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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Safdarjung hospital starts DM in nephrology training from 2025 session
New Delhi: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VNMC) and Safdarjung Hospital have become Delhi's third institutions to start the Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in the nephrology training programme from the 2025 session. Previously, only AIIMS and RML Hospital offered this course. Dr Sandeep Bansal, the medical superintendent at Safdarjung Hospital, confirmed the allocation of three annual seats for DM in nephrology. "All three positions are being secured by candidates ranking within the top 10," he said. Principal of VNMC, Dr Geetika Khanna, expressed pride in launching this course. She emphasised the necessity of an additional workforce through postgraduate programmes, citing substantial patient numbers. Dr Himanshu Verma, who heads the nephrology department at Safdarjung Hospital, stated that approximately 6,000-7,000 kidney patients seek treatment at the hospital each month. India faces a significant shortage of nephrologists and dialysis specialists due to the increasing number of kidney-related health issues. Statistics indicate that 10% of Indians suffer from kidney-related conditions. The country has an expanding population of chronic kidney disease patients, with roughly 175,000 new end-stage renal disease cases annually. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mundfalten reduzieren: Besser als 'Höhle der Löwen' Produkte Apotheken Gesundheit Mehr erfahren Undo The nation incurs significant expenses for dialysis and transplant treatments. The govt's Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme assists financially challenged patients. Despite having excellent nephrologists and transplant surgeons, India requires more specialists to handle the increasing population of kidney patients, particularly considering the country's size. Qualified nephrologists are essential to reduce healthcare costs through early identification and prevention of kidney ailments.
DW
13-06-2025
- General
- DW
Air India crash sparks aviation safety debate – DW – 06/13/2025
The fatal crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has put the spotlight on air safety in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. An Air India flight with 230 passengers and 12 crew on board crashed in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad on Thursday shortly after takeoff, killing all but one of the people aboard. The aircraft, a wide-bodied Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner powered by twin jet engines, was bound for London's Gatwick Airport. It's the first fatal incident involving the Dreamliner aircraft. Videos posted on social media showed the jet losing altitude before it hit a medical staff hostel and exploded into a ball of fire. The cause of the crash remains unknown. Authorities have launched a formal investigation to ascertain the reason behind the crash, but Air India has said the investigation will take time. What caused the Air India crash? To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jitender Bhargava, a former executive director of Air India, said authorities will carry out a thorough investigation. "The industry's response, including investigations and ongoing safety reviews, reflects a system designed to learn from accidents and prevent future occurrences," he told DW. Planemaker Boeing has said a team of experts is ready to go to India to help in the probe. Thorough probe to find the cause of crash Captain Sandeep Bansal, a former fighter pilot, said that an analysis of the aircraft's flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder will be crucial to determine the cause of the crash. "This accident is a sobering reminder for every one of us associated with the aviation industry to stay vigilant. These modern aircraft are incredible machines, but they are still machines. We humans are trained professionals, but are still humans," he told DW. "The reason for this crash could be human error, sabotage, technical malfunction or environmental hazard like bird strikes, which was the reason in case of Airbus A320 force landing in Hudson River in 2009," said Bansal. Air India flight crashes with more than 240 people on board To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Indian authorities said on Friday that the plane's flight data recorder, or black box, had been recovered from a rooftop near the crash site. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said that it had begun its work with "full force," the Associated Press news agency reported. The investigation is focusing on the engine, flaps and landing gear, Reuters news agency reported. Sanjay Lazar, CEO of Avialaz consultants and aviation expert, said the plane appears to have suffered a loss of power in engines. "It appears to have been something extraordinary that happened as you can see from the visuals — that the aircraft could not climb, and had no thrust, so either it was a catastrophic failure of both engines or some major ingestion into the engines," he told DW. "Safety and engineering standards at Air India have always been top notch and I can't see much at fault there. Though I do expect heightened surveillance of airlines across India by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India's aviation regulator, hereafter," he added. India's aviation regulator on Friday ordered safety checks on the entire Boeing-787 fleet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, visited the crash side, and met the lone survivor at the hospital. Rapidly growing aviation market The incident renewed a debate about air safety in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. Air India has suffered a number of both fatal and non-fatal crashes over the years. Other Indian airlines, like IndiGo and SpiceJet, have also faced issues. Two years ago, several mid-air technical malfunctions forced pilots to make emergency landings, drawing public attention at the time to the issue of aviation safety. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the lone survivor of the crash on Friday at the hospital where he is being treated for burns and other injuries Image: Javed Dar/IANS/Handout/Xinhua/picture alliance At present, India is the world's fourth-largest air market, including both domestic and international travel. The International Air Transport Association projects that it will become the third biggest over the next decade. The Indian government is also pumping billions into building new airports, as well as expanding and modernizing existing ones, earmarking around $11 billion for the purpose. Just earlier this month, Modi, while addressing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) summit, said the government aims to increase the number of airports to over 350 by 2047, the centenary of India's independence. "Our domestic traffic has surged 30%, international traffic has risen from 55 million to 72 million, and in April 2025 alone, domestic air traffic grew by 10% — outpacing the global growth rate of 8%," said Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu at the event. Authorities recognize that restoring and maintaining confidence is essential for sustaining growth in the civil aviation sector. Edited by: Srinivas Mazumdaru
