Dr. Rupa Banerjee Reviews

A newborn conjoined twin pair

A 7-year-old girl from a remote tribal village presented with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, previously undiagnosed due to limited healthcare access. Dr. Banerjee coordinated with local NGOs for transport and funding. The complex surgery required innovative tissue grafting techniques, followed by a 3-week ICU stay. The child made a full recovery and now participates in tribal dance festivals.

An affluent 12-year-old boy with osteogenesis imperfecta required corrective spinal surgery after a minor fall. His parents, both surgeons themselves, requested detailed technical explanations. Dr. Banerjee utilized customized titanium rods and a novel minimally invasive approach. The patient resumed his piano lessons within 2 months despite initial predictions of longer recovery.

A 3-day-old neonate from a low-income family was transferred emergently with esophageal atresia. The parents, daily wage laborers, could only visit intermittently. Dr. Banerjee performed a thoracoscopic repair and arranged hospital accommodation for the mother. The infant achieved full oral feeds by week 3, with follow-up funded through hospital charity.

A 10-year-old refugee child from Myanmar presented with neglected Hirschsprung's disease and severe malnutrition. Dr. Banerjee collaborated with translators and social workers to navigate cultural barriers. Staged surgeries included bowel resection and temporary ostomy, with nutritional rehabilitation. After 4 months, bowel continuity was restored successfully.

A teenage athlete from an upper-middle-class family required emergency appendectomy during a national competition. Dr. Banerjee performed single-incision laparoscopic surgery to minimize scarring. The patient was discharged within 36 hours and returned to win a bronze medal 3 weeks post-operation.

A 5-year-old with VACTERL association required multidisciplinary reconstruction. Dr. Banerjee led a team addressing imperforate anus, tracheoesophageal fistula, and renal anomalies through 4 staged procedures over 18 months. The child now attends regular school with manageable accommodations.

A newborn from a family with consanguineous parents presented with rare congenital pouch colon. Dr. Banerjee pioneered a modified pull-through technique documented in a surgical journal. The parents received genetic counseling, and the infant achieved normal bowel function after 6 months.

An 8-year-old street child with untreated hydrocephalus and infected VP shunt was brought by a charity worker. Dr. Banerjee performed shunt revision and infection control, then arranged long-term rehabilitation. The child showed remarkable cognitive improvement and was enrolled in a shelter school program.

A 14-year-old with progressive pectus excavatum developed psychological distress. Dr. Banerjee performed Nuss procedure using patient-specific 3D-printed guides. The minimally invasive approach resulted in dramatic cosmetic improvement and resolution of exercise intolerance within 3 months.

A 2-year-old from a fishing community ingested a poisonous fish bone causing esophageal perforation. Dr. Banerjee performed emergency thoracotomy and repair using intercostal muscle flap. The child recovered completely despite developing mediastinitis, with traditional healers collaborating on wound care.

A 6-year-old with chronic empyema thoracis from tuberculosis had failed conventional treatment. Dr. Banerjee performed decortication via video-assisted thoracoscopy, reducing hospital stay from weeks to 10 days. The family received revised TB medication regime through government program.

A 9-year-old tea plantation worker's child presented with advanced intussusception and bowel necrosis. Dr. Banerjee performed bowel resection and primary anastomosis despite challenging conditions. The child returned to help in family's small organic farm after 6-week recovery.