Berhampur, Dec 6: MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur has achieved a historic milestone by successfully conducting its first-ever open-heart bypass surgery in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department.

The surgery was performed under the leadership of Dr. Sarada Prasanna Sahu, Head of the CTVS department, along with a team of doctors, anesthetists, and nursing staff.

The patient, Shantilata Nayak from Kanchuru village in Ganjam district, had been admitted to the cardiology department after experiencing severe chest pain. Tests revealed a blockage in one of the three arteries of her heart. Since stent placement was not feasible, she was referred to the CTVS department for bypass surgery.

Given the risk of heart attack due to impaired blood circulation, doctors decided to perform an open-heart bypass while the heart was still functioning. The complex procedure was carried out successfully, and Shantilata is now recovering steadily in the ICU.


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Expressing happiness, Shantilata said she was grateful that such a major surgery was performed free of cost and that her health is improving.

Dr. Sahu credited the success to the collective efforts of the CTVS team, nursing staff, and anesthetist Dr. Sanjib Patra.

This marks a historic achievement opening new possibilities for advanced cardiac care in southern Odisha.