Sleep Medicine
Sleep disorders not only adversely affect physical health but mental health as well. Personality changes, memory loss, limited attention span, poor judgment and lethargy may all be signs of a sleep disorder. Details of the department & consultants

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital honoured with "Overall Best Hospital of the year" award
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital was honoured with "Overall Best Hospital of the year" in the non-corporate category. The award was received by Dr. B K Rao, Chairman, Board of Management at a glittering ceremony presided over by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Patil at J. W. Marriott Hotel, Mumbai on 28th March 2008. The Healthcare Excellence award 2008 had been instituted by The Express Group and Express Healthcare to honour the visionaries in the field of healthcare and to salute the 'indomitable spirit' of the Indian Healthcare Industry. The award recognizes the sterling efforts of those path-breaking healthcare outfits, who by the sheer weight of their performance have set new industry benchmarks en route to emerging as icons of excellence.

The eminent jury comprising of Mr. Kali Parsad, Senior Partner, Ernst and Young, Dr. Yeseudian, Director, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mr. Aluri Sriniwas Rao, Director, ICICI Investment Ventures, Mr. Anupam Verma, C.E.O., Indian Operation OM Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Giridhar Giani, Secretary General, Quality Council of India found Sir Ganga Ram Hospital from amongst 58 nominees the most suitable for this honour.

The award jury assessed the hospital on all major indices of healthcare including affordable clinical services, patient satisfaction, patient and staff safety, excellence in Academic & Research and a firm commitment to community services and outreach programmes.

12th Sir Ganga Ram Oration (13 April 2008)
The 12th Sir Ganga Ram Oration was delivered by Prof. Samir K Brahmachari, Director General, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on “Engineering Biosystems – Beyond the Horizon. The Oration took place at the Ball Room, Hotel Hyatt Regency, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi on Sunday, 13 April 2008 at 7:00 pm.

Dr. B.K. Rao, Chairman – Board of Management delivered the Welcome Address and the Citation was read by Dr. S.P. Byotra, Honorary Joint Secretary and Treasurer, Board of Management. Shri Tej Ram, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society presented the award. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Dr. Nalini Kaul, Director Medical. The Oration was attended by the hospital consultants and dignitaries.

Founder’s Day Function (13 April 2008)
The Founder’s Day Function was held on Sunday, the 13 April 2008 in the hospital premises. Shri Ajay Maken, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest. The programme followed as under:

- At 9:00 am the garlanding of the Statue of Sir Ganga Ram in the inner quadrangle
- 10:00 am “Saraswati Vandana” by the students of the School of Nursing & the presentation of bouquets
- Welcome address by Shri Tej Ram, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society
- Hospital Report by Dr. B.K. Rao, Chairman, Board of Management
- Tributes to Sir Ganga Ram by Shri Shiv Ram, Vice Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society
- Release of the Hospital Newsletter by the Chief Guest
- Allotment of Tricycles to physically disabled persons from Bawana resettlement area
- Distribution of Meritorious Awards & Address by the Chief Guest
- Vote of Thanks by Dr. S.P. Byotra, Honorary Joint Secretary & Treasurer, Board of Management
- 11:00 am Cultural Programme

SGRH proudly announces DGHS approval to carry out Cardiac Transplantation
SGRH proudly announces DGHS approval to carry out Cardiac Transplantation

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has added another feather to its cap. The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) recently approved the facilities at Dharma Vira Heart Centre as being appropriate for commencing a cardiac transplantation program. We are in the process of to implement this program in the shortest possible time frame.

At our cardiac centre, we are already performing on-pump and off-pump cardiac bypass procedures, valve replacement procedures, and congenital heart defect repairs. We have well-equipped state-of-the-art operation theatres, advanced critical care facilities, with the most modern monitoring equipment, and well-trained staff for pre- and post-operative care.

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital already has very successful transplant programmes for hepatic, renal and bone-marrow transplants and as a consequence we already have an organ-donation infrastructure in place. We have a hospital organ-donor registry and also provide counselling services to potential donors and recipients.

We at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital are determined to make this program a success, and with spreading awareness in the public about the role of cadaveric organ pledging, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, as with other solid-organ transplant programmes, will be a leader in cardiac transplantation in the very near future.

PALS Provider Course
Date: 3 - 4 May 2008
Venue: Auditorium, Working Women Hostel, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
Registration: Limited to 40 delegates
Registration Fee: Rs 2500/- in favor of “Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi”.

