Arterial Switch Surgery

“Parents’ love saves children’s lives: The miracle of Arterial Switch surgery.”

Arterial Switch Surgery is a surgical procedure performed on children to cure transposition of the great arteries (TGA). It is a congenital heart defect in which the aorta and pulmonary artery are interchanged inside the human body. The aorta originates from the right ventricle, while the pulmonary artery arises from the left ventricle. During surgery, the surgeon switches the aorta and pulmonary artery positions and connects them to the heart’s right chambers. This allows the oxygen-rich blood to be pumped into the body and the oxygen-poor blood to be pumped to the lungs.

With a team of highly skilled and experienced surgeons, India has state-of-the-art medical facilities to provide the best and most economical Arterial Switch procedure in the world. India’s medical tourism industry is well-established and offers a wide range of support and assistance for international patients.

Diagnosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries

• Echocardiogram
• Chest X-ray
• Electrocardiogram

Arterial Switch Procedure

The procedure starts with a median sternotomy, which is an incision made through the breastbone to access the heart. The surgeon then separates the heart from the surrounding tissue and makes an incision in the atria, the heart’s upper chamber.

The surgeon then detaches the aorta and the pulmonary artery from their original positions and reattaches them to their correct positions. The aorta is attached to the left ventricle, while the pulmonary artery is attached to the right ventricle.

The surgeon then closes the incision in the atria and reconnects the coronary artery to the new aorta. Finally, the incision in the breastbone is closed, and the patient is moved to the intensive care unit for post-operative care.

The recovery time for the Arterial Switch procedure varies depending on the patient’s condition but typically takes around 4-6 weeks.

Merits of the Arterial Switch Procedure

• It is performed on a beating heart, which reduces the risk of complications.
• It preserves the native coronary artery connections, reducing coronary artery obstruction risk. This is important as other surgical options can obstruct original coronary artery connections.
• Can be performed on newborns and infants and has improved patients’ survival and quality of life.
• With a high success rate and is considered as the gold standard treatment for the Transposition of the Great Arteries.

Top Doctors doing Arterial Switch Surgery in India

• Dr KS Iyer, Executive Director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, experience 42 years
• Dr Anil Bhan, Chairman, Cardiac Surgery, Heart Institute Medanta the Medicity, Gurugram, experience 41 years.
• Dr Kulbhushan Singh Dagar, Principal Director, Chief Surgeon & Head – Neonatal & Congenital Heart Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, experience 30 years.
• Dr Rajesh Sharma, Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, experience 30 years.
• Dr Muthu Jothi, Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, experience 20 years.
• Dr Vijay Agarwal, Director & HOD, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, 15 years of experience

Top Hospitals for Arterial Switch Surgery in India

• Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi
• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Medanta The Medicity
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
• Max Super Speciality Hospital , New Delhi

Key Cost Determinants for Arterial Switch Surgery in India.

• The reputation of the hospital
• The brand of the hospital
• The accreditation of the hospital (JCI OR NABH) 
• Presence of state-of-the-art facilities in the hospital 
• Surgeons’ credentials and expertise
• Location of the hospital
• Number of days spent in hospital.
• Type of room you select. 

Type of Surgery: The complexity of the surgery increases the cost. 

Pre-operative tests, like cardiac imaging studies, are required before the surgery, which impacts the overall cost. 

Medications and Follow-up: After the surgery, the patient will need certain medications to recover, and regular follow-ups are necessary to ensure that the patient is recovering steadily. All these factors impact the total cost. 

Medical complications: Any unforeseen medical complications during or after the surgery may increase the overall cost due to extended hospital stays or additional treatments. 

Other Factors that May Affect the Cost of the Surgery: 

• Technology and equipment used during the surgery
• Exceptional support staff, if required
• Administrative and overhead costs
• Negotiations and discounts
• Currency exchange rates for international patients
• Treatment of Co-morbidities like diabetes, hypertension or any other cardiac ailment

Cost in Top Hospitals Doing Arterial Switch Surgery in India

If you decide to tie up with Cross Border Care for Arterial Switch surgery, your package will include: 

With Cross Border Care, your package will include: 

India Stay: one month

The success rate of the surgery: 85 – 90 %

Pediatric Heart Health on a Budget: Service Cost

India is gaining fame as the best destination for any kind of medical procedure. While medical technology and experts in India are of the highest quality, their expenses are much less than those of other Western countries. 

Cross Border Care is the best medical tourism in India. When you contact us, we will help you with: 

• Arranging visa
• Finding the best hospital 
• Finding the best doctors
• Medicines at reasonable rates
• Affordable options to stay in India
• Surgical package negotiation on your behalf  
• Over saving of 15% treatment cost through us 

To know more about our services, please write to us at info@corssborderscare.com

We will help you to find the best Arterial Switch Surgery Doctors in India.