A team of doctors in New Delhi has achieved a medical breakthrough, successfully treating two women with complex fistulas using an innovative approach. These fistulas are abnormal connections between the intestine and the womb, causing severe complications such as the passage of stool through the vagina. Traditional surgeries had failed for these patients, leaving them with few options—until now.

A Novel Approach to Fistula Treatment

Doctors Anil Arora and Shivam Khare, along with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Neeraj Agrawal, introduced a minimally invasive procedure using a cardiac occluder device, which is typically used for heart surgeries. This device was adapted to seal the fistulas, offering a new and more effective treatment for this challenging condition.

Why This Is Important:

• Minimally invasive approach: No large incisions, ensuring a quicker recovery.
• Lower risk of complications: Compared to traditional surgeries.
• High success rate: Promising long-term results.

The Patients’ Journey

The two women, both in their 60s, had been suffering for years due to complications from radiation therapy and previous surgeries:

• Patient 1: Had a rectovaginal fistula after radiation therapy for cervical cancer.
• Patient 2: Had an enterovaginal fistula caused by an abnormal connection between the small intestine and vagina.

Both women had undergone multiple unsuccessful surgeries before being referred to Dr. Arora and Dr. Khare. With the cardiac occluder device, the medical team successfully sealed their fistulas, offering a new lease on life.

A Collaborative Medical Innovation

Consultant Gastroenterologist emphasized the significance of this procedure:
“Using a cardiac occluder device in these cases is a novel approach that reduces risk and recovery time while providing an effective solution for complex fistulas.”

Chairman of the Institute of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and pancreaticobiliary Sciences, highlighted the power of collaboration in modern medicine, saying:
“This achievement is an excellent example of how multiple specialties can work together to find innovative solutions for difficult medical problems.”

A New Hope for Patients

This pioneering procedure offers new hope to patients with complex intestinal and vaginal fistulas, especially those who have run out of traditional treatment options. The success of this approach paves the way for similar treatments in the future.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a complex fistula, consult a gastroenterologist or specialist about minimally invasive options like this one. Early intervention and innovative treatments can greatly improve the quality of life.

Don’t lose hope—medical advancements are changing lives every day!

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