About Dr Pradhan
Dr Manoj Pradhan
MS,MCh | Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr. Manoj J Pradhan, is the leading name in Cardio Thoracic surgery in Pune. He is attached to several reputed cardiac Institutes in Pune. He is a visiting surgeon to the leading hospitals in Maharashtra. He has an experience of over 22 years in Cardio Thoracic surgery.
He completed his MBBS in 1981 from the BYL Nair hospital in Mumbai his MS (General Surgery) in 1985 and MCh in cardio thoracic surgery in 1987 from the same institute. He then worked as a lecturer in cardio thoracic surgery in the same institute till end 1989. Thereafter he went to London for specialized training in coronary artery bypass grafting where he worked at the two most prestigious teaching institutes in London The Hammersmith hospital and The St. Marys hospital till 1994.
He then came to Pune as a consultant and chief surgeon at reputed Hospital in Pune of surgery where he developed Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting to its present state.
He has the following firsts to his credit, in Pune
First Multiple Total Arterial Bypass Grafting
First Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass
First Beating Heart Surgery using the Octopus and
First Beating Heart Surgery using the A-Med device
First Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting, which eliminates the large ugly scars on the hand
Dr. Pradhan’s speciality is carrying out high- risk surgeries on patients with serious complications like kidney failure, respiratory complications, etc who are refused surgical option by other cardiac centers because of the risk involved.
Bypass Surgery
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Our Surgeon also specialises in Bypass Surgery done through a small 4 to 5 cm incision, without cutting the breast bone. The advantages are obvious – minimal scarring and negligible pain with a rapid return to normalcy. This service is especially advantageous for ladies, children and those in whom cutting the breastbone is contraindicated.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
The benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery include : –
- A smaller incision
- A smaller scar
Other possible benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery may include: –
- Reduced risk of infection
- Less bleeding with minimally invasive heart surgery
- Less pain and trauma
Recovery after minimally invasive heart surgery
In general, you may be able to return to work (if you have a sedentary job), resume driving and participate in most non-strenuous activities within1 to 4 weeks after traditional minimally invasive heart surgery. You can resume heavy lifting and other more strenuous activities within 5 to 8 weeks after surgery. Your health care team will provide specific guidelines based on your rate of recovery.
Other surgical procedures we carry out are:
Small Incision Septal Defect Closure
Valve Repairs and Replacements called Valvoplasty
Valvoplasty or valve repair allows the surgeon to repair or replace a narrowed or leaking heart valve. If the damage is severe replacement of the valve is necessary.
Registrations
- Indian Medical Council.
- General Medical Council,UK.
Memberships
- Indian Association of cardiothoracic surgeons
- Asian association of cardiothoracic surgeons
- International society for minimally invasive cardiac surgery