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A new dawn for
cross-border healthcare
Adecade ago, retirement planning would be morefocused on pension and financial considerations.
Today if you want to plan for retirement in next 10 to20 years, you'll have to think a lot different. Topmost onyour list should be healthcare. Health is wealth simplybecause a healthy life is life in all its abundance, joy andfullness. With health on our side, life automaticallyseems to be full of happiness and laughter.
The importance of healthcare has sparked the everincreasing magnitude of global health tourism.
Medical tourism is the fastest growing sector after ITand BPO in India.
India is emerging as world-class medical hub. Withadvanced and world class health facilities, zero waitingtime and most importantly the treatment cost in India isvery cheap as compared to Western countries.
India’s emergence as the preferred global healthcaredestination has attracted patients from all over the worldto India, especially to Gujarat. Gujarat leads all otherstates with a $3 trillion healthcare industry. Welldeveloped ports, roads, airports, rails are also said to beresponsible factors. Gujarat, being an economicallystable, industrially and agriculturally developed state,has therefore become one of the most favoured medicaldestinations.
The current buzzword in Gujarat is to give priorityand importance to medical tourism under the "VibrantGujarat" initiatives. With world class medicalinfrastructure, Gujarat is emerging as the most activemedical hub.
To serve people from all over the world for medicaltreatment, Gujarat Government has invited expressionsof interest for setting up Medicities, which will providesuper speciality health care facilities.
The state currently has 13 medical colleges, 1,072PHCs; 7,274 sub centres, 273 Community HealthCentres (CHC) and 85 mobile healthcare units.
Gujarat has been changing rapidly and has madevast progress in the state-of-the-art medical carecorporate hospitals getting established in major as wellas two and three- tier cities.
Gujarat believes in serving its guests to the higheststandards. So what if the guest is a patient. In fact, thepatient gets the best pampering and five-star treatmentfrom the medical fraternity.
Medical tourism in Gujarat and India means acombination of surgery and other treatments withvacation. It makes the pain disappear and what youremember is just the vacation.
Sun, sea, sand and surgery, a good combination thatmake your treatment a memorable one. Undergoingtreatment has never been so uplifting before. Erase thefine line between pain and pleasure, squeeze a vacation
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for a cause, where you learn about another culture also.It is a whole package of magic health potion.
Out of 14,000 knee replacements done in WesternIndia, almost 7,000 are done in Gujarat.
Gujarat has expertise in providing services to theNRGs and other foreigners and according to them thepotential areas are: Cardiology, Renal transplantation,Carcinoma, Dental care, Cataract, Restructuring plasticsurgery, orthopaedic, Wellness and screeningPrograms, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and many othermedical fields.
Gujarat has built up first class health infrastructurewith trained manpower from abroad that has gainedattention everywhere because of internet access, webconnectivity and peer group contacts. In any field,Gujarat stands above others in dutifulness, commitmentand medicopreneur abilities of all professionals.
I feel privileged to present this informative and usefulspecial issue on medical tourism. My sincereappreciation to the contributors, supporters as well asmy hard working team members.
CB PatelPublisher/Editor
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Medical Tourism in GujaratWhat are the trends in Gujarat for Health &
Wellness Tourism?
PBP-Between the Health (Medical Treatment) and
Wellness Tourism (Rejuvenation) Health Tourism has
started well in last few years in Gujarat but not the
Wellness Tourism the type of we know happens in
Kerala or Goa.With corporate hospitals gearing up with
special wards and other
facilities to attract Value
Added Tourism (Medical
Tourism) and connectivity
to Ahmedabad improving
all the time the trends are
positive than ever before
and this is the time to
capitalise and move forward aggressively. There is no
system yet to tell the exact number of patients coming in
Gujarat in last 2 years but at Apollo Hospitals
Ahmedabad we have seen a substantial growth pattern
in the international patients in last 2 years and that
compelled us to double the International patients bed
capacity this year. That should give you some
indications.
Trends in treatment (popular treatment)
PBP- The majority of the
patients come for treatment
of Cancers, Heart
Surgeries, Kidney
Transplants, Knee and
other joint replacements,
Fertility Treatment, Retinal
Eye Disorders, Spinal
Surgeries and Neurological
conditions and for whole
body preventive checkups.
Apollo Hospitals
Ahmedabad offers some best facilities and treatment in
all specialities and have Canters of Excellence in Knee
Replacement, Cancer, Neurosciences and Cardiology
and many other specialities. We also have an excellent
set up for Preventive Health Checkups.
Country of Origin (some figures)
PBP – Again the right figures are difficult to quote but
majority of cases come from African nations like
Kenya,Uganda,Ethiopia,Nigeria,Tanzania and some
from middle east like Oman,Iraq.We do get cases from
USA & UK mostly NRG’s.
Future of Medical Tourism?
PBP- We must appreciate that the basics of
successful medical tourism lies in the fact that we have
in India the best of experts
in medical field, latest and
modern medical
equipments and cutting
edge technology as is
available in many western
nations. However the big
difference is the cost
factor. The future of Medical Tourism will depend on how
long we remain cost effective and how long nations from
where patients come to India grow in terms of
modernising their own health care infrastructure. When
I tour Africa I am reminded of India in ’80 as far as the
health infrastructure in these countries is concerned.
But these nations are catching up fast and if they do
catch up then numbers in Medical Tourism in future will
gradually come down. Middle Eastern countries like
UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain are already
as good as any other country in the world in terms of
equipments, facilities etc and the number of patients
from these countries for medical tourism have already
dwindled say from the numbers in ‘90’s.The future of
Medical Tourism in India should not be taken for granted
and advantages of cost factors, cutting edge technology
Dr. Praful B. PawarChief Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad.
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Corporate vision, National mission: Sankara Eye Hospital
Sankara Group is a unique model of an NGO servingthe under privileged rural populace in India with the
best of the treatments for all eye related problems andat the same time a Corporate Hospital with world classtechnology,equipment and manpower. The group hasone of its hospitals, Sankara Eye Hospital at villageMogar in Anand district of Gujarat. It providescomprehensive eye care services with an unmatchedquality and covers the entire spectrum of ophthalmicsub-specialities.
Sankara Group proudly claims of efficiency levelsthat are truly comparable, at times even better thancorporate organizations, its vision as powerful as that ofa corporate while its objective - the cause of Nationalgood. Sankara Eye Hospital at Mogar village, in theheart of rural Gujarat is easily accessible due to itslocation of being right on the National Highway 8. Thishospital, set up on a sprawling 5-acre campus has a 225bed capacity and is well equipped for the latesttreatments, surgeries and eye care solutions at anexcellent value.