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Safdarjung Hospital removes world's largest adrenal tumour via robotic surgery
In a landmark surgical feat, doctors at Safdarjung Hospital have successfully removed what is being claimed as the world's largest adrenal tumour ever extracted using robotic technology. The tumour, measuring 18.2 x 13.5 cm, was removed from a 36-year-old woman through a complex, minimally invasive procedure. 'This is the largest ever adrenal tumour in the world to have been removed robotically in a minimally invasive fashion,' Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, said on Saturday (April 26, 2025). The tumour posed significant challenges due to its size and the fact that it was adherent to three critical anatomical structures - the Inferior Vena Cava, liver, and right kidney. 'Its proximity and adherence to vital organs made the surgery particularly intricate,' the surgical team said. The procedure was performed using the Da Vinci surgical robot, which provides a three-dimensional view and enhanced precision through its advanced robotic arms. 'The technology allows for greater control and accuracy, especially in areas where conventional laparoscopic access is limited,' doctors explained. The surgery lasted over three hours, and the tumour was removed without any complications. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged three days after the operation. Doctors highlighted the advantages of robotic surgery, which include smaller incisions, reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery, and quicker return to normal activities. By contrast, an open procedure for a tumour of this size would have required an incision of over 20 cm and significantly longer recovery time.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi: World's largest adrenal tumor removed robotically at Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital has achieved a new milestone in its robotic surgery program with the successful conduct of a complex robotic surgery on a 36-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a giant adrenal tumour. Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, Dr Sandeep Bansal, informed that the adrenal tumour, measuring 18.2 x 13.5 cms, is the largest ever adrenal tumour in the world to have been removed robotically in a minimally invasive fashion. The robotic surgery was conducted by Professor and Head of the Department of Urology and Renal Transplant, Dr Pawan Vasudeva, along with Dr Niraj Kumar and Dr Avishek Mandal. The anaesthesia team, comprised of Dr Sushil, Dr Bhavya, and Dr Megha. The procedure was fraught with dangers since the tumour not only had grown to a massive size but had also encroached upon and was dangerously adherent to three critical body structures that is the Inferior Vena Cava, the Liver and the Right kidney. The tumour needed to be removed in its entirety without damaging the critical surrounding structures. Dr Vasudeva opined that precise dissection is the key to performing such surgeries and that the 3d Vision of the Da Vinci robot, along with its dextrous robotic arms, allows one to perform complex surgeries with greater precision than what is usually possible with laparoscopy. In this case, the surgery lasted over three hours, and the tumour could be completely removed without any complications. Post-operative recovery was uneventful, and the patient was discharged in three days. Robotic surgery offers numerous benefits, including small keyhole incisions, precise work, reduced postoperative pain, early postoperative recovery and discharge with a faster return to work. If this surgery had been performed by an open route, it would've required a skin incision of more than 20 cms, with subsequent complete healing requiring a few weeks, informed Dr Vasudeva. Dr Sandeep Bansal said that this milestone showcases Safdarjung Hospital's expertise in robotic surgery and its dedication to delivering cutting-edge quality healthcare free of cost to all patients. A complex robotic surgery of this nature, which was performed free of cost at Safdarjung Hospital, would've cost upwards of a few lakhs in the private sector.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
World's largest adrenal tumor removed robotically at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital
Doctors successfully removed a large adrenal tumor from a woman NEW DELHI: Safdarjung Hospital has set a new record in its robotic surgery programme by successfully removing a giant 18.2 x 13.5 cm adrenal tumour the largest ever extracted through minimally invasive robotic surgery from a 36-year-old woman. Dr Sandeep Bansal, Medical superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, confirmed the milestone and praised the team's efforts. The complex surgery was carried out by Professor and Head of Urology and Renal Transplant, Dr Pawan Vasudeva, along with Dr Niraj Kumar and Dr Avishek Mandal. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The anaesthesia team included Dr Sushil, Dr Bhavya, and Dr Megha. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The procedure was particularly risky as the tumour had not only grown to an enormous size but was also dangerously attached to critical organs including the Inferior Vena Cava, liver, and right kidney. Dr Vasudeva explained that careful and precise dissection was crucial, made possible by the Da Vinci robotic system 's 3D vision and dexterous arms. The surgery lasted over three hours and was completed successfully without damaging nearby organs. The patient made a smooth recovery and was discharged just three days after surgery. Doctors noted that robotic surgery provides many benefits, such as smaller incisions, less pain, quicker recovery, and faster return to daily activities. In contrast, traditional open surgery would have required a much larger incision and a longer healing period. Dr Vasudeva added that if performed privately, a robotic surgery of this complexity would have cost several lakhs of rupees. However, at Safdarjung Hospital, it was provided free of cost, demonstrating the hospital's commitment to offering world-class healthcare services accessible to all.
