Chennai: Health Minister M Subramanian has inaugurated ‘Gem Laparoscopic & Robotic Institute for Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction’, which is a comprehensive speciality centre for hernia care.
Speaking on the occasion, he said, “I appeal to Gem Hospital to provide guidance and training on new laparoscopic surgical techniques to surgeons in government service. The government of Tamilnadu will provide laparoscopic treatment for the public through Comprehensive CM insurance scheme. I also congratulate Dr Palanivelu for writing a book on ‘Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery’ which got published in other foreign languages like Korean, Spanish, Chinese etc.”