A Solomon Islands Patient Finds Relief After Complex ENT Surgery in India

By Suryani Dutta

A 38-year-old patient from the Solomon Islands travelled to India for complex ENT surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. Here is his medical journey.

Patient Details

Name: Confidential (Identity Withheld on Patient's Request)

Age: 38 Years

Gender: Male

Country of Origin: Solomon Islands

Treating Doctor: Dr. Shashidhar T B

Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India

Treatment: Surgery for a Right Dentigerous Cyst, along with Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) and Turbinoplasty

Watch his wife share their full experience in the video below

For patients travelling internationally for medical treatment, finding the right doctor, hospital, and treatment pathway can be challenging.

For this 38-year-old gentleman from the Solomon Islands, that journey began when he came across Vaidam Health online while searching for treatment for his ENT condition.

After learning more about Vaidam Health and the medical treatment options available in India, he decided to reach out to our team. From the very beginning, Vaidam Health supported him and his family by helping them connect with the right medical specialist and hospital in India.

Our team also assisted with medical coordination, hospital appointments, treatment arrangements, travel guidance, hospital formalities, accommodation, logistics, and care coordination throughout his journey.

The patient travelled to India with his wife and visited Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, where he consulted Dr. Shashidhar T B, an ENT specialist. Following a detailed evaluation, the medical team identified a dentigerous cyst on the right side, along with associated findings involving the nasal and sinus region.

After assessing his condition, the doctors recommended surgery to treat the cyst and address the associated nasal and sinus problems. On 30 June 2026, the patient underwent surgery at Artemis Hospital under general anaesthesia. The procedures performed included right dentigerous cyst marsupialisation, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), and turbinoplasty.

During the procedure, the cyst was opened and drained, while the affected area was carefully treated. The surgical team also addressed the associated issues in the sinus and nasal passages. The surgery was completed successfully, followed by appropriate post-operative care at the hospital.

Throughout his medical journey in India, the Vaidam Health team remained connected with the patient and his family, helping coordinate the various aspects of their stay and treatment. Our aim was to make the experience as smooth, comfortable, and well-organised as possible, allowing the patient and his family to focus on his treatment and recovery.

The patient shared, “I am very thankful to Vaidam Health for helping me throughout my medical journey in India. I found Vaidam Health online while looking for treatment, and the team guided me from the beginning. They helped me with the hospital, doctor, appointments, and other arrangements. I am grateful for the support and care I received during my treatment in India.”

After completing his treatment and receiving the required post-operative care, the patient continued his recovery under the guidance of his treating doctor.

His journey from the Solomon Islands to India is a reminder that when patients have access to the right medical expertise, trusted hospitals, and proper guidance, they can explore suitable treatment options beyond their home countries with greater confidence.

At Vaidam Health, we are grateful to have been part of his medical journey and to have supported him in finding the right care in India. From connecting him with the appropriate specialist to helping coordinate his treatment and stay, our team was there to support him and his family along the way.

We wish him a smooth recovery, good health, and many healthier days ahead. We hope he returns home with renewed confidence and continues his recovery surrounded by his family.

Vaidam Health remains committed to supporting international patients and their families with trusted medical guidance and coordination whenever they need care in the future.

Written by

Suryani Dutta

Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

Suryani Dutta is a healthcare content professional specialising in medical research, content strategy, and patient-focused communication for international healthcare and medical tourism platforms. Her work covers in-depth treatment and procedure pages, doctor and hospital profiles, treatment costs, healthcare destinations, medical tourism, SEO, website content management, and digital healthcare initiatives. She works closely with doctors, writers, designers, and cross-functional teams to develop accurate, well-researched, engaging, and trustworthy healthcare content. With a strong focus on research and editorial quality, she simplifies complex medical information into clear, meaningful content that supports patients in understanding their treatment options and making informed healthcare decisions.

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Dr. Shashidhar TBENT Specialist

Dr. Shashidhar TB is a well-known and reputed ENT, Head and Neck surgeon with over 17 years of experience. He provides treatment for airway reconstruction, swallowing disorders, general ENT with paediatric and sleep apnea surgery. He is a passionate learner and is dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care. He completed his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai, in 2000 and MS in ENT from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, in 2007. After that, he got USMLE and ECFMG certification from Chicago, USA, in 2009. He was trained in Robotic Surgery Familiarization from Madras University, Chennai, in 2011. He got a medical excellence award in 2014 from IMA president, AIIMs director sponsored by Jansanskriti NGO. He was a winner of the GSK all India MEDIMIND Medical Quiz. He was also a runner-up in the International Paediatric Otolaryngology Conference for best paper in 2010. Dr. Shashidhar TB is an active member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Delhi and Haryana, Laryngology and Voice Association, Indian Sleep Surgeons Association, and Association Paediatric Otolaryngologist, India. Dr. Shashidhar TB has several publications in national and international journals.