8th Apr 2026

Is pediatric heart surgery always high-risk? Not necessarily. In this insightful video, Dr. Sowmya Ramanan V, Senior Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum, explains the critical differences between simple and complex congenital heart defects in children—and how these differences influence surgical risk and outcomes. She also breaks down: How pediatric heart surgeries are performed The role of the heart-lung machine during surgery Safety measures and advancements in pediatric cardiac care What parents should expect before, during, and after surgery At KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, we combine advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, child-centred care to deliver the best possible outcomes for young patients. 📍 Hospital: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum 👩‍⚕️ Doctor: Dr. Sowmya Ramanan V 🫀 Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery