Public Health / Six-month-old baby from Bhubaneswar's Laxmisagar undergoes successful heart surgery at Capital Hospital

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: A six-month-old baby from Bhubaneswar’s Laxmisagar area has undergone a successful heart surgery at Capital Hospital, bringing relief to the child’s financially struggling family, a source said on Saturday.

The baby was diagnosed with a hole in the heart. Unable to afford the high cost of treatment at private hospitals, the family had approached several hospitals in search of medical help before turning to Capital Hospital.

The child was subsequently examined by Dr PK Das, who assured the family that the condition could be treated and that the surgery would be performed successfully.

Under Dr Das’s supervision, an experienced team of doctors at Capital Hospital carried out the operation, which lasted around two to three hours. The surgery was successful, and the child’s health is now reported to be stable.

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The development has brought considerable relief to the family, which had been struggling to arrange money for the treatment.

Speaking about the experience, the child’s mother, Preeti, thanked Dr Das and the medical team for their support.

“I would like to thank Dr PK Das. We would not have been able to pay such a hefty amount for our child’s operation. But when we came to Dr Das at Capital Hospital, he assured us that the surgery would be done and the child would be fine. That is what happened. I am happy that my baby is fine now,” she said.

The successful operation highlights the availability of treatment for complex medical conditions at government healthcare facilities, offering hope to families who may not be able to afford expensive private healthcare.