{"id":2294,"date":"2022-11-15T09:39:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T04:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.egurukulapp.com\/blogs\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2022-11-21T17:49:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T12:19:44","slug":"doctor-runs-3-kms-to-avoid-traffic-to-perform-critical-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courses.egurukulapp.com\/blogs\/2022\/11\/15\/doctor-runs-3-kms-to-avoid-traffic-to-perform-critical-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Runs 3 Kms To Avoid Traffic To Perform Critical Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In order to avoid getting delayed in traffic on his way to the hospital where he works for a major procedure, Dr. Govind Nandakumar chose to abandon his automobile.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This doctor\u2019s enthusiasm for his job was evident in this truly courageous deed. On social media, this well-known performance was widely shared. The doctor has received praise from everyone for his bravery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bengaluru has notoriously heavy traffic, which makes getting around extremely challenging. But the story of a doctor who made an unexpected decision to save his patient&#8217;s life is turning out to be a motivational one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.egurukulapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courses.egurukulapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled.jpg 739w, https:\/\/courses.egurukulapp.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Govind Nandakumar, a gastroenterologist at Manipal Hospitals, was en route to perform an urgent laparoscopic gallbladder surgery on August 30 when traffic backed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nandakumar realized that a delay might endanger the female patient, so he ran three kilometers to accomplish the required surgery. Even on Instagram, he posted a quick video of his run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as he reached the hospital, Dr. Nandakumar&#8217;s team, who was prepared to put the patient under Anaesthesia, began to work. The doctor immediately changed into surgical gear and started the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure went well, and the patient was promptly released from the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI travel daily from Bangalore&#8217;s downtown to Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur, which is located in the southeast of the city. I left home in plenty of time for the procedure. As soon as I got to the hospital, my team was ready and waiting to start the procedure. I made the quick decision to get out of the car with the driver after noticing the heavy traffic and go toward the hospital,\u201d Dr Nandakumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Nandkumar works as a gastroenterology consultant at Manipal Hospitals. 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