Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai Performs First Coronary Laser Angioplasty
A 52-year-old man in Mumbai had a blocked heart stent for 15 years.
Doctors used a special laser treatment called Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty to fix it.
This treatment uses a laser to clear the blockage.
The procedure was successful, and the patient recovered quickly.
This is the first time this treatment was done in the Mumbai suburbs.
It helps people who have complex heart problems get better care closer to home.
A 52-year-old man in Mumbai underwent the first Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in the suburbs to treat a blocked 15-year-old heart stent.
The procedure was performed at KIMS Hospitals, Thane, after conventional methods failed.
Dr. B. C. Kalmath led the team that successfully restored blood flow and treated additional blockages.
The laser treatment is used for complex cases where routine balloon angioplasty is ineffective.
The procedure marks a significant advancement in accessing advanced cardiac care in the Mumbai suburbs.
- Who
- 52-year-old Malad resident Dhivaji Dhurat
- What
- First Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Mumbai suburbs
- When
- Recently performed
- Where
- KIMS Hospitals, Thane
- Why
- To treat severe in-stent restenosis and additional coronary blockages
Proponents of Advanced Cardiac Care
Critics of Medical Tourism
Access to Advanced Technology
Proponents of Advanced Cardiac Care
Proponents argue that the availability of Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty in Mumbai suburbs improves access to advanced cardiac care, reducing the need for patients to travel to tertiary centers.
Critics of Medical Tourism
Critics contend that such advanced procedures should be centralized in major hospitals to ensure the highest standards of care and safety.
- Patient Age
- 52 years
- Procedure
- Coronary Excimer Laser Angioplasty
- Hospital
- KIMS Hospitals, Thane
- Lead Doctor
- Dr. B. C. Kalmath
- Condition Treated
- In-stent restenosis and coronary blockages
- Recovery Time
- Discharged the following day