Mysore/Mysuru: Narayana Multispeciality Hospital in city, which celebrated its 8th anniversary recently, performed eight free Laparoscopic Hernia surgeries for needy patients in and around Mysuru region.  

The surgeries were performed by the team of Surgical Gas-troenterologists — Dr. P.S. Aravinda and Dr. A.K. Varadaraju. The team was led by Dr. H.M. Lokesh, Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Mysuru.

Speaking at the press conference recently, Dr. Lokesh said, “At Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services at an affordable price to everyone.”  Unlike other ailments which are covered under various schemes, Hernia is not covered under any Government schemes, as the condition can lead to mortality and morbidities. 

Hernia happens when an organ, digestive system or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak point in the encompassing muscle or connective tissue. Hernias frequently happen at the abdominal wall. Sometimes a hernia can be obvious as an outer lump especially when stressing or bearing down. Hernia surgery is one of the most common non-emergent procedures and it is performed by highly skilled doctors and surgeons.

A few factors that could build the risk of developing a hernia are family background with hernias, overweight, smoking, chronic cough etc. Senior Cardiac Surgeon and Medical Director Dr. M.N. Ravi, Marketing Head K.V. Kamath, patients and their family members were present.