Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad arranged a media event in Kolkata to highlight its historic accomplishments in pulmonology, interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, and lung transplantation, solidifying its standing as one of India’s top facilities for advanced respiratory and thoracic care.

The event was addressed by renowned specialists from Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad namely Dr. Manjunath Bale, Consultant Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, Dr. J. V. S. Aswith Chowdary, Consultant Clinical & Interventional Pulmonologist, Allergy & Immunology Specialist, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, Mr. Sanjay Bhattacharya, AGM – Marketing, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad and Mr. Sagar Mukherjee, Assistant Manager – Marketing, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad.

Dr. Manjunath Bale gave a speech at the event and discussed the quick developments in lung cancer treatment, robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and lung transplantation. He underlined how multidisciplinary knowledge and technological innovation are greatly enhancing patient outcomes and hastening recovery. He highlighted the department’s accomplishments, saying that the Department of Thoracic Surgery is among the top facilities in the nation for robotic thoracic surgery, advanced VATS, and lung transplantation. He added that the team has a great deal of experience with robotic surgery and single-port VATS, and that Yashoda Hitec City’s thoracic team, led by Dr. Manjunath Bale, completed the nation’s first uniportal robotic thoracic surgery.

Additionally, Dr. Bale noted that Yashoda Hospitals is one of the few facilities in India that offers Hyperthermic Intra-Thoracic Chemotherapy (HITHOC), has extensive experience with tuberculosis surgery, and operates a successful Lung Nodule Clinic where advanced lung cancers are treated with systemic therapy and surgery, while early-stage lung cancers are detected and treated to cure them. He continued by saying that Yashoda Hospitals is one of the few facilities in India that offers bilateral lung transplants.

Speaking to the media, Dr. J. V. S. Aswith Chowdary emphasized the rising prevalence of lung cancer, asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease (ILD) in India. In order to improve clinical outcomes and patients’ quality of life, he emphasized the significance of early diagnosis, sophisticated bronchoscopy techniques, and interventional pulmonology.

The specialists reaffirmed Yashoda Hospitals’ dedication to increasing patient access to advanced thoracic surgery, transplant services, and top-notch respiratory care throughout Eastern India. They highlighted the hospital’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art care supported by innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.

Emerging trends in pulmonology, robotic thoracic surgery, organ transplantation, critical care medicine, and the future of advanced respiratory healthcare in India were all discussed during the session’s lively media interaction.

Priyanka Dutta