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This page lists the cardiovascular surgery hospitals in our directory offering Pulmonary Artery Banding in Hyderabad, India, including KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Apollo Hospital DRDO, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.
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Top Hospitals for Pulmonary Artery Banding in Hyderabad, India
🇮🇳 KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad
Hyderabad, India 4.8 (743 reviews) 8,300 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 743 reviews8,300 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsNephrology
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Patients considering pulmonary artery banding can be cared for by KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad's care team in Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing pulmonary artery banding.
4.8/5
Rating
2000
Established
8,300
Beds
Hyderabad, India
Location
🇮🇳 Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India 4.7 (518 reviews) 1,026 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 518 reviews1,026 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsOncologyGastroenterology
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Patients considering pulmonary artery banding can be cared for by Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad's care team in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing pulmonary artery banding.
4.7/5
Rating
1989
Established
1,026
Beds
Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India
Location
🇮🇳 Apollo Hospital DRDO
Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India 4.5 (82 reviews) 200 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.5/5 rating from 82 reviews200 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SciencesOrthopedicsOncologyNeurosciencesTransplant
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Patients considering pulmonary artery banding can be cared for by Apollo Hospital DRDO's care team in Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospital DRDO, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing pulmonary artery banding.
4.5/5
Rating
2001
Established
200
Beds
Kanchan Bagh, Hyderabad, India
Location
🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad, India 4.1 (44 reviews) 550 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.1/5 rating from 44 reviews550 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric Surgery
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Patients considering pulmonary artery banding can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills's care team in Hyderabad, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing pulmonary artery banding.
4.1/5
Rating
1988
Established
550
Beds
Hyderabad, India
Location
Top Cardiovascular Surgeons in Hyderabad, India
FeaturedDr. Balasubramoniam K R
MCh (CVTS), MS (General Surgery), MBBS
Consultant — Robotic, Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Lung Transplant Surgery · Specialty: Thoracic & Lung Transplant Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Thoracic & Lung Transplant Surgeon
- Director, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Program, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Director, Lung Transplant Program, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Robotic thoracic surgery (Da Vinci Si and Xi)
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Uniportal VATS
- Lung cancer resection and lobectomy
- Lung transplantation
Thoracic & Lung Transplant Surgeon Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. A G K Gokhale
MBBS, MS, M.Ch, FIACS
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad—Present
- 30+ years of dedicated practice in cardiac and vascular surgery across premier Indian institutions
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Heart valve repair and replacement surgery
- Double valve replacement
- Aortic root replacement
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Kale Satya Sridhar
MCh, MS, MBBS
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad — Present
- Attending Surgeon, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Root Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: NABH
Dr. Nagesh Ayalasomayajula
MBBS, MS, MCh
Senior Consultant — Cardio Thoracic & Heart Transplant Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Heart Transplant Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India21+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 21+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Heart Transplant Surgeon
- Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic & Heart Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — Present
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon, CARE Hospitals, Multiple locations
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)
- Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic & Heart Transplant Surgeon Experience: 21+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Naresh Kumar P V
MCh, MS
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 27+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
- Associate Professor, Department of CVTS, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Aortic Root Replacement
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Sai Krishna Cheemalapati
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support, Advanced Fellowship in Adult Cardiac, Minimally Invasive & Mechanical Circulatory Support
Senior Consultant — Cardiac Surgery · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India29+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 29+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
- Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery — Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad. Present
- Senior Consultant & Program Director, Adult & Congenital Cardiac Surgery — ILS Hospitals, Agartala, Tripura. 2021–Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Minimally Invasive CABG (MIDCABG)
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Total Arterial Revascularization
- Aortic Root Replacement
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHospital accreditation: NABH
Our Methodology
How we selected these hospitals
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Hyderabad, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
What To Look For
How to Select the Best Hospital for Pulmonary Artery Banding in Hyderabad, India?
Choosing the right hospital for pulmonary artery banding is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
International Accreditation
Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.
Specialization
Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include cardiovascular surgery rather than only general care.
Capacity and Track Record
Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
Clinical Overview
Understanding Pulmonary Artery Banding
Pulmonary Artery Banding (PAB) is a precise palliative cardiac surgical procedure performed in neonates and infants with complex congenital heart defects — including large ventricular septal defects (VSD), double-inlet left ventricle, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome — to reduce excessive pulmonary blood flow, prevent irreversible pulmonary hypertension, and stabilise the child before a definitive corrective operation.
