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Apollo Heart Institute Expertise
The Heart Institutes at Apollo Hospitals is part of one of the largest groups of Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic Vascular surgery in the world. The scorecard shows an unmatched record of over 100,000 heart surgeries, which include complicated Coronary Artery Bypass operations, Surgery for all types of Valvular heart disease, Infant and Neonatal heart surgery – with success rates comparable to the international standards.
The commitment of our Cardiologists and Cardio-Thoracic surgeons to the prevention and treatment of heart disease has led to the achievement of better outcomes and improved quality of life for thousands of cardiac patients who visit us every year, making Apollo Hospitals the most sought after hospital in India for Bypass surgery and Child heart surgery.
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Apollo Institutes of Orthopedics Expertise
The Apollo Institutes of Orthopedics enjoys the reputation of being one of the pioneering bone and joint centre's in the country with a legacy of innovation and excellence. The Institute is at the forefront in offering the latest in Orthopedic treatments and Orthopedic surgical advancements on par with the best centre's in the world.
The centres perform surgical procedures which include the most current arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques – including major joint replacements including the Birmingham Hip resurfacing and shoulder surgeries, arthroscopies, laminectomies, the most delicate hand surgeries and much more. The most advanced medical equipment and a team of highly experienced surgeons are supported by computer navigation and imaging equipment with robotically – assisted technology.
Revision Total Knee Replacement Surgery
- We are among the leading high volume centres for revision Total Knee Replacement in South India
- Experience is the most important factor in dealing with such complex procedures
- With an aging population, we expect the number of total revision total knee surgery to increase
- Robot assisted partial knee replacement given us the accuracy required to provide excellent clinical results
- It is a less invasive procedure with faster recovery.
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Apollo Cancer Centre
Apollo Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multi-modality state-of-art anti-cancer care facility with a coordinated multidisciplinary approach. It brings in the latest technology and highly skilled health care professionals. This cancer institute has the unique advantage of being a stand-alone cancer unit having the most modern backup from all super specialty and diagnostic & support services including cytology, histopathology, hematology, pathology, radiology services including PET-CT, cath lab, physiotherapy, blood bank and many more.
Milestones At Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
- We have completed 57000 lineac and 32000 True Beam sittings till date.
- Administered chemotherapy for over thousand patients per year.
- Apollo Hospitals Bangalore is the first in the city to start brachytherapy treatment.
- It has the distinction of having done the highest number of clinical trials by a corporate hospitals in Bangalore.
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Apollo Institute of Neurosciences Expertise
The brain is one of the most amazing organs in the human body. It controls our entire body, keeping us walking, talking, breathing and is the seat of our mind and personality. The brain is incredibly complex, comprising around 100 billion neurons. It is the most sophisticated biological computer in existence! The brain acts on the rest of the body both by generating patterns of muscle activity and by driving the secretion of chemicals called hormones. This centralized control allows rapid and coordinated responses to changes in the environment.
The highly skilled multidisciplinary neurosciences team at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore provides compassionate, comprehensive and personalized care of most complex situations, and dedicates itself to enhancing patient care through cutting edge technology and education. At Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore the team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-radiologists, neuro-anaesthetists, critical care specialists and other specialists address the full scope of problems affecting the brain, spine and the nervous system. From using deep brain stimulation to eliminate tremors of Parkinson's Disease to performing minimaly invasive spine surgeries, we have helped revolutionize high-end neurological care in the country.
At Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, there is a tailor appropriate approach and up-to-date therapy to our patients, The staff is committed to providing you ongoing, up-to-the point information to produce the best possible outcomes for your dear ones. We ensure an early return of patients to his/her daily routine.
The Apollo Institute for Brain & Spine are equipped to treat the entire range of neurological diseases. Trans sphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors, spinal fusions, X-Knife for fractioned treatment of benign and malignant tumours (stereo tactic radiotherapy), and many more cutting edge treatments make Apollo Hospitals a leader in neurosurgical care. Ably supported by modern neuro-radiology services, neuro-intensive care facilities as well as medical and radiation oncology services, neurological specialists at Apollo Hospitals achieve outcomes matching those of the leading institutions across the globe.
The neurologists, neurosurgeons, critical care specialists, nurses and researchers at Apollo Hospital, Bangalore collaborate seamlessly like a single entity. To the patient it means better diagnosis and better treatment. We are renowned for providing specialised care when it comes to stroke, head & spinal injuries, brain tumors, seizure disorders, movement disorders and headaches.
