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Innovative surgery at Lilavati Hospital offers independence to spina bifida patient Posted by Niilesh waghela  Mumbai — Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre Mumbai, has successfully performed a first-of-its-kind minimally invasive colonoscopic cecostomy on Merlyn D’mello, a 28 year-old IT professional living with spina bifida related neurogenic bowel. The innovative endoscopic technique created percutaneous cecum access with colonoscopic guidance and introduction of a 24 Fr PEG catheter, allowing self-performed antegrade colonic irrigation without open surgery or abdominal incisions. The patient has been receiving medical attention since childhood for congenital spina bifida and has lifelong issues with severe constipation, incontinence, and reliance on caregiver-administered enemas. An earlier surgical procedure (Malone Antegrade Continence Enema/MACE) did not yield sustainable bowel control and necessitated advanced endoscopic management. During a well-planned intervention, th...

Lilavati Hospital Introduces Advanced Cancer Care Institute and Nursing Excellence Program Posted by Nilesh waghela  Mumbai: Lilavati Hospital has announced two major initiatives to enhance healthcare in Mumbai: New Cancer Care Institute The hospital is establishing a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Institute with a 300-bed facility in Mumbai. This center will provide: Advanced cancer treatments using the latest technology and global best practices. Personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs. Access to high-quality care locally, eliminating the need to travel abroad for treatment. This facility will also: Offer AI-driven diagnostic tools for early cancer detection, improving survival rates. Create job opportunities for healthcare workers, researchers, and support staff. Organize awareness campaigns to educate the community about cancer prevention and early detection. Collaboration with Mayo Clinic: Nursing Excellence Program Lilavati Hospital has partne...