Principal Director & Chief
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
+91-11-30403040BLK-Max Heart Centre is one of the leading and most advanced centres in India which is known for using the finest techniques and latest innovations. The Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery or MICS unit is equipped with world-class technology and Robot-assisted machines. The team of cardiovascular surgeons and experts is highly qualified and experienced in conducting Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgeries with finesse. MICS is done to treat many cardiac issues and has proven very successful in treating even the most complex heart problems as it lessens the risk of any post-operative complications.
At BLK-Max Heart Centre, we not only offer the best pre and perioperative care but also the best post-operative rehabilitation facilities and guide you in leading a healthy life ahead.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery MICS is one of the safest and immensely advanced processes of performing heart surgeries by making small incisions on the right side of your chest, contrary to the traditional open-heart surgery where the surgeons had to make large incisions to directly access the affected area. It is one of the safest and least painful procedures to treat a plethora of heart conditions.
Following are the signs and symptoms which indicate the need for minimally invasive cardiac interventions:
A doctor might thoroughly evaluate the patient for the following symptoms before formulating a specific treatment plan:
The symptoms may vary from person to person and some people might experience two or more symptoms simultaneously and are evaluated on the basis of different medical conditions.
Some of the major conditions that we treat under our unit of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery include:
The major treatment approaches used by our surgeons for performing MICS include:
Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery
MICS can be performed as a robot-assisted surgery wherein a surgeon carries out the procedure with the help of robotic arms that are controlled by a special console using precise image guidance.
Thoracoscopic Surgery
MICS procedure is also done using a long, thin tube known as a thoracoscope which is inserted inside the chest, along with a tiny camera, via keyhole incisions.
There are various different types of heart procedures that can be conducted using minimally invasive heart surgery, such as:
A larger cut takes more time to heal in comparison to a smaller one and this is one of the major perks of minimally invasive surgery over the traditional one. Some of the other benefits include the following:
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital has a high success rate in performing Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgeries but sometimes the risks cannot be averted and depend on the condition of a patient.
Possible complications that may arise after the surgery include:
A patient must seek immediate medical help if the complications do not improve.
Dr. Ramji Mehrotra
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Mohammad Mubeen
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Sundeep Sanjivan Tirkey
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Chiranjit Debnath
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
Dr. Shailendra Nath Sahay
Heart Centre