Saving Your Children’s Hearts – The Importance of Treating VSD”

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure is a surgical procedure used to repair a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). This hole, known as a VSD, allows blood to flow between the two ventricles, leading to abnormal oxygen levels in the body and an increased risk of heart failure.

There are several reasons why India may be a good option for ventricular septal defect closure Cost, Expertise, Infrastructure, and Patient-friendly policies.

Diagnosis of Ventricular Septal Defect

• Echocardiogram
• Chest X-ray
• Electrocardiogram
• Cardiac Magnetic resonance imaging

Types of procedure for treating Ventricular Septal Defect

1.    Surgical Repair

During the process, the surgeon opens the chest by making an incision. He then uses a patch or other material to close the hole. The surgery successfully corrected the defect and improved the patient’s heart function.

Merits

• Improves fatigue, and rapid & shortening of breathing.
• Decreases risk of heart failure and arrhythmias.
• It improves oxygen levels.

2.    Catheter-based closure

A small catheter is inserted through a vein in the leg and guided to the heart to place a device that closes the defect. This procedure is usually done on older children or adults.

Merits

• Performed with minimal sedation
• Minimal scarring
• Fewer complications compared to open-heart surgery.

3.    Transcatheter closure

Like catheter-based closure, a device is inserted through a vein in the neck rather than the leg. This procedure is usually done on more minor defects or patients who are not good candidates for surgery.

Merits

• Less invasive than open heart surgery
• Reduced risk of infection
• Quicker return to normal activities

4.    Robotic Procedure

The robotic procedure involves making small incisions in the chest and using a robotic arm to insert and manipulate surgical instruments. It is a minimally invasive surgery where the hole is closed by sutures or a patch. The surgeon controls the robot from a console, allowing for precise movements. The robotic procedure has a shorter recovery time and fewer complications.

Merits

• Minimally Invasive procedure
• More Precise
• Painless , infection less ,blood less procedure
• Faster recovery due to small cut size

In some cases, the defect is minor and does not cause significant symptoms, so it is not treated with any of the above procedures. Instead, the patient is monitored with regular check-ups and treated with medications.

Cost of VSD Surgery

VSD Closure Surgery cost in India ranges

• Open chest surgery 5500 USD
• Device closure 4000 USD

Top paediatric heart surgeons doing VSD 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 Paediatric Cardiologist doing VSD Surgery in India

• Sushil Azad, Pediatric Cardiologist, Amrita Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, experience 23 years.
• Dr Neeraj Awasthy , Director Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, experience , 20 years.
• Dr Amit Misri, Associate Director, Paediatic Cardiology, Medanta the Medicity, Gurigram, experience 15 years.
• Dr Manvinder Sign Sachdev, Director Paediatric Cardiology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, Experience 20 years.

Top Hospitals Doing VSD Surgery in India

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

The key factors affecting the cost of VSD surgery in India are: 

• The reputation of the hospital
• The brand value of the hospital
• The accreditation of the hospital
• The number of days spent in the hospital
• Type of room you choose to stay in
• The location of the hospital 
• The infrastructure of the hospital

Surgical factors

• The expertise of the surgical team
• Type of VSD Repair Technique used ( open heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery) 
• Pre operative testing and diagnosis
• Post surgical medicines 
• Follow ups after the surgery
• Complications if any

Patient Related Factors

• Age of the patient
• Complexity of the disease he is suffering from
• Extent of surgery required by the patient
• Any other disease that patient is suffering from

Other factors affecting the cost of the surgery

• Medical tourism packages
• Blood transfusions
• Implants used
• Miscellaneous expenses
• Currency exchange rates

Cost of VSD Surgery in Top Hospitals of India: Device closure with cardiac catheterisation 

Your Package at Cross Border Care will Include: 

India Stay: 20 days 

The success rate of the surgery: 95% 

Paediatric Heart Health on a Budget: Service Cost

Cross Border Care is the best medical tourism company in India. With our services, you get: 

• Maximum discount on the procedures upto 15% 
• Help from the start to the beginning
• Consultation with top doctors
• Surgery in the best hospitals
• Visa arrangement
• Consultation at every step of the surgery ( before, during and after )