Exploratory Laparotomy with Intra perinephric Resection of Right Retroperitoneal Sarcoma sos Right Nephrectomy and Vascular replacement of Inferior Vena Cava.

Dr Majeed said, “After opening the abdomen a very large tumour displacing all previously mentioned structures to the left completely. An 11 kg tumour of size 55 cm x40 x 35 was successfully removed. The surgery lasted for gruelling 9 hours and there was 1000 ml blood loss. The patient is in the hospital and doing very well. She is started on oral liquid and tolerating it well so also, she is able to breathe freely. She will be advised to follow up after 3 months discharge

“Our world turned upside down when I felt bloated, the stomach appeared bigger and I weighed 80 kgs. We delayed treatment due to the pandemic. But I am fortunate to get operated at Zen Hospital and thank doctors for saving my life. After tumour extraction, I feel lighter now and can eat and breathe properly, and have resumed to normal life,” concluded Patient Sujata Sinha (name changed).