Prayagraj,

21 December (H.S.): BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital on Saturday announced the

launch of its exclusive Gastro-Intestinal, Minimal Access, Bariatric Surgery

OPD services, in partnership with the city-based United Medicity Hospital.

The

OPD services were launched in the presence of Dr Deep Goel, Principal Director

& HOD - Surgical Gastroenterology, Advance Laparoscopic & Bariatric

Surgery, Dr Deeksha Kapoor, Senior Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology,

Advance Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery from BLK-Max Super Speciality

Hospital and Dr. Varsha Hajgude, Professor and Head, Department of General

Surgery, United Medicity Hospital

Dr

Deeksha Kapoor, from BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital will be available on the

3rd Saturday of every month from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM for consultations at United

Medicity Hospital, Prayagraj.

During

the launch, Dr Deep Goel, Principal Director & HOD - Surgical

Gastroenterology, Advance Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, BLK-Max Super

Speciality Hospital said “We are delighted to expand our OPD services in

Prayagraj with the addition of Gastro intestinal tumor treatment and Bariatric

sugery. Our goal is to bring top-tier medical expertise and advanced diagnostic

facilities closer to the residents of Prayagraj, enhancing their quality of

life through accessible and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Through the

launch of these OPD services, people from Prayagraj will not only be able to

access the best-in-class services but also get aware about the disease will

also enhance them for a better and healthy lifestyle. Minimally invasive GI

surgeries have numerous advantages for patients in comparison to traditional

surgeries including minimal scars, faster recovery, reduced pain, shorter

duration of hospital stays, and fewer post-surgery complications.”

Dr

Deeksha Kapoor, Senior Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology, Advance

Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital said

“Recent technological advancements have expanded the range of abdominal

conditions that can be treated with minimally invasive procedures, including

weight loss surgeries, and even cancer if the GI Tract. Gastrointestinal

cancers comprise a group of cancers that affect the GI tract and the digestive

system including Oesophagus, liver, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, small

intestines, colon, rectum and anus. Through this opportunity, I would like to

aware the public that with the latest advancements available in the healthcare

industry. It is important to diagnose early for better outcomes, especially in

cancers.”

Dr.

Varsha Hajgude, Professor and Head, Department of General Surgery, United

Medicity Hospital said “We are excited to have collaborated with one of the

leading hospitals in the country. We

endeavour to equip the common man with relevant information about GI-related

issues and our OPDs will offer primary consultations and will encourage people

to lead a healthy lifestyle. This OPD is going to be a valuable addition to the

healthcare infrastructure of Prayagraj by providing best treatment solutions to

patients in the city right at their doorsteps.”

By

combining the expertise and skills along with the advanced technology and

robotics, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital aims to improve patient outcomes,

enhance the quality of care, and contribute to the well-being of the community.

Max

Healthcare Institute Limited (Max Healthcare) is one of India’s largest

healthcare organizations. It is committed to the highest standards of clinical

excellence and patient care, supported by latest technology and cutting-edge

research.

Max

Healthcare operates 22 healthcare facilities (~5,000 beds) with a significant

presence in North India. The network consists of all the hospitals and medical

centres owned and operated by the Company and its subsidiaries, partner

healthcare facilities and managed healthcare facilities, which includes

state-of-the-art tertiary and quaternary care hospitals located at Saket (3

hospitals), Patparganj, Vaishali, Rajendra Place, Dwarka, Noida and Shalimar Bagh

in Delhi NCR and one each in Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Mohali, Bathinda,

Dehradun, secondary care hospital in Gurgaon & Bulandshahr and medical

centres at Noida, Lajpat Nagar (2 centres) and

Panchsheel Park in Delhi NCR, and one in Mohali, Punjab. The hospitals

in Mohali and Bathinda are under PPP arrangement with the Government of Punjab.

In addition to the hospitals, Max Healthcare operates homecare and pathology

businesses under brand names Max@Home and Max Labs, respectively. Max@Home

offers health and wellness services at home while Max Lab provides diagnostic

services to patients outside its network.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi