28/11/2025
Meet Rahul Saini, a 20-year-old from Sikar whose life took an unexpected turn after a routine checkup revealed an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)βa hole in the heart. Like many patients, Rahul and his family were terrified by the thought of traditional open-heart surgery, which involves cutting the breastbone (sternotomy) and a long, painful recovery.
In this video, Dr. Lalit Malik, Chief Cardiac Surgeon at Manipal Hospital, Jaipur, explains how modern medical technology provided a safer, less invasive alternative. Rahul opted for Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery, an advanced procedure performed through tiny 8mm "keyhole" incisions.
Key Highlights of Rahulβs Journey:
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Minimal Pain & Scarring: No broken bones or large incisions.
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Rapid Recovery: Discharged in just 2-3 days and walking comfortably.
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Comparison: Rahul shares a powerful comparison with a relative who underwent traditional surgery and took over a month to recover.
As Dr. Malik advises, if you or a loved one are facing heart surgery, always seek a second opinion to explore Minimally Invasive (MICS) or Robotic options.
π Dr. Lalit Malik - Chief Cardiac Surgeon Department of Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Manipal Hospital, Jaipur
π Sector 5, Main Sikar Road, Vidyadhar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302039
π Contact: +91 8802801381
π www.drlalitmalik.com