Experience Highlights
- Performed first successful aortic dissection repair in Manipal
- Series of high risk operations including VSR repairs and aortic aneurysm and dissection repairs
- Established a mitral repair programme in the region – one of very few in the country
- Performed nearly 1000 cardiac surgeries after returning back from the UK with about 2% overall mortality which is upto international standards- the last 300 cases with 1 % mortality
- Started the minimally invasive cardiac surgery programme in the region
- Improved level of patient care by improving communication and setting up regular clinics as well as initiatives like the INR register for patients on oral anticoagulation
Research and Publications
Thesis & Research
- Thesis during M.Ch. training – Controlled Reperfusion in Prolonged Acute Ischemia of Lower Limbs 2000- 2003
- Thesis during M.S. training – Merits and demerits of laparoscopic cholecystectomy 1997-1999
Presentations at International Scientific Meetings
- Pai VB, Kamath GS Aortic dissection repair – good results are possible with attention to detail- a case series. IACTSCON 2017, Bangalore
- Pai VB, Kamath GS Lessons learnt while performing off pump CABG for Kawasaki Disease: a case report. IACTSCON 2017, Bangalore
- Pai VB, Kamath GS Timing is crucial in surgery for endocarditis; lessons from a case series. IACTSCON 2017, Bangalore
- Pai VB, Kamath GS Infradiaphragmatic Inferior Vena Cava ( IVC) Tear During Balloon Mitral Valvotomy ( BMV ) Needing Urgent Surgery. IACTSCON 2017, Bangalore
- Pai VB Intraoperatively detected pericardial tuberculosis : a rare indication for beating heart surgery! International Coronary Congress Nov 2016
- Pai VB, Kamath GS, Rai GD, Varma M. Delayed repair for aortic root abscess – is it justified? World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Edinburgh Sep 2015
- Pai VB, Kamath GS, Shetty S, Patil NT. Tuberculosis can cause anything in the world except pregnancy! World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Edinburgh Sep 2015
- Pai VB, Kamath GS. Repair of Congenital VSD with CABG in patient with moderate LV function IACTS 2014
- Pai VB When should we not operate on patients with pleural effusions? Presentation at the annual meeting SCTS Manchester Apr 2012
- Pai VB Case presentation at Valve meeting chaired by Dr. Tirone David. Heart hospital Oct 2011
- Pai VB Surgeons Interpretation of the one year results from the Syntax trial. Heart Hospital Audit meeting May 2009
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
| TITLE | Year |
|---|---|
| Surgery for mesothelioma: the evidence base and a pragmatic approach to surgical treatment
VB Pai, KS Rammohan, T Treasure
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1-7, 2018
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2018 |
| Effect of preoperative education on postoperative outcomes among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
C Ramesh, BS Nayak, VB Pai, NT Patil, A George, LS George, ES Devi
Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 32 (6), 518-529. e2, 2017
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2017 |
| Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock after adult cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Khorsandi, S Dougherty, O Bouamra, V Pai, P Curry, S Tsui, S Clark, …
Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 12 (1), 55, 2017
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2017 |
| Effect of Complementary Therapies in Patients Following Cardiac Surgery
R Chandrababu, BS Nayak, VB Pai, NT Patil, A George, LS George, …
Holistic nursing practice 31 (5), 315-324, 2017
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2017 |
| Tracheal bronchus: a challenge for anaesthesiologists
NT Patil, VB Pai, GD Rai, GS Kamath
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 3 (9), 2456-2458, 2017
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2017 |
| Pre-operative anxiety in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery–A cross-sectional study
C Ramesh, BS Nayak, VB Pai, A George, LS George, ES Devi
International journal of Africa nursing sciences 7, 31-36, 2017
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2017 |
| International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
C Ramesh, BS Nayak, VB Pai, A George, LS George, ES Devi
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2017 |
| Effect of complementary therapies in patients following cardiac surgery
C Ramesha, BS Nayak, VB Pai, N Patil, A George, LS George, ES Devi
Holistic Nursing Practice 31 (5), 315-324, 2017
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2017 |
| Tuberculosis can cause anything in the world except pregnancy!
VB Pai, GS Kamath, S Shetty, NT Patil
Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 10 (1), A233, 2015
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2015 |
| Delayed repair for aortic root abscess-is it justified?
