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Dr. Rahul Bhushan - Best Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Dr Rahul Bhushan
Cardiac Sciences Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery :
Experience: 9+ Years
Education: MS (Gen Surgery - Gold Medal), MCh (CTVS - Gold Medal), Advanced Clinical Fellow Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, NUHS Singapore, FAGE
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About Dr Rahul Bhushan

Dr. Rahul Bhushan is a highly accomplished and best heart Surgeon Lucknow/Uttar Pradesh, he is one of the best robotic heart surgeon in Lucknow/Uttar Pradesh, with over 9 years of expertise in minimally invasive heart surgery for both children and adults. A recipient of gold medals in both MS Surgery and MCh Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from the esteemed Dr. RML Hospital, Delhi, Dr. Bhushan is recognized for his exceptional academic and clinical achievements.

He has served as a distinguished faculty member at Dr. RML Hospital, Delhi, and AIIMS Patna, where he performed a comprehensive spectrum of adult and congenital heart surgeries, including endoscopic and laparoscopic cardiac procedures, over the past four years. His advanced fellowship in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) at the National University Heart Centre, Singapore, further honed his expertise in keyhole, endoscopic, and minimally invasive cardiac techniques, enabling him to pioneer a successful MICS program at RML Hospital, Delhi and Apollo Lucknow is also the only extensively trained and certified minimally invasive heart surgeon in Lucknow/Uttar Pradesh who has highest number of operated patients through key hole or small incision in both adult and children.

Dr. Rahul Bhushan is the only heart surgeon in Lucknow to have published 34 national and international research paper in minimally invasive heart surgery or key hole heart surgery and robotic heart surgery.

Dr. Rahul Bhushan also performs minimally invasive valve replacement surgery in which patient goes back home in two days post-surgery this technique makes him the best valve replacement surgeon in Lucknow/Uttar Pradesh.

Dr. Rahul Bhushan also is the only surgeon to perform total arterial bypass surgery which is immensely successful in patients who are below 50 years. the technique allows the patient to lead atleast 20 years of health and uncomplicated life making it the best heart surgery option for anyone who is less than 50 years of ages who has been advised to undergo bypass surgery

Dr. Rahul Bhushan has trained so far 16 national and international surgeons on minimally invasive heart surgery in adult and children.

Dr. Rahul Bhushan is the not only the best surgeon in endoscopic heart surgery but also has done highest endoscopic heart surgery in both adult and children thes becoming the best endoscopic heart surgeon in Lucknow/Uttar Pradesh

With over 2,100 successful cardiac procedures to his name, Dr. Bhushan combines extensive clinical experience with a patient-centred approach. As an active member of the Indian and European Associations of Cardiothoracic Surgery (IACTS & EACTS), he remains committed to advancing the field of cardiac surgery.

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Experience
Over 9 Years of Clinical Experience and Counting
Over 2100 Cardiac Surgeries
Advanced Clinical Fellow Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, NUHS Singapore
Formerly Faculty AIIMS & RML Hospital New Delhi
Life Member Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons
Life Member European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Special interest

Endoscopic / Laproscopic Cardiac Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries
Complex Congenital Cardiac Diseases  
Total Arterial Revascularization (CABG) 

Memberships

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Life Member Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons
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Life Member European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery"

Awards & Achievements

Gold Medal - MS (Gen Surgery)
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Gold Medal - MCH (CTVS)
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Research & Publications

