Dr. Vivek Lanje

Dr Vivek Lanje is a highly distinguished cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon in Nagpur with 32 years of clinical experience.

He holds a DNB in General Surgery and an MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, executing hundreds of cardiac bypass procedures and minimal invasive surgeries.

Serving as a Consultant at Ganga CARE and Midas Hospitals, he manages heart transplants and ECMO life support systems, communicating fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

He is appreciated by patients for his evidence-based surgical approach and historical achievements in performing awake beating-heart bypass surgeries.

Area of Expertise

Dr Vivek brings vast knowledge to the medical management of coronary artery disease, valvular defects, and aortic aneurysms.

His proficiency in cardiothoracic surgery ensures accurate diagnosis and cardiovascular therapy for his patients.

Coronary Artery Bypass and Vascular Surgery

For patients in Nagpur presenting with cardiovascular conditions, Dr Vivek performs procedures to restore heart and blood vessel function:

• Performing off-pump CABG using total arterial revascularisation with bilateral internal mammary arteries
• Executing coronary endarterectomies and LIMA RIMA Y anastomosis procedures
• Delivering surgical management for aortic aneurysms and vascular obstructions

Structural Heart and Valve Interventions

To support patients with structural heart defects in Nagpur, Dr Vivek provides surgical interventions:

• Executing valve repair and replacement surgeries including MVR, AVR, and DVR
• Managing adult congenital heart defects by executing ASD and VSD closures
• Performing surgical ventricular restorations to optimise cardiac output

Thoracic Surgery and Transplant Interventions

Dr Vivek manages thoracic and critical requirements for patients in Nagpur:

• Performing lung lobectomies and minimally invasive transaxillary thoracic surgeries
• Managing heart and lung transplantations for patients with end-stage organ failure
• Providing mechanical circulatory support using ECMO and LVAD systems

Clinical Outcomes and CVTS Milestones

Dr Vivek Lanje consistently elevates cardiothoracic surgery standards in Nagpur:

• Surgical Milestones: Performed Central India's 1st successful post-COVID mucor left lung lobectomy on a 68-year-old CKD patient in September 2021, and the 1st awake bypass surgery on a 72-year-old COPD patient in April 2023.
• Clinical Tenures: Operated 250 plus cardiac cases and 50 plus thoracic cases at Suretech Hospital (a 200-bedded facility located 20 km from the city) between 2014 and 2017, achieving 6 years and 4 months of overall service.
• Academic Leadership: Served as an Assistant Professor at Government Medical College across two terms (January 2011 to January 2013; November 2019 to November 2020), independently managing 1 to 2 cases daily in a setup featuring 50 CVTS beds, 10 ICU beds, and 2 OTs that process 600 cases per year.
• Foundational Training: Gained exposure serving at Asian Heart Institute in 2006 to 2007 (a 300-bedded hospital performing 1500 surgeries annually) and Narayana Hrudayalaya (performing 5000 surgeries annually across 12 OTs with a team of 25 surgeons).

Education

Dr Vivek Lanje completed his medical education and elite surgical training from recognised national medical boards:

• MBBS from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur (1994)
• DNB in General Surgery from Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur (2003)
• MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) from BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune (2006)

Professional Memberships

Dr Vivek Lanje holds leadership positions and memberships with medical organisations:

• Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS) (Life Time Member No. 20162032)
• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 75619, Registered in 1995)

Awards and Achievements

Dr Vivek Lanje is celebrated for his dedication to clinical excellence and surgical innovation across India:

• Honoured with the Innovative Health Care Leadership Award on 29th January 2021 and runs a dedicated NGO for rural cardiac health issues.
• Established and independently managed a dedicated COVID Care Centre during the pandemic.
• Delivered outstanding surgical outcomes across 12 years and 8 months of association with Narayana Hrudayalaya, 4 years and 1 month at Kingsway Hospital, and 2 years and 4 months at ABRH JNMC Sawangi Wardha.
• Successfully operated at Kohinoor Hospital Mumbai (a 175-bedded facility) from 2013 to 2014, performing off-pump low ejection fraction CABG.
• Published a clinical case study in the PRIME Newsletter (Issue 15, 2020) and the Journal of Medical and Research Cardiology (Volume IV, Issue IV, 2022).
• Presented vital research on off-pump CABG at the Jaipur CTCON 2007 (IJCTVS Volume 23, January to March 2007) and ISECTCON 2009 Ahmedabad.
• Authored a landmark study on beating heart continuous coronary perfusion (IJECT 2018, Volume 28, Pages 53 to 54).

Publications

Dr Vivek Lanje is actively involved in advancing medical research globally. He has authored clinical research focusing on cardiac surgery outcomes and myocardial protection:

• Simultaneous use of positioners and stabilizers gives better outcomes in off-pump CABG
• Role Of Adenosine As Additives Of Cardioplegia For Myocardial Protection In CABG On CPB
• Beating Heart Continuous Coronary Perfusion (BHCCP) for ASD closure and Tricuspid repair
• Myocardial Protection By Left Ventricular Mass Consideration In Chronic Aortic Valve Disease

Professional Experience

Dr Vivek Lanje currently brings his cardiothoracic and vascular expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Consultant at:

• Ganga CARE Hospital, Farmland Road (Nagpur)
• Midas Multispeciality Hospital, Ramdaspeth (Nagpur)
• Midas Hospital, Parsodi (Nagpur)

Previously, he gained clinical experience serving as a Consultant and Assistant Professor at:

• Government Medical College, Nagpur (Assistant Professor)
• Asian Heart Institute and Research Centre, BKC Mumbai (Clinical Associate)
• Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore (Associate Consultant)
• Kohinoor Hospital, Mumbai (Consultant)
• Suretech Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur (Senior Consultant)
• Wockhardt Hospital, Nagpur (Senior Consultant)
• CritiCare Asia Multispeciality Hospital, Andheri West (Senior Consultant)

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