Osmania General Hospital Launches New Chest Wall Surgery

Osmania General Hospital (OGH) hosted the first-ever Pectus Workshop on its campus, introducing advanced chest wall corrective surgeries. Organised by Dr Anita Bhalla, head of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, the two-day programme featured live surgeries, cadaveric hands-on training, academic sessions and simulation workshops.

Dr Shyam Kolvekar, who chairs St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, and heads the UK National Pectus Group, performed a live pectus corrective surgery assisted by Dr Bhalla. Addressing participants,



Dr Kolvekar said that children under 10 years can be managed conservatively, while surgical correction is best advised after 12 years of age.

"The event featured the first-ever minimally invasive repair of Pectus Excavatum at OGH," said Dr Abhimanyu Singh, head of anaesthesia. The procedure was broadcast live to hospitals across Hyderabad. Dr Bhalla stressed the importance of early detection. “Pectus is a correctable disorder. Screening must begin in hospitals, schools and communities to ensure timely correction,” she said.