Top Ct Surgery Doctors in Hyderabad

CT Surgeons and Cardiothoracic Surgeons in Hyderabad

Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad has some of the best Cardiovascular surgeons, Cardiothoracic (CT) surgeons and heart transplant doctors in Hyderabad, with years of experience in performing various types of surgeries such as minimally invasive surgery, thoracic organ transplants of the heart or lung surgery and other surgeries.

Our doctors have received training from various world-renowned institutions, and bring international experience in the treatment procedures across the country. Their expertise in the field, as well as the hospital’s comprehensive care for the patients, has led us to become one of the top hospitals in India for cardiothoracic surgeries. 

The Center for Cardiothoracic Surgery performs a wide variety of cardiothoracic surgeries such as robot-assisted cardiothoracic surgery, adult cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, lung transplantations, heart failure surgery, pediatric and congenital cardiac repairs, aneurysm surgery, as well as other thoracic surgeries. 

To support the team of experts, we also have highly skilled technicians, staff, and the availability of the most advanced technologies and instrumentations in the department.

FAQs

1. What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?

A cardiothoracic surgeon is a specialist who is responsible for performing surgeries on the heart, lungs, and other thoracic chest organs. These surgeons are responsible for not only performing surgeries but also diagnosing and treating the diseases associated with these organs. We have the top CT surgeons in Hyderabad.

2. What are the differences between cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery?

Cardiovascular surgery refers to the surgery of the heart and related arteries etc, whereas cardiothoracic surgery refers to the surgery of the organs present in the chest i.e. the heart, lung, and other organs. 

3. What procedures do cardiothoracic surgeons perform?

There are various procedures performed by cardiothoracic surgeons such as aortic surgery, atrial fibrillation surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve repair, or replacement surgery, heart valve replacement, mitral valve repair, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, to name a few.

4. Are there any side effects of valve replacement surgery?

Yes, there may be certain side effects that a patient who has undergone valve replacement surgery may experience such as bleeding either during or after the surgery, the formation of blood clots that may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, or lung problems, infection, pneumonia, pancreatitis, breathing difficulty, arrhythmias and dysfunctioning of the repaired or replaced heart valve. 

5. What is the difference between cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons?

A cardiologist performs procedures such as heart catheterizations, angioplasty, stent placement to keep the arteries open as well as other procedures. On the other hand, cardiothoracic surgeons perform surgery of the heart and chest.