Dr. Murali Manohar Verappa – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Bengaluru

Dr. Murali Manohar Verappa is a Senior Consultant in Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery with extensive experience in cardiac and thoracic surgical care. He is currently associated with Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

His clinical interests include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve procedures, redo cardiac surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery. His experience also includes surgical procedures involving both the heart and lungs.

Dr. Murali Manohar Verappa has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques such as minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, minimally invasive ASD procedures, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement and MIDCAB. He also has a special interest in video-assisted thoracic surgery procedures including pleurodesis, lung biopsy and decortication.

He completed his medical graduation followed by MS in General Surgery and DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery. His cardiothoracic surgical training included working under Prof. Solomon Victor in Chennai. His professional profile also reflects active participation in academic activities and presentations at national and international conferences.

He has been associated with important developments in minimally invasive cardiac surgery in India and has extensive experience managing patients requiring complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.

Areas of Expertise and Treatments

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Coronary artery bypass grafting is a cardiac surgical procedure performed to restore blood flow to heart muscle when significant coronary artery narrowing or blockage is present. Dr. Murali Manohar Verappa has extensive experience in coronary bypass surgery.

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery uses smaller surgical approaches for selected heart procedures. Dr. Murali Manohar Verappa has a special clinical interest in minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques.

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is performed through smaller approaches in appropriately selected patients requiring mitral valve repair or replacement.

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement is an alternative surgical approach for selected patients with significant aortic valve disease requiring valve replacement.

Minimally Invasive ASD Repair

Minimally invasive atrial septal defect repair is used in selected patients to surgically close an abnormal opening between the upper chambers of the heart through a smaller surgical approach.

MIDCAB Surgery

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery is a specialised bypass technique that may be considered for selected patients requiring coronary revascularisation.

Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve surgery includes repair or replacement procedures for valves affected by narrowing, leakage or other structural abnormalities.

Redo Cardiac Surgery

Redo cardiac surgery refers to cardiac operations performed in patients who have previously undergone heart surgery. These procedures require careful planning because of the complexity associated with repeat cardiac operations.

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

Video-assisted thoracic surgery is a minimally invasive approach used for selected procedures involving the chest and lungs through smaller incisions with thoracoscopic visualisation.

Pleurodesis

Pleurodesis is a thoracic procedure performed in selected patients to help prevent recurrent accumulation of air or fluid in the pleural space.

Lung Biopsy

A lung biopsy involves obtaining lung tissue for diagnostic examination when imaging and other investigations do not provide sufficient information about a pulmonary condition.

Decortication

Decortication is a thoracic surgical procedure used to remove restrictive tissue surrounding the lung in selected conditions and allow improved lung expansion.