Name of Head of Department : Dr Anil Bhattarai
Department introduction/description :
This year marks the 16th year of the establishment of the CTVS department. This journey from being one of nearly a dozen units in the then department of general surgery, to a full-fledged department with 3 vibrant units can certainly be considered a journey of growth. Looking back at the varieties of services provided to hundreds of thousands of fellow citizens ailing from cardiac, thoracic and vascular problems, I also call it a journey of service, team work, perseverance and courage.
The department has been actively involved in establishing CTVS service in Pokhara academy of health sciences (PAHS). The only one hybrid operation theatre in the country is in full swing. A number of complex vascular, cardiac surgeries and Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) have taken place fully justifying all the hard work in establishing the facility.
The maturity gained in the execution of cardiothoracic and vascular clinical work, the initiation of the heart team and close professional relations with pulmonology and critical care colleague in the TU teaching hospital should be utilized towards building the Heart, Heart- Lung and lung transplant program. All our future planning, in terms of infrastructure, human resources and capacity building must be steered in this direction.
Department vision, mission and goals :
Vision
To become a leading center of excellence in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, recognized globally for advanced clinical care, innovative research, and pioneering educational programs, contributing to the health and well-being of people in Nepal and beyond.
Mission
To provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art care in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery by fostering a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and teamwork. Through our commitment to education, research, and collaboration, we strive to enhance the capabilities of our surgeons, expand our services, and improve the quality of life for patients.
Goals
- Expand infrastructure and human resources to provide cutting-edge surgeries and minimally invasive procedures.
- Strengthen partnerships with national and international institutions for knowledge exchange and training.
- Promote research and innovation in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery to improve surgical outcomes and patient care.
- Continue to serve as a premier teaching and training institute for the next generation of surgeons, contributing to the growth of healthcare in Nepal.
- Establish a nationally recognized Heart, Heart-Lung, and Lung Transplant Program.
Department faculty members:
| S.N. | Full Name | Designation | Full Academic Qualifications (Bachelor onwards) | Remarks |
| 1 | Anil Bhattarai | Associate Professor | MBBS, MS, PhD | Head of the Department |
| 2 | Uttam Krsishna Shrestha | Professor | MBBS,MS | |
| 3 | Ranjan Sapkota | Associate Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 4 | Kajan Raj Shrestha | Associate Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 5 | Ravi Kumar Baral | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 6 | Prabhat Khakural | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 7 | Akriti Sharma | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 8 | Nikesh Bhandari | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 9 | Prashiddha Bikram Kadel | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh-CTVS | |
| 10 | Rajat Pradhan | Clinical Registrar | MS-CTVS | |
| 11 | Samir Kumar Yadav | Clinical Registrar | MS-CTVS |
Academic programs and students educated/trained each year / total
| S.N. | Program name | Number | |
| 1 | MBBS | 100 | |
| 2 | BPerfusion | 3 | |
| 3 | MS | 15 | |
| 4 | MCh | 3 | |
| 5 | BPerfusion | 3 |
List of hospital clinical services provided
- Three full-day operating sessions
- Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery for Lung cancer and others
- Laser Bronchoscopy- Pioneer in the country
- Tracheal Surgery (Largest referral center in the country)
- Open Thoracic Surgery for Lung cancer and others
- Thyroid and Parathyroid surgery
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic endoscopy
Esophageal surgeries- benign and malignant
Research activities of the faculties/department
- Ten years results of TEVAR and EVAR at MCVTC. Prof Dr UKS
- Open aneusrysmmoraphy results in MCVTC. Prof UKS, Assoc Prof KRS
- Our experience of with peripheral with peripheral bypass. Assoc Prof KRS
- Ten years results of peripheral stenting. Assoc Prof KRS
- Results of central venous obstruction at MCVTC. Asst Prof Dr NB
- Salvage of AV fistula: MCVTC our experience. Asst Prof Dr PBK
- Mechanical thrombectomy and thrombolysis acute VTE CR.Dr Rajat Pradhan
- Prevalence of Human Hydatid Disease in Baglung District: a screening study; a UGC-funded collaborative research
- Comparison of performance of Injury severity score (ISS) with Thoracic Trauma Severity Score (TTSS) in Throacic Trauma: Thesis work by Dr Tanka Neupane, MS Resident
- Safety and Efficacy of 50% Dextrose for pleurodesis in postoperative and pneumothorax patients: a prospective study: Thesis work by Dr Uttam Chaulagain, Ms Resident
- Patient satisfaction in Thoracic Surgery inpatients Dr RS/ Dr AS
- Thoracic Surgery Registry, a novel initiative Dr RS/ Dr AS
- Experience in Tracheobronchial Laser Surgery in Nepal Dr RS/ Dr AS
- Minimal invasive Mitral valve replacement: our initial experience Dr Anil Bhattarai/ Dr PK
- Minimal invasive aortic valve replacement: our experience Dr Anil Bhattarai/ Dr RB
- Pregnancy outcome in ladies with heart valve replacement surgery. Dr Anil Bhattarai/ Dr RB
Ascending aortic surgery, surgical outcome in Manmohan center Dr Anil B./Dr RB
Achievements/Grants/Awards received by faculties/department: Prevalence of Human Hydatid Disease in Baglung District: a screening study; a UGC-funded collaborative research