Organiser: IAP, Delhi and Center for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Course Coordinator-Organizing Secretary and Mailing Address
Dr Suresh Gupta, Consultant, Pediatric Emergency Medicine,
Centre for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar, Delhi 110060
Email: drguptasuresh@yahoo.co.in,
Phone: 9811426628, 28312591, 42251156

APLS: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Course
Date: 6 -7 December 2008
Venue: Auditorium, Working Women Hostel, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
Registration: Limited to 40 delegates
Registration Fee: Rs 2000/- in favor of “Ambulatory Pediatrics”.

Organizer: IAP, Delhi and Center for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Course Director and Mailing Address
Dr Suresh Gupta, Consultant, Pediatric Emergency Medicine,
Centre for Child Health, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar, Delhi 110060
Email: drguptasuresh@yahoo.co.in,
Phone: 9811426628, 28312591, 42251156

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
What is Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
It is a procedure by which Hysterectomy (removal of Uterus) is carried out laparoscopically. It is a broad term which includes the removal of Uterus with the aid of Laparoscope and very fine instruments, without making a big incision in the abdomen.

What are the advantages of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
Its advantage over the conventional hysterectomy are that it gives rise to minimal tissue handling and thus much less trauma to other adjacent normal organs resulting in very less pain and lesser chances of adhesion formation after the operation. 2-3 very small incisions of 0.5-1.0 cm (as compared to 10-15cms in conventional procedure) are given on the abdomen resulting in less blood loss and lesser chances of wound infection with decreased hospital stay and early recovery time as compared to conventional surgery.

Who can undergo Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
Usually all the patients who have been advised for Abdominal Hysterectomy can undergo Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, provided the size of Uterus is not very big (that is bigger than 15-20cm).

Can a person who has undergone operations in the past go in for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
Yes, a patient who has undergone operations in the past can undergo this procedure and if there are adhesions because of previous operations, they can be removed along with the laparoscopic hysterectomy, in the same sitting.

Can associated ovarian, tubal or uterine disease all these be treated in the same operation laparoscopically?
Yes, it is very much possible to treat/remove the ovaries and tubes while carrying out laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Do I need any special investigations for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
The usual routine tests are required as for any other operative procedure and no special investigation is required for laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Do we need any preparation / medicines before undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?
To make the operation easier, the recovery after the operation faster and resumption of normal work/activity earlier, some medicines along with diet restriction is started 2-3 days before the operation.

Can a person having disease like Diabetes or Hypertension undergo this procedure?
Yes, after controlling the Diabetes and Hypertension a person can undergo this procedure, and in fact the advantages of lesser chances of infection and early recovery are much beneficial for them.

Where should one get the Laparoscopic Hysterectomy done?
It is an advanced laparoscopic surgery procedure, and its always advisable to get it done in an advanced care institution, where the whole set of equipment is present along with its complete backup facilities.

Do I have to get admitted a day before the surgery?
If you are fully investigated and have undergone Anaesthetic checkup, you can get admitted the morning of the operation.

Under what type of Anaesthesia is it carried out?
This procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia.

How is the surgery performed?
A small incision ( about one cm) is made at the lower end of the navel. Through this a laparoscope is introduced inside the abdomen. It is a tube having lenses inside and a special camera attached to the outside end. This is then connected to a television monitor and allows the surgeon to see everything inside. After that two small half to one cm incisions are made on either side of the abdomen, to allow the introduction of thin long instruments, with which the operation is carried out.

After how many days can I go back home after the surgery?
On an average the total hospital stay is for two days, after which you can go back home.

What are the usual precautions I have to take after I reach home?
On an average, two hours after lunch and eight hours rest after dinner is what is usually recommended. You can climb stairs for two to three floors slowly, walk half to one km slowly and carry out sedentary work at home without much difficulty. One can have bath as the stitch dressing is usually waterproof.

When do I see the doctor again after the operation?
Routinely, the patient is called seven days after the operation for the removal of stitches and then after six weeks for an internal checkup.

When can I resume my normal activity / go back to work?
Once the stitches are removed, you can resume normal activity like walking, jogging, cooking, driving, sitting in front of the computers for 4-6 hrs etc. Intercourse, strenuous exercise, lifting of heavy weights, swimming etc. has to be avoided for a period of six weeks.

Compiled by:
Dr. Vivek Marwah
Consultant Gynae. Endoscopic Surgery Unit

12th Sir Ganga Ram Oration
The 12th Sir Ganga Ram Oration, was delivered by Prof. Samir K Brahmachari,Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research,Ministry of Science & Technology ,Government of India. The title of the Oration was “ Engineering Biosystems – Beyond the Horizon ” .

The Oration was very well attended by the hospital consultants, senior administrative officers and prominent hospital guests. Prof. Brahmachari’s presentation was very informative and enlightening. Shri Tej Ram, Chairman, Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society presented the Gold Medal and the Citation to Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari.