Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Banjara Hills | Financial District

The pediatric cardiothoracic team at Star Hospitals stands as a beacon of hope for the vast number of children with heart diseases that are unable to afford medical care. Dr. Gopichand Mannam, leads this team of surgeons with the ethos of compassion and expertise. Supported by the generous contributions made to Hrudaya Foundation for the past 2 decades, this team has saved the lives of over 7000 children.

Dedicated Quality of Care

A competent and committed team of surgeons, pediatric anesthetists, intensivists, nurses, and other staff form the core group that delivers high quality care to these patients. Our dedicated pediatric ICU is equipped with the latest Neonatal ventilators, High Frequency Ventilators, and Nitric Oxide Delivery systems that allow us to treat babies below 2.5kgs and those with complex pathology.

Never Refuse a Child

We have never refused a child with congenital heart disease. Today we attend to the most complex subset of patients that get refused at other institutes. Most of these children are a few days old and need to be operated on immediately. Year on year more complex and critically ill children turn up at our doorstep, requiring us to constantly upskill and advance our technology. An expert team from The International Children’s Heart Foundation, USA, has visited STAR Hospitals and trained our teams for 4 consecutive years in advanced procedures for saving little lives. We are a member of the International Quality Improvement Collaborative for Congenital Heart Diseases, an initiative by Boston Children’s Hospital, USA. This independent body collects and reviews our results annually. We are proud to announce that we have a 95% success rate.

Social Commitment - Hrudaya Foundation

Our team generously waives the surgeon cost to children who come from underprivileged backgrounds. All the hospital charges are funded by an NGO, Hrudaya - Cure a Little Heart Foundation. Hrudaya was founded by Dr.Gopichand and other benevolent individuals in 2004, to answer the plight of thousands of children in India suffering from Congenital Heart Diseases who do not have the means to afford care.

What kind of heart conditions of my child require cardiac surgery near me?

We provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions, including aortic aneurysms, congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and more. Our experienced team at STAR Hospitals is dedicated to treating various cardiac conditions and ensuring the well-being of our little patients.

How can I schedule an appointment with a pediatric cardiac surgeon near me at STAR Hospitals?

Book an appointment with the leading pediatric cardiac surgeon in Hyderabad. Contact our patient services department. We will work with you to find a convenient appointment time that fits your schedule. You can also book an appointment from the booking portal on our website.

Can I get free treatment for my child with heart disease in Star Hospital?

If you are an aarogyasri beneficiary, then you can avail free treatment as per the rules of aaorgyasri. If you are not eligible for aarogyasri, you can apply for help from various charitable funding NGOs like Hrudaya etc.

Will my child be cured if operated?

Most congenital heart diseases, if treated on time, can be cured for life with a single operation. Most of these cases are ASD, VSD, Arterial switch operation, TAPVC, Coarctation of aorta and several other diagnosis.

Will my child require any further procedures like balloon dilatation or repeat surgery?

Approximately 15 children out of 100 children operated on may require an additional surgery or a cath intervention. It depends on the nature of the disease and the type of surgery performed the first time.

What is the success rate of heart surgery for children with heart disease?

Overall success rate is 97%. At Star hospital our success rate is 97-98%. The exact success rate depends on the procedure the child is undergoing. For simple congenital defects like ASD, VSD, ToF, BDG, Fontan etc the success rate is almost 100%. When it comes to neonatal complex surgeries like Arterial switch operation and TAPVC the success rate is 95%. In the most complex form of disease and late presenters the success rate is close to 80%.

My child is only one day old, can he/ she be operated?

Yes, some diagnosis like TGA, TAPVC, Coarctation of arch require emergency surgery to be done in the newborn period. They can be carried out with good results and good long term outcomes. Most cases are cured for life after these procedures.

Can my child go to school and play or get married after heart surgery?

Yes, most children after surgery will be able to lead a good quality of life. But almost all of them will require life long follow up with a pediatric cardiologist. Its is a wise practice to have a complete check up at around 15-20 years of age with Echo, ECG, Holter and treadmill test.

What is the minimum weight for a child to undergo heart surgery?

It is routine for children above 2 kg to undergo open heart surgery, though there is increased for post operative hospital stay, most of them have good outcomes and do well even after complex operations like arterial switch operations.

How many hours does a surgery last?

Surgery usually lasts 4-6 hours, in some complex cases may go up to 12 hours. Most children will be brought to ICU on ventilator. Some children will require to keep their chest open in ICU for the heart to recover or bleeding to be controlled.

How long will the child have to stay in the hospital after surgery?

The usual stay is about 3 days in the ICU and followed by a 3-5 days stay in the ward, most patients are weaned off oxygen and discharged. However a few young patients may require to be discharged on oxygen to home and is usually a safety precaution. Children who have undergone complex procedures may require lengthy stay in the ICU exceeding 1 week.

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Never Refuse a Child

Social Commitment - Hrudaya Foundation

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