Patient Experience
A 28-year-old female software engineer, previously healthy, presented with sudden-onset chest pain and shortness of breath. Diagnostic imaging revealed a spontaneous pneumothorax requiring urgent thoracoscopic bullectomy. Dr. Sarkar performed minimally invasive surgery, and the patient returned to work within two weeks with no complications.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a rural village, with a history of hypertension, was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis after experiencing syncopal episodes. Despite financial constraints, Dr. Sarkar arranged charitable funding for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement
An 11-year-old boy, active in sports, was found to have a congenital ventricular septal defect during a school health check-up. Dr. Sarkar performed a percutaneous device closure, avoiding open surgery. The child was discharged in 48 hours and cleared for athletic activities after one month.
A 45-year-old construction worker with no prior medical history collapsed at work due to a massive pulmonary embolism. Dr. Sarkar led an emergency surgical embolectomy team. After a prolonged ICU stay and rehabilitation, the patient made a near-complete recovery and transitioned to a supervisory role.
A 67-year-old wealthy business executive with complex coronary artery disease refused standard CABG due to fear of prolonged recovery. Dr. Sarkar performed robotic-assisted multivessel coronary bypass, allowing discharge in five days. The patient resumed international travel within three weeks.
A 19-year-old college student from an underprivileged background presented with recurrent pericarditis secondary to tuberculosis. Dr. Sarkar initiated antitubercular therapy followed by pericardiectomy when medical management failed. The student returned to studies after six months with full scholarship support.
A 52-year-old female homemaker with metastatic breast cancer developed malignant pericardial effusion causing cardiac tamponade. Dr. Sarkar performed emergency pericardial window creation and initiated palliative care coordination. She achieved good symptom control for her remaining months.
A 34-year-old pregnant woman
An 80-year-old retired judge with severe COPD and lung cancer required lobectomy. Dr. Sarkar utilized enhanced recovery protocols and non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery. The patient was walking the same evening and discharged home with home oxygen therapy on day 4.
A 41-year-old immigrant laborer with neglected rheumatic heart disease presented in end-stage heart failure. Dr. Sarkar performed mitral valve replacement and tricuspid repair through a government health scheme. After three months of recovery, the patient returned to light duty work.
A 23-year-old professional athlete was found to have arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia during preseason screening. Dr. Sarkar implanted a subcutaneous ICD and provided genetic counseling. The athlete transitioned to coaching while remaining active in sports administration.
A 58-year-old fisherman with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension underwent pulmonary thromboendarterectomy after failing medical therapy. Dr. Sarkar's deep hypothermic circulatory arrest technique resulted in dramatic functional improvement, allowing return to modified fishing duties.
A 31-year-old woman with Marfan syndrome developed ascending aortic aneurysm during her second pregnancy. Dr. Sarkar performed elective aortic root replacement postpartum with valve-sparing technique. She resumed normal activities and later had a third successful pregnancy.
A 76-year-old retired army officer with esophageal cancer and previous abdominal surgery required complex esophagectomy. Dr. Sarkar used a minimally invasive Ivor Lewis approach with enhanced recovery protocol. The patient resumed oral nutrition on postoperative day 3 and achieved complete oncological remission.