Cardiothoracic Surgery

Vision Statement

To establish the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bilaspur as a centre of excellence in advanced cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care by delivering evidence-based, affordable, ethical, and patient-centric healthcare with excellence in academics, research, and innovation.

Mission Statement

  • To provide comprehensive tertiary and quaternary care services in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery.
  • To deliver high-quality surgical care using modern technology and multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • To develop a state-of-the-art cardiac sciences program including minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques.
  • To promote excellence in undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical education and surgical training.
  • To ensure equitable and affordable healthcare services to the population of Himachal Pradesh and neighboring regions.
  • To maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, patient safety, and infection control.

Faculty

Faculty

S. No. Photo Name & Qualification Designation Areas of Interest Email ID / ResearchGate Page
1 Dr Vikas Kumar Dr. Vikas Kumar
MBBS, MS, M.Ch. (CTVS), DNB (CTS)		 Associate Professor CABG, Heart Valve Replacement, Aortic Surgery, Congenital Heart Disease dr.vikas.ctvs@aiimsbilaspur.edu.in

Services

In-Patients Department

The Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) provides comprehensive inpatient care for patients requiring advanced cardiothoracic and vascular surgical management. The department is equipped with modern operation theatres, dedicated CTVS ICU facilities, advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems, ventilatory support systems, and multidisciplinary perioperative care.

The inpatient services include:

  • Adult cardiac surgery
  • Pediatric cardiac surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Intensive cardiac surgical postoperative care
  • Emergency cardiothoracic surgical services
  • High-risk perioperative management
  • Multidisciplinary cardiac team consultations

Outpatients Department

The CTVS outpatient department offers specialized consultation, evaluation, and follow-up services for:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Thoracic disorders
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Aortic diseases
  • Mediastinal and pulmonary disorders
  • Postoperative follow-up and rehabilitation

The department emphasizes patient counseling, preventive cardiovascular care, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Procedures (Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic) Offered by the Department

Cardiac Surgery

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Off-pump CABG
  • Valve repair and valve replacement surgeries
  • Aortic aneurysm and dissection surgery
  • Surgery for congenital heart diseases (ASD, VSD, TOF, etc.)
  • Emergency cardiac surgery
  • Redo cardiac surgery

Thoracic Surgery

  • Lung resections
  • Mediastinal surgery
  • Thoracotomy procedures
  • Chest wall surgeries
  • Thoracic trauma management

Vascular Surgery

  • Peripheral vascular bypass procedures
  • Embolectomy and thrombectomy
  • Carotid and peripheral vascular interventions
  • Endovascular vascular procedures

Intensive Care & Support Services

  • Advanced cardiac surgical ICU care
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump support

Expansion Plan

S. No. Collaboration For Collaboration with Department and Institute Services Offered / Work Undergoing in Collaboration
1 Comprehensive Cardiac Care Program Department of Cardiology, AIIMS Bilaspur Integrated medical and surgical cardiac care services.
2 Advanced Cardiac Imaging & Hybrid Procedures Departments of Radiology and Cardiology Hybrid cardiovascular interventions and imaging support.
3 ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Anaesthesiology Advanced cardiac critical care and extracorporeal life support services.
4 Organ Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure Services National-level collaborative centres Future development of heart failure and transplant services.
5 Academic & Research Collaboration National and International Institutes Joint research projects, academic exchanges, and training programs.