Madras Medical Mission performs Landmark Surgeries to restore Mobility and Renal Health for 55-Year-Old Patient
Chennai, May 17, 2024: The Madras Medical Mission (MMM) has transformed the life of a 55-year-old patient suffering from peripheral vascular disease and deteriorating kidney health through a series of complex surgeries . In 2021, the patient, plagued by debilitating mobility challenges due to infra renal aorta obstruction, underwent bypass surgery led by Dr. Saravanan Sundararaj, Director Vascular & Transplantation , MMM. (L to R) Joseph Abraham Kandathil, Vice President, MMM; Dr.Saravanan Sundraraj, Director Vascular & Transplantation, MMM; Dr. Nivaditha, MMM The procedure involved the placement of an aorto bifemoral graft using PTFE (Teflon), effectively restoring blood circulation to the legs and alleviating excruciating pain and numbness. The success of this surgery enabled the patient to regain mobility and resume a near-normal lifestyle. In 2024 however, the patient's kidney health began to decline. Despite the efforts of the neurologists, his kidney deve...