Dr. Lalchand Bandagi

72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village presented with extreme fatigue. Dr. Bandagi discovered severe aortic stenosis worsened by decades of untreated rheumatic fever. Performed minimally invasive valve replacement using a donated prosthetic valve through hospital's charity program. Patient now tends her garden pain-free.

45-year-old construction worker suffered a workplace cardiac injury when a steel beam struck his chest. Dr. Bandagi repaired a ruptured ventricular septum and myocardial contusion using innovative tissue adhesive techniques. Returned to light duty in 3 months with implanted monitor for ongoing observation.

8-year-old child from an affluent family diagnosed with complex tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Bandagi performed a groundbreaking single-stage complete repair using 3D-printed cardiac models for surgical planning. Child made full recovery and now participates in school sports.

60-year-old street food vendor with uncontrolled diabetes presented with critical limb ischemia and coronary artery disease. Dr. Bandagi coordinated a hybrid procedure - cardiac bypass followed by peripheral angioplasty. Patient resumed modest vending activity with medication compliance support from hospital social workers.

A 28-year-old software engineer with no prior medical history suddenly collapsed during a marathon. Rushed to Manipal Hospital, Dr. Bandagi diagnosed a rare congenital coronary artery anomaly. Performed emergency arterial switch surgery with complete recovery in 6 weeks, allowing the patient to return to competitive running.