  • Our 10-Year Experience with Atrial Myxomas: Is Concurrent Valve Intervention Really Warranted? Braz J Cardiovasc Surg, 02/05/24, click here
  • Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: A midterm experience of a rare entity at a tertiary care center., J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2023, click here
  • The obstinate question of vein graft versus arterial conduits., Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg, 2023, click here
  • Tricuspid Apparatus Detachment for Exposure of Ventricular Septal Defect: A Justified Approach?, Braz J Cardiovasc Surg, 04/03/24, 10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0202, click here
  • Optimizing Internal Mammary Artery Harvest and Preparation., Journal of Cardiac Critical Care TSS, 2024, 10.25259/jccc_75_2023 click here
  • Delayed traumatic left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: diagnostic challenges and surgical management., Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024, 10.1007/s12055-024-01729-2 click here
  • The Significance of Systemic Inflammatory Markers in ‘New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation' Following Cardiac Surgeries., Cureus, 05/08/24, 10.7759/cureus.59869, 37605710, PMC10440067 click here
  • Isolated tricuspid valve endocarditis - A rare entity and a surgeon's dilemma., J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2022, 10.34172/jcvtr.2022.13, 35935388, PMC9339738
  • Isolated tricuspid valve endocarditis - A rare entity and a surgeon's dilemma., J Cardiovasc Thorac Res, 2022, 10.34172/jcvtr.2022.13, 35935388, PMC9339738 click here
  • The advent of artificial intelligence into cardiac surgery: A systematic review of our understanding., Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2023, RBCCV-2023-0308.R1
  • Isolated right superior vena cava drainage into the left atrium., Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2024, 10.1007/s12055-024-01756-z click here
  • Predicting Determinants for Conversion of Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization to On-Pump Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis, Cureus, 07/21/23, 10.7759/cureus.42258, 37605710, PMC10440067 click here
  • A narrative review of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination and its implication in the development of coronary artery disease: an Indian perspective, Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 05/2024, 10.1007/s12055-023-01640-2, 38681704, PMC11045674 click here
  • Surgical management and outcome of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: our 11-year experience, Polish Journal of Cardio Thoracic Surgery, 12/2021, 10.5114/kitp.2021.112186, 35079261, PMC8768851 click here
  • Intra Cardiac Repair In Late Adolescent and Adult Tetralogy Of Fallot Early and Midterm Results From A Tertiary Care Centre, Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 08/16/22, 10.21470/1678-9741 2020-0528, 35072397, PMC9423807 click here
  • Early and midterm outcome of our single center with bidirectional glenn for univentricular physiology, IJSR, 05/2023, 10.36106/ijsr
  • Outcomes And Safety Of Sternal Closure Using Non-Absorbable Polyester Braided Suture: Single Tertiary Care Center Experience Of 5 Years., International Journal of Scientific Research, 10/2020, 10.36106/ijsr click here
  • Surgical closure of VSD in infants: Results in our centre over 4 years, Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Results, 09/2017 click here
  • Experience with Cardiac Myxomas (Rare Benign Tumor) at our center: A prospective study and analysis, Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Results, 09/2021 click here
  • Early And Midterm Outcome Of Our Single Centre With Bidirectional Glenn For Univentricular Physiology, International Journal of Scientific Research, 05/2023, 10.36106/ijsr
  • Surgical management of complete vascular rings: our experience., ijsr, 2021, 10.17354/ijss/2021/70
  • To do, or not to do: tricuspid valve repair (in functional tr secondary to mitral disease)., IJSR, 2022, 10.17354/ijss/2022/21
  • Is direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) a viable option for treating urethral stricture in patients with morbidities: our experiences, Annals of International Medical and Dental research, 2017, 10.21276/aimdr.2017.3.2.SG8 click here
  • Our experiences with Bouveret syndrome : a comparison of two surgical strategies for treatment of gall stone ileus, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH, 2017, 10.18203/2349-2902.isj20170242
  • Predicting difficulties in laparoscopic cholecystectomy using clinical, laboratory and ultrasonological criteria- a prospective study, Journal of evidence based medicine & health care, 2015, 10.18410/jebmh/2015/1036 click here
  • Acute retention of urine –a case series to establish cause and various treatment modalities, International Journal of Scientific Studies, 2016, 10.17354/ijss/2016/533 click here
  • Medical management of Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Indian Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Research, 2016 click here
  • Role of Alfuzocin in spontaneous passage of distal ureteric calculi, Journal of Medical science and Clinical Research, 2016 click here
  • Role of negative suction drain in subcutaneous space during closure of wound of perforation peritonitis., International Journal Of Scientific Research, 2018, 10.17354/ijss/2018/93
  • A clinico- epidemiological study of hydronephrosis at era's lucknow medical college , lucknow., EJMR, 2017

