CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital at Omandurar has marked a significant advancement in public healthcare by successfully performing complex heart surgeries through minimally invasive intervention procedures, dramatically reducing the need for open-heart operations.
The hospital has established itself as a leader in cardiac treatment among government institutions, particularly in managing rare and high-risk conditions.
In a notable achievement, its team recently treated a patient with a ruptured sinus of Valsalva — a life-threatening heart defect typically requiring open surgery — using a catheter-based intervention. This success underscores the hospital’s growing expertise in advanced, less invasive cardiac care.
Since 2014, the hospital’s cardiology department has performed 31,750 heart procedures, with nearly 20,000 completed in just the last four-and-a-half years. Currently, the team conducts between 15-19 cardiac interventions daily.
“A wide spectrum of heart conditions are now addressed through these advanced interventions,” said Professor Dr J Cecily Mary Majella, HoD, cardiology. “Treatments including Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Balloon Aortic Valvotomy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation are popular due to shorter recovery times and lower risks compared to traditional surgery.”
Crucially, these treatments are accessible under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for economically disadvantaged patients. The hospital further demonstrates its commitment by offering some procedures completely free of cost, even outside the insurance framework.
Dr Majella credits the department’s high success rate to the skilled medical team and adoption of modern techniques. “The dedication, expertise, and seamless teamwork of our staff are the core reasons behind our consistent outcomes,” she stated.
With its proven track record and patient-centric approach, Omandurar GH continues to set a new benchmark for affordable, high-quality cardiac care in the public sector.