What is Vascular Surgery and Who Needs It
Vascular surgery is a specialty of medicine in which disorders or diseases related to blood vessels (arteries and veins) are managed. This operation includes operating on damaged blood vessels to enhance the flow of blood, lowering a serious complication like heart attack, also known as stroke.
Atherosclerosis (hardening or narrowing of the arteries) is overwhelmingly the most common reason patients seek vascular surgery. When plaque forms and accumulates along the inner walls of your arteries, they can stiffen and narrow. Consequently, it is tough for blood to pass through these constricted vessels which causes low blood flow and oxygen recording system in major body organs.
Smokers and those with a history of high cholesterol are at greater risk for developing atherosclerosis than others. However, other factors such as age, family history of vascular disease, and operable veins postpartum will predispose you to r...
What is Vascular Surgery and Who Needs It
Vascular surgery is a specialty of medicine in which disorders or diseases related to blood vessels (arteries and veins) are managed. This operation includes operating on damaged blood vessels to enhance the flow of blood, lowering a serious complication like heart attack, also known as stroke.
Atherosclerosis (hardening or narrowing of the arteries) is overwhelmingly the most common reason patients seek vascular surgery. When plaque forms and accumulates along the inner walls of your arteries, they can stiffen and narrow. Consequently, it is tough for blood to pass through these constricted vessels which causes low blood flow and oxygen recording system in major body organs.
Smokers and those with a history of high cholesterol are at greater risk for developing atherosclerosis than others. However, other factors such as age, family history of vascular disease, and operable veins postpartum will predispose you to require treatment in those cases.
Additionally, people with aneurysms (bulging or ballooning areas on the walls of blood vessels) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), may also need vascular surgery. PAD is blood flow reduction due to plaque build-up in the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Open wounds and, if not treated promptly pain when walking or at rest can lead to amputation.
While it is true that overall no surgery may be needed, Chellaram Hospital at Pune knows that each patient has specific needs, and to determine an appropriate course of action our trained vascular surgeons must assess patients on a case-by-case basis. We use a range of innovative methods, including endovascular procedures (minimally invasive treatment using catheters), laser therapy, and bypass surgeries to effectively treat vascular diseases.
Top 5 Vascular Procedures at Chellaram Hospital
We appreciate the need for holistic vascular care for our patients at Chellaram Hospital hence this decision. That is why we provide a large selection of state-of-the-art procedures to treat vascular diseases. Here, we will discuss the top 5 vascular procedures provided at our hospital in Pune that have enhanced countless lives.
- Angioplasty and Stenting
What are angioplasty and stenting Angioplasty and stenting are minimally invasive procedures to open blocked or narrowed arteries. An angioplasty is a treatment that involves inserting and inflating a small balloon within the narrowed artery to widen it so blood can flow more freely. One of how they do this is to insert a stent (a flexible, straw-sized object made from metal mesh) into the narrow or blocked part of the coronary artery.
At Chellaram Hospital we have an experienced team of interventional cardiologists who perform several hundred angioplasties and stenting procedures each year with great success. This has helped a lot of patients with coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial diseases which have along the way stabilized their quality of life by decreasing symptoms such as chest pain, leg pains, etc.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the main blood vessel supplying blood to the abdomen becomes enlarged and weakens over time, increasing the risk of rupture.
We provide 2 types of AAA repair at ChellaramHospital: Endovascular aneurysm Repair(EVAR) and Open surgery EVAR is a minimally invasive procedure where large stent grafts are placed through small incisions in the groin area to seal off or exclude aneurysms of any shape. Open surgery: After an incision in your abdomen is made, the damaged portion of your aorta is sewn to remove it and then replaced by insertion with an artificial graft.
- Carotid Artery Surgery
Surgery to the carotid arteries is recommended for patients with serious carotid artery disease, which occurs when those blood vessels supplying your brain begin getting blocked or narrowed increasing the chances of stroke.
Our vascular surgeons at Chellaram Hospital specialize in carotid endarterectomy and other advanced surgical procedures that eliminate plaque from the walls of your carotids, opening up blood flow. We have seen excellent outcomes with these procedures, making it possible for us to either prevent a stroke in the first place or significantly improve our patient's quality of life.
- Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are often just an aesthetic concern, but for some people, there can be additional symptoms causing discomfort. At Chellaram Hospital, we offer a wide range of minimally invasive treatments such as sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) which help in the treatment of varicose veins without surgery.
- Peripheral Artery Bypass Surgery
In the case of severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) where there is significant narrowing or blockages noted in leg arteries, a patient may qualify for limb salvage by undergoing peripheral artery bypass surgery.
VASCULAR SURGERIES - TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION AT CHELLARAM HOSPITAL
We at Chellaram Hospital believe in using state-of-the-art technologies for vascular surgery procedures. We boast an experienced team of expert surgeons, dedicated to delivering the highest level of care available by utilizing state-of-the-art technology and methods. We will give detailed information about the technologies we use for vascular surgery, as medical equipment varies per case at Chellaram Hospital.
- Robotic Surgery:
Minimally Invasive – Robotic surgery provides less scarring because it is minimally invasive due to only small incisions made in the body, so scars are quite minimal with a smaller chance of developing an infection and quicker recovery time. We have advanced robotic surgical systems that help our surgeons at Chellaram Hospital carry out complex vascular surgery, securing the best possible health outcomes.
- Endovascular Stent Grafting:
It is a ground-breaking procedure that helps improve blood flow by installing stents of blocked or weakened blood vessels. A minimally invasive surgery that provides an alternative to traditional open surgeries.
- Laser Ablation:
Laser vein ablation is an effective procedure to address varicose veins and other venous disorders. In this procedure, the heat energy is focused right into a diseased vein which forces it to close killing whereas your physique reabsorbs the lifeless tissue.
- Smart Laser Diode (SLD):
SLD technology delivers high-level laser light penetration into tissue without damage to other surrounding areas as well. One of the benefits we derive from this technology is that it allows our surgeons to perform highly accurate vascular laser surgeries such as treatment with endovascular surgery procedures such as superficial femoral artery repair, which are among a large number of peripheral arterial diseases (PAD).
- Image Guided Navigation Systems:
Sophisticated computer software technology (integrated with real-time images from X-rays or scans) assists our surgeons during complex vascular procedures. This tends to be more accurate and less risky, thereby advancing patient care.
- Minimally Invasive Catheterization Procedures
Chellaram Hospital being one of the best hospitals in Pune offers several minimally-invasive catheterization procedures like angioplasty, thrombolysis, and embolization among many others for effective treatment modalities without resorting to surgery.
- 3D Printing:
3D-Printing offers our hospital non-anatomic models to plan and execute surgery using fine precision. These models assist our surgeons in preoperative planning for complex surgical procedures leading to a decrease in risk and better outcomes.
At Chellaram Hospital we are committed to remain as leaders in medical technology and provide our patients with the best possible healthcare. We use advanced technology for vascular surgery in Pune, and have changed many lives after their treatment only with our advanced technologies; this makes us a unique hospital for health care services.
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