Sankara Eye Hospital in Gujarat is a part of theSankara Eye Care Institutions having a pan-Indiafootprint with 8 Hospitals, totaling a 1700 bed capacity.Its core strength is the team of 800 dedicatedprofessionals. 400 thousand patients receive a variety ofeye care treatments at Sankara annually, while 100thousand surgeries are performed every year. Thegroup adheres to a ratio of almost 80: 20 for patients.80% of those who get treated are the deserving, poor
villagers while 20% of the patients are those who pay fortheir treatment. Even as they get treatment that iscomparable to the best of international standards, thepatients who pay can have the satisfaction, pride ofhelping the institution in providing free treatment to theirfellow Indians.
Sankara group was the recipient of a double honourin 2008 – They received the prestigious ‘Asian HospitalManagement Award’ and were also adjudged the No. 1NGO of India. Sankara Eye Foundation also enjoys thewide patronage of NRIs in the USA and Europe. Teamsof dedicated volunteers motivate NRIs and organizefund-raisers for the benefit of the Hospitals.
Sankara Eye Hospital
Mogar Village, N H - 8, Anand Taluka,Anand, Gujarat, India. Phone: 02692-280460Email: anand@sankaraeye.com Web: www.sankaraeye.com
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and equipments and qualityof services , air connectivityto Ahmedabad and other X-factors leading to patients“total experience “and“WoW” feelings should notbe ignored.Govt support isalso important. The hassleswhich hospitals andinternational patients have togo thru in getting Ministry of
Health clearance for organ transplants or theimmigration clearances if the patients have to extend thevisas due to over stay because of medical reasons etcare all to be looked in to in a manner of touching livesand not as per the pre fixed bureaucratic behaviours.
Tie ups, Insurance etc?
PBP - We have tie ups with many Health Carefelicitators, major insurance companies, agencies etc inmany countries especially in Africa who refer uspatients. We have our own marketing staff based inAfrica to promote our own medical tourism.
Average, time, cost, and post visit follow up etc?
PBP – The cost, duration of stay either as anoutpatient or as an inpatient depends upon the clinical
condition of thepatients. A cancercase may have to stayfor 1-2 months at thecost of approx$45000/- and a patientwith heart bypasssurgery will have atotal 7-8 days approx package at $ 9000/-.Theaffordable cost factor is a huge advantage for anyinternational patient coming to India for Medical Tourismor Value Added Tourism as we call it. The follow up isusually done back at home. We are introducingtelemedicine connectivity to some countries to have preor post visit consultations. These things will improvefurther thanks to 3G soon been available in India thatwill help connectivity of all types. We also send ourconsultants to these countries on regular basis to seeboth new and follow up patients.
Do patient/family undertake recreational/tourism
activities.
PBP- Not every patient come to India to see TajMahal but yes the relatives accompanying the patient doenjoy life beyond the boundaries of the hospital. Theycertainly go back with additional bags of shopping theydo in Ahmedabad!
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‘First world treatment’ at ‘third world prices’ ishow industry sources define medical tourismin India. Although India is a recent entrant
into medical tourism, it is fast catching up. Accordingto a study by Mckinsey & Confideration of IndianIndustry (CII), medical tourism in India couldbecome a US$2 billion industry by 2012 from US$350 million in 2006. Further it is expected for anannual growth rate of 30% making it a Rs. 9500crore industry by 2015 (The Economic Times,2009).
Destination India is famous as world classhealthcare at economical price. Patients fromvarious countries are becoming medical tourist inIndia for low cost & health restorative alternativetreatment in the west especially from US & UK isincreasing day by day. India gains from comparativepricing, which is 1/10th to 1/13th cheaper than costin US.
Medical tourists usually comes to India fortreatments like Coronary Angioplasty, CosmeticSurgery, Dental Care, Gynecology, health check-upplans, heart surgery & orthopedic surgery. One ofthe biggest strength India has is the availability ofalternative traditional treatments like Ayurveda,Homeopathy, Yoga & Meditation available in theambience of ocean and lush forests. Recently suchkind of alternative treatments is more in demand dueto life style habits and increasing stress levels.
The next encouraging factor is medical careinfrastructure in India which includes over 5, 00,000doctors, 15,000 hospitals & 8, 75,000 beds. Thoughquality healthcare in India is neither cheap forpeople residing in Urban areas or in rural areas,medical tourist finds such treatments in corporatehospitals much cheap. Though the number of high-end quality hospitals in India is very less thehospitals are still able to cater the needs of medicaltourists coming to the country.
The hospitals have also got tie-ups withInternational Medical Insurance companies. Further,without doubt, Indian doctors are among the best inthe world and given the right atmosphere andenvironment, they can enhance the image ofincredible India as a health and tourism destination.
This is because of three reasons: first is theiravailability on their mobile phone directly, secondlytheir hospitality & lastly because of their successrate in medical surgeries. In 43,000 cardiacsurgeries, the success rate is 98.5%, 110 bonemarrow transplants it is 80%, in 6000 renaltransplants it is 95%. The success rate of cardiacbypass in India is 98.7 % .Indian Laboratories alsoare 70-80% less expensive than the USlaboratories.
Usage of English is the best comfort level forinternational patients, Indian nurses are famous for
their care and most of them speak English.According to a research India comes 4th among theworld’s best tourist destination to visit India. Indiahad 55,00 year old civilization, renowned forhistorical, cultural and religious diversity, diversegeographic landmarks & vast coastline, traditionalart & craft & vibrant democracy, freedom for citizens& empowered women population.
Government of India’s Incredible India promotioncampaign has also got world recognition & hashelped India to attract tourists from new destination.Thus factors like growth in healthcare industry,tourism industry, medical infrastructure facilities,qualified doctors and nurses, Indian hospitalitydiversity in culture & rich Indian heritage anddiversity in alternative medical therapies helps Indiato become a preferred medical tourism destination.
Dr. Mala Kamdar
PhD (Medical Tourism)
AGM (Marketing & PR Development)SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad,Gujarat, India email: drmala@salhospital.comWeb: www.salhospital.com
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Medical tourism is not just for the rich anduninsured patient anymore and Switzerland is notthe only destination. About ten years ago, countrieslike India & Singapore in Asia realized that theopportunity exists to fill the unmet needs of millionsworldwide. Top quality medical care is available, at afraction of the price, in a plethora of countries acrossthe world. India and Singapore are currentlycompeting as the forerunners in the medical tourismindustry.
