Katra, Apr 05: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) has performed three more successful Cochlear Implant surgeries, sponsored by the Shrine Board.
The beneficiaries, according to a statement by the hospital, were young children aged 4 to 6 years having profound hearing loss. Since they couldn’t hear, they weren’t able to speak either; and all the beneficiaries were from a very poor background, it said.
Cochlear Implant surgery can bring about massive positive change in the life of a congenitally deaf child. “SMVDNSH is the only hospital in the entire Union Territory where Cochlear Implant Surgeries are regularly performed; with the majority of the past surgeries having been sponsored by the Shrine Board, in keeping with its philanthropic approach to the society,” the statement said.
The parents of the beneficiaries expressed their “vehement” gratitude to the Board and hospital saying they had lost all hope of their ward ever getting this expensive surgery. They said they are indebted to the Board for coming to their rescue as their wards now usher to the world of sounds.
The surgeries in reference were performed by the ENT team led by Dr. Rohan Gupta (Consultant ENT) with the support of anaesthesia team led by Dr. Pankaj Gupta (HOD Anaesthesia) and overall guidance rendered by Dr. Sunil Kotwal (Consultant ENT). The post-operative management till discharge of children was taken care of by the Pediatric team led by Dr. Anand Yelne (Consultant).
At the time of the discharge of beneficiaries, Dr. Rohan shared that surgeries performed by him were immensely successful with absolutely no clinical complication and that the beneficiaries are being discharged in good condition. He reiterated his often pronounced advice that identifying impaired hearing at a young age and thereafter timely surgical intervention can transform the life of a child by preventing the development of a handicap later if the child is left unattended.
Dr. Gopal Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer, SMVDNSH on the occasion said, “The management of the Board led by a very dynamic and proactive CEO has always done exceedingly well when it comes to reaching out to the poor and needy patients in need of financial support. The instant surgeries are merely one illustration of the numerous philanthropic steps taken from time to time by the Board, for the well-being of society.”
M M Mathavan, Facility Director of SMVDNSH also applauded the Board’s approach of always supporting and substantiating the actions of the hospital to render useful services to society, with a humanitarian dimension.
