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.
Heart Failure Surgery
Providing hope and extended life expectancy for patients with severely impaired ventricular function. Surgical modalities encompass Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation, surgical ventricular restoration (Dor procedure), high-risk revascularization, and temporary Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support.
Key Surgical Advantages & Patient Outcomes
- End-Stage Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Post-Infarction Ventricular Rupture
Tailored inpatient rehabilitation and phased recovery program
Individual recovery trajectories may vary based on pre-operative ventricular health and general patient age.
Evaluate Your Candidacy
Have you been advised Heart Failure 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 |