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Dr. Parulben ShahM.D. Gynec Endoscopic Surgeon, IndiaGynaecologist & Infertility SpecialityM.: 98244 50916
Dr. Pragnesh ShahM.D., FICOGGynaec. Endoscopic Surgeon, IndiaFOGSI Endoscopy Committee ChairpersonPast-President, Ahmedabad Obstetric & Gynaecological SocietyBasic and Advanced Laparoscopic TrainerFaculty in National & International Live workshop & ConferencesPublished Articles & Chapters in Gyn. Endoscopic Text BooksMobile: 98240 50916
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Overseas care, especially with Global Financial
crisis & recession, Medical Tourism is booming but
prospective customers should take a "buyer
beware" attitude and get as much information as
possible about your SURGERY, Dr. Pragnesh Shah
Exorbitant and ever-rising cost of health care in the
USA & UK, the search for cheaper options can
make sense for anybody, especially for the
estimated more than 50 million NRIs who don't have
insurance and those who are waiting for their operation
in various Hospitals. Although no solid numbers exist to
track the popularity of medical tourism, companies that
arrange the trips say their business is booming.
Individual expert doctors and hospitals also get
connected with patients directly through various medias
like internet resources to check their customized
requirement & counseling before the operation at their
known different places in India for their personalized
care and quality of services and reliability for their
services in different indications. Procedures generally
cost between 50 per cent and 80 per cent less than they
do in the United States & U.K. Different print and digital
Medias can play great role in guiding to select the
correct doctor and Medical Services for the different NRI
patients.
The trips are invited by doctors, foreign hospitals and
agencies that arrange as a budget medical option and
an exotic vacation all in one. Web sites feature couples
lounging in hammocks, sunsets on the beach, temples
and parrots. In the past several years, trip organizers
say, more patients have been pursuing not just elective
and cosmetic surgeries, but also medically necessary
procedures, including hip and knee replacements,
angioplasty, Laparoscopic hysterectomies and
Laparoscopic surgeries for various Gynaecological
conditions and many more in different operations.
To be sure, there are excellent facilities throughout
the world, but the standard of care, surgical skills and
infection control can vary. "This trend of traveling abroad
for medical care raised a lot of questions, most
importantly patient safety in patient’s mind... Medical
tourism is a largely unregulated industry, so prospective
customers should take a "buyer beware" attitude and
get as much information as possible. Please carefully
read following guidelines before planning your surgery
in Medical Tourism.
• Visit authentic medical websites like
http://www.PubMed.com, http://www.Medscape.com ,
http://www.Chocharane.com for your condition to
understand what authentic medical scientific evidences
recommends for your case and what your doctor is
recommending to you before planning your surgery. (By
entering the keyword in search box-your surgery name-
in the mentioned websites to understand scientific
review of literature about your case).
• If patient’s reference about Doctor or Hospital is
available in your city, please check with the patient
herself before traveling.
• Ask your relatives/friends staying near to specific
Hospital or Doctor in particular city in India before
actually planning your surgery to check their credentials,
instead of paying to unknown agencies to book your
appointment for any surgery.
• Insist on Medical Transparency for your operation
like who is going to operate?, No. of specific surgeries
done by Primary Surgeon in the past, Article published
by the Surgeon in the index Journals, Operating
surgeon’s credentials and outcome results?, Electronic
Medical Records, Ask for video of the operative
procedure to judge & assure your outcome in future,
request for directly counseling with operating surgeon by
Email or conference phone rather than mediator in the
Hospital etc. and so on before fixing the date for surgery.
• Carefully see the contents of website of the Hospital
and Doctor to understand their different logistics for your
Visa support, support for the stay of your relatives, care
& surgery.
• If the agency is based in the United States/U.K.,
check it out with the local Better Business Bureau.
• It can be difficult to evaluate the training and
credentials of medical practitioners but checking their
accreditation before planning surgery is also advisable.
To find out if the hospital you are considering is
accredited by reputed agencies a branch of the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations. The agency's accreditation should be
based on quality of patient care standards.
• Few limitations also must be kept in mind like, If
something goes wrong, a patient's legal resource could
be limited by a lack of malpractice laws and what about
pre-operative examination and post operative follow up?
• Remember that despite promises of a vacation, the
medical procedure could limit your activities sometimes.
Feel free for any quarry or help on my Email:
pragnesh@laparoscopyexpert.com
With warm regards,
Dr. Pragnesh Shah (M.D., FICOG)
The points to remember before planning your Surgery
"buyer beware" attitude and get as much information as possible
from internet before your SURGERY, Dr. Pragnesh Shah
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Vision Plus LASIK Laser Centre
Vision Plus LASIK Laser Centre popularlypronounced as ZYOPTIX is a state of art facility
amidst the city of banyan tree “Vadodara” Gujarat. Weare dedicated to refractive LASIK surgery since yearsserving to deliver the best visual outcomes and satisfyour patients. We at ZYOPTIX believe in KISS-“ keep itstraight and simple”. Here are our few highlights whichmakes us proud about the facilities and results weassure.
Zyoptix wavefront is a state-of the art visioncorrection treatment available at Vision Plus LASIKLaser Centre. It is unique to your eye because it iscustomised to correct your vision.
Your eye and vision are like your fingerprint –distinct and personal. They are distinctive because lightis scattered unevenly to form a pattern that is unique toyour eye, and dependent on a number of factorsincluding your overall corneal shape. The Zywaveaberrometer measures the eye's unique wave front mapand in addition to refractive error picks up fineaberrations that are unique to your eye. These HighOrder Abnormalities (HOA) are evaluated against anormal range and used in the decision making process.
Zyoptix Wave front LASIK treatments are useful fortreating unusual prescriptions, large pupils, high levelsof correction and high levels of astigmatism. In such
cases, the advantage of Zyoptix Wavefront treatment isthat treatment is limited to the area that needs correctingand is therefore more precise.
Zypotix Apsheric is another personalisedtreatment option that enables to correct sphericalaberrations in your eye, and preserves natural asphericshape of cornea. The advanced aspheric treatment isbased on the eye’s individual corneal curvature, anduses the eye’s unique characteristics to ensure that theshape of the post-operative cornea aligns closely withthe shape of the pre-operative cornea and has theadded advantage of eliminating existing sphericalaberration too.
Zyoptix Tissue Saving is used for higherprescriptions, thin corneas. It consumes 20% of lesscorneal tissue compared to a LASIK treatment. Thusthis treatment carries less risk of corneal bulging whichcan occur if too much corneal tissue is removed
Zyoptix XP microkeratome- The Zyoptix XPMicrokeratome delivers consistent flap thickness flapafter flap after flap. LASIK with the XP is 3 to 4 minutesfaster .Makes very thin flaps , providing better visualoutcomes.
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Why dental treatment in India ?
India is emerging as one of the preferred destinationsfor dental tourism in the world. Thousands of people
from USA, Europe and other parts of the world fly toIndia every year seeking dental treatment. Thoughtourists attach a variety of reasons for their travel, themajor indicator is the cost for dental implants and dentalsurgery, which is generally cheap in India.