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Apollo Hospitals Lucknow

FAQs

Q: What is minimally invasive cardiac surgery and how does it differ from conventional open-heart surgery?
Conventional surgery requires a sternotomy, meaning the breastbone is divided to access the heart. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) avoids this trauma by using small, 2 to 3 inch incisions between the ribs. Using cameras and specialized tools, the heart is repaired without breaking bone, leading to less pain and faster recovery.
Q: When is bypass surgery recommended over angioplasty?
Angioplasty works for simple blockages, but bypass surgery (CABG) is superior for multi-vessel disease or blockages in the left main artery. For diabetics or those with complex, long-standing blockages, a surgical bypass with arterial grafts offers significantly better long-term survival and durability over several decades compared to multiple stents.
Q: What is aortic aneurysm surgery and what are the risks if left untreated?
This involves replacing a weakened, bulging section of the body’s main artery with a synthetic graft. If left untreated, an aneurysm can suddenly rupture or tear. Both scenarios are catastrophic and often fatal. Early surgical intervention is essential once the bulge reaches a specific size to prevent these life-threatening emergencies.
Q: How long does recovery take after minimally invasive heart valve surgery?
MICS recovery is much faster than traditional methods. Most patients walk within 24 hours and leave the hospital in 4 to 5 days. Since the chest bone remains stable, patients often return to driving and office work within 2 to 3 weeks, reaching full physical recovery in half the traditional time.
Q: At what age or stage of heart disease should a patient consider cardiac surgery?
Disease stage matters more than age. Surgery is considered when heart function declines, symptoms like breathlessness become unmanageable with pills, or blockages pose an immediate risk of a massive heart attack. Early intervention is vital to prevent permanent damage to the heart muscle and ensure better long-term outcomes.
Q: Does Dr. Rahul Bhushan performs minimally invasive heart surgery?
Yes. Dr. Bhushan is an expert in this field, holding an Advanced Clinical Fellowship in MICS from the National University Heart Centre, Singapore. He pioneered these programs in Delhi and now utilizes keyhole and endoscopic techniques at Apollo Lucknow to perform bypasses and valve repairs with minimal surgical trauma
Q: What types of congenital and acquired heart surgeries does Dr. Rahul Bhushan perform at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow?
He performs a full spectrum including Total Arterial Revascularization, mitral and aortic valve replacements, and corrective surgeries for congenital defects like ASD or VSD. His expertise also covers vascular surgeries for aneurysms and thoracic procedures. With over 2,100 successful surgeries, he manages both routine and complex cardiac cases.
Q: Are Robotic and Transcatheter surgeries done by Dr. Rahul Bhushan?
Dr. Bhushan focuses on endoscopic and laparoscopic heart surgery, the primary forms of modern minimally invasive intervention. He works within a multidisciplinary heart team to evaluate patients for all advanced options. His Singapore training specifically refined his skills in these high-precision, non-traditional surgical access methods for complex heart repairs.
Q: Does Apollo Hospitals Lucknow have a dedicated cardiac surgery programme for pediatric patients?
Yes. The hospital maintains a robust pediatric program. Dr. Bhushan has extensive experience treating complex congenital heart diseases in children. The facility provides specialized pediatric anesthesia, a dedicated neonatal ICU, and a surgical team specifically trained to handle the delicate structural heart requirements of infants and young children.
Q: How can I consult Dr. Rahul Bhushan for a cardiac surgery opinion in Lucknow?
Book a consultation at Apollo Hospitals Lucknow by calling the cardiothoracic department or using their online portal. Dr. Bhushan is available from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday through Saturday. It is essential to bring recent angiography CDs and echocardiogram reports for a complete surgical evaluation during your visit.
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