The KG Hospital blog publishes health articles, medical breakthroughs, hospital news and wellness advice from KG Hospital Coimbatore's team of 170+ specialists. Categories include WOW Clinic (obesity and metabolic health), Robotic Surgery, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Women's Health, Vaccination, Events and Videos. Recent posts cover choosing a heart hospital, robotic heart surgery, vNOTES scarless gynecological surgery and the hospital's NABH 6th Edition accreditation.
When we discuss the health risks associated with obesity, conditions like type 2 diabetes, chronic hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases usually dominate the conversation. But there is a silent and often overlooked consequence — the damage excess weight does to your bones and joints.
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Chairman Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam asks cardiac surgeon Dr. Arunkumar quick questions on beating-heart, keyhole (MICS) and robotic heart surgery — and why not cutting the breastbone speeds recovery.
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Chief Neurologist Dr. T.C.R. Ramakrishnan explains IV thrombolysis time windows and perfusion imaging.
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Protect your vision with stable blood sugar control. Expert diabetic eye care at KG Hospital, Coimbatore.
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By Dr. Vaishnavi Bevinje Kakkilaya — how gut health directly impacts weight management and metabolic health.
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Struggling with weight? Join Dr. Periyar Selvi's 15-day specialized program at KG Hospital for a natural metabolic reset.
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Experts at KG Hospital explain diabesity — the growing health risk caused by combined obesity and diabetes.
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Learn how obesity increases heart disease risk. KG Hospital cardiologists explain the link between weight, insulin resistance, and heart health.
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How excess weight affects kidney function — prevention strategies and expert insight from KG Hospital's nephrology team.
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Robotic cardiac surgery performs complete heart operations through incisions under 1 cm. No cracked sternum. Discharge in 2–3 days. Full recovery in 1–2 weeks. Discover KG Hospital's pioneering robotic cardiac programme.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Arun Kumar U, Department of Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery, KG Hospital. Published April 2026.
Read More →KG Hospital performed India's first ever robotic-assisted suture-less aortic valve replacement surgery — a historic milestone.
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Coimbatore | January 18, 2026 — In a powerful demonstration of how timely medical intervention saves lives, KG Hospital doctors rushed to the aid of a man who collapsed on the road near the hospital, preventing what could have been a fatal outcome.
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Honouring Our Lifesavers — July 1st observed as National Doctors' Day across India with a special ceremony at KG Hospital.
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KG Hospital hosted a Continuing Medical Education session on "Management of Sepsis," bringing together healthcare professionals to discuss advances.
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Former Vice President Thiru Venkaiah Naidu graced the Cardiology Conference organized by KG Hospital, Coimbatore.
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Women's Development Seminar at Coimbatore KG Hospital, inaugurated by Tamilisai Soundararajan, featuring prominent leaders and experts.
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August 18, 2024 — doctors, staff, and management came together for a spectacular celebration of sportsmanship and team spirit.
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KG Hospital marks its Golden Jubilee with the foundation stone ceremony for the new KG Cancer Center in Coimbatore.
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KG Hospital is proud to announce its NABH 6th Edition accreditation — the highest standard in hospital quality and patient safety. Discover why this makes KG Hospital the best choice for healthcare in Coimbatore.
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Learn what quaternary care means and why it matters for complex medical conditions and advanced treatments.
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Use this doctor-approved checklist to choose the best hospital in Coimbatore based on expertise, technology, and patient care.
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Looking for the best hospital in Coimbatore? KG Hospital offers advanced, affordable quaternary care with 50+ years of trusted expertise.
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KG Hospital becomes the first in Coimbatore to offer vNOTES — vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery — a revolutionary scarless approach to gynecological procedures with faster recovery and zero visible incisions.
Read MoreA 22-day-old premature baby weighing only 1,200 grams successfully underwent endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) at KG Hospital — one of the youngest patients in India to undergo this life-saving procedure.
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KG Hospital invites you to an intensive BLS and ACLS course — a 3-day AHA-accredited training session.
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Dr. Palanivel, Chairman of GEM Hospital, reflects on KG Hospital's journey over 50 years of serving Coimbatore.
Watch on YouTube →Postpartum depression awareness — expert talk by Dr. Santhoshi, KG Hospital's Psychology department.
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KG Hospital's neurosurgery team successfully identifies and treats a rare recurrent epidermoid cyst causing chronic facial pain — a complex case requiring advanced diagnostic and surgical expertise.
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Comprehensive guide to Arnold–Chiari Malformation diagnosis and treatment at KG Hospital's expert neurosurgery centre.
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A cardiologist-reviewed checklist for choosing a heart hospital: NABH accreditation, a 24/7 cath lab, door-to-balloon time under 90 minutes and more, plus how KG Heart Center measures up.
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In a landmark achievement, KG Hospital's cardiac surgery team successfully performs a first-of-its-kind minimally invasive triple bypass and valve replacement surgery — setting a new benchmark in cardiac care in South India.
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KG Hospital's immunology experts explain the importance of Hepatitis A vaccination — who needs it, when to get it, and how the vaccine works to protect you and your family from this preventable liver disease.
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