Apart from the low dental insurance coverage, costof the dental treatments is also extremely high in thewestern countries. For instance, a patient requiring rootcanal treatment might cost up to $600 and a toothcrowning may cost around $40000. However, sameprocedures cost around $35-125 in India
Madhav dental is the first and only iso 9001:2008certified dental center in saurashtra and kutchh regionand located in paris of Gujarat – Jamnagar.
We at Madhav dental, have 1000 sq.feet hi techdental center with 3 fully computerized dental units withall modern state of the art instruments.
Dr.Swati Khakharia has done her graduation fromGDC, Jamnagar and has done many certified courseson cosmetic dentistry and root canal treatment.
Dr.Mehul khakharia has done his graduation fromGDC, Jamnagar and post graduation from Worldfamous tver state medical academy., He is anorthodontist and impantologist .
Both Dr. Swati and Dr. Mehul are working since Last 7years in Madhav Dental and they are the owners of the same…
We offer….» Dental implant treatment» Orthodontic treatment» Smile design» Laser bleaching (tooth whitening)» Veneers and bridges» Single sitting root canal treatment» Dental fashion jewelry» Tooth removal and Surgery for gum problemsFor any question regarding dental treatment, please
feel free to contact:email: mehul_dr@yahoo.com, M: +919824258859Dr. Mehul Khakharia (BDS, MDS)
Dr. Swati khakharia (BDS)
MADHAV DENTAL (ISO 9001:2008 certified Dental center)
Madhav Darshan Complex, Opp. Cricket Bunglow,Jamnagar-361001, Gujarat, India.Phone: +91288-2664668, +919824258859www.jamnagardentist.com
Dr. Mehul Khakharia
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Dr. Sachdev Eye Hospital, and Clarity Lasik Center
take pride in being the Iconic eye clinics in Surat,
South Gujarat. We have always provided cutting edge
technology to patients and have strived for constant
improvement in services. More than just an eye clinic for
diagnosis and treatment, the ambience and supporting
facilities at our clinic make patients very comfortable.
The clinics are located at a prime location and are easily
approachable.
We have an excellent team of doctors and staff to
take care of all the needs of the patients. High quality
standards of treatment have been the hallmark of our
clinic for last 23 years.
Facilities available at Dr. Sachdev Eye Hospital: 7
fully equipped cabins for total eye examination; 3 cabins
for spectacles correction; Oculoplastic clinic; Perimetry;
Lasik surgery; Topography; Nd: yag laser;
Synoptophore; Neuro - opthalmology clinic; Contact
lens clinic; Cataract clinic; Glaucoma clinic; Cornea
clinic; Squint and amblyopia clinic.
We also have a satellite center at Amroli, which is
again among the best eye hospitals.
Dr. Sachdev Eye Hospital and Clarity Lasik Center, Surat
Synaptophore Room
When some young person lose the tooth due to anyreason you will not find the way out, how to replace
it. You will not like to wear the denture. Your adjoiningteeth are not very good to take the support. Here,solution is implant. Implant replaces your own tooth,looks like your own natural tooth, acts like natural tooth.
Does implant very painful?No, we give local anesthesia &
place the implant. It is less painfulthan to remove the tooth.
How it works?Implant screw is placed inside
the bone. After three months, weplace the part of the tooth crown &over that, ceramic or Zirconia crownis given. Your tooth is ready to chew.
What is the solution of multiple teeth loss?From two implants, bridge of three teeth can be made.
But, implant can’t join with natural tooth In case of loss of allteeth, minimum eight implants should be place in one bridge.Then we can make full mouth bridge instead of denture.
Does it very Expensive?No. If you get good smile & you can eat everything
without pain, nothing is more than your health. Implantscan be done at a reasonable cost.
What are the precautions you should take?If you are diabetic, it should be under control. Brush
your teeth twice a day. Use mouthwash, regular check-up by dentist is mandatory.
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inflamed and necrosed soft tissue as well as to target
tissue bound bacteria which remains stable in epithelial
lining otherwise (Decontamination of diseased site) and
most of times are responsible for recurrence.
Another major advantage is Laser whitening (Laser
bleaching) of teeth in just one hour and you can have
sparkling white teeth !!.
Sanjivani Dental Implant & Multi-Speciality Dental
Treatment Center - An Advance Dental treatment center
was set up in the year 2005 at Rajkot. The Director of the
Center - Dr. Nigam Buch has been very well trained for
advance Implant sinus graft surgery and bone
regenerative surgery from South Korea and USA with
vast experience of surgical kowhow. His associate
dentist Dr. Hetal Buch is an expert in Root canal therapy
(RCT) and Cosmetic dentistry. They also provide All
ceramic Zirconia crowns, Aesthetic Veneers / Lumineers,
Teeth Whitening, Laser Bleaching, Laser gum treatment
etc. This centre maintains European standard Class " B"
Sterilization - Disinfection protocol for all treatments for
an infection free environment necessary for all such
procedures. For further details reader is requested to
visit : www.dentalimplantrajkot.com
Dr. NIgam V. Buch
B.D.S., M.D.S. (Perio)
Dental Implants: Replacement of Teeth That Look andFeel Like Your Own Anatomy of an implant
Adental implant is an artificial tooth root that a
Periodontist places into your jaw to hold a
replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are
an ideal option for people in good general oral health
who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease
(Gum disease) , an injury, or some other reason.
While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually
more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since
implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.
Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from
missing teeth !! Maybe your dentures don't feel secure !
Perhaps you have difficulty in chewing ! If you are
missing one or more teeth and would like to smile, speak
and eat again with comfort and confidence, there is good
news! Dental implants are teeth that can look and feel
just like your own! Under proper conditions, diligent
patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.
Laser Gum Treatment : Laser therapy can be
indicated where there is an initial stage of gingivitis /
periodontitis and pocket depth of approx 3-4 mm which
can lead to lessen the chances of patient undergoing
more extensive flap surgery and better compliance from
patient towards suture-less gum therapy.
Laser therapy can also be associated with open flap
surgery in advance cases for the removal of infected,
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What is Plastic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is derived from Greek word Plasticos,
means molding or giving form and does not refer to the
use of plastic materials, this specialty deals with the
healing and restoration of form and function from
trauma, disease or congenital defect.
What procedures do plastic surgeons perform?
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Surgeries of the face, neck,
breasts, abdomen, limbs, and skin. Breast
Augmentation, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Facelifts,
Botox are the 5 common cosmetic procedures.
Surgeries for the congenital deformities of the hands
and face, including cleft of the lip and palate. Benign
(non-cancer) and malignant (cancerous) tumors of the
head and neck, skin and soft tissues. Traumatic injuries
of the bony facial skeleton and surgery of the hand such
as brachial plexus surgeries, peripheral nerve surgeries,
nerve grafting, tendon repairs and transfers, surgery of
the jaw and facial Skelton, faciomaxilaary trauma and
craniofacial reconstructions. Reconstruction following
removal of cancer resulting in disfigurement of any part
of the body including the face, breasts, trunk.
