Pune : Noble Hospitals today inaugurated Pune’s first and only exclusive OPD dedicated to stoma care on the occasion of World Cancer Day. This specialized facility is designed to address the physical and emotional challenges faced by ostomy patients, ensuring a holistic and compassionate approach towards recovery. By combining state-of-the-art solutions with dedicated patient support, Noble Hospitals aims to set a new benchmark for Stoma care in Pune.
A stoma is a surgical opening created in the abdominal wall temporarily or permanently during life saving surgeries related to colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, intestinal obstruction, injury to the intestines caused due to accidents, etc.
Dr. Ashish Pokharkar, Oncosurgeon, Noble Hospitals and Research Centre said that stool, bile and urine are guided out of the body through this opening, either temporarily or permanently depending upon the nature of the disease.
A stoma appliance typically includes skin films, adhesive paste, and a base plate that securely straps on to the abdominal wall, along with a collection bag that is both air and water-tight. Yet, if not managed correctly and regularly, a stoma may develop leakage over time and cause skin irritation, unpleasant odors, and complications such as hernia, prolapse, loose stools to cause societal stigmatisation. Unfortunately, a societal stigma harbours lower self esteem or inferiority complex disorders that can lead to intimacy issues and depression to worsen the quality of life and recovery rates itself.
Dr. Divij Mane, Director, Noble Hospitals said, “Such situations are easily avoidable by proper training and timely communication with stoma care specialists. Therefore it is important to train not only the patients but their relatives to use the appliances and identify the need for timely replacement. A dedicated Stoma Care OPD paves the path for this compassionate support system. Each cancer journey is unique and every patient should benefit from the decades of knowledge and issues that stoma care specialists have addressed, both physically and emotionally.”
Dr. Ashish Pokharkar said that the clinic is staffed by a team of specially trained stoma care nurses and professionals, offering personalized care and support tailored to the individual requirements of each patient. In partnership with Coloplast, a global leader in stoma care products and solutions, the OPD provides advanced treatment options and expert guidance to empower patients and their families throughout their journey.
Dr.Divij Mane, Director Noble Hospitals and Research Centre said that the inauguration of this OPD on World Cancer Day reinforces the hospital’s mission to prioritize patient-centric care and create a positive impact in the lives of those managing stomas, providing them with the confidence and resources to lead healthier, fulfilling lives.
Dr. Dilip Mane, Chairman and Managing Director, Noble Hospitals and Research Centre said
that this ground-breaking initiative is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to enhancing patient care and addressing the unique needs of stoma patients
