The Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) successfully performed a complex life-saving endovascular aortic repair on a 30-year-old male patient involved in a severe road traffic accident.
The surgery was conducted using the Cath Lab as a Hybrid Operating Room where cardiac surgeons and cardiologists collaborated ensuring advanced patient care. This innovative approach minimized risks and improved surgical precision.
The patient was initially treated at some private hospital and then referred to AIIMS Bhopal for further management. At AIIMS Bhopal, the patient was assessed and admitted by the CTVS team.
The patient was diagnosed as traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch which is a life threatening condition and requires urgent open heart surgery. The patient was shifted to the CTVS ICU and underwent comprehensive preoperative evaluation before successfully undergoing endovascular aortic repair in the Hybrid Cath Lab. As cardiac surgeon and cardiology team were working together under the concept of hybrid operation theatre, the team was prepared for open heart surgery in case of any complication. Simultaneously, the team secured and treated aortic dissection with the help of minimal access endovascular aortic repair.
The surgery was successful, and the patient is recovering well with an uneventful postoperative course. The surgery was led by Dr. Yogesh Niwariya, Head of the Cardiothoracic Department, along with Dr M Kishan, Dr. Surendra Yadav, Dr. Rahul Sharma, Dr. Vikram Watti, and Dr Aditya Sirohi. The cardiology team comprised Dr. Bhushan Shah, Dr. Ashish Jain and Dr. Sudesh Prajapati. Anesthesia support was provided by Dr. Nagabhushanam and Dr. Prateek.
The surgery team also includes perfusionists Sushma and Vedant as well as Lalit and Pallavi from the nursing team. Cardiology technicians, Sanjay and Mr Rahul were also part of this surgery. AIIMS Bhopal is committed to provide state of art care under hybrid cardiac OT and for which Dr. Vikram Watti has recently received training from Madras Medical Mission, Chennai and other institutes.
Prof. Singh commended the efforts of the multidisciplinary team, saying, "This successful surgery highlights the advanced capabilities of AIIMS Bhopal in delivering cutting-edge care through the Hybrid Cardiac operation theatre. Such technological advancements enable us to provide life-saving interventions with greater precision and improved patient outcomes."