What is the difference between cosmetic and
reconstruction surgery?
Cosmet ic /Aesthet ic
plastic surgery is
performed to enhance or
change a healthy, normal,
functioning part of the
body. Nothing but the
patient’s desire for physical
improvement necessitates cosmetic plastic surgery.
Reconstructive surgery, however, is intended to correct
a physical abnormality caused by a birth defect, disease
or tumor, physical trauma or infection.
What is Liposuction?
During liposuction the fat cells are removed
permanently, completely changing your body shape.
The surgical
treatment can last up
to two hours if you
have a lot fat to be
removed. The
surgeon will usually
make a small cut in
the skin, break the fat
cells beneath the skin
using a metal tube, suck it out with pump or syringe.
Most body areas can be treated with liposuction, though
the most common areas in females are the abdomen,
hips, and thighs. Men are often treated for liposuction in
the breasts, hips, and abdomen.
What is the solution for hair loss?
Baldness is a common problem starting around the
third decade of life. Hair loss is a common problem, it
can be treated medically along with non surgical
treatment such as rollers, mesotherapy etc. Hair
Transplant is based
on the concept that if
hair roots taken from
the back region are
transplanted to the
area of baldness,
they will, continues to
grow hair in the new
site. Since the new transplanted hair is from one's own
body, it will grow naturally with time & one can shampoo,
trim or even shave it.
Dr. Ayyappan Thangalvel
MBBS MS MCh DNB MNAMS
(PLASTIC SURGERY)
Consultant Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
La Diva, SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Contact: 079 6611 5720, +91 99251 95684,
+91 9898640656,
email: ladiva@salhospital.com
www.salhospital.com
Beauty at it’s best
Dr. Ayyappan Thangalvel
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Prof. Dr. C. F. Shah is practicing in Ahmadabad, for
last 60 years, since 1951. He is the pioneer of
Dermatology in Western India. He was a professor
at both medical colleges of Ahmadabad, at Civil Hospital
(1951-66) and VS Hospital (1966-83). As first post
graduate teacher of dermatology in Gujarat University.
He is trained in the treatment of skin and venereal
diseases, in those days when no specific medicines like
sulfa, penicillin or antihistamines were still available, he
has the advantage of being familiar with pluses and
minuses of the old and the new medicines.
Dr. Shah is perhaps the only doctor who has
developed original medicines and obtained patents for
them. Maya Mouth Gel is excellent for all disorders of
mouth and A P Paint for instant relief of itching in all skin
Dr. C F ShahSenior Dermatologist
Skin & Cosmetology Clinic
108, Doctor House, Nr. Parimal Garden Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad-380006
Clinic: +91 79 26466873, Mobile: 98257 19303 web: www.cfshahskincareclinic.com
Ultimate Destination for Skin Problems
Treatment without Side Effects
Innovative Procedures for Hair Loss, Acne, Acne Scars
Pigmentation of Skin, Keloids Leucoderma Nail Diseases etc.
diseases Mayaderm herbal cream is excellent healing
agent possessing unique tissue regeneration property. It
is effective in treatment of non-healing ulcers like bed
sores, diabetic foot, leg ulcers and many intractable skin
diseases. It also prevents formation of bed sores in bed
ridden patients.
Unique & Special Treatment
Dr. Shah makes his own formulations like- relief
itching, fairness cream, herbal shampoo, hair tonic, and
hair cream, for dandruff and promoting hair growth, nail
solution, acne solution etc. He has also devised
treatment methods, for management of cosmetic
problems like pimples, acne scars, hair fall, premature
baldness, pigmentation nail diseases to bring out the
natural texture, color and beauty of skin.
My Prayer
Oh God, save us
From, too much zeal for the new
And contempt for the old.
From, putting knowledge before wisdom,
Science before art, and
Cleverness before common sense
From, treating patients as cases, and
From, making cure of the diseases
More grievous than endurance of them.
Oh God save me.
Eminent Dermatologist,
Educationalist and Research Scientist,
Prof. Dr. C F Shah
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Do you wear spectacles or contact lenses? Are
you tired of the hassle of wearing spectacles or
caring for contact lenses? Do they make you look
old, or nerdy or worse? Do they prevent you from
playing your favourite sport?
Then come to New Vision Laser Centers- the
pioneers of laser vision correction in India. We have
centers all over India, including Vadodara, Mumbai,
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Vision, you can get rid of your glasses and contact
lenses with the safest, most effective technology
available. All New Vision Laser Centers are equipped
with lasers from Carl Zeiss Meditec, and offer both
wavefront customized and Wavefront Optimized
treatments. In addition, our centers at Vadodara,
Ahmedabad and Mumbai also offer femtosecond laser
assisted “Blade Free” LASIK, which is the gentlest,
safest and most predictable method of laser vision
correction available. We also offer Laser Blended Vision,
a unique way of allowing patients of age 40 and above
deal with the problems of near vision due to aging eyes.
New Vision Laser Centers have a highly experienced
set of doctors, who have a cumulative experience of
treating more than 80000 eyes over the last 15 years.
Our medical team is led by Dr. Rupal Shah, a gold
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other centers of New Vision Laser Centers. Dr. Rupal
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pioneers of the procedure “ReLEx SMILE”, a unique
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correction.
Our doctors are assisted by highly trained and
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It is most economical to get LASIK laser vision
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So what are you waiting for? During your next trip to
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Get freedom from spectacles and lens
Dr. Rupal Shah
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Constipation in childrenConstipation in children is very much a neglected topic in
pediatrics. Almost 5-10% of children are suffering from
constipation at some point of time in their life.
Constipation means passing hard and/or infrequent
stools. Children suffering from constipations are seen
crying very much while passing stool. Even their mothers
sometimes cry looking at the problems of their kids.
Very few doctors are expert in treating constipation in
children. Very few investigations and very few
modalities of treatments are available.
The most common cause of constipation in children
is habitual, but it needs to be differentiated from other
organics causes of constipation like
• mental retardation
• spinal anomalies
• surgical conditions like hirschsprung’s disease
• hormonal, like Hypothyroidism
• anal stenosis
Management of constipation is based on proper
history taking, thorough clinical examination especially
when child is constipated, observing posture & way of
straining while passing stool, relevant investigation.
Treatment is based according to cause. To treat the
most common cause i.e. habitual constipation, toilet
training is required. Toilet training also requires expert
supervision, guidance, proper environment.
