Apollo Hospitals. The renowned physicians of the hospital successfully conducted the surgery. According to Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director at Apollo Hospitals Group, the technique is appropriate for people who have single or multi-vessel coronary artery disease. Patients can resume regular activity within a short time.
On patients over the age of 70, Dr M M Yusuf, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, and his colleagues execute sophisticated robotic-assisted minimally invasive heart surgery. According to the release, “The 93 year old is the oldest till date to undergo the robotic-assisted minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft”.
Dr. MM Yusuf, Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, spoke about the technique. He said, “Minimally invasive Cardiac surgery avoids sternal split and aids quick recovery. Robotic assisted CABG is the least invasive cardiac surgery procedure available now. This surgery involves making tiny holes in the chest cavity through which surgery is performed with the help of the Davinci Robotic system. Most patients do not have any cut in the legs since the 2 arteries in the chest wall are used to perform the bypass surgery. Patients have little blood loss, pain and recover quickly. Hospital stay is usually 2 to 3 days and return to full normal activities 2 to 3 weeks as opposed to 3 months or more with open CABG. This unique procedure is performed in very few centers across the globe.”
Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director at Apollo Hospitals Group, expressed optimism over the new technology. She said, “Our mission has always been to introduce the latest medical technology to India for the benefit of our patients. We want more people to be able to take advantage of our hospital’s cutting-edge surgical and medical treatment. At Apollo Hospitals, we put the patient first in all we do and deliver world-class treatment that is both accessible and affordable. We are convinced that such medical discoveries will alter the lives of many more individuals who are unable to undergo traditional heart surgery.”
