{"id":3266,"date":"2026-03-17T15:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3266"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:46:16","slug":"mgm-healthcare-malar-adyar-removes-congenital-lung-defect-in-one-year-old-using-minimally-invasive-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3266","title":{"rendered":"MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar Removes Congenital Lung Defect in One-Year-Old Using Minimally Invasive Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM-1024x519.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM-1024x519.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM-300x152.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM-768x389.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM.jpeg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar Removes Congenital Lung Defect in One-Year-Old Using Minimally Invasive Surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai, March 17 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), a minimally invasive procedure, on a one-year-old girl to remove a congenitally developed non-functional portion of the lung (the lower lobe of the left lung) which posed a potential risk of severe respiratory complications, recurrent infections, or bleeding in the future, and could also have adversely affected heart function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar Removes Congenital Lung Defect in One-Year-Old | CHENNAI EXPRESS\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-7oT6cfg6xw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition, known as bronchopulmonary sequestration &#8211; a congenital malformation of the airway and lung &#8211; was diagnosed during fetal development and closely monitored until the child turned one year old, allowing doctors to plan the surgery safely for optimal outcomes. The condition is rare, accounting for only about 2% of congenital lung anomalies. The successful use of VATS to treat bronchopulmonary sequestration marks a first-of-its-kind achievement in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure was performed by Dr. Karpaga Vinayagam, Senior Consultant &#8211; Paediatric Surgery, who led a team including Dr. Mohan Raj, Consultant &#8211; Paediatric Surgery; Dr. Prabhakaran G, Senior Consultant, Paediatrics; Dr.Arun Kumar S, Lead Consultant &#8211; Neonatology, Dr. N.K.V. Vigneshwar, Associate Consultant &#8211; Neonatology, Dr. Vidhya Mohanram, Senior Consultant, Anaesthesia; and the multidisciplinary ICU team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure lasted approximately three and a half hours. During surgery, the team carefully removed the affected lower lobe of the left lung and ligated the abnormal blood supply from the aorta to the diseased segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his comments, Dr. Karpaga Vinayagam said, \u201cThis was a particularly challenging surgery because the bronchopulmonary sequestration was located entirely within the left lung lobe and had a major blood supply directly from the aorta. Performing the procedure thoracoscopically in a child is technically demanding due to the limited space in the chest cavity. However, we opted for it, as this minimally invasive approach could mean less post-operative pain, a shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery compared to conventional open surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The child\u2019s recovery has been remarkable. She was monitored in the ICU, shifted to the ward after two hours, and discharged within three days. Paediatric lungs continue to grow until around nine years of age, allowing the remaining lung to compensate for the removed lower lobe. She is expected to lead a normal, healthy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his comments, Mr. Venugopal Bhat, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President &#8211; Group Strategic Initiatives, MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar, said, \u201cThis successful surgery demonstrates our commitment to advanced paediatric surgical care and highlights our focus on minimally invasive techniques that ensure faster recovery and better outcomes for our patients.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar Removes Congenital Lung Defect in One-Year-Old Using Minimally Invasive Surgery Chennai, March 17 2026: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), a minimally invasive procedure, on a one-year-old girl to remove a congenitally developed non-functional portion of the lung (the lower lobe of the left lung) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3265,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial","post_format-post-format-image"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-17-at-7.29.10-PM.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3220,"url":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3220","url_meta":{"origin":3266,"position":0},"title":"MGM Group Hospitals Pioneer Next-gen Cell-based Immunotherapy, Offer New Hope in Advanced CancerCare","author":"CHENNAI EXPRESS","date":"March 3, 2026","format":"image","excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NGSRSSiDOWI Strengthening their position as Centres of Excellence in Precision Oncology in the city, MGM Cancer Institute and MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar have successfully administered Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T Cell Therapy), a next-generation cell-based immunotherapy, saving the lives of two elderly patients with aggressive cancers after conventional therapies\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Commercial&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Commercial","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?cat=8"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/262fadd4-b9d3-4475-8592-e2dd681dba88.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2533,"url":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=2533","url_meta":{"origin":3266,"position":1},"title":"Ampa Sishya School Opens in Anna Nagar\u2013Kilpauk, Marking a Landmark Academic Alliance","author":"CHENNAI EXPRESS","date":"June 12, 2025","format":"image","excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tXccpLhv8nc Chennai, June 11, 2025 \u2013 A transformative chapter in Chennai\u2019s educational sphere unfolds with the grand opening of Ampa Sishya School, an institution that will be established through a prestigious collaboration between the Ampa Vidhya Educational Trust (led by Founder & Trustee Mr. Ampa Palaniappan) and the Kit Thomas\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Commercial&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Commercial","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?cat=8"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mrs.-Ulagammai-PalaniappanCorresp-Ampa-Sishya-Mr.-Ampa-PalaniappanFounder-Trustee-Ampa-Vidhya-Edu-Trust-Dr.-Salim-ThomasTrustee-Ampa-Vidhya-Edu-Trust-Mrs.-Viji-ShivaramConsult-Adv-Ampa-Sishya-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":3054,"url":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=3054","url_meta":{"origin":3266,"position":2},"title":"Race Day T-Shirt Unveiled for Indian Navy Half Marathon 2025 &#8211; 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