In a heartwarming tale of medical triumph, a newborn baby, born with a rare congenital condition known as congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), has defied odds and recovered fully thanks to advanced surgical techniques.

CDH is a serious birth defect where the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen, doesn't fully develop. This allows abdominal organs to move into the chest cavity, compressing the lungs and heart, leading to severe breathing difficulties and feeding problems.

The infant, who arrived at Vedant Balrugnalay and Critical Care Centre, Garkheda, Chh. Sambhajinagar, was immediately assessed by a team of expert pediatric surgeons led by Dr. Arjun Pawar. Given the severity of the condition, the decision was made to perform a minimally invasive thoracoscopic repair, a state-of-the-art procedure that involves small incisions and advanced surgical instruments.

The delicate surgery was successfully performed, and the baby was placed on a ventilator for three days to aid in breathing. Following a steady recovery, the child was extubated and eventually discharged from the hospital.