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.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) avoids standard median sternotomy by operating through small 4–6 cm right or left intercostal thoracic incisions. The breastbone remains intact, safeguarding bone stability, reducing wound infection risks, and enabling active respiration sooner.
Key Surgical Advantages & Patient Outcomes
- Single & Double Vessel CAD
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
3 to 4 weeks compared to 8-12 weeks for traditional sternotomy
Individual recovery trajectories may vary based on pre-operative ventricular health and general patient age.
Evaluate Your Candidacy
Have you been advised Minimally 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 |