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Landmark Achievement in Renal Care: BJGMC Conducts First-Ever Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in Maharashtra Government Medical College

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In a remarkable turnaround, a 34-year-old woman, a mother of three, who had been turned away by multiple hospitals, including those in Delhi, was given a second chance at life by the Department of Medicine at B.J. Government Medical College (BJGMC) and Sassoon General Hospital. Under the leadership of Dr. Anita Basavaraj, the team successfully performed Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) for the first time in the institute's history and, notably, the first such procedure ever conducted in any Government Medical College across Maharashtra. After 73 days of meticulous management through CAPD, the patient made a remarkable recovery and was successfully discharged on October 10, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Medicine at BJGMC and Sassoon General Hospital successfully performed CAPD for the first time in the institute's history, a remarkable achievement in renal care.
  • The patient, a 34-year-old woman with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), underwent CAPD for 73 days, showing remarkable recovery and was discharged on October 10, 2025.
  • The team, led by Dr. Anita Basavaraj, included Dr. Morkhandikar, Dr. Radheshyam Pache, Dr. Ashwin Mutha, Dr. Dhananjay Ogale, Dr. Meenal Chandanwale, Dr. Kanifnath Mundhe, Dr. Khushi Singhal, and others, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination.
  • This achievement highlights the commitment of the public healthcare system in Maharashtra to providing advanced renal care to patients, regardless of their financial background.
  • The case marks a proud moment not just for BJGMC and Sassoon General Hospital but also for the entire public healthcare system of Maharashtra.

Statistics:

  • 73 days: The duration of CAPD treatment the patient underwent.
  • 34 years old: The age of the patient who underwent the procedure.
  • 3 children: The patient's family consisting of three children.
  • 1st time: The procedure was performed for the first time in any Government Medical College across Maharashtra.
  • First time in institute's history: The procedure was performed for the first time at BJGMC and Sassoon General Hospital.

Sources:

  • 2025 Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com (distributed by)

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