VB Pai, GS Kamath, GD Rai, M Varma
Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 10 (S1), A234, 2015
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2015 |
| Effectiveness of massage therapy on post-operative outcomes among patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review
C Ramesh, VB Pai, N Patil, BS Nayak, A George, LS George, ES Devi
International Journal of Nursing Sciences 2 (3), 304-312, 2015
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2015 |
| Complementary therapies for patients undergoing cardiac surgery: an evidence based literature review
C Ramesha, BS Nayak, V Pai, N Patil, A George, LS George, ES Devi
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences 1 (2), 112-117, 2015
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2015 |
| When images lie: a variant of suprascapular artery found incidentally
S Dinkar, GS Kamath, VB Pai
BMJ case reports 2015, 2015
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2015 |
| A giant ‘sausage’thrombus in the left ventricle in a patient with preserved ventricular function
H Kareem, T Devasia, VB Pai, K Minocha
BMJ case reports 2014, 2014
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2014 |
| Case Report: Left maxillary artery pseudoaneurysm: a rare and late postoperative complication after head and neck cancer treatment
G Kamath, R Naalla, VB Pai, R Narayanan
BMJ case reports 2014, 2014
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2014 |
| Should we use mechanical valves in patients with end-stage renal disease?
VB Pai, CK Tai, K Bhakri, S Kolvekar
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 15 (2), 240-243, 2012
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2012 |
| Surgery and tuberculosis
I Cummings, J O’Grady, V Pai, S Kolvekar, A Zumla
Current opinion in pulmonary medicine 18 (3), 241-245, 2012
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2012 |
| Use of gentamicin–collagen sponges in closure of sternal wounds in cardiothoracic surgery to reduce wound infections
G Godbole, V Pai, S Kolvekar, APR Wilson
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 14 (4), 390-394, 2012
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2012 |
| Are there any good treatments for keloid scarring after sternotomy?
VB Pai, I Cummings
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 13 (4), 415-418, 2011
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2011 |
| Mammary steal: a case report in bypass grafting in a hemodialysis patient
VB Pai, S Kolvekar
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 27 (3), 132, 2011
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2011 |
| Management of the pleural space early after pneumonectomy
KS Rammohan, VB Pai, T Treasure
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery, 161-164, 2011
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2011 |
| Efficacy of three different ablative procedures to treat atrial fibrillation in patients with valvular heart disease: a randomised trial
V Srivastava, S Kumar, S Javali, TR Rajesh, V Pai, J Khandekar, …
Heart, Lung and Circulation 17 (3), 232-240, 2008
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2008 |
| How best to manage the space after pneumonectomy? Theory and experience but no evidence
V Pai, S Gangoli, C Tan, S Rankin, M Utley, R Cameron, …
Heart, Lung and Circulation 16 (2), 103-106, 2007
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2007 |
| Radiofrequency modified maze procedure for chronic atrial fibrillation
AM Patwardhan, VS Lad, N Kumar, S Agarwala, C Binoy, NB Agrawal, …
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 19 (3), 136-140, 2003
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2003 |
| Esophageal injury during radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation: inherent safety of radiofrequency bipolar coagulation.
AM Patwardhan, VS Lad, V Pai
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 124 (3), 642-3; author …, 2002
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2002 |
Other Experience
Teaching Experience
- Supervised Ph. D. Mr Ramesh C. Topic: Effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Interventions Programme (CNIP) on anxiety, fatigue, self-efficacy and quality of life (QOL) among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery Completion June 2017
- Examiner for BPT exam in Manipal University Jan 2017
- Examiner for BPT exam in Manipal University June 2015
- Examiner for BPT exam in Manipal University June 2014
- Interview panel for selection for medical graduates University College London Mar 2010
- Interview panel for selection for medical graduates University College London Feb 2008
- Application scoring panel for ST 2 doctors for General surgery University College London Nov 2007
- OSCE examiner for medical graduates at University College London. June 2007
- Organised teaching programme for SHOs at Harefield Hospital August 2006- Dec 2006
- OSCE examiner for medical graduates at King’s College, London June 2005
- Vascular rings: An overview. Paediatric Grand Rounds Teaching Programme, Guy’s & Thomas’ Hospital, London July 2005.
- Regular teaching sessions for perfusion trainees in King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. July 2000- August 2003
- Teaching undergraduate medical students and nursing students as Lecturer in General Surgery using bedside teaching sessions, tutorials and lectures Feb 2000-July 2000
Management & Administrative Experience
- Chief Cardiac Surgeon, KMC Manipal. Responsible for making KMC as the referral centre for major cardiac surgery in the region Jan 2013- till date
- Teaching coordinator for cardiothoracic surgery at the Heart Hospital Feb 2011- Oct 2012
- Organizing teaching programme at Harefield Hospital Oct 2010- Feb 2011
- Administrative SpR at The Heart Hospital Oct 2008 – Oct 2009
- Secretary, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors, India. Mar 2001-July 2002
- Joint Secretary, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors, India. July 1997-June 1998
- Assistant General Secretary, Students’ Association, B.J. Medical College, Pune June 1993-July 1994