Major heart surgery on 77-yr-old man with rare blood group performed

Vijayawada: Capital Hospital successfully performed Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) on 77-year-old T Nancharaiah, who has the extremely rare Bombay blood group (hh phenotype), in a challenging procedure requiring extensive planning and coordination.

Dr Hema Krishna Sai Kadiyala, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, led the surgery. Given the patient’s advanced age, the complexity of CABG and the difficulty in arranging compatible blood, the medical team adopted meticulous blood-conservation measures and ensured adequate blood support was available before the operation.

A major logistical effort was undertaken by Pradha Blood Bank, Kanuru, which coordinated the procurement of compatible blood from Hyderabad and Salem in Tamil Nadu.

“Operating on a patient with the Bombay blood group presents a unique challenge as compatible blood is exceptionally difficult to obtain. In a 77-year-old undergoing major cardiac surgery, comprehensive preparation was essential. We therefore planned the procedure carefully, with emphasis on blood conservation and adequate compatible blood backup,” Dr Hema Krishna Sai Kadiyala said.

Dr Manne Harish, MD, Capital Hospitals, said the successful procedure highlighted the importance of advanced surgical planning, blood-conservation strategies and close coordination between cardiac surgeons and blood-bank services.

Capital Hospital acknowledged the efforts of Pradha Blood Bank, blood-bank teams and donors who helped arrange compatible blood from different cities and states.

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