Experience the future of cardiac care! We are pleased to announce an upcoming Meril Academy webinar that will explore the latest advancements in heart surgery.

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.