Believers Church Medical College Hospital

The Department of Pulmonology at Believers Hospital proudly inaugurated BREATHE – Believers Center of Respiratory Excellence in Advanced Therape utics and Endoscopies, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to transforming pulmonary care through advanced diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and groundbreaking research. Key Highlights of BREATHE The newly inaugurated center is equipped with a comprehensive range of pulmonary services, ensuring world-class respiratory care: Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS): A minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing mediastinal lymphadenopathy, staging lung cancer, and sampling lung nodules with precision. Expanded Pulmonary Services: Offering Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Pleural Procedures, Allergy Testing, and Sleep Apnoea Evaluation. NIV Bronchoscopies: Aiding critically ill patients with complex respiratory conditions through non-invasive techniques. Pediatric Bronchoscopy: Enhancing diagnostic and therapeuti...

  Successful McKeown Esophagectomy by Dr. Jino Sebastian and Team: A Triumph of Skill and Dedication A few weeks ago, our very own Dr. Jino Sebastian and his dedicated team performed a complex McKeown esophagectomy, a procedure we briefly reported last Thursday. Today, we are thrilled to share a remarkable update: the patient came for a follow-up review and is doing extremely well. This outcome is a testament to the exceptional skill and unwavering commitment of our surgical and medical teams. The Surgical Feat The McKeown esophagectomy, a highly intricate procedure, involved several critical steps: Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy : This minimally invasive procedure involved removing the esophagus through small incisions in the chest. Laparotomy : An abdominal incision was made to create a gastric conduit, which is necessary to replace the esophagus. Neck Incision and Anastomosis : Finally, an incision in the neck allowed for the connection (anastomosis) of the gastric conduit with the...

  Title: "Breathing Excellence: Dr. Arjun Suresh Joins BCMCH's Department of Pulmonology" Introduction: Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH) is pleased to welcome Dr. Arjun Suresh, a proficient Pulmonologist, as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pulmonology. With a robust educational background, specialized expertise, and notable contributions to research, Dr. Suresh is set to enhance the scope of Pulmonology services at BCMCH. This blog article introduces Dr. Arjun Suresh, shedding light on his qualifications, areas of expertise, and significant contributions to research and publications. Body: Educational Background: Dr. Arjun Suresh's journey in medicine includes earning his MBBS from GTDMC, Alapuzha. He further specialized in Pulmonary Medicine, obtaining a DNB from the prestigious National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases in New Delhi. Welcome to the Department of Pulmonology: The Department of Pulmonology at BCMCH proudly welcomes D...