7–14 days (includes 2–4 days in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit followed by general ward observation)
Hospital Stay
3–6 weeks from the date of surgery (cardiologist clearance, repeat echocardiogram, and stable oxygen saturation required before international air travel)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
90–95% procedural success; long-term survival to planned corrective surgery exceeds 80% in high-volume centres
Success Rate
Clinical Overview
- Pulmonary Artery Banding is a palliative surgical technique in which a calibrated constricting band — typically fashioned from Gore-Tex, silicone-reinforced Teflon tape, or a flow-restrictor device — is placed around the main pulmonary artery (MPA) to deliberately narrow its lumen and reduce left-to-right shunting of oxygenated blood into the pulmonary circulation.
- In congenital heart defects characterised by unrestricted pulmonary blood flow (Qp:Qs ratio often exceeding 2:1), the pulmonary vasculature is exposed to excessive pressure and volume, driving pathological vascular remodelling characterised by medial hypertrophy, intimal proliferation, and, ultimately, irreversible pulmonary arterial hypertension (Heath-Edwards Grade III–VI).
- PAB interrupts this cascade by targeting a post-banding distal pulmonary artery pressure of approximately 25–35% of systemic pressure and an oxygen saturation of 75–85% in cyanotic lesions, thereby protecting the pulmonary vascular bed and allowing the infant to grow to a weight and haemodynamic status suitable for complete intracardiac repair.
Who is a Candidate?
- ELIGIBLE DIAGNOSES: Large unrestrictive ventricular septal defect (VSD) with pulmonary-to-systemic flow ratio (Qp:Qs) > 2:1; Double-outlet right ventricle (DORV); Complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) in patients with Down syndrome or other contraindications to early complete repair; Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) as part of a hybrid Norwood Stage I strategy; Single-ventricle anatomy (double-inlet left ventricle, tricuspid atresia with transposition) prior to bidirectional Glenn procedure; Aortopulmonary window with complex anatomy; Corrected transposition of the great arteries (cc-TGA) with VSD where pulmonary artery banding serves as left ventricular retraining prior to anatomic arterial switch.
- WEIGHT AND AGE PARAMETERS: Most candidates are neonates to infants under 6 months of age or weighing less than 5–6 kg, where primary complete repair carries prohibitive risk; PAB may also be considered in older infants with severe comorbidities (prematurity, lung disease, necrotising enterocolitis sequelae, severe malnutrition).
- REQUIRED PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTICS: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with full segmental analysis and colour-flow Doppler — mandatory; Cardiac catheterisation with pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) calculation when pulmonary hypertension is suspected (PVR > 3 Wood units/m²); High-resolution cardiac CT angiography (CTA) for complex anatomy delineation of MPA, branch pulmonary arteries, and great vessel relationships; Chest X-ray (cardiothoracic ratio, pulmonary plethora grading); Full blood count, coagulation profile (PT, aPTT, fibrinogen), renal and hepatic function panel, blood group and crossmatch; Genetic karyotype (especially in AVSD/Down syndrome population); Preoperative respiratory assessment and optimisation (treat active respiratory infection prior to scheduling).
- CONTRAINDICATIONS: Established irreversible pulmonary arterial hypertension (PVR > 8–10 Wood units/m² unresponsive to vasodilator challenge — Eisenmenger physiology); Anatomy clearly amenable to safe primary complete repair at experienced centre; Active systemic sepsis or uncontrolled coagulopathy; Extremely low birth weight (< 1.5 kg) — relative contraindication requiring individualised multidisciplinary decision.
Treatment Options & Approaches
- STANDARD OPEN SURGICAL PAB (PRIMARY APPROACH) Performed via left lateral thoracotomy (most common) or median sternotomy (preferred when simultaneous procedures are planned), the main pulmonary artery is dissected free from the aorta and right pulmonary artery, and a measured band is passed around the MPA proximal to its bifurcation.
- The procedure is typically performed off cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump), making it less physiologically stressful than full open-heart repair.
- Band material options include: (1) PTFE (Gore-Tex) strips — most widely used, inert, reliable; (2) Umbilical tape with silicone sheathing — cost-effective in resource-limited settings; (3) Polyester (Dacron) tape.
Recovery
- PHASE 1 — PRE-ARRIVAL CONSULTATION (2–4 weeks before travel) GAF Healthcare coordinates a telemedicine consultation between the family and the designated paediatric cardiac surgeon.
