Robotic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) in India

Robotic coronary artery bypass grafting reroutes blood flow around blocked coronary arteries using a healthy blood vessel graft, most often from the chest wall, restoring blood supply to the heart muscle. Using the da Vinci surgical system, the surgeon works through several small incisions between the ribs rather than splitting the breastbone (sternotomy), which is the standard approach for traditional open CABG.

Procedures Available

Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) performs the entire procedure through small incisions, generally suited to single or double vessel disease. Robotic-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) uses the robotic system to harvest the graft vessel with precision, combined with a small direct incision for the graft connection. Extensive multi-vessel disease, particularly triple or quadruple bypass, is often still better suited to traditional open CABG, since it gives the surgeon more direct access for the more complex grafting involved.

Cost

The estimate covers pre-operative cardiac evaluation, the robotic surgery, anaesthesia, and hospital stay through discharge. The robotic approach adds roughly 20 to 30 percent to the cost of standard CABG, reflecting the specialised equipment and surgical training involved.

How Long the Trip Takes

Most patients plan for 12 to 14 days in India, covering thorough pre-operative cardiac evaluation, 4 to 6 days in hospital after surgery, and a recovery period before flying home.

Choosing a Hospital

Ask directly whether robotic surgery is appropriate for your specific extent of coronary disease, since it is generally best suited to single or double vessel cases rather than the most extensive multi-vessel disease. Choose a cardiac surgical team with specific robotic CABG experience, since this is a more specialised skill than standard open bypass surgery.