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Nepal performs first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Nepal performed its first minimally invasive triple heart valve surgery, a rare and complex procedure.
  • The surgery, conducted at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, involved replacing or repairing all three heart valves in a 52-year-old patient.
  • This advancement signifies Nepal's growing capacity in cardiac surgery, potentially reducing the need for patients to seek treatment abroad.

Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre has achieved a historic milestone by successfully performing Nepal's first minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) involving all three heart valves. The complex procedure, considered extremely rare worldwide, was performed on a 52-year-old male patient approximately 10 days ago, who has since been discharged.

This is a historic achievement and has been performed for the first time at the hospital by our own medical team.

— Dr Anil BhattaraiConsultant cardiac surgeon at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, commenting on the significance of the surgery.

Led by consultant cardiac surgeon Dr. Anil Bhattarai, the medical team successfully performed a Double Valve Replacement and a Tricuspid Valve Repair on the patient, whose mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves were severely damaged by rheumatic heart disease. Such intricate surgeries on all three valves simultaneously are typically undertaken only at a few specialized centers globally.

The patient’s mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves were severely damaged due to rheumatic heart disease. Considering the patient’s condition, a team of doctors successfully performed Double Valve Replacement (DVR) and Tricuspid Valve Repair (TV Repair).

— Dr Anil BhattaraiExplaining the specifics of the complex procedure performed on the patient.

Traditionally, these complex heart surgeries require a large incision to open the breastbone. However, Dr. Bhattarai's team utilized a minimally invasive technique, making a small incision below the patient's armpit. This approach offers significant advantages, including reduced pain, less blood loss, a lower risk of infection, faster recovery, and minimal scarring.

the successful surgery has demonstrated Nepal’s capacity to provide advanced, world-class cardiac surgical services.

— Prof Dr Ratna Mani GajurelExecutive Director of Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, highlighting the national implications of the achievement.

The successful operation demonstrates Nepal's advancing cardiac surgery services and its capability to provide advanced, world-class treatments. Executive Director Prof. Dr. Ratna Mani Gajurel stated that this achievement is a crucial step in enabling patients with complex heart conditions to receive quality healthcare within the country, thereby decreasing the necessity for overseas treatment.

the achievement would serve as an important milestone in reducing the need for patients with complex heart diseases to travel abroad for treatment while ensuring quality healthcare services within the country.

— Prof Dr Ratna Mani GajurelExecutive Director of Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, discussing the impact on healthcare access in Nepal.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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