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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Surgical technique developed by OGH doctor gets international recognition
A surgical technique developed by Dr. Pallam Praveen, Professor and Head of the Department of General Surgery at Osmania General Hospital (OGH), has gained international recognition after being accepted for publication by the International Journal of Surgery. The procedure, called 'Pallam's Painless Hybrid Laser Sandwich Procedure', offers a minimally invasive, and highly effective treatment for Grade III and Grade IV haemorrhoids. Unlike conventional surgeries that often come with prolonged pain, risk of incontinence, and recurrence, Dr. Praveen's technique reduces post-operative discomfort, eliminates the risk of incontinence, and boasts near-zero recurrence. The key lies in the hybrid use of both conventional and laser surgery benefits, making it a safer and faster alternative. Patients are able to walk out of the hospital on the same day. Over the past four years, Dr. Praveen has performed this procedure on more than 500 patients, achieving consistently positive outcomes, said a release.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Foreign patients visiting Hyderabad soar from 75,000 in 2014 to 1.5 lakh in 2024
The number of foreign patients visiting Hyderabad for medical care has more than doubled over the past decade, from 75,171 in 2014 to 1,55,313 in 2024, marking Telangana's rapid rise as a preferred destination for medical tourism. In 2024 alone, over 8.8 crore patients from across India also sought treatment in the State. Key advantages such as English-speaking staff, minimal waiting periods, supportive government policies and accessible medical visas have drawn patients from the U.S., U.K., Russia, Africa and the Middle East. The Telangana government is seizing the global spotlight offered by the upcoming Miss World 2025 pageant to elevate its presence on the international medical tourism map. As part of the initiative, Miss World contestants will participate in a special programme on May 16 at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, where they will be introduced to Telangana's advanced and affordable medical care. With the pageant drawing participation from over 120 countries and being broadcast to more than 150 nations, the State is poised to make a compelling case as a global healthcare hub, said a release issued by the government. Treatments that cost tens of thousands of dollars in Western nations are available in Hyderabad at a fraction of the price, heart surgeries in Hyderabad, for example, range between $5,000 to $10,000, compared to $100,000 in the U.S, the release said. The release further said that not only private hospitals but also government-run hospitals, including Osmania General Hospital (OGH) and MNJ Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre (MNJIO RCC), are equipped with advanced technologies such as robotic surgery and telemedicine, while many carry international accreditations like JCI and NABH.
