Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Fortis Hospital, Gurugram has taken yet another patient-centric step to provide world class healthcare services to the citizens of Srinagar and adjoining areas by launching its exclusive Liver Transplant OPD services at Star Hospital, Srinagar today.
The special OPD services are functional on every Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The OPD services will not only be providing expert opinions to the local people but also cut down on their travel to metro cities for primary consultations.
Commenting on the need for the special OPD for liver diseases in Srinagar, Dr Vivek Vij, Chairman, LTP & HBP Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, Delhi-NCR said, “The prevalence of liver diseases is on the rise in the country, owing chiefly to lifestyle factors. However, diagnosis is delayed in over 90% of the patients. The establishments of these speciality OPDs will help patients in tier 2 and 3 cities get specialized and timely consultation.”
Dr Vij further added, “Over the years, the liver donor surgery procedure has progressed, and it has become a very safe process. Moreover, the laparoscopic liver donor surgery has significant advantages over conventional open donor surgery including less pain, faster recovery, and better aesthetically.”
“While liver transplant is giving fresh lease of life to thousands of patients with liver diseases, the steep rise in liver-related problems in recent years makes it even more crucial for patients to have access to early diagnosis. Currently, Fortis Hospital, Delhi-NCR is the only hospital in India actively performing the laparoscopic donor liver surgery” said Dr Ashish Singhal, Senior Consultant, LTP & HPB Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, Delhi-NCR.
Dr Mir Samiullah, Director Star Hospital, Srinagar also expressed his views and said, “We are happy to be associated with one of the leading healthcare providers and hoped that this association will help the locals to avail best of clinical Fortis Hospitals, Delhi-NCR consultation at the comfort of their home without travelling far for their initial assessment.”
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