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
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