Neurosurgery, which includes surgery on the brain, spinal cord, skull and the bony spinal column, is a highly advanced superspecialty which requires specialized training. With technology becoming the prime driver in most areas of healthcare, tremendous strides have been made in neuro care. Apollo Hospitals is recognized as a leader in acute neurosurgical care and is ranked among the top hospitals specializing in neuro care in the world. Also, all the Apollo Hospitals in Bangalore are Stroke Ready Centre
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Apollo Hospitals Gastroenterology
The Institutes of Gastroenterology at Apollo Hospitals are dedicated to the management of diseases of the digestive and hepatobiliary systems in children and adults. The Institutes offer expert care in both Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology. The Institutes possess modern state of art equipment backed by advanced intensive care units.
Gastroenterology essentially addresses diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. The functioning of the entire digestive system, both related to the passage of food through the digestive canal to the physiological processes of food digestion, absorption and elimination come under the purview of this specialty.
It includes the medical and surgical treatment of diseases such as colon polyps, gastrointestinal cancer, jaundice, cirrhosis of the liver, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), pancreatitis, etc
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The Apollo Institutes of Transplant
The Apollo Institutes of Transplant form one of the world's largest and most comprehensive solid organ transplant programs.
The Institutes are well known for several organ transplantation procedures such as liver transplants, kidney transplants, corneal transplants, heart transplants, intestinal and GI transplants, pancreatic transplants and pediatric transplants. Apollo Hospitals has been a leader in the field of organ transplantation. The first successful pediatric and adult liver transplants in India were performed at Apollo Hospitals in November 1998. With over 90% success rates our program is a beacon of quality and hope for patients from across the world.
Our doctors' experience and expertise, integrated team approach, superior outcomes and the excellent infrastructure make Apollo Hospitals an ideal choice for transplants. Teams work with transplantation recipients before, during and after surgery to ensure the greatest likelihood of superior results.
Our Transplant Centres have all the necessary high end equipment and state of the art infrastructure. An eminent pool of internationally renowned Transplant Surgeons, Nephrologists, Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Pediatric Surgeons, Anesthetists, Intensivists and Physicians deliver the highest standards of care. Over the past decade the Institutes have built up a reputation of excellence and expertise.
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Apollo Critical Care Expertise
Critical care or Intensive care is a crucial medical specialty caring for patients who are critically ill. They may require support for instability (hypertension/hypotension), airway or respiratory compromise (ventilator support), acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmias, or the cumulative effects of multiple organ failure, more commonly referred to now as multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Patients needing intensive/invasive monitoring, such as in the crucial hours after major surgery or patients who are considered too unstable to transfer to a less intensively monitored unit may also be placed in the intensive care units.
The Critical Care units at the Apollo hospitals are a combination of many specialties and technologies, offering the possibility of survival to patients who are acutely and critically ill. Our ICUS are designed and managed based on the fact that methodical organisation of Critical Care services influences important overall outcome measures such as mortality, length of stay and infection rates. There are multidisciplinary ICUS as well as ICUS dedicated to post cardiac surgery patients, stroke patients, post-transplant patients, as well as special ICUs for neonates and pediatric cases.
A lot of emphasis is also placed on areas like nurses' training, standardizing care through clinical pathways and the identification of ethical and economic issues pertaining to Critical Care.
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Apollo Bariatric Surgery Expertise
According to the WHO, Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat is accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and / or increased health problems. In, 2013, the American Medical Association voted to classify Obesity as a disease.
A person is considered to the obese, if their BMI exceeds 30. In India, the cut off limit is 27.5 (BMI is measured by dividing a persons weight in kilograms by the square of the persons height in meters). In India one in three citizens are overweight and 4 out of 10 Bangalorites are Obease and increasing at an alarming proportions. The cause is largely linked to change in dietary habits and lifestyle.
Obesity is linked to various diseases like blood pressure, type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, certain type of cancers and osteo arthritis. Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide.
Obesity is most commonly caused with the combination of excessive intake of food with lack of exercise and Genetic susceptibility. It is also linked to endocrine disorders, medications or Psychiatric disorders.
Diet and Physical exercise are the mainstays of treatment of obesity. A variety of dietary regimen have come into vogue including the Atkins diet etc which drastically reduces carbohydrates in the diet while increasing the proteins (more information can be obtained with the Dietary councilor at the Apollo Hospitals at Bannerghatta road, Bangalore). A trail of anti – obesity drugs can be tried depending your eligibility for the same.
Bariatric Surgery may be considered in eligible individuals, where diet and exercise have proved ineffective or people who have regained weight despite all the effort.
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