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Himalayan Hospital doctors save precious 4 year old life *Perform high-risk lifesaving cardiac surgery, free of cost under Ayushman Bharat

Published on: September 14, 2023

Himalayan Hospital doctors save precious 4 year old life *Perform high-risk lifesaving cardiac surgery, free of cost under Ayushman Bharat

On September 13, 2023, Himalayan Hospital Jolly Grant performed a life-saving ‘cardiac surgery’ on 4-year-old Rakshita, a resident of Kedarnath. Rakshita had been battling a serious heart condition since birth. Prior to coming to Himalayan Hospital, her parents had sought consultations at several other major hospitals, but Rakshita did not receive any health improvement. Her condition was deteriorating rapidly until she arrived at Himalayan Hospital’s Cardio Surgery Department. Here, senior cardiologist Dr. Anurag Rawat conducted essential health checks for Rakshita, revealing a hole in her heart. Rakshita’s case was referred to Dr. Bhavna Singh, a senior cardiac surgeon at Himalayan Hospital. Dr. Bhavna Singh assembled a team and decided to proceed with the high-risk surgery. After the surgery, little Rakshita was given a new lease on life. She is now completely healthy and has returned home with her parents.

Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) Jolly Grant’s Chancellor, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana; and Chief Medical Superintendent Dr. S.L. Jethani congratulated the entire surgical team.

In making thesurgery successful, cardiac anesthetist Dr. Deepak Oberoi, Dr. Ashish Kumar Simlote, Dr. Munish Agrawal, Sanjay Thapliyal, Pramod Singh, Ajay Saxena, Nitesh, Harish, Divakar, Sanjay Bijlwan, Shiv Charan, Sheetal, and Sunil Gupta, along with the entire CTVS and OT staff, provided assistance.

A Four-Hour long High-Risk Cardiac Surgery saved a precious life:Dr. Bhavna Singh, the senior cardiac surgeon at Himalayan Hospital,explained that when Rakshita underwent a health check, it was discovered that there was a hole in one of the valves between the two parts of her heart, in addition to the hole in her heart. As a result, the pressure on the lungs, known as pulmonary artery pressure, was significantly higher at 70 mmHg compared to the normal 30 mmHg.

Rakshita’s life was in jeopardy due to the oversized heart, and surgery was the only option to save her life. This condition occurs in less than 1% of Children: Dr. Bhavna Singh of Himalayan Hospital stated that Rakshita was dealing with two heart conditions simultaneously – a hole in both parts of her heart and a hole in the valve. In medical terms, this is referred to as “Gerbode Shunt,” and it is seen in less than 1% of children.

Free Surgery Through Ayushman Bharat:Himalayan Hospital Jolly Grant has provided treatment to the highest number of patients across the country under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Rakshita’s operation was also performed free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat program.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.