Patient Experience
A 76-year-old retired professor with multiple comorbidities presented with complicated diverticular disease. Dr. Niranjan performed laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy. The patient required extended recovery with home nursing support but resumed writing his memoir at 8 weeks.
A 15-year-old student from an impoverished background presented with chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis. Dr. Niranjan performed diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy pro bono. A social worker helped coordinate community support during her recovery.
A 44-year-old professional chef with morbid obesity presented with GERD refractory to medical management. Dr. Niranjan performed laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. The patient lost 25kg during recovery and returned to creating new recipes at 6 weeks.
A 38-year-old refugee with limited English proficiency presented with chronic abdominal pain from abdominal tuberculosis. Dr. Niranjan performed diagnostic laparoscopy with biopsy. A hospital interpreter facilitated communication, and the patient completed antitubercular treatment successfully.
As an 82-year-old with multiple comorbidities, I was terrified of needing gallbladder surgery. Dr. Srivatsan performed a single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with such precision that I was walking the same evening and home in 36 hours. His team even arranged a cardiac clearance consult within hours!
Our 9-year-old daughter needed an emergency appendectomy at midnight. Dr. Srivatsan drove to Gem Hospital himself, calmed our panicked child with magic tricks, and performed the surgery through three tiny incisions. She was eating ice cream and drawing pictures of 'Dr. Superman' by morning.
Came for what I thought was routine acid reflux consultation. Dr. Srivatsan's diagnostic intuition spotted a hiatal hernia others had missed for years. His laparoscopic repair changed my life - no more midnight waking choking on acid!
Complex revisional surgery after a failed bariatric procedure elsewhere. Dr. Srivatsan spent 7 hours untangling adhesions laparoscopically when others said open surgery was inevitable. My recovery was half the expected time thanks to his minimally invasive approach.
Follow-up visit felt like meeting an old friend. Dr. Srivatsan remembered my daughter's college applications and asked about them before discussing my surgical recovery. That personal touch matters more than he knows.
Emergency intestinal obstruction case transferred at 3 AM. Dr. Srivatsan's team had the OR ready before we arrived. His calm demeanor during the storm of emergency surgery made us feel protected when everything seemed chaotic.
Routine hernia checkup turned into an impromptu anatomy lesson. Dr. Srivatsan used 3D models to show exactly how he'd repair my hernia laparoscopically. I've never felt more informed about a medical procedure!
14-year-old athletic son needed sports hernia repair. Dr. Srivatsan designed a custom laparoscopic approach that had him back on the soccer field in 3 weeks instead of 3 months. The coach now recommends him to all athletes!
Elderly mother with dementia needed gallbladder surgery. Dr. Srivatsan modified his entire communication approach, using simple language and visual aids. His patience with her repetitive questions was nothing short of saintly.
For my daughter’s laparoscopic ovarian cyst removal, Dr. Swarna Pradha was patient and detailed, drawing diagrams to explain the procedure. The scars are barely visible, and my teen feels confident again. Thank you!
Complex multi-organ adhesion case from previous radiation therapy. Other surgeons declined, but Dr. Srivatsan developed a novel laparoscopic technique that avoided colostomy. Six tiny scars instead of one massive one - modern medicine miracle!
Follow-up for my sleeve gastrectomy showed incredible attention to detail. Dr. Srivatsan noticed slight vitamin deficiencies before I had symptoms and adjusted my supplements. Preventive care at its finest!
Brought my father from village for what we thought was stomach pain. Dr. Srivatsan diagnosed a rare diaphragmatic hernia and repaired it laparoscopically the same day. His ability to explain complex things in simple Tamil put our whole family at ease.
Emergency laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy. Dr. Srivatsan saved my tube and possibly my fertility while being incredibly sensitive about the emotional trauma. His nurse followed up for weeks just to check on my mental health.
My 78-year-old father was admitted with severe abdominal pain that multiple doctors couldn't diagnose. Dr. G Ajay Pai performed a complex Whipple procedure with such precision - he explained everything in simple terms and even drew diagrams for our family. Three months later, dad is gardening again! The entire team at Gem Hospital Perungudi was exceptional.
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.