KDAH remove the world’s largest kidney tumour!

It was a routine patient visit when doctors at KDAH met Arnesh Kumar last December. The patient from Patna had approached our team with complains of severe abdominal pain, weight loss and weakness. He had been unwell for the past six months and was consulting a doctor in Patna. The preliminary tests were already conducted and he was diagnosed a huge malignant tumour in his left kidney. The doctors in Patna refused to operate him as it was a complex surgery to undertake.

Dr TB Yuvaraja, the head of robotic surgery and consultant uro-oncologist and his team successfully operated on the patient on 29th December 2015. It is only now that we have realised that the team at KDAH created a world record of removing the largest tumour (6.9kg) from a patient’s kidney. The earlier record was for 5.018kg. We are in the process of applying for a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. It is a great achievement for Dr. Yuvaraja’s team and we are looking forward for KDAH’s name in the coveted book of records soon.

At times laparoscopy is conducted for tumours but owing to the size it wasn’t possible in this case. The doctors opted for a open surgery. It was a major surgery wherein the doctors blocked the artery to avoid excess bleeding. The diseased kidney had to be removed.

Apart from Guinness Book of World Records KDAH is also planning to send the details of this accomplishment to international and national medical journals. Colleagues from the medical fraternity have also commented on this feat of KDAH. Dr Sujata Patwardhan, head of the department of urology at KEM Hospital, said, “I am not aware about such a big tumour ever being removed.”

We are glad that our team of experts could be of immense help to the patient in his crucial time. Such challenging cases give doctors an opportunity to explore their potential completely. We look forward to serve all patients with utmost care and expertise always.

“Slip disc at the age of 30 …..are you serious ?”

Have you heard this from your friends or colleagues?
It is sad but true that in today’s day and age young adults are falling prey to many diseases at an early age. One of the main reasons for this is our

sedentary lifestyle as compared to older generations.

In the fast paced world where we live; laptops and computers are indispensable from our lives. You may be at office, a student working for a project, or using the laptop for leisure . But are you maintaining a correct posture? Is your chair supporting your back good enough? Do you get tired at the end of 4-5 hours? Ask yourself these questions , they are really important – we tell you why.

Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. An ergonomically correct office work station will help you avoid fatigue and discomfort – isn’t that every working person’s dream!

Studies claim a bad posture at work not only causes back and shoulder pain but on a long term causes improper digestion, increased stress levels and headaches too. Some simple yet crucial changes in your work posture can help your joints and muscles stay fit .

Here are some simple tips to make working hours sail smoothly :

• Choose a chair that supports your spinal curve. Adjust the height of your chair to suit you.
• Always ensure that your arms are supported at all times. The lack of this will strain your neck and shoulder muscles.
• Make sure your head is positioned comfortably above the neck support, it should not strain forward while working.
• No slouching please. Slouching puts more pressure on the discs and vertebrae of your back. Move your chair as close to your work as possible to avoid leaning and reaching. Make sure to “scoot” your chair in every time you sit down.
• The monitor should be at one arms distance from you with the top no higher than the eye level. The keyboard should be directly in front of the monitor so you don’t have to frequently turn your head and neck.
• The keyboard and the mouse should be close enough to prevent excessive reaching which strains the shoulders and arms.
• The feet should not be dangling when you are seated. If your feet don’t comfortably reach the floor use a footrest or lower the keyboard and chair.
• Multitasking with your phone and computer? Please avoid talking on the phone by balancing it between the shoulder and neck.
• Take steps to control screen glare and make sure that the monitor is not placed in front of a window or a bright background.
• Make it a habit to rest your eyes periodically for several seconds by looking at objects at a distance to give your eyes a break.

So are you ready to implement these minor changes at your workstation? Trust us, the effort is worth every bit.

‘You are just back from a long walk, grocery shopping or a strenuous workout and sweating profusely’…sounds familiar?

What is your first reflex when you enter home….?

Do you find yourself reaching out for a glass of Ice tea, packaged fruit juice, aerated beverages or powdered energy drinks?

Although irresistible and very tempting… these thirst quenchers can do more harm than good to the human body.

Pre-mixed ice teas are extremely high in refined sugar – and have nearly zero nutritive value. Why not make some fresh ice-tea at home.

Contrary to popular beliefs, fruit juices are not healthy at all. In fact the packaged varieties contain more calories than your fizzy drinks. And yes even homemade juices have high sugar content. The high levels of fructose (fruit sugar) in the body can increase your triglycerides and in turn lead to cardiovascular diseases. Its best to have whole fruits as they are full of fibre and other nutrients.

All kinds of fizzy drinks and colas are an absolute no- be it summer or any other season. They are loaded with calories and added sugar. Even the diet varieties are not good. Many youngsters are addicted to these fizzy drinks. Self realisation can help in reducing the consumption of these drinks.

Like all other things in life, sugar consumed in moderation is best for you. It is important to identify that apart from tea and desserts what are the other hidden sources of sugar. Cutting down on sugar is a good option. And artificial sweeteners are best used in moderation.

Summer in general brings with it hyperacidity, bloating, heaviness, constipation, loss of salt/electrolytes and dehydration issues. So instead of aerated cold drinks natural drinks like sugarcane juice, buttermilk, coconut water, nimbu pani, kokum sherbet or bel ka sherbet are better. These natural coolants are loaded with nutrients, electrolytes and minerals.

So the next time you feel tired and lacking in energy, opt for natural drinks. It will definitely quench your thirst and rejuvenate you from within.

The results of the All India Multispeciality Hospitals Survey 2016 by Times of India are out and we are happy to be ranked the no. 1 Hospital for Western India as well as for Mumbai city. Nationally across all hospitals we have been ranked no. 4.

