Areas of Expertise
Dr. Arul Furtado provides world-class cardiothoracic surgical care with specialized mastery across 8 key therapeutic disciplines, emphasizing minimal tissue trauma and optimal long-term survival.
Endovascular Therapy (Aortic Aneurysms)
Endovascular repair deploys expandable fabric-covered stent grafts within the diseased aorta to seal off aneurysmal sacs and exclude false lumens in aortic dissections. Performed under fluoroscopic precision guidance in hybrid surgical suites.
Key Surgical Advantages & Patient Outcomes
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Descending Aortic Dissection
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Traumatic Aortic Transection
1 to 2 weeks for light daily activities
Individual recovery trajectories may vary based on pre-operative ventricular health and general patient age.
Evaluate Your Candidacy
Have you been advised Endovascular or need a surgical second opinion on your angiogram / echo?
Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru • OP Clinic
Minimally Invasive & Robotic vs. Traditional Open Sternotomy
Understanding the transformative advantages of modern small-incision and keyhole cardiac surgery.
| Clinical Factor | Robotic & MICS Approach | Conventional Median Sternotomy |
|---|---|---|
| Incision Size | 1 to 4 cm keyhole port between ribs | 20 to 25 cm full vertical sternal split |
| Sternal Bone Healing | Breastbone stays 100% intact | Requires 8–12 weeks of sternal bone wiring |
| Blood Loss & Transfusion | Minimal (<100 ml); rare transfusions | Moderate; higher transfusion probability |
| Hospital Stay | 2 to 4 days | 6 to 9 days |
| Return to Driving & Work | 2 to 3 weeks | 8 to 12 weeks |