Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

The Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery is a specialized unit dedicated to the surgical management of diseases involving the heart, lungs, chest wall, mediastinum, and major thoracic vessels. The department combines advanced surgical expertise, modern operation theatre infrastructure, and a multidisciplinary care approach to provide optimal outcomes for both elective and emergency thoracic and cardiac surgical cases. Under the guidance of experienced cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and critical care specialists, the department ensures comprehensive preoperative assessment, meticulous surgical precision, and intensive postoperative care.

Facilities and Services

The department offers round-the-clock inpatient and emergency services for a wide spectrum of thoracic and cardiovascular surgical conditions. The surgical suites are equipped with advanced anesthesia workstations, heart–lung bypass machines (for open-heart procedures), and dedicated postoperative critical care units designed to deliver focused monitoring and early recovery.

Key services offered include:

  • Open-heart surgeries for valvular heart diseases (mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valve repair or replacement)
  • Surgical closure of congenital cardiac defects such as ASD, VSD, and PDA
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using conventional and minimally invasive techniques
  • Surgery for pericardial diseases including pericardiectomy and pericardial window procedures
  • Thoracic surgeries for lung and mediastinal disorders such as lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and decortication for empyema
  • Surgical management of chest injuries, rib fractures, and hemothorax-pneumothorax conditions
  • Procedures for chest wall deformities and reconstruction following trauma or tumor resection
  • Diaphragmatic repair and surgery for mediastinal masses
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and minimally invasive thoracic procedures for selected cases

Postoperative and Intensive Care Support

A dedicated cardio-thoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) provides round-the-clock monitoring and postoperative support for all patients. The unit is staffed by trained nurses, perfusion technologists, and critical care experts to manage ventilation, hemodynamic stabilization, early mobilization, and infection prevention.

Continuous collaboration with departments such as Cardiology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine ensures integrated and safe management of all cardiothoracic patients.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Philosophy

The department functions with a multidisciplinary ethos, emphasizing seamless coordination between preoperative planning, intraoperative precision, and postoperative recovery. Patient-centered care, evidencebased practice, and adherence to international surgical standards form the foundation of the department’s work. Through continuous learning, research, and advanced surgical innovation, the Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery remains committed to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality thoracic and heart care services to the community