Patient Experience
Our 8-year-old daughter needed emergency appendectomy while we were visiting Chennai from Norway. Dr. Palanivelu performed laparoscopic surgery at 2 AM with such precision that she was drawing pictures of the operation the next morning. We returned to Oslo with a story of incredible cross-cultural medical care.
A 45-year-old professional drummer with gallbladder issues, I feared surgery would end my career. Dr. Palanivelu's expertise in laparoscopic cholecystectomy preserved my abdominal muscle function completely. I was back on tour in six weeks, hitting every beat perfectly.
My 68-year-old mother, a diabetes patient with multiple comorbidities, needed complex hernia repair. Dr. Palanivelu's team used advanced laparoscopic techniques that minimized surgical stress. Her glucose levels remained stable throughout recovery, something previous surgeons said was impossible.
As a 19-year-old college athlete with sudden severe abdominal pain, I was diagnosed with a twisted ovarian cyst requiring immediate surgery. Dr. Palanivelu's laparoscopic intervention saved my ovary and my volleyball scholarship. I returned to nationals within two months.
Our 6-year-old son with cerebral palsy needed fundoplication for severe reflux. Dr. Palanivelu adapted laparoscopic techniques for his special needs, resulting in zero complications and finally ending his years of feeding tube dependency. He's now enjoying solid foods for the first time.
A 53-year-old marine engineer with a recurring incisional hernia from previous open surgery, I'd lost hope until Dr. Palanvelu's complex laparoscopic repair. The procedure used innovative mesh technology, and I was back maintaining ship engines in eight weeks, stronger than ever.
My 81-year-old grandmother, a former classical dancer, needed colorectal surgery but refused due to fear of scars. Dr. Palanivelu's scarless natural orifice laparoscopic procedure left no external marks. She calls it her 'invisible miracle' and still demonstrates dance poses at family gatherings.
As a 30-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with symptomatic gallbladder stones in my second trimester, I needed careful timing and technique. Dr. Palanivelu performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy with fetal monitoring, ensuring both our safety. I delivered a healthy baby girl three months later.
Our 12-year-old daughter with a rare congenital duplication cyst in her intestine underwent robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Palanivelu's team used the latest technology to remove the anomaly through tiny incisions. She was solving math puzzles the same evening and back to school in five days.
A 62-year-old fisherman with a perforated ulcer during monsoon season, I reached Gem Hospital in critical condition. Dr. Palanivelu's emergency laparoscopic repair saved my life without the large incision that would have kept me off my boat for months. I was fishing again within weeks.
My 38-year-old husband, a professional chef with morbid obesity, needed bariatric surgery but feared traditional methods. Dr. Palanivelu's laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy gave him a new lease on life. He's now creating healthy menus and has lost 45 kg while maintaining his passion for cooking.
As a 27-year-old software developer with chronic acid reflux resistant to medication, I underwent laparoscopic LINX implantation. Dr. Palanivelu's precision with the magnetic sphincter augmentation device eliminated my symptoms without compromising my ability to enjoy local Chennai cuisine.
Our 4-year-old twins both required inguinal hernia repairs. Dr. Palanivelu performed simultaneous laparoscopic surgeries with such efficiency that they were playing together in their recovery room within hours. Their matching tiny scars are barely visible now.
My 82-year-old father was struggling with severe dysphagia and weight loss. Dr. Senthil Nathan performed an endoscopic dilation with such precision and care, he explained every step to us in Tamil, which put our whole family at ease. Dad is now eating solid foods again and gained 3kg in a month!
Brought my 7-year-old for recurrent abdominal pain that other doctors dismissed as 'growth pains.' Dr. Nathan actually knelt down to eye level with my son, used cartoon analogies to explain the digestive system, and discovered lactose intolerance through a simple breath test. Life-changing diagnosis!
Emergency admission at 2 AM with bleeding ulcers, Dr. Nathan rushed to the hospital in casual clothes, clearly from home. His calm demeanor during the emergency endoscopy stopped the bleeding instantly. The way he reassured my terrified wife in the waiting room was beyond professional.
Routine colonoscopy screening at 50, was dreading the prep, but Dr. Nathan's team provided customized instructions with timing charts and even called to check if I was tolerating the solution. The procedure itself was painless, and he found/prevented a potentially dangerous polyp.
Complex Whipple procedure for pancreatic head tumor, Dr. Nathan spent 45 minutes with our family drawing diagrams of the surgery, discussing risks in plain language, and never rushed our questions. The 9-hour surgery was successful, and his post-op visits at 6 AM showed incredible dedication.
Follow-up for Crohn's disease, instead of just refilling prescriptions, Dr. Nathan noticed subtle weight changes in my chart and adjusted my biologic therapy. His holistic approach included nutritional counseling referrals and stress management techniques specific to autoimmune conditions.
As a 72-year-old retired botanist with a rare diaphragmatic hernia, I was terrified of surgery. Dr. Palanivelu's minimally invasive approach through single-incision laparoscopy left barely a scar. I was tending to my orchid collection again within three weeks, breathing freely for the first time in years.