Patient Experience
My 29-year-old wife's brain metastasis from lung cancer required emergency neurosurgery. Dr. Lakshmanan collaborated across specialties in a 12-hour marathon surgery. She's since completed her PhD defense and we welcomed our first child. (Patient of Dr. C.)
As a 28-year-old software engineer, I discovered a rare desmoid tumor in my abdomen during a routine check-up. Dr. Lakshmanan C. performed a complex laparoscopic surgery with such precision that I was back to coding within two weeks, with minimal scarring and no recurrence after 18 months.
My 72-year-old mother, a retired botanist, faced emergency surgery for intestinal obstruction caused by metastatic ovarian cancer. Dr. Lakshmanan's team worked through the night, and his compassionate post-op care helped her regain strength to tend her garden again within three months. (Patient of Dr. C.)
A 45-year-old fisherman from Mangalore, I ignored a growing neck mass until it threatened my airway. Dr. Lakshmanan performed emergency thyroid cancer surgery during a monsoon night, saving my life and preserving my voice - I'm back at sea with renewed gratitude. (Patient of Dr. C.)
Our 8-year-old daughter's rare pediatric sarcoma required limb-sparing surgery. Dr. Lakshmanan collaborated with international specialists, created a custom surgical plan, and even comforted her with dinosaur stories. She's now dancing again, with full mobility preserved. (Patient of Dr. C.)
As a 60-year-old classical dancer diagnosed with peritoneal carcinomatosis, I feared I'd never perform again. Dr. Lakshmanan's innovative HIPEC procedure not only extended my life but allowed me to choreograph my comeback performance nine months later. (Patient of Dr. C.)
My husband, a 53-year-old chef, developed gastric cancer that spread to his liver. Dr. Lakshmanan performed simultaneous resections with such skill that he was experimenting with new recipes during recovery and reopened his restaurant within four months. (Patient of Dr. C.)
A 35-year-old mountaineer with recurrent adrenal cancer, I'd been turned away by three surgeons. Dr. Lakshmanan developed a novel robotic approach that removed the tumor through minimal incisions. I've since summited two Himalayan peaks. (Patient of Dr. C.)
Our 16-year-old son's osteosarcoma diagnosis devastated our family. Dr. Lakshmanan not only saved his leg with custom prosthesis implantation but mentored him through recovery. He's now pursuing biomedical engineering to help others. (Patient of Dr. C.)
As an 81-year-old retired judge with pancreatic cancer, I appreciated Dr. Lakshmanan's straightforward approach. His meticulous Whipple procedure gave me three additional quality years to complete my memoirs and see my great-grandchild born. (Patient of Dr. C.)
A 42-year-old single mother with inflammatory breast cancer, I needed surgery between chemotherapy cycles. Dr. Lakshmanan coordinated my care seamlessly, even arranging childcare during hospitalization. I'm now cancer-free and advocating for other working parents. (Patient of Dr. C.)
A 67-year-old farmer with recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma, I'd had two failed surgeries elsewhere. Dr. Lakshmanan's innovative approach using intraoperative radiation allowed complete resection. I'm back tending my coconut grove with renewed vigor. (Patient of Dr. C.)
Our 11-year-old daughter's mediastinal tumor was compressing her heart. Dr. Lakshmanan performed emergency surgery during a holiday weekend, staying by her bedside throughout recovery. She's now leading her school's basketball team to championships. (Patient of Dr. C.)
As a 50-year-old journalist with metastatic colorectal cancer, I documented my journey. Dr. Lakshmanan's honesty about risks and his surgical innovation became the most hopeful chapter. My story has inspired a public health campaign. (Patient of Dr. C.)
A 38-year-old yoga instructor with recurrent thyroid cancer, I feared voice loss. Dr. Lakshmanan's nerve-sparing technique preserved my vocal cords completely. I've developed a specialized yoga program for cancer survivors in gratitude. (Patient of Dr. C.)