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Vascular Surgery

Advanced vascular surgery treatment in Mukundapur Kolkata

Vascular Surgery is a surgical discipline which is used for treating problems concerning the blood vessels. It is an umbrella term used for a range of open and minimally invasive procedures for treating conditions like aortic aneurysm, deep vein thrombosis, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, visceral and peripheral arterial aneurysms, and other related conditions. 

Why is Vascular Surgery Performed?

Vascular surgery involves both open and minimally invasive procedures. Depending on the type and severity of the case, this surgery is performed to reverse and repair conditions affecting arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels, such as blockages, aneurysms or damaged blood vessels. These conditions, if not treated in a timely manner, can cause life-threatening complications, like stroke or organ failure. Vascular surgeries are performed to reverse these conditions and restore natural blood flow, prevent complications and maintain overall cardiovascular health.

Types of Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is broadly classified into two categories: open vascular surgery and minimally invasive vascular surgery.

Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery 

Minimally invasive vascular surgery encompasses a range of interventional procedures that are performed with smaller incisions and advanced imaging.

  • Angioplasty: Here, a balloon-tipped catheter is used to widen a narrowed artery, and a stent is inserted to keep the artery open.

  • Stenting: Here, a mesh tube is inserted into a narrowed artery to keep it open. 

  • Venoplasty: A procedure to repair damaged veins to improve blood flow. 

  • TEVAR/EVAR: A procedure through which a graft is inserted to restore a weakened artery wall. 

  • Thrombectomy: A procedure for removing blood clots from blood vessels. 

  • Embolisation: This procedure is used for treating atrial malformations and tumours. 

Open Vascular Surgery

Open vascular surgeries are more invasive than minimally invasive procedures, and patients require a longer time to heal. However, they are used for treating more complex vascular complications which cannot be treated with minimally invasive procedures. 

  • Carotid Endarterectomy: This is performed to remove plaque buildup from the arteries to restore normal blood flow to the brain. 

  • Bypass Surgery: Here, a healthy blood vessel is grafted from another part of the body to re-establish blood flow, or a synthetic graft is used to bypass blockage. 

  • Aneurysm Repair: This procedure is used to repair weakened walls of the aorta or blood vessels, thereby preventing life-threatening conditions like stroke. 

  • Vein Stripping: This procedure is used for treating varicose veins by repairing or removing the affected vein to improve blood circulation. 

  • A-V Fistula for Dialysis: This procedure is often performed in dialysis patients to create an artificial connection between an artery and a vein for easier dialysis treatment. 

Benefits of Vascular Surgery

Benefits of Vascular Surgery include:

  • Improve circulation: It addresses the causes of poor blood circulation, like aneurysms, blood clots or blockages, thereby improving blood circulation. 

  • Pain relief: Many patients who undergo vascular surgery experience significant pain relief after recovery. 

  • Preventing serious complications: Vascular surgeries address several underlying issues, which can otherwise lead to serious complications if not treated in a timely manner. 

  • Improved quality of life: Patients experience a better quality of life after undergoing vascular surgery. 

Why Choose Manipal? 

At Manipal Hospitals, our team of highly experienced cardiac specialists use advanced diagnostic tools to provide accurate diagnoses and curate personalised treatment plans to meet each patient’s individual needs. From pre-admission to surgery, going all the way to rehabilitation and recovery, Manipal Hospitals is dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care.

Comprehensive vascular surgery in Mukundapur, Kolkata, for artery and vein conditions. Advanced treatment with skilled specialists.

FAQ's

Patients with conditions like peripheral artery disease, carotid artery stenosis, certain kinds of varicose veins and other related conditions are eligible for minimally invasive vascular surgery. However, doctors determine the patient’s overall health condition, the size or location of the blockage, and the suitability of the blood vessel for catheter-based treatment to ensure eligibility.

Depending on the type of surgery and severity of the condition, it can take anywhere between 1 to 6 hours. Open vascular surgery can take anywhere between 2 to 6 hours, whereas minimally invasive procedures can take between 1 to 3 hours.

For minimally invasive surgeries, patients may be discharged within 24 to 48 hours after surgery. For open surgeries, patients may need to stay at the hospital for 5 to 7 days, sometimes longer if complications arise.

While some general risks include reaction to anaesthesia, blood loss and infection, other risks, more specifically for vascular procedures, include damage to the blood vessel, re-narrowing or blockage (restenosis), stroke (especially with carotid surgery), kidney problems (from contrast dye in minimally invasive procedures), and graft or stent failure.

Recovery period depends on factors like the patient’s health, the location of surgery and complications. For open surgery, full recovery can be achieved in 4 to 8 weeks, and for minimally invasive procedures, full recovery can be achieved in 1 to 4 weeks.

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