Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery is a speciality which deals with the diagnosis of vascular disease, medical treatment, reconstructive vascular surgery and endovascular techniques to patients. The treatment would embody disorders of the arterial, lymphatic systems, venous and coronary arteries. KVT Hospitals vascular surgeons provide comprehensive treatment for patients with various vascular conditions.
Veins and Arteries are the Vascular System of the human body which delivers oxygen to the living cells. Vascular system could get blocked and issues would arise based on these blocks and should be treated effectively.
Types of Vascular Conditions
There are various types of vascular conditions which affect patients and few are listed below,
- Aortic Vascular Issues
- Arteriosclerosis
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Blood Clots
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chylothorax
- Chylous Complications
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Lymphedema
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Vascular Issues
- Thrombosis
- Varicose veins
- Vascular Complications and Malformations
- Vein Occlusions
- Venous Diseases
- Vertebral Artery Disease
Common Vascular Procedures
Common Vascular Procedures are,
- Bypass / Angioplasty / Stenting for peripheral arterial disease
- CDT / Angioplasty / Stenting for venous disease
- Open Surgery / RFA / LASER for varicose veins
- Open Surgery / Sclerotherapy / Angioembolisation for vascular malformations
- Open Surgery / Angioplasty / Stenting for carotid and Reno vascular disease
- Open and Endovascular Surgery for aortic disease
- AV Fistula for CKD
- Permcath and Chemoport insertion
- Diabetic Foot Care
- IVC Filter placement
- Vascular Trauma Management
Vascular Surgery Consultants
Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar MBBS., MIMSA., M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch (Vascular).,
Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon
On Appointment
Dr. Ramya MBBS., M.S., MCh. (Vascular)
Vascular Surgeon
On Appointment
Vascular Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Vascular surgery refers to different procedures to treat diseases and disorders of the arteries, veins and lymph vessels.
Peripheral artery bypass is a surgery to reroute the blood supply around a blocked artery in the leg.
Peripheral artery bypass is a surgery to reroute the blood supply around a blocked artery. Few common areas where peripheral artery bypass is done are in artery coming from heart, hip, thigh, knee and leg.
Yes, you can walk after the surgery. It is generally recommended to start walking as soon as possible after the surgery. Walking and performing normal activities is possible after the surgery.
Vascular surgeons are specialized doctors to treat vascular diseases and disorders.
Vascular disease and disorder is a health condition that affects the arteries, veins, lymphatic system and blood vessels.
Vascular disease or disorder is common with a family history, people with heart issues and high cholesterol or hypertension people are more prone to vascular disease. People who smoke, obese and who sit for long hours are also prone to vascular issues.
Not all vascular issues need surgery. Certain cases where the disease is diagnosed early and medications are taken, surgery would not be required. In certain cases surgery may avoid critical issues like heart attack or stroke.