Dr. Lucio Fernandes Reviews

A 7-year-old boy from a remote Goan fishing village presented with a rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia that had gone undiagnosed until he developed severe respiratory distress. Dr. Fernandes organized an emergency surgery using minimally invasive techniques. The boy, whose family spoke only Konkani, recovered fully after three weeks in hospital with extensive community support fundraising his treatment.

An affluent 12-year-old from Panaji with a complex history of Crohn's disease developed an unusual enterocutaneous fistula requiring innovative surgical management. Dr. Fernandes collaborated with gastroenterologists to create a staged reconstruction plan using biologic mesh. The patient returned to competitive swimming after six months of careful recovery.

A 3-day-old neonate from a low-income family was transferred emergently with esophageal atresia. Dr. Fernandes performed a primary repair within hours of admission. The infant required two weeks of specialized feeding management but achieved full oral feeding by discharge, with the hospital covering most treatment costs.

A 16-year-old aspiring footballer from Margao presented with a misdiagnosed testicular torsion that had progressed to necrosis. Dr. Fernandes performed an orchidectomy and provided extensive counseling about fertility preservation options. The patient returned to modified athletic activities after one month with psychological support integrated into his care.

A 5-year-old girl from a middle-class family visiting Goa from Delhi developed acute appendicitis with unusual retrocecal positioning. Dr. Fernandes performed a single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy. She was discharged within 36 hours with minimal scarring and returned to sightseeing the following day.

A newborn from an industrial worker's family presented with giant omphalocele containing liver and intestines. Dr. Fernandes implemented a staged reduction technique using a custom silicone silo. After eight weeks of gradual reduction and family training for home care, the defect was successfully closed.

An 8-year-old boy from an agricultural family was referred with a misdiagnosed Hirschsprung's disease that had led to chronic malnutrition. Dr. Fernandes performed a transanal pull-through procedure after precise histological mapping. The child gained 4kg in two months post-operation with dramatic improvement in quality of life.

A 14-year-old girl from an educated urban family presented with a massive ovarian cyst initially mistaken for ascites. Dr. Fernandes performed cystectomy with ovarian preservation using advanced energy devices. Pathology revealed benign teratoma, and the patient resumed normal activities within two weeks.

A 2-year-old toddler from a migrant labor family ingested a button battery that lodged in the esophagus. Dr. Fernandes performed emergency endoscopic retrieval within the critical 2-hour window, preventing catastrophic tissue damage. The child was discharged after 48 hours of observation with no complications.

A 10-year-old boy from an upper-middle-class family presented with recurrent pilonidal sinus disease resistant to conventional treatments. Dr. Fernandes implemented a novel rhomboid flap technique that allowed primary healing. The patient experienced complete resolution after three weeks with no recurrence at one-year follow-up.

A 6-month-old infant from a single-parent household was diagnosed with biliary atresia. Dr. Fernandes performed Kasai portoenterostomy within the optimal timeframe. Though the procedure initially showed good bile drainage, the family was counseled about possible future liver transplantation needs.

A 13-year-old adolescent from a traditional Goan Catholic family presented with gender dysphoria and sought chest reconstruction. Dr. Fernandes provided comprehensive multidisciplinary care including psychological evaluation before performing bilateral mastectomy. The patient reported dramatically improved mental health outcomes during follow-up.

A 4-year-old girl from a family of hotel workers presented with an infected thyroglossal duct cyst that had been misdiagnosed as simple lymphadenitis. Dr. Fernandes performed Sistrunk procedure with complete excision. The infection resolved without antibiotics, and she returned to preschool after one week.