Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery under CGHS | MICS CGHS
MINIMAL INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY VS TRADITIONAL CARDIAC SURGERY
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) involves performing heart surgery through small chest incisions, avoiding the need to cut through the breastbone. This approach uses specialized instruments, sometimes including robotic systems, to access and repair the heart. Compared to traditional open-heart surgery, which requires a large incision and splitting the breastbone, MICS generally results in less pain, smaller scars, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery times. It is suitable for many heart procedures, such as valve repairs and congenital defect corrections, though not all patients are candidates for this technique.
Traditional Cardiac Surgery provides greater access and visibility for complex or multiple procedures by opening the chest cavity widely. While MICS offers many benefits like reduced blood loss, lower infection risk, and faster return to normal activities, both types of surgery carry similar risks, including bleeding, heart attack, infection, arrhythmias, stroke, and death. The choice between MICS and traditional surgery depends on the patient's specific heart condition, overall health, and the expertise of the surgical team.
IS MINIMAL INVASIVE HEART SURGERY POSSIBLE UNDER CGHS / ECHS ?
Despite not being a standard process (due to lack of skilled surgeons in empaneled hospitals) , Max SMART Hospital, Saket and Dr. Aditya Kumar Singh are providing a Minimal Invasive Heart Surgery facility under CGHS. This is solely considering the patient first philosophy closely followed by Dr. Aditya in his surgical practice. If the patient is eligible based on medical parameters, reports and complications, MICS option is offered at the same cost traditional heart surgery.
WHAT CATEGORY OF PATIENTS IS ELIGIBLE FOR MINIMAL INVASIVE HEART SURGERY ?
Most of the patients who are stable (i.e not in need of any emergency procedure) and are in non-critical stage are eligible for Minimal Invasive Cardiac procedures. However, pre-existing conditions with Lungs, such as pre-surgery, might make a patient ineligible to elective MICS. It is best advised to consult with an expert Minimal Invasive Heart Surgeon for complete clarity, and a detailed roadmap to address cardiac health issues.
WHY IS MINIMAL INVASIVE HEART SURGERY NOT A STANDARD PRACTICE IN CGHS / ECHS ?
Minimal Invasive Heart Surgery is not a standard / common elective procedure due to the following reasons -
Lack of awareness - Despite being a much better option than traditional open heart surgery, patients usually do not elect for minimal invasive heart surgery due to complete lack of awareness. 90% of walk-in patients are not aware that now such technology exists. Once explained about the recovery phase and complications, there is a dramatic change in number of patients electing for Minimal Invasive Heart Surgery over Traditional Surgery.
Not many practicing Surgeons - Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) is a groundbreaking method/technology that reduces patients' suffering. The recovery is much easier, faster, and relatively free of complications. However, as the 'art' is relatively new, there are not many surgeons practicing the Minimal Invasive Methods. The patients are usually not made aware of Minimally Invasive methods due to the competitive environment the practitioners are subjected to.
Expensive - Although Dr. Aditya and Max SMART Hospital Saket try their best to accommodate patients under CGHS for elective Minimal Invasive Heart Surgery, the standard process is usually expensive - once again - as there are not many surgeons who are skilled enough to perform the minimal invasive cardiac procedures.