Medical Excellence In Cardiac Surgery In India, From Harvard University International (USA)
Dr P.K. Sen Oration From Indian Assocaition Of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons On “Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery”
First to establish Open Heart Surgery in neonates and infants in Mumbai
First to perform ‘Beating heart coronary bypass surgery on an adult’ in Mumbai, in Nov 1995 at the Cumballa Heart Institute
First to introduce ‘Minimally Invasive & Thoracoscopic Cardiac Surgery’ in India
First to perform ‘Beating heart coronary bypass surgery on a new born baby’ – in 2008 at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
First to perform ‘Hybrid Coronary Bypass Procedure’ at the Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai
Established & managing charitable ‘rural heart surgery program’ in a village in Maharashtra
Conducted live workshops in minimally invasive cardiac surgery & hybrid coronary procedures
Performed over 15,000 cardiac & vascular & thoracic operations
Conferred the title of “Harvard University International Award for Medical Excellence in India