Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer from Bangalore with no prior medical history presented with sudden severe abdominal pain. Dr. Rajapandiyan diagnosed acute appendicitis with an unusual retrocecal position. Performed emergency laparoscopic appendectomy with minimal scarring. Patient returned to work within 4 days with no complications.
72-year-old retired farmer from rural Tamil Nadu with chronic alcohol use presented with jaundice and weight loss. Diagnosed with pancreatic head carcinoma. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed successful Whipple procedure despite challenging anatomy. Patient's daughter stayed throughout recovery. Full recovery took 3 months with gradual nutritional rehabilitation.
45-year-old construction worker from Coimbatore with history of poorly controlled diabetes presented with necrotizing pancreatitis. Required multiple debridement procedures and complex drainage management. Dr. Rajapandiyan used innovative minimally invasive techniques. Family could only visit weekly due to work constraints. Recovery spanned 6 weeks with diabetes management optimization.
19-year-old college athlete from Kerala presented with recurrent abdominal pain after sports injuries. Diagnosed with rare mesenteric panniculitis. Dr. Rajapandiyan employed conservative management with targeted immunosuppression rather than surgery. Patient returned to competitive sports within 8 weeks with modified training regimen.
34-year-old pregnant woman in second trimester presented with gallstone pancreatitis. Dr. Rajapandiyan coordinated with obstetric team to perform timed laparoscopic cholecystectomy between critical gestational windows. Both mother and baby recovered well with delivery at full term.
61-year-old school teacher with history of ulcerative colitis developed toxic megacolon. Emergency subtotal colectomy performed with creation of ileostomy. Dr. Rajapandiyan provided extensive stoma care education. Patient adapted well and returned to teaching after 2 months with planned reversal in future.
8-year-old boy from economically disadvantaged family presented with chronic nutritional deficiencies and abdominal distension. Diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease missed in childhood. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed pull-through procedure pro bono. Full recovery achieved with nutritional support and community follow-up.
50-year-old corporate executive with high-stress lifestyle presented with GERD refractory to medical management. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed robotic Nissen fundoplication with enhanced recovery protocol. Patient returned to work in 10 days with complete resolution of symptoms and lifestyle modification guidance.
67-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities presented with perforated diverticulitis and septic shock. Required emergency Hartmann's procedure and prolonged ICU stay. Family provided round-the-clock support. Staged reversal performed successfully after 6 months with comprehensive rehabilitation.
23-year-old medical student presented with rare Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed precise tumor localization and resection while preserving pancreatic function. Patient continued medical studies during recovery and now specializes in gastroenterology.
42-year-old street food vendor presented with advanced gastric cancer discovered during screening camp. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed radical gastrectomy with complex reconstruction. Social workers assisted with postoperative nutrition support. Patient returned to modified livelihood after 3 months.
55-year-old fisherman from coastal area presented with recurrent pyogenic liver abscesses. Dr. Rajapandiyan identified and treated underlying biliary pathology through ERCP combined with surgical drainage. Patient returned to fishing after 4 weeks with preventive care education.
31-year-old woman with morbid obesity and metabolic syndrome presented with complicated cholelithiasis. Dr. Rajapandiyan performed single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with concurrent metabolic surgery consultation. Significant weight loss achieved during 6-month follow-up with multidisciplinary support.
79-year-old war veteran with multiple abdominal surgeries presented with adhesive bowel obstruction. Dr. Rajapandiyan used careful adhesiolysis preserving intestinal length. Limited family involvement due to geographical constraints. Recovery facilitated by hospital's elderly care program with good outcome.