In a rare feat, Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthilkumar, senior cardiothoracic surgeons at Rela Hospital, performed a successful Left Atrial (LA) Myxoma removal surgery recently,
saving the life of a 47-year-old woman who had been suffering from heart palpitations for quite some time. According to the doctors, the woman, who belongs to Tamil Nadu, had been having uncontrollable fits and bouts of extreme tiredness. After visiting local clinics, the doctors there concluded that the symptoms pointed towards an underlying heart condition. But it was only at the Rela hospital that the real cause was identified.
The woman was diagnosed with Left Atrial Myxoma. A type of cardiac tumor that mostly occurs in the left atrium of the heart. Fortunately, these tumors are benign, but if not extracted in time, they are said to cause sudden death due to cardiac arrest or stroke.
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthilkumar conducted extensive research on the tumor and prepared accordingly for the high-intensity open-heart surgery.
They performed the LA myxoma removal surgery successfully. The procedure involved them opening up the woman’s chest and removing the tumor with utmost precision to avoid damaging the mitral valve. The patient was discharged from the hospital a week later after making a full recovery.
“I think it’s crucial to identify tumors such as these. Even though they might not be cancerous, they may cause a myriad of health problems if not extracted on time,” said Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan.
“I’m glad that we could help the patient. We’re constantly trying to better cardiac care accessibility across rural Tamil Nadu,” said Dr. Senthilkumar.
The successful rare cardiac surgery has improved the reputation of the hospital while proving once again that the expert hands of Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthilkumar can handle the most challenging heart procedures with precision and care.
