The Asiri Central Heart Centre, on completion of a successful decade of saving hearts, has launched its paediatric (congenital) cardiothoracic surgery program.
The first Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) surgery was performed on January 25 by Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. M.S. Mugunthan. Consultant Anesthetist Dr. Asitha Dassanayake, provided support during the surgery.
The surgery, funded under the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme (free insurance scheme offered by the Government) was a lifeline for the young patient who had been on the long waiting list at LRH. The parents, burdened by the uncertainty of securing timely surgery, found hope and relief through Asiri Health’s intervention.
Dr. Mugunthan said that this program is a boon for patients, permitting them to undergo surgery without a long wait, while reducing the waiting list for complex surgeries in the government sector.
He said that although this was the first paediatric cardiothoracic surgery performed at Asiri Central Hospital, the experience, skill and support from the team at Asiri Central ensured the seamless execution of the surgery.
Group CEO of Asiri Health, Dr. Manjula Karunaratne said, “At Asiri Health, we are driven by a mission to provide accessible, world-class healthcare that transforms lives.”
