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Aortic Surgery

Aortic Surgery in Mukundapur Kolkata

Aortic Surgery addresses issues with the aorta, the largest artery in the human body. This surgery is performed to repair or replace sections of the aorta damaged by aneurysm. While at times, emergency aortic surgery may be required, best outcomes happen through planned surgical interventions. 

What is Aortic Surgery?

Aortic Surgery is performed to repair or replace damage in the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery of the body, and it is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Weakening of the inner walls of the aorta causes aneurysm. Sometimes, these walls can tear, forming a dissection. Enlarged or ruptured aorta can lead to serious, even life-threatening, complications if not treated urgently. For such events, aortic surgery is crucial to repair or replace the affected sections of the aorta. 

When is Aortic Surgery Needed?

Aortic surgery, which is performed either by open or minimally invasive methods, is typically needed for events like:

  • Aortic aneurysm: When the aorta becomes enlarged and at the risk of bursting.

  • Aortic dissection: When the inner wall of the aorta gets a tear. This is an emergency situation if the dissection happens in the upper or ascending aorta. 

  • Aortic rupture: Emergency aortic surgery is required if the aorta ruptures or bursts. 

  • Valve disease and enlargement: This surgery is required to repair aortic valve complications and enlargement. 

  • Rapidly growing aneurysm: For aneurysm that grows more than 0.5 cm in less than six months. 

  • Genetic conditions: Genetic conditions like Marfan Syndrome may call for surgical intervention, as this condition weakens aorta, thereby increasing risk of aneurysm. 

Why Choose Manipal?

Manipal Hospitals is a premium care hospital that aims at providing comprehensive treatment for all medical needs. The hospital is empowered by a team of skilled and experienced cardiac specialists who use advanced, state-of-the-art technology to provide thorough and accurate diagnoses, along with customised treatment plans to meet each patient’s individual needs. 

Get advanced aortic surgery in Mukundapur, Kolkata, with expert cardiac surgeons. Safe procedures, modern technology, and faster recovery are assured.

FAQ's

Important pre-surgical measures include diagnostic procedures (CT Scans/MRI), thorough medical evaluation, medication management, proper anaesthesia and surgical planning, nutritional planning and consent. 

Open aortic surgery can take between 3-6 hours, depending on location and complexity, whereas minimally invasive aortic surgery can take between 1-3 hours. 

For open surgery, recovery period is a bit lengthy compared to minimally invasive interventions. Hospital stay can last for a week, sometimes more, and patient can recover fully in 6-12 weeks. For minimally invasive procedures like TEVAR, hospital stay can range from 3-5 days, and full recovery can be achieved in 2-4 weeks. 

Lifelong follow-up appointments are necessary, especially for stent placement or repair. Immediate consultation is required for signs like sudden chest or back pain, fever, infection at the wound site, shortness of breath, and swelling or pain legs. 

Aortic surgery can be repeated if aneurysm resurfaces, a stent or graft leaks or moves, or if other complications occur. 

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