Dr. Rohit Thakkar
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Dr. Anand JesaniImplantologist & Cosmetic Dental Surgeon, City Dental Hospital
Dr. Girish Jethwa M.S. (Ophth)
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Dental Implants - a big dent In your pocket?Do you want to improve quality of life?Do you have problems with your old denture?Is your lower denture not fit well? it tends to fall?Is your denture gives you nausea or give boils in your mouth?Are you missing all your teeth?Is your root canal failed?Do you have single or multiple missing teeth?Do you want to improve speech and esthetic?Do you feel implant is a big dent in your pocket?If you are facing even one of these problems then it
becomes necessary to know the solution permanently. Well known implantologist Dr Anand Jasani says that
the best and the only solution to all these problems is tofix Fix teeth and denture with the new modernadvanced dental implants.With implant you can eatbetter,speak better,look better and feel better.
Dr Jasani with his wife Dr Rashmi Jasani havestarted a small scale dental hospital with two otherdental specialist in Rajkot-gujarat.At city dental hospitalhigh quality dental implants are used. He underwenttraining from AIC Institute, Mumbai, South Korea,Bangkok and China in this field. He believes in keepinghigh standard of hygiene. His hospital has Europeanstandard Type-B autoclave and sterilization system. Heoperates with panel of expert doctors and trained staff.
Basically dental implant is a process of fixing one or
more teeth. All dental implants conducted today are root-form endosseous implants, i.e., they appear similar to anactual tooth root and are placed within the bone at the placeof root of natural tooth.they are made up of titanium post.
Dental implants are done all over the world, but dueto high cost of this treatment in other countries, itbecomes economical to do it in India. Same standerd ofimplant is cheaper in india due to econommyic standerdof country and value of ruppes. One Implant costapproximately around $4,000 in USA, £3,000-4,000 inUK, whereas the same implant costs around $700-750 ,£300-350 in India. Any query regarding Implant or otherdental problems, visit or contact uswww.rajkotdentist.com, anandjasani@hotmail.com
Lasik to correct refractive errorsWhat is Lasik?
Lasik stands for laser in-situ keratomilieusis. In thisprocedure an Excimer laser is used to reshape thecornea and correct a wide range of refractive errors.
How Excimer laser works?
The use of the excimer laser in corneal refractivesurgery has greatly increased the safety of the procedure.The refractive correction is achieved by the reshaping ofas little as 5 to 20% of the total corneal thickness. Differentrefractive errors (Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism)are corrected by specifically programmed Excimer and +1.0 to 6.0D cylindrical number can be corrected by LASIK.
Is this an accepted treatment?
Lasik treatment using Excimer laser has been in usesince last 15 years and also approved by US FDA foralmost a decade Millions of procedures have beenperformed worldwide.
Who can undergo this treatment?
Anybody who is wearing glasses or contact lensescan undergo this procedure.
What are the possible complications?
Complications do occur as in any surgical procedure,however the incidence of these complications is onlyabout ½ to 1% Most of the problems are minor and donot threaten vision.
Will I require reading glasses after lasik?
By and large glasses are not needed. How long will the procedure take?
The entire procedure takes only 10 – 15 mins andlaser treatment takes only few seconds.
Who are Ideal candidates?
• One who have completed 18 yrs and must havehealthy cornea, sable power and no eye diseases
Why Zeiss Machine only?
“Because CARL ZEISS MEDITEC, GERMANY hasdecades of experience in precision optics.• MEL -80Excimer laser machine is a top quality Carl Zeissmeditec product. It is safe, convenient and reliable
• Short ablation time reduces procedure time forgreater patient comfort. • Shortened stromal exposuretime means faster visual recovery. • Very small 0.7 mmspot permits the finest and smooth reshaping. • AnActive Eye Tracker with excellent feedback times and anultrarapid IR camera catching both pupil and limbusprovides exact positioning during the laser treatment.That means laser beam strictly follows movement of eyeduring laser delivery.
For more information:
email: jethwag@gmail.com • www.ultimatevision.in
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"Not every malaise requires medicines.
Sometimes a touch is enough".
Experience the ‘divine healing touch’ of Ayurveda
only at Palm Lagoon- An Ayurveda Resort by
Cambay at Kollam, Kerala. Spearheaded by best
of the Ayurveda doctors and experts, the resort spread
in six acres of peaceful paradise, offers an array of
Ayurveda treatments to people flying in from all across
the world. Today, courtesy the wealth of treatments and
packages on offer, the resort is inching towards
becoming the most preferred Ayurveda destination in
Kerala.
Besides authentic purification therapies, the resort
offers Ayurvedic treatments in package forms for
Rejuvenation, Obesity, Weight shedding, Skin & Beauty
care, Body Immunization & longevity, Stress
management, so on and so forth and on ailments like
Arthritis, Psoriasis, Sinusitis, Spondylitis, Back ache,
Knee joint pains, nervous disorders, Insomnia,
Constipation, to Parkinson's disease. For Frozen
shoulder, Tennis elbow, et al diagnosis and prescription
is available from our specialized Ayurveda experts.
Our specialist doctors, with several years of
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while blending ancient Ayurveda with contemporary
wellness needs, thereby helping mankind world over.
The best part being, guests get to take home a bouquet
of wellness therapies, courtesy the Ayurveda Academy,
in addition, to experiencing the best of the holistic
healing therapies scheduled by our doctors.
The Ayurveda Academy’s mission is to help guests
continue the practice of Ayurveda at home and
elsewhere via its art of Ayurveda rejuvenation sessions,
which includes Ayurveda beauty therapies, and
preparation of Ayurveda cuisines. Add to that, our
traditional wellness programs offers a blend of
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The increasing numbers of guests who count on our
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Come, embark on a special wellness journey that will
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RETURN TO NATURE THROUGH AYURVEDA
Ayurveda Experiences at Palm Lagoon
Abhyangam: A pure Ayurveda full body massages
using skillful Ayurveda techniques. This massage
relieves all sorts of physical stress, tension, improves
blood circulation & induces sleep.
Shirodhara: An exhilarating blend of pure Ayurveda
oils is poured in a rhythmic way on the forehead to
completely relax & rejuvenate your body. This is a very
relaxing and therapeutic treatment and relieves mental
stress, insomnia, migraine & depression etc.
Choornam Kizhi: Enjoy full body Kerala style
Ayurveda warm oil massage, followed by massage with
poultice which consists of special warm herbal powders,
coconut, and sea salt. Deeply relaxing for joint and back
ache.
Naranga Kizhi: An energizing therapy which starts
with warm oil full body massage (Kerala style) followed
by massage with poultice filled with lemon based
Ayurveda recipe. It is excellent for body & muscle pain
and skin pigmentation.
Njavara Kizhi: In this method of healing, the body is
forced to perspire using Njavara (A special type of Rice)
and other herbal medicines. This improves the skin
texture, improves circulation, relieves muscular stress
and aches
Udhwarthanam: A unique massage treatment using
herbal powders which is effective in reducing cellulite in
the body, improves blood circulation, balances fluid
levels and detoxifies to fight against obesity and
diabetes.