- All prior echocardiogram reports, cardiac catheterisation data, genetic results, and clinical summaries are reviewed.
- The surgical team confirms the diagnosis, proposes the operative strategy, and issues a formal treatment plan with itemised cost estimate.
Risks to be aware of
- Pulmonary Artery Banding, while considerably less physiologically demanding than complete open-heart repair, carries procedure-specific risks that must be honestly understood by families.
- Intraoperative risks include haemorrhage from pulmonary artery laceration during dissection (risk < 1% at high-volume centres), acute right ventricular failure from over-tightening of the band, and hypoxic episodes from under-tightening.
Why GAF Healthcare
- GAF Healthcare provides a structured, family-centred medical travel service covering every non-clinical dimension of the journey.
Common questions about Pulmonary Artery Banding
What is the cost of Pulmonary Artery Banding in India compared to the UAE?
The all-inclusive cost of Pulmonary Artery Banding in India ranges from approximately USD 4,000 to USD 8,000, covering surgery, anaesthesia, Paediatric Cardiac ICU stay, general ward stay, standard postoperative medications, and routine follow-up echocardiograms before discharge. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), the equivalent package costs approximately USD 12,000 to USD 22,000 at JCI-accredited, DHA/DOH-licensed private hospitals such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi or Mediclinic City Hospital. India therefore offers a cost saving of approximately 50–65% compared to the UAE, while delivering outcomes from NABH- and JCI-accredited, high-volume paediatric cardiac centres that perform hundreds of congenital heart surgeries annually. The final cost in either destination depends on the specific complexity of the infant's cardiac anatomy, the duration of ICU stay required, whether an adjustable banding device (such as the FloWatch® system) is used, and any additional interventions needed. GAF Healthcare provides a fully itemised, transparent cost estimate before any commitment is made.
How long does my child need to stay in the country before being fit to fly home after Pulmonary Artery Banding?
Families should plan for a total stay of 3 to 6 weeks in the destination country following Pulmonary Artery Banding. The hospital stay itself typically spans 7 to 14 days, of which 2 to 4 days are in the Paediatric Cardiac ICU followed by step-down to the general paediatric ward. After hospital discharge, a mandatory post-discharge outpatient monitoring period of 2 to 4 additional weeks is required before the cardiologist can issue a fitness-to-fly certificate. Criteria that must be met before international air travel include: haemodynamically stable band position confirmed on repeat echocardiogram, oxygen saturations at the target range for the specific cardiac diagnosis (typically 75–85% for cyanotic lesions), absence of pleural effusion or wound complications, the infant feeding adequately with acceptable weight gain, and stable oral medication regimen that the family can manage independently. Commercial air travel at cabin pressure altitude equivalent (approximately 8,000 feet / 2,400 metres) poses additional haemodynamic stress; for some infants with marginal saturations, supplemental in-flight oxygen may be prescribed. GAF Healthcare coordinates the outpatient review appointments and works directly with the cardiac team to ensure all clearance criteria are documented before the family departs.
What is the success rate of Pulmonary Artery Banding?
Pulmonary Artery Banding has a procedural success rate of 90–95% at high-volume paediatric cardiac centres in India and the UAE, where 'procedural success' is defined as achieving the target haemodynamic goals — a distal pulmonary artery pressure of 25–35% of systemic pressure and the target oxygen saturation range — without major intraoperative complications. In-hospital mortality for isolated PAB in a haemodynamically stable infant is reported at 1–3% at experienced centres, rising to 5–15% in critically ill neonates or those with severe associated comorbidities. Long-term survival to planned corrective cardiac surgery (the ultimate goal of PAB) exceeds 80% in contemporary series from centres using modern surgical techniques, intraoperative epicardial echocardiography guidance, and dedicated Paediatric Cardiac ICU postoperative care. It is important to understand that PAB is a palliative bridge procedure, not a cure; the long-term cardiac outcome depends on the complexity of the underlying congenital heart defect and the success of the definitive corrective operation planned for a later stage. GAF Healthcare connects families exclusively to hospitals with documented, audited congenital heart surgery outcomes, ensuring the highest probability of a successful result.
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Frequently asked questions about pulmonary artery banding in Hyderabad, India
How many cardiovascular surgery hospitals are listed in Hyderabad, India?
4 hospitals in our Hyderabad, India directory are currently listed for cardiovascular surgery including Pulmonary Artery Banding.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Hyderabad, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there cardiovascular surgery hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
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