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Healing Hospital Chandigarh Achieves Groundbreaking Success in Sleep Apnea Surgery for High BMI Patient
Chandigarh [India] September 10: Healing Hospital Chandigarh, a NABH-accredited institution in Sector 34, continues to set new standards in innovative treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Lovkesh Mittal, Head of the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sleep Apnea Surgery, recently achieved a remarkable breakthrough in treating a high-risk patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [...]
Chandigarh [India] September 10: Healing Hospital Chandigarh, a NABH-accredited institution in Sector 34, continues to set new standards in innovative treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Lovkesh Mittal, Head of the Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sleep Apnea Surgery, recently achieved a remarkable breakthrough in treating a high-risk patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a BMI of 48, a milestone in the treatment of high BMI patients who typically face complications with surgical interventions.
The patient, weighing 150 kg and hailing from the NCR region, had struggled for years with the discomfort of CPAP therapy. After a detailed evaluation by Dr. Mittal and the anaesthesia team, it was determined that the patient could be cleared for surgery, despite the global consensus that sleep apnea surgery poses increased risks for individuals with a BMI over 40. Following careful pre-surgical analysis and consultation, the surgery was successfully performed, marking a major victory for both the medical team and the patient.
The surgical intervention focused on identifying and addressing the obstructive sites in the patient’s airway, which were causing significant drops in oxygen levels during sleep. Dr. Mittal explains, “Once the diagnosis of sleep apnea is confirmed through an overnight sleep study, we use endoscopy to find the root causes of airway obstruction. This patient, like many others, was able to understand clearly what was happening in their body and why surgical treatment was the best option.”
