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Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

KMC , Manipal
Health Sciences

Established in 1961, the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Department at Manipal made history in April 1970 as the first centre in Karnataka and the second in South India to perform open-heart operations. Regular open-heart surgery programmes began in June 1978 under Dr. Pitambar Shatapathy as chief cardiac surgeon, who also launched a three-year M.Ch course in the specialty in 198, training 34 candidates successfully since. Recognised by the Medical Council of India, the department stands out for carrying out the full spectrum of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery under one roof.

Highlights

  • The first centre in Karnataka and second in South India to perform open-heart operations, with a regular programme running since 1978.
  • A three-year M.Ch course, recognised by the Medical Council of India, has successfully trained 34 candidates since 1981.
  • Uniquely performs all types of adult cardiac, paediatric and neonatal cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery, as well as endoscopies, all in-house, without sending candidates elsewhere for experience.
  • Best-in-class operation theatres with world-class lighting, tables, and laminar air flow, along with intensive care and step-down ICU areas, and the full range of sophisticated equipment for open-heart surgery.
  • A full-fledged cardiac rehabilitation centre supporting patient recovery.
  • Neonatal cardiac surgeries introduced in 2017, and a heart transplant license obtained in 2018