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Ramaiah Memorial Hospital launches novel IORT
IMT News Desk
4 months ago
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital launches novel IORT
IMT News Desk
4 months ago
Achieves significant advancement in cancer treatment to enhance quality of life
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Karnataka announced a major feat in cancer care by successfully conducting two breast conservation cancer surgeries and using Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) with an IORT X-Ray Device that delivers precision Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) to tumours and tumour bed following surgical resection in a single sitting.
IORT as a radiation therapy aids in replacing multiple weeks of post-surgery traditional radiation therapy. IORT is administered in a single dose directly at the tumour site – and given at the same time as the surgery after the excision of the tumour and before wound closure.
Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which is delivered after a patient has recovered from surgery, IORT as a procedure involves delivering radiation to the tumour bed while the area is exposed during surgery. This helps in minimising radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. IORT is also helpful in treating cancers that are difficult to remove during surgery and when there is a concern that minimal amounts of unseen cancer might remain post-surgical excision of a tumour.
Led by Dr K Harish, Director, Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences and Dr Kirthi Koushik A S, HOD and Senior Consultant – Department of Radiation Oncology, Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences under Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, the surgical and radiation team performed breast conservation surgery and IORT procedures on two breast cancer patients.
Dr MR Jayaram, Chairman, Gokula Education Foundation & Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) stated, “It is indeed a moment of pride for Ramaiah Memorial Hospital that our clinical experts have achieved such a marvellous feat in cancer care. With cancer cases on the rise, I am sure that our skilled teams of experts will provide the best treatment to every patient and ensure an excellent continuum of care.”
MR Sreenivasa Murthy, Chief Executive, Gokula Education Foundation & Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) shared his delight on the advanced technology and clinical excellence that Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences offers to its patients, “It is indeed a significant achievement for Ramaiah to have all the advanced devices required for Radiation Oncology, which has set us apart. With such skilled doctors, technicians and nursing team, I am hopeful that we will continue to make more breakthroughs in cancer care and ensure better patient outcomes.”
Dr SC Nagendra Swamy, President, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital expressed his enthusiasm for the new technology, “IORT improves the quality of cancer treatment with unprecedented precision and comfort, solidifying our commitment to delivering cutting-edge healthcare innovations that truly redefine the future of medicine. Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences, a Centre of Clinical Excellence within Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, provides a variety of facilities to achieve individualised and holistic care for each patient. We have a spectrum of experienced specialists in different branches of the oncology field like radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, hemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation and nuclear medicine. This specialised expertise and the presence of a multidisciplinary tumour board ensures precision treatment and best clinical outcomes.”
Dr K Harish, Director – Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital further added, “It is important that in cancer treatment, we, as specialists in this field, ensure that no amount of cancer cells in the tumour bed are left behind to avoid any incidences of recurrence. Not only IORT but also our Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences is equipped with the best of the technologically advanced treatment devices, highly skilled and trained oncosciences physicians and surgeons with a multitude of experience in treating the most complex cancer cases with excellent patient outcomes over the years. We look forward to achieving many more such feats in future.”
Dr Madan Gaekwad, COO, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, shared, “For any healthcare institute to provide an optimal level of care to every patient, it is important to be equipped with the finest clinical team along with the best-in-class facility and advanced technologies. We, at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, are delighted to have all the advanced technologies necessary to provide the best treatment and care to our cancer patients. I am sure we will continue to offer our best in the time to come.”
Dr Kirthi Koushik, HOD & Senior Consultant – Department of Radiation Oncology, Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, emphasised the collaborative effort of the expert team of doctors and surgeons, stating, “The success of every cancer treatment is a testament to patients’ trust in our expert team, who have collaboratively contributed to the success of these IORT surgeries performed in the hospital. These recent cases vividly demonstrate how IORT, combined with breast conservation surgery, offers precise and effective treatment for early-stage breast cancer patients, reducing the need for prolonged radiation therapy and enhancing patient outcomes."
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