Patient Experience
A 3-day-old neonate from a remote tribal village presented with esophageal atresia, requiring immediate complex reconstruction. Dr. Arora coordinated air ambulance transfer and performed a successful single-stage repair. The infant, supported by extended family fundraising, achieved full oral feeding after 3 weeks and now thrives at 6-month follow-up.
An 8-year-old from an affluent expatriate family developed a rare splenic cyst after returning from safari. Dr. Arora employed laparoscopic partial splenectomy to preserve immune function. The child recovered in 5 days with private nursing care and returned to international school within two weeks.
A 12-year-old ******* patient with Crohn's disease required bowel resection during gender-affirming care. Dr. Arora collaborated with endocrinology and psychiatry teams to time surgery between hormone treatments. The patient achieved stoma-free recovery with 6-week multidisciplinary follow-up.
A 2-year-old adopted from war-torn Ukraine presented with neglected congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Arora performed delayed repair using biosynthetic mesh. The orphanage-funded procedure resulted in dramatic pulmonary improvement over 3 months of respiratory therapy.
A teenage competitive gymnast from middle-class family required emergency appendectomy during national championships. Dr. Arora performed single-incision laparoscopic surgery allowing return to training in 11 days. The athlete went on to win regional medals 2 months post-op.
A 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and severe GERD underwent robotic-assisted Nissen fundoplication. Dr. Arora modified technique for hypotonic patient, resulting in 80% reduction in aspiration pneumonia episodes over 6 months with intensive post-op therapy.
A newborn from consanguineous parents presented with cloacal malformation. Dr. Arora led a 12-hour multidisciplinary reconstruction with urology and GI teams. The child achieved social continence after staged procedures over 18 months with government health scheme coverage.
A 14-year-old cancer survivor developed radiation-induced colon strictures. Dr. Arora performed bowel-preserving stricturoplasty instead of resection. The patient maintained nutritional status through chemotherapy with 4-week recovery using hospital charity funds.
A 5-year-old from fishing community ingested multiple magnets causing bowel perforations. Dr. Arora performed emergency retrieval and primary repair through minimal access surgery. The child returned to coastal village life after 2-week hospitalization with fisherfolk union support.
A 10-year-old refugee with untreated Hirschsprung's disease presented in toxic megacolon. Dr. Arora performed single-stage pull-through after colonic irrigation. The patient transitioned from emergency status to regular bowel function over 8 weeks with NGO-sponsored care.
A 6-month-old with VACTERL association required tracheoesophageal fistula repair followed by anorectal malformation correction. Dr. Arora coordinated sequential surgeries with 3-month interval. The child achieved developmental milestones with hospital's early intervention program.
A 15-year-old with morbid obesity and symptomatic cholelithiasis underwent challenging laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Dr. Arora used specialized ports and insufflation techniques. The patient lost 20kg during 6-week recovery with bariatric team support.
A 3-year-old from vegan family developed severe B12 deficiency causing neurologic symptoms mimicking surgical pathology. Dr. Arora diagnosed and coordinated medical treatment while ruling out surgical causes through diagnostic laparoscopy. Full neurologic recovery occurred over 3 months.
A 9-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta required emergency surgery for bowel obstruction from rare medication bezoar. Dr. Arora used fracture-safe positioning and modified instruments. The patient resumed fracture prevention therapy after 10-day customized recovery.