The Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) at AIIMS Bhopal has successfully performed a complex and rare surgery. Through this surgery, a 44-year-old male patient from Sehore district was treated, who had been suffering from chest pain and palpitations for the past six months.
The patient had consulted multiple hospitals, where investigations revealed an Aortic Aneurysm (swelling of the aorta) measuring approximately 8–10 cm in his chest. The condition was progressively worsening and could have ruptured at any time.
Additionally, the patient’s aortic valve (heart valve) was found to be severely leaking. To treat this condition, the patient required the replacement of both the aorta and the aortic valve with artificial grafts — a procedure known as Bentall surgery, which is considered highly complex. Adding to the challenge, the patient’s blood group was B-negative, a very rare type, making the surgical process even more demanding.
Despite multiple consultations and evaluations at various hospitals, the patient and his family did not find satisfactory relief. Eventually, they approached the CTVS department at AIIMS Bhopal.
After a thorough evaluation by the institute’s expert team, it was decided to proceed with the surgery. During the procedure, the swollen aorta and the leaking aortic valve were successfully removed and replaced with artificial grafts as part of the Bentall procedure. Post-surgery, the patient was shifted to the ICU, where he showed continuous improvement in his health.
A significant aspect of this case is that, despite the rare blood group, the patient did not require a blood transfusion during this highly complex surgery, reflecting the surgical precision, coordination, and dedication of the expert medical team. The high-risk surgery was successfully carried out by a team comprising Dr. Yogesh K Niwaria, Dr. M Kishan, Dr. Surendra Singh Yadav, Dr. Rahul Sharma, Dr. Vikram Watti, and Dr. Aditya Sirohi.
Expressing his happiness on this remarkable achievement, AIIMS Bhopal Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ajai Singh said, “This case is an excellent example of AIIMS Bhopal’s clinical excellence. Performing such a highly complex and high-risk cardiac surgery on a patient with a rare blood group not only demonstrates our surgical capabilities but also reflects our commitment and dedication to providing world-class healthcare services to the people of Madhya Pradesh.”
