Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer from Hyderabad presented with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and jaundice. Diagnostic imaging revealed a rare type IV choledochal cyst. Dr. Aravind performed a complete excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. The patient recovered well and returned to work within six weeks, now advocating for early screening in her family.
A 62-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Karnataka was diagnosed with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite limited financial resources, Dr. Aravind coordinated with hospital charity funds to perform a successful liver resection. The patient's recovery was supported by his distant nephews, and he remains disease-free at 18-month follow-up.
A 45-year-old construction worker from Tamil Nadu presented with obstructive jaundice due to a complex hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Dr. Aravind performed an extended right hepatectomy with caudate lobe resection and biliary reconstruction. The patient required prolonged ICU stay but eventually returned to light duties after eight months of rehabilitation.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation developed acute liver failure due to HELLP syndrome. Dr. Aravind led a multidisciplinary team to perform an emergency liver transplantation while obstetricians managed the premature delivery. Both mother and baby survived, with the newborn requiring NICU care for three months.
A 17-year-old student from an affluent family in Bengaluru was diagnosed with Wilson's disease with decompensated cirrhosis. Dr. Aravind performed a living-donor liver transplant using a segment from the patient's mother. The teenager returned to competitive swimming within nine months and now participates in transplant awareness campaigns.
A 71-year-old retired army officer presented with a large hepatic adenoma transforming to hepatocellular carcinoma. Due to multiple comorbidities, Dr. Aravind employed a novel laparoscopic microwave ablation technique instead of major resection. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 3 and showed complete tumor regression at six months.
A 39-year-old street vendor with no family support presented with recurrent pyogenic cholangitis and liver abscesses. Dr. Aravind performed a left lateral sectionectomy and choledochoscopy. Social workers helped arrange temporary housing during recovery, and the patient now runs a small tea stall near the hospital.
A 52-year-old banker from Mumbai with autoimmune hepatitis developed end-stage liver disease. Dr. Aravind performed a deceased-donor liver transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing special isolation protocols. The patient recovered despite contracting mild COVID-19 postoperatively and returned to work remotely within four months.
An 8-year-old child from Nepal presented with biliary atresia failed Kasai procedure. Dr. Aravind performed a living-related liver transplant using a graft from the father. The family stayed in Bengaluru for six months during recovery, with hospital volunteers helping them navigate language and cultural barriers.
A 48-year-old woman with polycystic liver disease had massive hepatomegaly causing respiratory compromise. Dr. Aravind performed a novel combined laparoscopic fenestration with partial hepatic resection. The patient's quality of life improved dramatically, and she started a support group for rare liver diseases.
A 65-year-old farmer with chronic hepatitis B presented with a large centrally located hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Aravind performed an innovative anterior approach right hepatectomy with hanging maneuver. The patient returned to farming activities with modified duties after five months of recovery.
A 31-year-old professional dancer from Delhi developed hepatic hemangiomatosis with Kasabach-Merritt syndrome. Dr. Aravind employed a staged embolization and resection strategy to preserve maximal liver function. The patient resumed dancing professionally within one year and choreographed a piece about her medical journey.