Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Celebrates 7 Years of Transformative Care at Surat OPD Clinic

Surat: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital’s Surat outpatient department (OPD) is celebrating seven years of phenomenal success as it provides world-class medical treatment to the people of Surat. The unique clinic has been a ray of hope for the residents of Surat and the surrounding region since it opened in 2016. It offers complete medical treatments provided by super-specialist medical specialists from Mumbai.

As part of the commemoration, the hospital will conduct an insightful knowledge sharing session in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Family Physician Association of Surat. The session, to be held on Sunday, will focus on the latest advances in oncological surgery, particularly in the domains of minimally invasive techniques and robotics.

Esteemed doctors from Kokilaben Dhribhai Ambani Hospital, including Dr. Rajesh Mistry, director of oncology, will lead the session, with over 150 doctors from Surat participating.

“Cancer is a lifestyle disease and, importantly, highly preventable,” asserts Dr. Rajesh Mistry. “In India, the incidence of cancer is on the rise, with approximately 15 lakh cases at any given time. Alarmingly, 8 lakh new cases are reported annually, and 5.5 lakh patients succumb to the disease each year.”

Dr. Mistry highlights that cancer is primarily a disease of old age, and lifestyle factors play a significant role in its occurrence. Sedentary lifestyles, obesity, tobacco usage, excessive alcohol consumption, and unhealthy dietary habits are among the leading causes of cancer. However, Dr. Mistry emphasizes that with timely intervention and awareness, many cases of cancer can be prevented, leading to a healthier society.

The Surat OPD clinic has been instrumental in extending specialized medical services to the people, saving them the trouble of traveling long distances for quality healthcare. By bringing a team of super-specialist consultants from Mumbai to Surat, Kokilaben Hospital has touched the lives of over 1 lakh people since the inception of its special clinic.

“Specialist doctors from Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai visit Surat almost daily, providing expert guidance and support to the patients,” says Dr. Mistry, reflecting on the clinic’s ongoing commitment to the community’s well-being.

The success of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in elevating treatment outcomes can be attributed to the integration of state-of-the-art technologies in oncological surgeries. The adoption of the Da Vinci Robotic system has proven to be a game-changer, offering numerous advantages, such as reduced scarring, minimal discomfort, and optimal surgical outcomes.

Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay, consultant, and head of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery and liver transplant department at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, says, “By embracing a multidisciplinary approach and fostering continuous collaboration, Kokilaben Hospital has revolutionized the way we approach pancreatic and liver cancers. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has yielded elevated treatment outcomes and improved lives.”

The knowledge sharing session is a testament to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital’s dedication to providing cutting-edge medical expertise and spreading awareness on preventive healthcare measures. As they celebrate seven years of transformative care, the hospital’s unwavering commitment to the people of Surat remains resolute, promising a brighter, healthier future for the community.