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital started in 2009 as a social initiative from the Reliance Group. And since then there was no looking back. We have always strived for the best healthcare facilities for our patients. We are the only hospital in Mumbai to function with a “Full-time Specialist System”. This means around-the-clock our staff is prepared to handle any emergency situations. The 750-bed hospital has over 350 full-time specialists, 1100 Nurses and about 300 paramedics, and our family is growing.

We are thankful to our hardworking team of doctors, nurses and various other support staff who have helped us achieve this milestone. Over the years, we are glad that we have gained patient confidence to entrust their medical decisions with us. We look forward to to continue that legacy. As a hospital our endeavour is to provide quality care in a timely manner and create some happy faces.

Listing below some of the other major departments with their rankings:

• Cardio Sciences : We have been ranked no. 1 in western India. Our team of experts have performed more than 1,500 coronary angioplasties and 2,500 cardiac surgeries till date.The Cardio sciences department provides an all-inclusive programme for the management of heart diseases.
• Emergency and Trauma : Ranked no. 1 in this department we are the only private hospital in Mumbai and in Western India to have a comprehensive Level-1 Accident & Emergency Department (A&E) for patient care, training and research. The Trauma Centre is reputed to respond the fastest in times of accidents, heart attacks, paralytic strokes and such other life-threatening circumstances, thus proffering optimum chances of survival and recovery to the affected.
• NeuroSciences : Ranked no. 2 in west region our department provides cutting-edge care in neurology, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. We have used 21 Penumbra Devices for NeuroIntervention Procedures in Acute Stroke patients—the largest number in India.
• Paediatrics : When it comes to child care specialization we have been ranked no. 2 in West region. We cater to specialised support for children with development problems, infectious diseases, cancer, orthopaedics and genetic disorders. Added benefits are dedicated the Paediatric ICUs (PICU) and Neonatal ICUs (NICU) for critical situations.
• Gastroenterology & Hepatology: Ranked no. 3 in west region, this department brings together the best talent in luminal gastroenterology (oesophagus, stomach and intestines) and hepatology (Liver). The Department has 3 fully equipped Endoscopy suites where high end and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed.
• Gynaecology and Obstetrics : This department ranked no. 4 in west zone offers an extensive range of healthcare services from pregnancy to any other female reproductive healthcare problem.
• About the Rankings : The objective of this research was to arrive at a list of Top Multi-specialty Super Specialty Hospitals. The research had 3 major modules i.e. Desk Research, Factual survey & Perceptual Rating survey followed by scientifically developed analysis & ranking process.
• Analysis and Final Ranking of Hospitals : A robust approach was followed to arrive at the final rankings. The step by step process is given below: Factual Score The information collected corresponding to similar parameters as in the perceptual survey A detailed scoring system has been developed for each parameter After assigning scores to each parameter, raw scores were calculated The raw scores were weighted by their importance to arrive at weighted scores The final entity score were calculated as in the perception survey Perceptual Score Ratings on various parameters for each entities Calculating importance of various parameters to arrive at weights for each parameter ­ we use a regression model to arrive at the importance of various parameters Calculation of raw scores and weighted scores for each parameter Calculation of overall score for each hospitals using importance weightage The final score for a hospital were a weighted average of respective hospitals Perception Score and Factual Score equal weightage given to both

The survey was conducted by i3 Research Consultants (i3RC) a research and consultancy firm.

Exams are finally done with and as parents, this is the perfect time to plan a summer vacation but wait…. Aren’t you forgetting something …?

While travelling it is very important to ensure that you & your family take all necessary health precautions in order to avoid any unpleasant incidents that may arise during the trip.

Although, packing your favorite outfit and useful travel accessories, could be on the top of your to-do list but make sure you don’t overlook the importance of healthy eating habits which is equally important to ensure a happy journey.

Here are 6 ways to stay on a healthy eating plan while on vacation

• Always stay hydrated while travelling. Make sure you keep a bottle of water handy. Drink boiled water or opt for packaged mineral water that is purchased from an authentic store. Some packaged water could also be tampered therefore take necessary precautions to avoid unwanted health issues.
• Do not skip breakfast. When you get up in the morning the blood sugar levels in your body are at its lowest because of 6 to 8 hours of fasting (while sleeping) all night. While vacationing, it is very important to have a wholesome breakfast in order to give your body a much need kick and energy to go through the entire day of fun & frolic
• No matter which part of the world you travel to, harmful bacteria causing food borne illnesses is everywhere. By making smart food choices, you can keep such illnesses at bay. Roadside vendors and Restaurant food could be prepared in unhygienic conditions, paving way for germs to enter your body. Be very selective while ordering food from various eatery hang outs. Non-vegetarian food should be consumed in moderation as they tend to rot easily due to poor storage facility at certain restaurants. Some kinds of sea foods are also known to spread hepatitis and other food-borne diseases
• Resist the urge to overeat, especially when you have untimely hunger pangs. If compelled to eat at odd hours, make sure you pick out a healthy food item for consumption as compared to loads of tempting but highly unhealthy munchies that are easily accessible at most hotels and lodges
• When ordering at restaurants, ask for three times the normal serving of veggies that accompanies your entrée. By adding an extra serving of fresh vegetables to your plate, you are not only improving the nutritional value of your meal but also fueling your body with plenty of nutrients to fight various illnesses
• While vacationing, try to avoid prescription drugs as much as possible. Some medicines that intend to treat your illness could in fact end up contributing to the toxins in your body. This is because several prescription medicines and antibiotics possess harmful substances that can accumulate in the digestive system and intestines over a period of time. Although some medicines may be absolutely essential for your health & wellness, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to turn to a few natural herbs for treating minor illnesses once in a while.

As you chill out & relax at a fun trip, these important tips will ensure the safety of your loved ones and certainly give you peace of mind

Have a Happy Journey!