18th September 2025
Kolkata
There are no exact numbers for how many people undergo mitral valve replacement surgery in India annually, but the procedure volume is high, with at least one hospital performing over 1,000 such surgeries every year.
Desun Hospital announces the successful Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) surgery on a 46-year-old male patient from Jharkhand, who has dextrocardia, a rare condition where the heart is positioned on the right side of the chest, instead of the left.
The surgery, performed by a skilled team of cardiac surgeons and anaesthetists, achieved the rare feat, led by Dr. Soumyajit Ghosh, Senior Consultant CTVS Surgeon. He said, “We are committed to deliver advanced, compassionate care to every patient. Performing such a surgery on a patient who has dextrocardia is a difficult task as it goes against our clinical instincts. Since we rarely come across such cases, it has been a different experience. ”
Dr Subhendu Sarkar, Senior Cardiac Anaesthetist, says, “The role of proper anaesthesia is crucial in such cases. While anaesthesia management plays a major role in every surgery, in this case, since the patient has dextrocardia, it’s even more important.”
Meanwhile Mr. Sajal Dutta, Chairman & MD, Desun Hospital, says, “Our focus remains on innovation and excellence to serve the community better. This surgery and its outcome is yet another testimony to our commitment of providing world class treatment here in Kolkata.”
The patient, Mr Vikash Paswan, was suffering from acute shortness of breath on exertion and investigations revealed he had severe Mitral Valve disease. He was admitted to Desun Hospital on 9th September and after a period of post-surgical recovery he was discharged on 18th September. Mitral Valve Replacement at Desun Hospital is conducted under the watchful eyes of a highly experienced team of cardiothoracic & vascular surgeons and anaesthetists, backed by a specialised cardiac surgery unit, equipped with dedicated steel modular OTs, and supported by advanced post-operative care facilities. This success stresses on Desun Hospital’s dedication to advancing care for rare and complex cardiac conditions.
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