Replacement Of The Aortic Valve Clinics Abroad — Page 5

Severance Hospital handles 40,000 operations annually, with a dedicated cardiovascular centre for comprehensive cardiac surgery. The clinic has extensive robotic surgery capability using the Da Vinci system. JCI and KOIHA accreditation confirm it meets international safety standards. It is also affiliated with Yonsei University and was recently named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

Apollo Hospital Indraprastha has performed over 170,000 heart surgeries – a huge cardiac centre with vast experience. An aortic valve replacement may cost around A$7,400–A$10,900, a significant saving compared to Australia. The hospital is JCI-accredited and a major destination for international patients, with English-speaking staff throughout.

Medanta Hospital has performed over 15,000 cardiac surgeries, a major track record for valve replacements. It was India’s first hospital to offer robotic cardiac surgery in 2010, showcasing advanced surgical capabilities. The 1,250-bed centre holds Joint Commission International accreditation for international safety standards and is located 18km from New Delhi airport for convenient access.

Global Hospital Chennai is equipped with a Da Vinci robot for minimally invasive cardiac surgery options. The clinic is NABH-accredited and offers interpreters, airport transfers, and visa assistance for a seamless international experience. It is part of the Gleneagles Global Hospitals group, a large network treating 2 million patients annually.

BLK Super Speciality Hospital is JCI-accredited – an international safety and quality benchmark for Australians. Dr Sushant Srivastava specialises in beating heart aortic valve replacement, which aims for reduced recovery time. The centre uses advanced PET-CT and 128-slice CT scans for precise pre‑op cardiac planning. It offers comprehensive international patient services including airport transfers and visa support.