Royal Care Hospital organizes Liver Support Group for Patients

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital recently organized a Liver Support Group event at its premises, aiming to dispel misconceptions about liver disease prevention and treatment while providing continuous support for patients to rebuild their health holistically.
Dr. K. Madeswaran, Chairman and Managing Director, emphasized the importance of early diagnosis in high-risk individuals and comprehensive supportive care for liver patients. He encouraged the public to utilize this opportunity to interact with the multidisciplinary liver team, clarify doubts, undergo essential tests, and take proactive steps toward better liver health.
The following specialists provided medical guidance: Dr. Soundappan – Consultant, Liver Transplantation & Gastro-Surgeon, Dr. P. Karthikeyan – Consultant, Medical Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Dr. P. Thirumal – Consultant, Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Interventional Endoscopist, Dr. A. Sandip Chandrasekar – Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. T. Kannan – Consultant, Emergency Physician, Dr. P. E. Muthukumar – Consultant, Liver Transplant Anaesthesiologist, Dr. S. Paulvannan – Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB, GI Oncology & Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. M. N. Sivakumar – Head, Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Dr. P. Sampathkumar – Consultant, Interventional Radiologist
Afternoon Workshop & Wellness Initiatives:
Prehabilitation & Fitness Guidance – Led by Dr. R. Priyavadhana, Consultant Physiatrist & Head, IPMR, with customized exercise plans.
Psychological & Deaddiction Support – Delivered by Ms. Subhisha, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, focusing on alcohol and dietary habits.
Diet & Nutrition Awareness – A liver diet exhibition, launch of Liver Diet Guidelines, and personalized nutrition advice were conducted by Mrs. Sahaya Arul, Nutrition Expert, and team.
Mental Well-being & Yoga – Mrs. Kavibala conducted mindfulness and yoga sessions to emphasize the importance of mental stability in liver health.