Aster Hospital Al Qusais has successfully completed a highly complex five-vessel heart bypass on a 55-year-old patient using advanced beating-heart surgery, highlighting the growing availability of specialised cardiac care in Dubai.
DUBAI: Aster Hospital Al Qusais has successfully performed a highly specialised five-vessel heart bypass on a 55-year-old Indian resident, using an advanced surgical technique that allowed doctors to complete the operation without stopping the patient’s heart.
The procedure, carried out on June 2, 2026, involved Total Arterial-Anaortic Revascularisation, an advanced form of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) that uses only the patient’s own arteries while avoiding manipulation of the aorta. This approach is designed to reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and may provide better long-term outcomes for suitable patients.
The patient sought medical attention after experiencing chest pain radiating to both shoulders for nearly six days. A coronary angiogram revealed severe blockages in multiple coronary arteries, leading doctors to diagnose advanced coronary artery disease with angina. He was also found to have high cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
The nearly eight-hour operation was among the most technically demanding procedures undertaken by the hospital’s cardiac surgery team. Surgeons completed five bypass grafts while creating 11 arterial connections to restore blood flow across extensively blocked coronary arteries.
The operation was performed entirely on a beating heart by Dr. Sandeep Srivastava, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, and Dr. Shipra Srivastava, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon. The team used the patient’s Left Internal Mammary Artery, Right Internal Mammary Artery and Left Radial Artery to create new pathways for blood circulation instead of using leg veins, as is common in conventional bypass surgery.
During the operation, surgeons also encountered long segments of severe blockage in several coronary arteries. They performed coronary endarterectomy to remove hardened plaque before reconstructing the affected arteries with arterial patches to improve blood flow.
Dr. Sandeep Srivastava said the surgery was one of the most technically demanding bypass procedures undertaken by the hospital because of the patient’s extensive coronary artery disease and the need for multiple arterial connections. He added that completing the operation without stopping the heart or manipulating the aorta reflected the advanced cardiac expertise available at Aster Hospital Al Qusais.
Dr. Shipra Srivastava said modern cardiac surgery focuses on improving patient safety and long-term outcomes. She noted that avoiding manipulation of the aorta helped minimise the potential risk of stroke while achieving complete restoration of blood flow.
The patient recovered without complications and remained stable following surgery. He thanked the medical team for their expertise, clear communication and compassionate care throughout his treatment.
Since launching its cardiac surgery programme in November 2024, Aster Hospital Al Qusais says it has completed more than 500 cardiac surgeries. The hospital says complex procedures such as this five-vessel heart bypass demonstrate the growing availability of advanced cardiac care for patients in Dubai.
