Apollo Speciality Hospitals has achieved a major surgical feat by successfully performing two complex procedures on patients with extensive skull base injuries and a rare growth hormone-secreting tumor, respectively. The team, led by Dr. P. Meena Priyadharshini, worked together to perform the surgeries with precision and expertise.
The first patient, who had suffered traumatic skull base injuries, was treated with a pioneering approach that combined transcranial and trans-nasal endoscopic skull base repair. This innovative method ensured a seamless repair of the skull base at five sites, a milestone in neuro and ENT surgery. The patient made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility and being discharged without any residual complications within two weeks.
The second patient, a 50-year-old woman, had been experiencing progressive changes in facial structure, hands, and voice due to a rare growth hormone-secreting tumor in the pituitary gland. The team, including Dr. R. M. Manikandan and Dr. Shankar Vangipuram, successfully performed an endoscopic excision of the tumor extending to the suprasellar region. The patient’s diabetes, which had been exacerbated by the tumor, showed significant improvement following treatment. The patient’s blood parameters, including insulin-like growth hormone, returned to normal levels within nine months.
Dr. Meena Priyadharshini emphasized the importance of teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration in achieving these complex surgeries. She noted that the hospital’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare through expertise and advanced technology helped to deliver successful outcomes.
The hospital’s COO, P. Neelakannan, highlighted the significance of these groundbreaking surgeries in their mission to provide top-notch healthcare. With cutting-edge technology and expert professionals, Apollo Speciality Hospitals is dedicated to delivering the best possible care to its patients.