The webinar, titled "Robotic, Minimally Invasive or Open Heart Surgery: Making the Right Heart Choice!," will be broadcast live on January 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. IST. You can tune in via the Deccan Herald website (on the same page), their official YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/deccanherald), and Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald).
About the Webinar
This session will delve into the transformative shift from procedure-driven decision-making to patient-driven planning in cardiac care. While conventional open-heart surgery remains a cornerstone of treatment, minimally invasive (MIVS) and robotic-assisted techniques are offering patients new levels of precision and personalization.
Key discussion points will include:
Addressing Clinical Gaps: How these techniques reduce surgical trauma and address patient concerns regarding pain and long recovery times.
The Surgical Experience: The impact of robotic systems on surgical precision and the overall recovery experience for the patient.
Long-term Outcomes: Why long-term valve function and quality of life are more critical than the size of the initial incision.
Enhanced Recovery: How robotic and minimally invasive surgeries integrate with modern recovery protocols to enable faster rehabilitation.
Expert Panelists
The webinar will feature a panel of distinguished experts who will share their insights on mastering these advanced surgical tools:
Dr. Tiruthani Kumaran, Senior Consultant- Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Vascular Surgery, Narayana Health Hospital Bangalore: Discussing the shift toward patient-centric planning in modern heart disease treatment.
Dr. Adil, Director and Head CVTS Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Sakra World Hospital Bangalore: Exploring the clinical needs that drove the development of robotic and minimally invasive approaches.
Dr. Sudarshan, Senior Consultant - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery - Fortis Hospital Bangalore - Sharing how these technologies change the day-to-day experience for both surgeons and their patients.
Dr. Arul, Senior Consultant- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore - Detailing how enhanced recovery pathways have reshaped post-operative care standards.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in the field as they discuss the future of cardiac surgery—where success is defined by a mastery of all techniques to provide the best possible patient outcomes.