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Mumbai hospital completes rare surgery on Mumbaikar; only 3rd case in the world
Updated On: 25 July, 2024 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Born with achondroplasia, commonly referred to as dwarfism, Kapil Gala had multiple leg deformities and underwent eight surgeries on his feet to enable independent walking. Employed in the financial industry and managing a family independently, he faced a sudden onset of paraplegia a year ago, threatening his mobility and independence
From L-R: Dr Upendra Bhalerao, Dr Rajashree Agaskar, Khushboo Gala, Kapil Gala (patient), Dr Nihar Mehta and Dr Manish Kothari. Photo Courtesy: Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbaikar Kapil Gala is a relieved man after the successful completion of a complex aortic valve replacement surgery earlier this month. Gala, a 39-year-old had achondroplasia, was treated Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre by a team of doctors who came together to address only the third such case in the world, according to the city hospital.
Born with achondroplasia, commonly referred to as dwarfism, Gala had multiple leg deformities and underwent eight surgeries on his feet to enable independent walking. Employed in the financial industry and managing a family independently, he faced a sudden onset of paraplegia a year ago, threatening his mobility and independence.
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