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Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons at Manipal Hospitals diagnose and surgically treat conditions of the heart, chest and lungs. The Department provides the latest and the most innovative surgical treatment for virtually every type of cardiac and thoracic conditions, during both emergency and elective cases.
One of the most experienced and comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery departments in the country, Manipal Hospitals cares for patients from all over the country and the world. Manipal Hospitals' cardiologists are world leaders in heart surgeries, including open-heart surgeries and transplantation surgeries, perfecting every life-saving heart procedure along the way. The latest state-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnosis of heart conditions and cutting edge surgical practices like minimally invasive surgery whenever possible has made the cardiovascular thoracic surgery department known for its groundbreaking work.
The human heart has 4 valves that are responsible for controlling blood flow through the heart. Valves can be damaged or affected by disease, in which case they will need to be repaired or replaced. Damaged valves can be repaired by the placement of a special ring, while artificial valves are used to replace valves that are damaged beyond repair. While…
Also referred to as keyhole surgery, MICS is a surgical option that requires much smaller incisions on the body, reducing the risk to the patient and the time needed for recovery. Using advanced surgical apparatus, a surgeon is able to perform complex cardiac surgeries like Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) without compromising accuracy.
Manipal Hospitals' dedicated team of world-renowned heart surgeons treats several heart defects. From heart transplantations to implantations, the success of Manipal Hospitals' heart surgeons is due to the combined multidisciplinary approach, focus, and dedication to charting the best course of treatment for every patient. The testament to this effort is the number of cases referred to Manipal Hospitals from all across the country and the world.
Manipal Hospitals' Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgeons are experts on a plethora of both adult and pediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgical procedures.
The cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery department specializes in treating heart CABG, LV aneurysm repair, total arterial revascularization, repair of ventricular septal rupture, aortic aneurysm surgeries, heart valve repair and replacement, redo cardiac surgery, emergency lung resection for massive hemoptysis, tracheal reconstruction, and revascularization for acute limb ischemia.
With state-of-the-art imaging facilities at Manipal Hospitals, continuous post-operative care has been the heart of every condition treated. Some of the common cardiac surgeries for adults include Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Valve Repair and Replacement, Surgery for Ischemic Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Post-Infarct Ventricular Septal Defects, DOR Operation for Left Ventricular Aneurysms, Redo Surgery for Valve Replacement and CABG, and Grown-Up Congenital Heart (GUCH) Operations.
Common pediatric cardiac surgeries include Open Heart Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects such as Ventricular Septal Defect and Atrial Septal Defect, Complex Defects including Tetralogy of Fallot, Single Ventricle, Transposition of Great Arteries (TGA), Ventricular Septal Defects, Cath-Based Interventions, and Assessment of Atrial Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Device Closure. Additional procedures include Heart Surgery for Newborn Babies, addressing Blocks in Blood Flow (Pulmonary Stenosis, Aortic Stenosis, Coarctation of the Aorta), and Cosmetic Approaches for Congenital Heart Surgery.
Vascular surgeries include Resection of Cardiac Myxomas, Endovascular Laser Therapy, Carotid Endarterectomy along with CABG, Peripheral Vascular Surgeries for Ischemic Limbs, and Dialysis for Patients with Renal Failure.
Minimally invasive surgeries include Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement, Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale Closure, Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation, Saphenous Vein Harvest for Coronary Artery Bypass, Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement, Aortic Valve Replacement, Atrioventricular Septal Defect Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
A cardiothoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. This includes surgeons at the best cardiothoracic surgery hospital in Vijayawada who can be called cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, general thoracic surgeons, and congenital heart surgeons.
Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery can be both simple and complex, whatever be the procedure, Manipal Hospitals will be there with you every step of the way, helping you decide on the right treatment plan, providing the right post-operative care and recuperation assistance. Contact us to know more about the different cardiovascular thoracic surgery and book an appointment with one of our surgeons today
