Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired fisherman from a coastal village presented for emergency laparotomy following a boating accident. With limited formal education and no prior surgical history, he was extremely anxious. Dr. Sanzgiri used regional anesthesia combined with light sedation, allowing him to remain comfortable yet responsive. His recovery was smooth, and he was discharged after 5 days with follow-up pain management.
An 8-year-old girl from an affluent family required anesthesia for corrective scoliosis surgery. Her parents were highly involved, requesting detailed explanations. Dr. Sanzgiri tailored a pediatric-balanced anesthetic technique, using advanced monitoring. The surgery was successful, and the child recovered fully with minimal postoperative nausea, returning to school in 6 weeks.
A 45-year-old construction worker with a history of opioid dependence needed anesthesia for a complex fracture repair. Dr. Sanzgiri developed a multimodal analgesia plan avoiding opioids, incorporating nerve blocks and non-opioid adjuncts. The patient had an unexpectedly comfortable recovery, with no relapse into dependence, and returned to light duty in 8 weeks.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation required emergency appendectomy. Dr. Sanzgiri coordinated with obstetricians to provide safe spinal anesthesia, minimizing fetal exposure to drugs. Both mother and fetus remained stable throughout, with delivery occurring normally at term.
A 60-year-old diabetic farmer with poorly controlled hypertension presented for cataract surgery. Dr. Sanzgiri used topical anesthesia with minimal sedation, avoiding systemic complications. The procedure was quick, and the patient was discharged the same day with improved vision and no adverse events.
A 19-year-old college athlete needed ACL reconstruction. Dr. Sanzgiri employed a combined femoral and sciatic nerve block for postoperative pain control, enabling early mobilization. The patient participated actively in rehab, returning to sports in 6 months with excellent functional outcomes.
An 81-year-old widow with dementia and no family support required hip fracture surgery. Dr. Sanzgiri used gentle general anesthesia with careful titration. Despite cognitive challenges, the patient had no postoperative delirium and was transferred to a rehabilitation facility after 7 days.
A 50-year-old business executive with a fear of needles needed anesthesia for a hernia repair. Dr. Sanzgiri used inhalation induction to avoid IV placement until asleep. The patient woke up pleasantly surprised, with rapid discharge and resume work within a week.
A 6-year-old boy from a low-income family, with congenital heart disease, required dental extractions. Dr. Sanzgiri coordinated with a cardiologist to provide safe sevoflurane anesthesia in a day-surgery setting. The procedure was uneventful, and the child recovered quickly with no financial burden to the family.
A 38-year-old vegan with multiple drug allergies presented for cholecystectomy. Dr. Sanzgiri customized an allergen-free anesthetic protocol using total intravenous anesthesia. The surgery proceeded smoothly, with the patient experiencing no allergic reactions and discharged in 2 days.
A 70-year-old retired teacher with severe COPD needed anesthesia for prostate surgery. Dr. Sanzgiri opted for spinal anesthesia to avoid respiratory depression. The patient maintained good oxygenation throughout, had an uneventful recovery, and was discharged in 3 days.
A 12-year-old with autism spectrum disorder required MRI under anesthesia. Dr. Sanzgiri used a slow induction with parental presence to reduce anxiety. The scan was completed successfully, and the child recovered calmly with no behavioral setbacks.
A 55-year-old fisherman with chronic kidney disease required vascular access surgery. Dr. Sanzgiri used regional anesthesia to preserve renal function. The procedure was effective, dialysis was initiated smoothly, and the patient maintained stable renal parameters postoperatively.