Dr. Sridhar Krishnamurthy is a neurosurgeon with _doctor_771_years_ of experience, including international training in Germany and Switzerland. He serves as Director of the Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders at Global Hospital Chennai. Dr. Krishnamurthy has developed two neurosurgical techniques and holds a senior consultant position in neurosurgery.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
Sri Ramachandra Medical Center is a JCI and NABH-accredited multispecialty hospital in Chennai. It is best known for pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery.
Sri Ramachandra Medical Center is a JCI and NABH-accredited multispecialty hospital in Chennai. It is best known for pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, and weight loss surgery.
Apollo Hospitals in Chennai was India's first corporate hospital, founded in 1983. It pioneered the private healthcare revolution and is now Asia's foremost integrated healthcare provider. The group operates telemedicine units across 10 countries.
Apollo Hospitals in Chennai was India's first corporate hospital, founded in 1983. It pioneered the private healthcare revolution and is now Asia's foremost integrated healthcare provider. The group operates telemedicine units across 10 countries.
Dr. Sridhar Krishnamurthy is the Director of the Institute of Neurosciences and Spinal Disorders in Chennai. He is an inventor of specialized surgical tools like the Sridhar Spinal Retractor System. Dr. Krishnamurthy trained at top institutions in Germany and Switzerland. He currently treats complex cases at Global Hospital Chennai.
Global Hospital Chennai is a NABH-accredited hospital with over 1,000 successful liver transplants, the most in the world. It specializes in organ and bone marrow transplant, cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. Part of Gleneagles Global Hospitals, the group sees 2 million patients annually.
Day 1: Arrival
\nDay 2: Pre-operation
\nDay 3: Craniotomy
\nDay 4-7: Post-operation
\nWeek 2-3: Rehabilitation
\nWeek 4-6: Recovery
\nRemember, each patient\"s recovery process is unique and depends on their overall health condition, the complexity of the surgery, and their body\"s response to the surgery and rehabilitation.
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