Dr. Atul Abraham

Dr. Atul Abraham

Dr. Atul Abraham

  • Consultant
  • Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • KIMSHEALTH, P.B.No.1, Anayara P.O, Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala, India
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Work Experience

After completing his cardiac surgery training at AIIMS in 2017, he worked at Aster Medcity, Kochi, and later as faculty at Government Medical College, Kozhikode. He was a key member of the pioneering team that established the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at General Hospital, Ernakulam—the first such department in a district level hospital in India. He had served as Consultant at KIMSHEALTH before pursuing advanced training at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, the country’s leading cardiac centre. At Narayana, he acquired extensive expertise in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, as well as a wide range of advanced and complex cardiac procedures.

Area of Expertise

  • Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Bypass Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Valve Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive ASD/VSD Closure
  • Hybrid
  • CABG
  • Off-Pump CABG
  • Total Arterial CABG
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Aortic Surgery
  • ECMO
  • Lung Surgeries
  • VATS
  • Vascular Surgery and Dialysis Access

Education

  • MBBS from Govt Medical College, Kottayam(2004-2010)
  • MS (General Surgery) from Govt Medical College, Madurai (2011-2014)
  • MCh (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (2014-2017)
  • DrNB CTVS(2019)
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship in Adult cardiac surgery from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram (2020)

Awards

PUBLICATIONS

1) Ectopic atrial rhythm after superior septal approach to the mitral valve — an often under-reported entity. Abraham A, Panicker VT, Mohanan Nair KK, Karunakaran J. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul;39(4):340-349. doi: 10.1007/s12055-022-01471-7.

2) Transaortic edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for moderate secondary/functional mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing aortic root/valve intervention. Choudhary S, Abraham A, Bhoje A, Gharde P, Sahu M, Talwar S et al. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2017;154(5):1624-1629. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.06.013.

3) High blood tacrolimus and hyperkalemia in a heart transplant patient. Sahu, M., Singh, S., Das, A., Abraham, A., Airan, B., Alam, I., Menon, R.Devagourou, V. and Gupta, A., 2017 Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 20(2), p.270. doi: 10.4103/0971-9784.203933.

4) Arrhythmias in Children in Early Postoperative Period After Cardiac Surgery. Sahu, M., Das, A., Siddharth, B., Talwar, S., Singh, S., Abraham, A. and Choudhury, World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2018;9(1), pp.38-46. doi:10.1177/2150135117737687.

PAPERS/POSTERS PRESENTED

  1. Tricuspid Valve- the forgotten Valve National TEE workshop, Narayana Hridyalaya Bangalore, 2024.

  2. A rare adult presentation of congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) - does lobectomy prevent malignant transformation? Atul Abraham, Manoj P Nair IACTS 2020, Ahmedabad

  3. A prospective analytical study on the incidence and predictive factors for intra abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome following laparotomy/ laparoscopic surgery. Atul Abraham, D Maruthu Pandian Best Paper Session,ASICON 2013, Ahmedabad

Languages Known

  • Malayalam
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil
  • Kannada

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Dr. Atul Abraham is a Consultant in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum. He specialises in advanced heart surgery, minimally invasive cardiac procedures, robotic cardiac surgery, complex coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Off pump CABG, Total arterial revascularization, Robotic CABG, Valve replacement, valve repair, aortic surgery, ECMO support, lung surgery (VATS), Lobectomy, Decortication, Vascular surgery, and AV fistula procedures.

Minimally invasive heart surgery, also called keyhole cardiac surgery, is an advanced surgical technique performed through small incisions without opening the entire chest bone (sternotomy). It offers: ● Reduced pain ● Faster recovery ● Minimal blood loss ● Shorter hospital stay ● Better cosmetic results Dr. Atul Abraham performs minimally invasive bypass surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, and minimally invasive ASD/VSD closure at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum.

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (Off-Pump CABG) is a heart bypass procedure performed without using a heart-lung machine. The surgery is done while the heart is still beating. Benefits include: ● Reduced risk of stroke ● Lower complication rates ● Shorter ICU stay ● Faster recovery Dr. Atul Abraham specialises in Off-Pump CABG and Total Arterial CABG for long-term graft durability.

Hybrid CABG combines minimally invasive bypass surgery with angioplasty and stenting. It is ideal for selected patients with complex coronary artery disease. This approach offers: ● Less invasive treatment ● Improved long-term outcomes ● Faster rehabilitation Hybrid coronary revascularisation is part of advanced cardiac care at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum.

Dr. Atul Abraham performs: ● Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery ● Valve replacement surgery ● Mitral Valve Repair ● Aortic Valve Surgery ● Complex Valve Reconstruction Mitral valve repair is preferred over replacement whenever feasible, as it preserves natural heart function and improves long-term survival.

Robotic cardiac surgery uses advanced robotic systems to perform precise heart procedures through very small incisions. It enhances surgical accuracy, reduces trauma, and speeds up recovery. Robotic cardiac surgery at KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum is used for selected valve and coronary procedures.

Yes. He specialises in aortic surgery for conditions such as: ● Aortic aneurysm ● Aortic dissection ● Complex aortic root disorders Timely surgical intervention prevents life-threatening complications.

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) is an advanced life-support system used in critically ill patients with severe heart or lung failure. At KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum, ECMO support is provided for: ● Severe cardiac failure ● Post-cardiac surgery complications ● Advanced respiratory failure Dr. Atul Abraham is experienced in ECMO management in high-risk cardiac cases.

He performs lung surgeries including: ● VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery) ● Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy ● Decortication ● Tracheal surgery ● Minimally invasive lung resections ● Thoracic procedures for infections and tumours ● Complex lung surgeries VATS allows faster recovery and less postoperative pain compared to open thoracic surgery.

Yes. Dr. Atul Abraham performs: ● Peripheral vascular surgery ● Arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation for dialysis ● Dialysis access revision ● Complex vascular reconstructions These procedures are critical for patients with chronic kidney disease requiring long-term haemodialysis.

KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum offers: ● Advanced cardiac OT infrastructure ● Dedicated cardiothoracic ICU ● Multidisciplinary heart team ● Robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery expertise ● Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation The department is equipped for complex coronary, valve, aortic, thoracic and vascular surgeries under expert supervision.