Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has successfully performed minimally invasive cardiac surgery on an 85-year-old patient and redefined his life

An 85-year-old patient came to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, with complex coronary artery disease. Considering his age and other health complications Robotic assisted minimally invasive CABG was considered the best treatment option. Dr M M Yusuf and his team has successfully performed the procedure and the patient had a smooth post-operative recovery. The patient was discharged within 48 hours. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai is a pioneer in this field and has performed the highest number of these hybrid procedures in India. Robotic Assist Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery involves making tiny holes in the left chest cavity through which surgery is performed with the help of a Da-Vinci Robotic system. This unique procedure is performed in very few centres across the globe. At Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai Dr M M Yusuf and his team have been performing this procedure with superior outcomes.

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