Lilavati Hospital Pioneers India's First Transatrial TMVR Surgery
Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai has performed India's first successful transatrial TMVR surgery, saving the life of a 78-year-old woman. The advanced procedure, led by Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao and team, offered hope where traditional surgery was too risky, reflecting Lilavati's commitment to medical excellence.

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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai has performed India's first transcatheter transatrial mitral valve replacement (TMVR) surgery, saving the life of a 78-year-old woman suffering from mitral annular calcification.
The advanced procedure was conducted by a specialized team led by Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, in response to the patient's severe heart condition that other hospitals deemed too risky for traditional surgery.
This successful operation not only marks a medical milestone but also underscores Lilavati Hospital's dedication to advancing healthcare and offering hope to patients with critical conditions previously considered untreatable.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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