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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Experts discuss ECMO advances at meet in Vijayawada
Manipal Hospitals, Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), hosted a medical education programme focused on advanced practices and innovations in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in Vijayawada on Sunday. Titled 'Mastering ECMO – Insights from Manipal's Leading Experts,' the day-long event saw medical experts and professionals from Hyderabad and Bengaluru participated. The sessions featured case-based discussions and critical care applications such as weaning strategies, patient selection, and bridging to cardiac transplant. Additionally, the programme included a hands-on workshop that focused on ECMO components, cannulation techniques, oxygenator failure, air embolism management, and 4H troubleshooting strategies. The event was supported by the Critical Care and Pulmonology departments of Manipal Hospitals. Sudhakar Kantipudi, Cluster Director of Manipal Hospitals, called for more such initiatives to improve ECMO capabilities and critical care outcomes in the region. Among those present were IMA, Vijayawada, president B. Hanumaiah, IMA secretary V. Suresh Kumar, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, chairman Sunil Karanth and others.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Advanced endoscopic procedure to treat oesophagealtumour
Vijayawada: Manipal Hospital here has treated a rare and symptomatic oesophagealtumour in a 54-year-old male patient. The patient had been experiencing intermittent, non-progressive difficulty in swallowing for over six months, without any weight loss or appetite changes—symptoms that initially ruled out oesophageal malignancy as a primary concern. Dr Rajesh Bathini, consultant (Medical Gastroenterology), and his team performed a cutting-edge procedure known as STER (Submucosal Tunnelling and Endoscopic Resection) to restore the natural health of the patient. Dr Rajesh Bathini stated, 'This advanced technique involved creating a submucosal tunnel 5 cm above the lesion, followed by careful dissection and retrieval of the tumour using precision endoscopic tools after freeing the lesion from its attachments. The mucosal entry was subsequently sealed with endoclips to ensure complete closure and healing. STER is a technically demanding procedure that requires a high degree of expertise and specialised equipment. Successfully managing this case reflects our clinical capabilities and opens up new avenues for treating similar cases in a less invasive manner.' The patient experienced complete relief from his symptoms immediately after the procedure and was discharged the very next day. Hospital Director Dr Sudhakar Kantipudi remarked, 'This case underscores the importance of expert clinical judgment combined with access to state-of-the-art endoscopic technology.'
