A 78-year-old man from Mizoram, who had been suffering from persistent abdominal and back pain for months, successfully underwent a highly complex endovascular aortic repair at Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, Kolkata. The rare, minimally invasive procedure was performed by Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director Cath Lab and Senior Interventional Cardiologist, along with his medical team.
The patient was initially evaluated at a local hospital in Mizoram, where doctors detected a dangerous aortic aneurysm an abnormal balloon-like swelling in the body’s main artery that can cause fatal internal bleeding if ruptured. Considering the high risk, he was referred to Manipal Hospital EM Bypass for advanced care.
Traditionally treated through open surgery, the condition was managed using a safer endovascular repair. Dr. Kumar’s team inserted a bifurcated aortic graft using two femoral access points and closed the procedure with five closure devices—four ProGlides and one Angio-Seal—enabling minimal bleeding and rapid healing. The patient walked the next day and was discharged, marking one of India’s rarest same-day mobility cases involving such large-bore access. In Aizawl’s healthcare and diagnostics sector, the case has sparked discussions about the growing need for specialized cardiac interventions outside the state. With many patients traveling to metro hospitals, the demand for advanced cardiovascular care continues to rise. The patient has now recovered well and will attend regular follow-ups. Dr. Kumar termed the success “a gratifying moment” for the team and the family.
