Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Clinics Abroad — Page 5

Asan Medical Center is South Korea's No. 1 hospital for operations and its Heart Institute performs 300 coronary artery bypass surgeries annually. The centre specialises in both open and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, which has a 98% success rate. Free airport transfers from Incheon and an English-speaking personal coordinator are provided to support international patients. The hospital holds ISO and KOIHA accreditation.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute holds JCI accreditation, meeting global safety standards recognised by Australian private insurers. A special programme for aortic aneurysm surgery may cost around A$15,000. This price typically covers the surgeon's consultation, initial evaluation, and hospital stays in a two-bed room. Airport transfers are also included in the package. The clinic maintains a 91% recommendation rate from global patients. English-speaking medical staff manage all care, ensuring clear communication throughout the treatment process.

Severance Hospital, a JCI-accredited university hospital, handles over 40,000 operations annually. Its integrated Cardiovascular Centre combines cardiology, paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery expertise. With 1,300 doctors – including 395 professors – the hospital manages complex multi-disciplinary cases for international patients.

Medanta Hospital's Heart Institute handles over 15,000 cardiac surgeries and holds JCI accreditation – global standards for patient safety. Its cardio-thoracic and vascular surgery division specialises in complex aortic work. The clinic sits just 18 km from Delhi's international airport, making travel straightforward for Australians.

Global Hospital Chennai is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group, which treats over 2 million patients annually. The hospital is equipped for aortic surgery with a Da Vinci robot, a TrueBeam STx radiotherapy system, and a 3 Tesla Silent MRI. Its teams have performed more than 210 heart-lung transplants. It is listed in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals and provides full support for international patients, including interpreters, airport transfers, and visa assistance.

Dr Ajay Kaul has performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries, with extensive expertise in complex aortic aneurysm repairs. He is the Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and a former professor at Hannover Medical School in Germany. BLK Super Speciality Hospital is JCI-accredited and was the first in Asia to use the CyberKnife VSI system. International patient services include English-speaking coordinators, visa assistance, and airport transfers.