Apollo Children's Hospitals successfully performs 6000 Paediatric Cardiac Surgeries
Since
its establishment in 2009, the Department of Cardiac Sciences at Apollo
Children’s Hospitals has consistently delivered high-quality care to children
with congenital and acquired heart diseases, including some of the most complex and
high-risk procedures in newborns and infants.
Pediatric
heart disease is among the most intricate areas of medical care. In India,
nearly 8 out of every 1,000 children are born with congenital heart defects,
which translates to approximately 300,000 affected children annually. Apollo
Children’s Hospitals has addressed this significant health challenge with a
multidisciplinary approach, providing advanced and individualized surgical and
interventional care to infants, children, and young adults.
Led
by Dr. Neville Solomon, Senior
Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, and Dr. C. S. Muthukumaran, Senior
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, the team has performed an
extensive range of life-saving procedures. These include arterial switch operations
and Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) surgeries in newborns,
complex aortic arch reconstructions, valve repairs, surgeries for tetralogy of
Fallot and pulmonary atresia, single ventricle palliation, and highly complex
redo surgeries.Remarkably, the youngest baby operated on was just 3 hours old,
and the smallest weighed only 650 grams.
Dr.
Neville Solomon, Senior Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Apollo
Children’s Hospitals, said:“Pediatric
cardiac surgery requires precision, timing, and a deep understanding of
congenital heart defects. At Apollo Children’s Hospitals, our approach
integrates high-resolution diagnostics, evidence-based protocols, and real-time
decision-making. Multidisciplinary coordination, including meticulous
preoperative planning and intensive postoperative careis critical to achieving
favorable outcomes in these high-risk pediatric patients.”
Dr. C. S. Muthukumaran, Senior Consultant
Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Children’s Hospitals, said:“Pediatric interventional cardiology has
evolved significantly, enabling us to treat a wide spectrum of congenital heart
defects through minimally invasive techniques. These procedures reduce the need
for open-heart surgery and shorten recovery times. At Apollo Children’s
Hospitals, our use of advanced imaging, catheter-based technology, and
individualised treatment strategies allows us to intervene safely and
effectively.
Dr.Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy,
Chief Executive Officer – Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals, said:“This milestone is a reflection of Apollo’s
commitment to deliver world-class paediatric care. The exceptional work by our
paediatric cardiac team stands as a testament to clinical excellence,
continuous innovation, and holistic healing at Apollo. Saving a child’s heart
means changing the course of a family’s future. I extend my heartfelt
congratulations to the team for this outstanding achievement.”
The
milestone includes over 3000 complex neonatal cardiac surgeries, 40 ECMO
procedures, and paediatric heart transplants in collaboration with Apollo’s
transplant team. Beyond India, the team has performed another 1500 surgeries in
other Apollo branches and international missions in Iraq and Nigeria. Apollo
Children’s Hospital has also been the site of the successful separation of
conjoined twins, underscoring the hospital’s comprehensive paediatric surgical
capabilities.
With
access to advanced diagnostic tools, state-of-the-art operating theatres,
paediatric cardiac cath labs, and dedicated paediatric ICUs, Apollo Children’s Hospital
ensures that every child receives personalised, seamless care, from early
diagnosis to surgery and long-term follow-up.
Apollo
Children’s Hospitals continues to lead with compassion and skill,transforming
lives, one young heartbeat at a time.
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