Pizhichil: It is a highly rejuvenating treatment useful
in all cases of nervous disorders, treatment for paralytic,
rheumatic, diabetic patients etc and as a rejuvenate
course.
Kadi/Uro/Greeva vasti: The healing properties of
herbal oils used for this massage deeply cleans and
enrich the blood, build and maintain strong muscle and
connective tissues and lubricate the joints keeping them
flexible and pain free.
Take a sneak peek into the packages on offer:
• Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa)
• Slimming Therapy (Medo nivarana Chikitsa)
• Stress Management & Relaxation Therapy
(Manaklesha Nirodaka Chikitsa)
• Body Purification Therapy (Shodanana Chikitsa)
• Ayurveda Skin & Beauty Care
(Soundarya Vardhini Chikitsa)
Other facilities at the resort:
• Ayurveda Treatment Centre
• Ayurveda Academy
• 6 Floating cottages
• 13 Lake View Villas
• Private pool Villa
• 1 House boat (2BR)
• Organic Healthy Food Restaurant
• Multi cuisine restaurant
• Yoga Centre
• Swimming pool
• Doctor on call
• Travel Desk
• Baby Sitting
• Valet Parking
• Business Centre
• Special Handicap Facility
• Speed / Rowing / Pedal Boats
• Complementary Kollam Sight Seeing from resort.
Palm Lagoon by Cambay – Poised to Promote the
Goodness of Authentic Ayurveda far and wide
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In this world of imperfection everyone craves for
perfection! Welcome to the world of perfection-
welcome to aesthetique!!
Dr. Sandeep Sharma is a highly experienced Plastic
Surgeon specializing in Cosmetic surgery with special
interest in Body Shaping surgery and Breast Surgery.
He has been practicing the art and science of Cosmetic
Surgery since the last 20 years, earlier in Melbourne,
Australia and now in Baroda, Surat & Mumbai, India. He
has performed more than a 3000 successful surgeries
around the world.
At Dr. Sandeep Sharma’s ‘Aesthetique’-Center for
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, you receive treatment
that includes the most advanced and up to date
cosmetic surgery and skin care services in an
environment that is rejuvenating and comfortable. We
are here only for one reason and that is to offer you
treatment and care of the highest quality and up to your
satisfaction!
Aesthetique is equipped with two recovery rooms
where overnight care services are provided. It also has
a fully equipped operation theater where Dr. Sharma
performs most of his surgeries. The center is located at
a prime location and is easily approachable.
Why is ‘Aesthetique’ popular among NRI’s?
People looking for quality do not compromise. You
walk into Aesthetique and you could well be in London
or New York or for that matter in Baroda. Add to it an
internationally trained & highly experienced Plastic
Surgeon in Dr Sandeep Sharma, a caring and courteous
staff and it has made many an international traveler
experience a home away from home during the
recovery period. This is probably why we have very
satisfying record of every second NRI having referred a
friend or relative for treatment to us! A significant cost
benefit compared to similar centres in the UK & US also
helps.
Which is the most popular major procedure done
at Aesthetique among women?
Body reshaping procedures are the most popular.
These include Liposuction (removal of unwanted fat
deposits from different parts of the body), Tummy Tuck
for a flat tummy, Breast reshaping-for firm, youthful
breasts.
Which is the most popular major procedure done
at Aesthetique among men?
Hair Restoration of bald areas (also called Hair
Grafting) is the most popular among men. This is a one
day procedure done under Local Anaesthesia. Hair is
taken from the back of the head (which is the best
quality) and planted onto the bald area. As it is the
person’s own hair, it is safe, the result is natural,
permanent and after a few weeks no special after care
is required. Depending on the area of baldness to be
covered a further session may be requested a few
months later. Gynaecomastia or male breast correction
is the other commonly requested procedure among
men.
What is Mommy Makeover? Is it same as Body
Reshaping?
Mommy Makeover is one of the popular body
reshaping procedure routines we do. This aims to
reverse body shape to near pre-pregnancy shape. The
procedures required for this make-over are suggested
by us as per individual need.
Who is a good candidate for Body Reshaping?
Fit, active women, who have areas of stubborn fat
which do not respond to diet and exercise, are ideal
candidates. Those who have completed their family are
good candidates for Mommy make-over procedures.
What results does one expect and what are the
benefits?
The procedures are tailored to her problems, body
shape and desire. Thus one should expect a flat tummy,
a nice waist line, narrower hips, shapely butt, slim legs,
firm breasts and a fuller face. The benefits go beyond
the looks. Having a flat tummy means having a good
posture and one can say goodbye to lower back aches.
Reducing the size of overly large or sagging breasts can
do similar wonders for posture and upper back or neck
aches. Reducing the flab on the inner thighs means that
a person can finally stand straight with normal weight
loading on the knees as the legs stay parallel and not
like an A. So no hip and knee problems as we grow
older! It is always easier to maintain a fit body than an
unfit one and fitness is satisfying too!!
What is the cost of this treatment?
Major procedures at Aesthetique cost less than a fifth
of the cost at centres in the UK & US-an 80% discount!!
And all this with no compromise in quality, in fact as the
testimonials on our website and comment book will
attest, with much better personalisation and care.
Are the latest procedures practiced in the West
available at Aesthetique?
Yes, including Ultrasound Assisted Liposculpture,
Power Liposculpture, etc. In fact, we have been even
using Fat with Stem Cells as filler for the face and for
breast Augmentation, a procedure which is available in
only a few Centres around the world. All this at a very
reasonable cost.
email: info@mycosmeticclinic.com, www.mycosmeticclinic.com
Aesthetique: Welcome to the world of perfection
Dr Sandeep Sharma
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Knee joint replacement(TKA) has been one of the
science great gift to humankind. It has become 2nd
most common surgery in the world with high rate of
efficacy and patient satisfaction. Osteoarthritis is one of
the commonest indication for TKA. It is increasingly
becoming common in young patients around the age of
50. Patients at this young age undergoing TKA would be
wanting to have the joints which would last longer.
Normal longevity of joint is 18 to 22 years. Now here is
a joint made of OXINIUM which can last for 30 years
and has been proved in laboratory studies.
OXINIUM: Oxidized zirconium is a metallic alloy
created through a proprietary manufacturing process that
enables zirconium alloy to absorb oxygen and transform
to a ceramic on the surface, resulting in a material that
incorporates the best features of ceramic and metal while
avoiding the limitations associated with either material.
Zirconium Alloy is combination of 97.5% Zirconium &
2.5% Niobium which is then heated at 500°C in Oxygen
to transform the upper 5 micron thick layer into
OXINIUM (Zirconium Oxide). It is this ceramic surface
that gives the OXINIUM material significant advantages
over cobalt chrome.
