India Surgery Blog

Coronary artery bypass surgery, colloquially,heart bypassor bypass surgeryis asurgical procedure that is being successfully done for more than 40 years to treat Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), or simply Heart disease, in which there is narrowing of the arteries of heart which cuts off blood flow to the heart muscle, and can cause a heart attack. The first successful heart bypass surgery was done in 1964 by a Russian heart surgeon & since then there have been several advancements in the procedure.    
How CABG works:
The basic premise for the CABG surgery is that it uses a working blood vessel from another part of the body to channel blood around the blocked area.A graft, which is a common blood vessel, created to clear a blocked artery, is attached above and below the area within the blocked artery so that the blood flow can be diverted to the new, unblocked path, and hence blood flows freely to the heart.

How CABG works:
The basic premise for the CABG surgery is that it uses a working b…

StomaphyX Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery 
StomaphyX is an innovative revision surgery performed for those individuals who have regained weight after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The most common reason people need a revision after gastric bypass surgery is due to stretched stomach pouch or an enlarged stomach outlet. StomaphyX reduces the expanded stomach pouch or outlet to the original gastric bypass size. Approved in 2007 by FDA, the surgery is a non-invasive procedure unlike a traditional surgery thus results in quick recovery with good outcomes.



The mechanism of action of Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery
Although, Gastric bypass surgery helps in achieving 60 to 80% of excess weight loss but over the years, people tend to gain weight because of gradual stretching of stomach pouch and stoma. The body’s digestive system gets accustomed to the changes when people return to unhealthy eating habits. StomaphyX reduces the stomach size similar to the original gastric bypass surgery si…

Mommy Makeover Combination Procedure “Child birth is the most blissful moment in a woman’s life but it becomes a daunting task for her to get back in shape and regain her pre-pregnancy looks. Thanks to the ever improving technology and modern plastic surgery techniques that can turn the clock back on women”.


A multitude of women is now undergoing complete body makeover, commonly called as a mommy makeover plastic surgery.
Yummy Mummy – Popular Mommy makeover Procedures
Mommy makeover is a comprehensive set of cosmetic surgery procedures that can help a women get back a desired shape and beautiful looks. The surgery is a combination of aesthetic procedures that together append to give perfect looks that a woman desires for. Popularly known as Yummy Mummy, a mommy makeover package comprises:
· Facial Rejuvenation – Facelift and other cosmetic surgeries such as brow   lift, rhinoplasty or chin/cheek augmentation · Breast Work – Breast Augmentation/ Breast Reduction/ Breast lift/ Breast   Augm…

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spinal Fusion SurgeryHealthcare in India has come of age with the most sophisticated and advanced technology available at few of the best hospitals in India offering world class services. More than the affordable prices, the quality of care and the skill of Indian surgeons is what brings medical tourists to India.
One of the very popular procedures among medical tourists in India is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion spine surgery.
The lumbar spine is the most common area of pain, often known as low backache, and it accounts for second most common reason for visiting a physician after common cold. More than 90% of the patients with low backache improve within six week of conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy or injections. It is the spine surgeon who can decide whether or not you fall in the rest 10% and how beneficial it would be for you to undergo the surgery.
What is lumbar spinal fusion?
The objective of the spine fusion surgery is to all…

Plastic Surgery in India India has become one of the most sought after destinations for plastic surgery procedures across the world. Having originated during ancient Vedic period, India takes pride in being the pioneering country to put the concept of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries on the world map.
Over the years, India has made a mark in providing best doctors and cosmetic surgeons who have well proven their expertise and skills. Indian cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgery procedures have become widely popular among medical tourists across the globe.
Why consider aesthetic plastic surgery?

 Aesthetic appearance makes a significant impact on the well being of a person. Especially in the modern       era, where the mounting stress and hectic lifestyle take a toll on the beauty and health of an individual, plastic surgery brings a complete treatment solution to reverse the signs of stress and aging.
Plastic surgery is a medical specialty used to restore form and function. Plastic…

Otoplasty Abroad
If you feel disconcerted with the protruding or bat-like ears, otoplasty or ear correction surgery is the perfect treatment for you. Otoplasty is the plastic surgery procedure that can improve the position, shape or proportion of the ear, thus brings back the lost self esteem and confidence of an individual.

What is Ear Surgery or Otoplasty?
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct the deformities and defects of the pinna (external ear) or reconstruct deformed ear or absent external ear caused due to trauma or injury to the ears. The external ear comprises of a delicate and complex framework of shaped cartilage covered with thin, tightly adherent, hairless skin on its visible surface. The otoplastic surgeon creates an external ear that is of natural proportion and contour by reshaping and augmenting the cartilaginous support of the pinna.

The surgery can correct the defect in the ear structure present at birth or those appearing during the course of development. Otopl…

What is spinal tumor surgery?Spinal Tumor Surgery is a complex procedure that requires great expertise and sophisticated technology for a successful outcome.  The surgery also requires great after surgical care and environment where the patient can recuperate peacefully.  With the advent of minimally invasive spinal surgery to treat complex spinal tumors, India has emerged as a world leader in providing latest technology and equipment for treating spinal tumors at some of the best cancer hospitals in India.
An overview of Spinal Tumors
A spinal tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue emerging within or in the periphery of the spinal cord. The tumor cells have a tendency to grow uncontrollably unlike normal cells. Spinal tumors are mainly categorized as benign ( a – cancerous) and malignant (cancerous). Spinal tumors are referred as per the area in which they occur. For instance, the basic spinal tumors are cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral. They are divided into three major groups – int…