Complex Surgeries a Success at Tenali Govt Hospital

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

In a significant boost to public healthcare, doctors at the Tenali District Hospital have successfully performed complex surgeries on two women critically injured in separate road accidents, highlighting the growing capability of secondary hospitals across the state.

According to Director of Secondary Health Chakradhar Babu, the patients—Samrajyam (65) and Nancharamma (38)—have fully recovered following intricate orthopedic procedures carried out on April 18 with the support of anesthetists. The treatments were provided free of cost under government schemes, with Samrajyam covered by the PM Relief Fund and Nancharamma under the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav congratulated the medical teams and staff for their dedication, urging them to continue delivering such quality care.

Nancharamma’s case posed a major medical challenge. Weighing 130 kg and suffering from asthma, low hemoglobin levels, and hypothyroidism, she sustained a severe fracture in her right arm, with the humerus bone shattered. Given her condition, administering general anesthesia was risky. Doctors instead opted for a regional nerve block, performing the two-hour surgery while she remained conscious—an approach that required precision and expertise.

In another case, Samrajyam suffered a crushed left thigh bone in a road accident. After being shifted via 108 ambulance from Kollipara, she underwent emergency surgery using the supracondylar locking plate system. Bone fragments were realigned and fixed with screws, leading to a full recovery.

Recalling her experience, Samrajyam said she initially feared inadequate treatment and considered leaving the hospital. “The doctors reassured me and performed the surgery successfully. The facilities are good, and I am grateful,” she said. Her treatment, worth RS 1.5 lakh, was provided free under the PM Relief scheme. Doctors credited advanced infrastructure for these successes. Operation theatres are equipped with C-arm machines, multiparameter monitors, workstations, oxygen support, and emergency equipment, enabling them to handle complex cases without referring patients to higher centers.

Tenali District Hospital has emerged as a leader in orthopedic care, recording 626 surgeries between January and April 20 this year, including 349 major procedures—the highest among district hospitals.