THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
MAY 4, 2026
Doctors at the
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) have accomplished a remarkable
medical feat by successfully performing a highly complex heart surgery that
corrected five critical cardiac conditions in a single operation. The intricate
and meticulously executed procedure involved a Bentall operation, mitral valve
replacement, tricuspid valve repair, and ASD closure — marking a significant
milestone in the advancement of cardiac care in Odisha. The success underscores
the institution’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, the proficiency of its
distinguished physicians, and the coordinated expertise of its
multidisciplinary medical team.
The operation, a
first-of-its-kind in Odisha, was carried out at the KIMS Super Speciality
Hospital by a team of highly experienced doctors, further reinforcing the
hospital’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence for advanced cardiac
interventions in eastern India.
The patient, a
32-year-old resident of the state, had been battling severe and progressively
worsening heart disease for a prolonged period. Owing to limited access to
advanced treatment facilities and financial constraints, he had been unable to
undergo timely intervention. His condition deteriorated sharply last month,
leaving him severely breathless, persistently fatigued, and unable to lie down
for several days. He also experienced recurring chest pain and intense
palpitations, significantly affecting his quality of life.
Despite approaching
several government and private hospitals, the patient was repeatedly turned
away as his condition was considered extremely complex and high-risk. He was
eventually admitted to the KIMS Super Speciality Hospital, where he came under
the care of noted cardiac surgeon Dr. Nimai Charan Behera. Comprehensive
diagnostic evaluations revealed that he was suffering from Marfan Syndrome,
compounded by multiple life-threatening cardiac complications, including severe
regurgitation in three heart valves and a dangerous aortic root aneurysm.
Recognising the
urgency and complexity of the case, the medical team devised a carefully
structured surgical plan to address all five defects in a single sitting. The
high-risk procedure included a Bentall operation to replace the diseased aortic
root and valve, mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, and closure of
an atrial septal defect (ASD). Anaesthesia administration and post-operative
intensive care management were expertly handled by Dr. Anjan Kumar Das,
ensuring seamless intraoperative stability and recovery support.
The surgery, which
lasted approximately five hours, was completed successfully without
complications. The patient was taken off ventilator support the very next day
and demonstrated an encouraging and steady recovery. Within six days, he was
discharged in stable condition. Post-operative assessments confirmed that his
heart, repaired valves, and reconstructed aorta are functioning normally,
enabling him to resume his routine daily activities.
Founder of KIIT,
KISS, and KIMS, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, congratulated the medical team for their
exceptional accomplishment in managing such a complex case with precision and
care. He also extended his best wishes to the young patient for a long,
healthy, and fulfilling life, lauding the team’s dedication to delivering
life-saving healthcare.
