03/07/2026
๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐-๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ
A remarkable story of hope and medical excellence has emerged from PSH Hospitals, where a patient from Nauru, Mr. Randell, successfully underwent a complex heart bypass surgery and made a swift recovery. His journey highlights the advanced cardiac care and dedicated expertise available at PSH Hospitals in Fiji, offering new hope to patients across the Pacific region.
Mr. Randell was diagnosed with a severe and life-threatening condition known as triple-vessel calcified coronary artery disease. This condition involves significant blockage and hardening of the arteries that supply blood to the heart, making it one of the most complex and high-risk cardiac cases. Given the seriousness of his condition, urgent surgical intervention was required to save his life.
The procedure was led by renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr. Sanjeev Khulbey, supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at PSH Hospitals. The team performed an off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, an advanced technique that allows the heart to continue beating during the operation, reducing potential complications and enhancing recovery outcomes.
Sharing insights on the case, Dr. Khulbey stated:
โMr. Randell had severe triple-vessel calcified coronary artery disease, which was a complex and high-risk condition. We successfully performed an off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, and he recovered remarkably well. The role of the comprehensive care provided by the multidisciplinary team in achieving an early and uneventful recovery at PSH Nadi is highly commendable. The patient was discharged from the ICU within one day and made an excellent recovery, allowing discharge from the hospital within five days of surgery.โ
The patientโs rapid recovery is a testament not only to the success of the surgical procedure but also to the seamless coordination of care at PSH Hospitals. From diagnosis and surgical planning to intensive care and post-operative rehabilitation, every stage was managed with precision, compassion, and professionalism.
PSH Hospitals continues to establish itself as a trusted provider of advanced cardiac services in the Pacific. With state-of-the-art facilities and a patient-first approach, the hospital is helping reduce the need for overseas medical treatment, bringing world-class healthcare closer to home for many island nations.
Parvish Kumar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PSH Hospitals, reaffirmed the hospitalโs mission:
โHealthcare is a basic human right. At PSH Hospitals, we are committed to supporting universal health coverage by ensuring that high-quality, life-saving treatment is accessible to everyone, right here in Fiji.โ
Mr. Randellโs successful surgery stands as a powerful example of what is possible when expertise, technology, and compassionate care come together. For patients in Nauru and across the Pacific, PSH Hospitals continues to be a beacon of hope, delivering life-saving treatments with excellence and accessibility.
