MASTER SURGEON LIVEr TRANSPLANTATION

MASTER SURGEON

Dr. Mohamed Rela, a World -renowned liver transplant surgeon

                        

                          Transplantation (the most common method followed in the world) is done. Also, because it only needs part of a complete liver, the rest can be used to heal another person who suffers from a liver disease."

                          Dr. Rela, who is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for having performed a successful liver transplantation in a five-day-old child, is among the very few surgeons in the world to have performed an Auxiliary Liver Transplantation. "Only about 100 such surgeries have been performed in the last 20 years, and I've performed half of them, "he says. The pride in his voice is overshadowed by his grief that more have not been performed. He offers several reasons for many popular hospitals choosing to perform the usual Orthtopic Liver Transplantation even if the patient qualifies for an Auxiliary Liver Transplantation. "The latter demands more expertise from the surgeon, " he explains. "Also, many patients are unaware of the advantages of the latter surgery. "To substantiate his point, Dr. Rela provides a statistic. "Almost 80% of all patients who undergo a liver transplantation qualify for an Auxiliary Liver Transplantation. "he says. "However only 5% of them undergo this surgery, owing to lack of medical expertise in many hopitals and more importantly, the lack of awreness about this surgery. "

Dr. Rela, who performed the country's first-ever Auxiliary Liver Transplantation at Global Hospitals recently in September, 2009, has now taken a sabbatical from Kings College Hospital, London, and will be in the country for the next two years in a bid to improve the situation in the country. "If nothing else, at least that patients have an extra option for the next two years, will improve, significantly, the quality of surgeries performed, " he says. "The more competent surgeons in the country, the better the service. "

              51-year-old Rela topped his class regularly while in Besant Theosophical School, went on to study medicine at Stanley Medical College, and flew to the United Kingdom in 1985, where he is famous for his surgical expertise. It's ironical that this man, who performs the bloodiest of surgeries today, used to faint at the sight of blood. "Now, it has become science, and I'm glad I got over my initial reservation, "he laughs and concludes, "My immediate aim is to elevate the surgical standards of the country. Over the nest few years, I'll do my bit to do that. "

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SIMBU, ANAND & KO !

"I will not be a part of K V Anand's film as there were far too many differences of opinion between us "

                              The grapevine has it that Simbu was unhappy with Karthik (daughter of ex-actress Radha) playing the heroine. He wanted Tamannaah to pair with him but the director and producers were not willing to pay the hefty salary that the actress is demanding these days. Also, it was the same director who had made Tamannaah a major star with Ayan.

                              Simbu did a photo shoot with Karthika, which reportedly came out well, but the actor waqs not pleased with it, meanwhile, Anand was adamant that he would not change his choice of heroine. All this boiled down to a point where both the director and actor decided to part amicably, without any ill feeling.

                              Says Simbu, "Yes, I will not be a part of K V Anand's film as there were far too many differences of opinion between us right from the beginning. But today, I am a relived man. I wish him all the best. " Anand, on his part, went the extra mile to make it look like they shook hands and agreed to go their different ways. He says, "We have professionally agreed to part as good friends. Simbu is a star and a very good dancer and we still have mutual respect for each other. "

                              The Ayan director has made it clear that the "script is the hero and there is no compromise on it" and that "an actor has no right to dabble in other departments of film making. " He is also very happy that he found an apt replacement in Jiiva."I believe the director is the captain of the ship, and I'm confident about my script, which is a fast-paced thriller laced with commercial ingredients.. Of course, a big hero will give the film a good opining but if the film has to sustain and become a hit, it needs a good script, "Concludes Anand.

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PREJUDICES

STORY OF HANDICAPE

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                Sekhar walked on thinking what and how he would tell his father about Muthu. Then he found to his great shock that his gold ring was missing. He began to search for it all the way back to school. He couldn't find it. " It was on my finger when I was talking with Muthu, " said Sekhar to himself. "Perhaps it had fallen into his bowl as I was dropping the coin. Shall I go and ask him ? Oh, no ! After having told him that I felt happy and satisfied whenever I gave him some alms, will I not be deceiving myself now by asking him about my ring ? If it had slipped into his bowl, let him have it. But, then, what shall I tell my Mom ? What explanation will I give her ? " Sekhar's mind was not at peace.

                        Dr. Dhanapal was a kind-hearted man.; But his wife Parimalam was a strict lady. She had no concern or sympathy for the poor. when Sekhar reached home his mother called him for tea. But Sekhar was not in a mood to eat or drink anything. But he had no choice. As he was eating his snacks, his mother noticed that his ring was missing. She said, "Sekhar, what happened to your ring ? Have you placed it anywhere ? "

                        Sekhar did not know what to say. He was afraid to tell his mother the truth. Then he plucked up some courage. "When I was playing football it must have fallen somewhere in the ground, Mom. I searched every nook and corner in the field, but I couldn't find it, " said Sekhar in a faltering voice.

Will continue tomorrow.................

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