OXINIUM is ideal for younger patients as it is scratch
resistant therefore wears less and lasts longer.
OXINIUMis a revolutionary technology used in the
production of components of knee and hip implants that
exhibits superior superior performance characteristics
due to its hardness, low-friction and resistance to
roughening and abrasion, and in with in combination
with polyethylene the implant been proven to last for 30
years and has been approved by the US FDA.
Visionair (Patient Specific Knee Joint
Instrumentation) Launched in Gujarat (India) First Time
by Shreeorthocare Group.
VISIONAIRE represents the single largest change in
the way total knee arthroplasties are performed and
addresses most of the key issues that prevented CAS
from being more widely adopted in INDIA. VISIONAIRE
uses a combination of x-ray and MRI technology to
identify key anatomical landmarks from which patient
specific alignment and placement can VISIONAIRE
significantly reduces the surgical time by eliminating the
need for intraoperative alignment which represents a
significant percentage of the surgery time.
Accuracy and Precision: Accuracy is how close the
surgeon achieves the optimal alignment and placement of
the implants in each case. Precision is how often he
achieves this. Existing instrumentation offers neither high
degrees of accuracy nor precision due to the lack of
objective patient specific alignment options.CAS addresses
precision as the computer will reliably position the block to
the identified alignment. The accuracy suffers as the
surgeon still relies on interpretive nature of the registration
of key anatomical landmarks from which the computer will
take calculation. It’s referred to as” rubbish in, rubbish out”.
30 year longevity of Knee Joint for young patients
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Vardan Dental Implant & Ortho Centre was
established in 1996 by Dr Brijesh A Patel with a
vision to provide world class dental treatment in
Ahmedabad. Dr Patel who graduated from B.J. Medical
College, Ahmedabad and Harvard School of Dentistry,
Boston (USA) provides all aspect of dentistry with
specific focus on dental implants. Dr Brijesh is a pioneer
in bringing implantology in Gujarat.
Today with 15 years of practice, Vardan has become
a hub for dental implants and cosmetic treatments for
patients from all over the world. For the last few years
patients from USA, Australia, Tanzania, Italy, France etc.
regularly visit the centre for their dental needs and are
extremely happy with the world class and economical
treatment.
Vardan is the pioneer in Gujarat in providing the
software guided surgery (Tooth in an hour) by
nobelguide and simplant. Vardan is the only centre in
India with 17 different implant brands and types for any
implant case. 1st educational institute (Vardan dental
implant institute) established in 2004 in Gujarat.
We are the first international implant institute in India
.i.e. Boston implant institute, (USA) and Euroteknika
institute (France) where doctors from USA and France
are coming to provide advanced education for institute.
Vardan became 1st to start working with the world
eminent implantologists like Dr J Morgan (USA), Dr.
Dong-seok –sohn (S. Korea), Dr. Morencolla (Italy), Dr.
Heder Beter (Israel), Dr. Ashok Pate (USA) to provide
most advanced and different modalities for current
concept in the world.
Vardan provides accommodation facilities for
patients so as to make hassle free treatment.
Vardan is the first centre to get affiliated with
International Congress of Oral Implantology, USA for
conducting educational courses.
International centre for dental implant, laser and cosmetics
Dr. Brijesh Patel with an overseas patients
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Test Tube Baby: A Boon For Childless Couples
In vitro Fertilisation generally known as Test Tube Baby
is a golden opportunity for many couples who are
yearning for a baby. This millennium has thrown light
and enlightened many a family by giving the biggest gift
of life, the creation of God now assisted by IVF
specialists.
Dr.Kanthi Bansal has the distinction of being the
pioneer in test tube baby at Gujarat,India. She has
produced the first IVF baby of Ahmedabad, Gujarat and
many parts of western India.
The first baby by Oocyte donation, Embryo donation
of Ahmedabad, Gujarat was from SAFAL FERTILITY
FOUNDATION of which she is the Director.
The distinction of producing the first IVF baby to a
single mother of India goes to Dr.Kanthi Bansal.
Dr.Kanthi Bansal is a well known IVF specialist giving
the best results. She has expertise in Egg donation,
Embryo donation & surrogacy. She has published 8
books on infertility management as of now.
The range of services offered by Safal - all under one
roof are IUI, IVF, ICSI, Oocyte donation, Sperm
donation, Surrogacy, Embryo donation, Assisted
hatching, Blastocyst culture & Semen bank.
The couples who approach SAFAL FERTILITY
FOUNDATION for treatment of infertility have the benefit
of having all facilities under one roof and maintains the
international standards. It has been 15 years now from
the inception of this center and thousands of test tube
babies have been produced across the globe.
The world class ambience, finest state of the ART-
IVF/ICSI embryology laboratory, competent
embryologists, pleasant staff adds to the excellence of
the unit.
The highest rates of success, ethical and
transparent practice has led SAFAL to be one of its own
kind. The human touch given to patients is what is
appreciated and adored by one and all.
11 uterine tumours removed from Russian woman
It took 20 long years for Galena Romanchenko to
finally get rid of her multiple fibroids and save her
uterus so that she can embrace motherhood. At the
age of 22, Romanchenko was diagnosed with tumours
inside her womb in Ukraine and the doctors there had
advised her to have the uterus removed. Not ready to
give up the prospect of becoming a mother ever,
Romanchenko continued to visit doctors, including
practitioners of traditional medicine all over Russia and
other countries.
However, all of them said that there were too many
complications and asked to get the uterus removed.
When she got married a few years back,
Romanchenko ended up in Ahmedabad. Here a city-
based gynecologist helped her
get rid of all the tumours and
salvaged her womb.
“In total, 11 tumours were
removed from her uterus. A few of
them were the size of oranges
while the biggest was 25x20 cm.
All of them were extricated from
the walls and then removed. We
could salvage the uterus which
was the priority for
Romanchenko,” said Dr Mehul
Damani.
The doctor said that the surgery was challenging but
they wanted to give the best possible shot at saving the
uterus as Romanchenko had spent over 20 years of her
life avoiding a surgery that would render her wombless.
Needless to say, Romanchenko is happy and is
planning to give nature a chance to help her conceive a
child. She has given herself three months time as she
will also need to recover from the surgery. If she does
not conceive naturally by then, Galena will come to
Ahmedabad to conceive a child through IVF.
Mobile: +91 9825050020
Email: mehuldamani1@yahoo.co.in., mehuldamani1@gmail.com
Web: www.planetwomen.in, www.infertilityindia.net.
Dr. Kanthi Bansal MD,DGO,FICOG
Director, Safal Fertility Foundation,Ahmedabad
Dr. Mehul Damani with Galena Romanchenko
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