Dr. Lalit Kapoor

Dr Lalit Kapoor is a Senior Consultant Adult Cardiac Surgeon in Kolkata with 39 years of experience.

He has pioneered several advanced procedures, including the first LVAD implantation in Eastern India and the first branch-first aortic arch replacement without circulatory arrest in India.

He currently practises at NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Lalit Kapoor specialises in adult cardiac surgery, with focused expertise in coronary revascularisation, valve procedures, aortic surgery, and advanced heart failure interventions.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

He performs total arterial CABG using BIMA, robotic CABG, and minimally invasive CABG, along with surgeries for complications of myocardial infarction such as VSR repair, mitral repair, and aneurysm management.

Valve Surgery

Dr Kapoor carries out heart valve repairs, minimally invasive valve surgeries, and sutureless rapid deployment aortic valve replacement. He serves as National Proctor for this advanced technique.

Aortic Surgery

He manages aortic aneurysm surgery, Bentall procedure, and arch replacement, including the branch-first aortic arch replacement technique with continuous perfusion.

Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support

Dr Lalit performs LVAD implantation and BIVAD followed by heart transplant for advanced heart failure cases. He was the first to implant an LVAD in Eastern India.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery

He specialises in infra-axillary minimally invasive surgery with central cannulation and robotic cardiac procedures for reduced recovery time and improved precision.

Professional Experience

Previous Affiliations

• Director of Cardiovascular Surgery, BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
• Chief Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Hospital, Ranchi
• Senior Consultant, Medanta Abdur Razzaque Ansari Memorial Weaver's Hospital, Ranchi
• Senior Consultant, Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, 1987
• MS in General Surgery from Smt NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, 1991
• MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, 1994
• DNB in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 1994

Fellowships

• Fellowship of the International College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
• Fellowship of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Medical Registration: Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration Number 43822, 1988. West Bengal Medical Council, Registration Number 70237, 2013.

Awards and Recognitions

• Jharkhand Ratna, 2003
• Certificate of Honour for outstanding achievement in Cardiac Surgery, Indian Medical Association, 2005
• Honorary Membership of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Jharkhand, 2006
• National Proctor for Sutureless Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement
• First LVAD implantation in Eastern India
• First branch-first aortic arch replacement without circulatory arrest in India

Research and Publications

Dr Lalit Kapoor has authored multiple research papers in the Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, and other reputed journals. His work covers off-pump CABG outcomes, total arterial revascularisation, aortic arch repair techniques, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for myocardial viability.

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