KKR Hospital Celebrates 22-Year Survival of Throat Cancer Patient Treated with Pioneering Surgery back in 2002
Chennai, May 27, 2024 – KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute is proud to share a remarkable milestone in the journey of cancer treatment and recovery . A patient diagnosed with extensive throat cancer in 2002 has not only survived for over 22 years but continues to lead a vibrant life, speaking and working as a teacher in Andhra Pradesh. (L to R) Dr.Ravi Ramalingam; Patient; Dr. K.K. Ramalingam, Founder & Chairman, KKR ENT Hospital and Research Institute; Dr.Sree Ramamurthy In 2002, Mr. Ponade Tejeswar Rao, then 27 years old, was diagnosed with extensive cancer of the hypopharynx, a region situated behind the voice box. Due to the advanced stage of his cancer, traditional treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy were ineffective. Dr. K.K. Ramalingam, along with a dedicated team of surgeons , performed a procedure known as total laryngopharyngo-esophagectomy with gastric pull-up, a first in South India at that time. ___________________________________ Pre...