Manipal Hospital EM Bypass sets milestone with rare aortic repair for Mizoram senior

Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass, a unit of Manipal Hospital Group one of India’s largest healthcare providers has completed a landmark minimally invasive endovascular aortic repair on a 78-year-old patient from Mizoram. The high-risk procedure underscores the hospital’s growing leadership in complex cardiovascular and vascular interventions in Eastern India.

The patient was diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm at a local hospital in Mizoram before being referred to Manipal Hospital for specialized intervention. Led by Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director Cath Lab and Senior Interventional Cardiologist, the team deployed a bifurcated aortic graft through two femoral access points and sealed the procedure using five closure devices. The technique ensured almost no bleeding and remarkably enabled next-day mobility and discharge—likely a first-of-its-kind case in India involving such large-bore access.

In the Aizawl healthcare sector, this achievement highlights a widening gap between available local facilities and the rising demand for advanced cardiac procedures. With growing preference among Mizoram residents for technologically advanced treatments, metro-based hospital groups are increasingly attracting patients from the Northeast.

The patient has recovered smoothly and will continue routine follow-ups. Manipal Hospital Group said the case reinforces its commitment to delivering precision-driven, minimally invasive solutions that reduce hospital stay and speed up recovery.