About Us

that minimizes disruption to the heart during surgery. His artistry extends to the realm of Minimal Invasive Valve Repair and Replacements, where he delicately mends the heart’s intricate valves through minimally invasive techniques. The canvas of his expertise also features Minimal Invasive CABG Surgeries, a testament to his ability to craft solutions that expedite recovery and minimize invasiveness.

Pioneering Possibilities: Dr. Manikala stands at the vanguard of innovation with his groundbreaking Heart and Lung Transplant Surgeries, a feat that embodies medical ingenuity and restores hope to countless lives. His virtuosity extends further to Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantations, a cutting-edge procedure that augments heart function and quality of life. With the precision of a virtuoso, he conducts Thoracic Surgeries, a realm where his finesse is evident in every incision and suture.

Healing Young Hearts: Dr. Manikala’s healing touch extends to even the youngest of hearts. His expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiac Surgeries, encompassing repairs for conditions like Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), and Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). His proficiency transcends boundaries, mending these intricate flaws and gifting a new lease of life to the youngest patients.

ECMO Excellence: In the realm of advanced medical interventions, Dr. Manikala’s proficiency shines brilliantly through Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) services. This life-saving technology provides vital support to patients with compromised heart or lung function, showcasing Dr. Manikala’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge solutions for optimal patient outcomes.

Sri Narayani Hospital – Where Miracles Unfold: Dr. Vinod Kumar Manikala’s surgical symphonies come to life within the hallowed halls of Sri Narayani Hospital, nestled in the heart of Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the confluence of medical excellence and compassionate care. Within its walls, Dr. Manikala and his dedicated team orchestrate healing journeys that rewrite the narratives of health, hope, and vitality.

Embark on a Journey of Healing: As you traverse the pages of this narrative, we invite you to embark on a journey of healing, hope, and transformation. Dr. Vinod Kumar Manikala’s legacy is one of surgical brilliance, compassionate care, and unwavering dedication to enhancing lives. With an illustrious career spanning a decade, he continues to paint masterpieces of healing, one surgical triumph at a time. Join us at Sri Narayani Hospital, where the future of cardiovascular well-being is sculpted with precision, passion, and profound expertise. Your heart’s health deserves nothing less than the extraordinary, and that’s precisely what Dr. Manikala and his team stand poised to deliver.

Awards

• 2015   Best Research paper – Pediatric Cardiac Society of India – PCSI 
  2011   Best Dissertation Award paper – APASICON
  2007   Dr N Subbarao Endowment Gold medal prize – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  
  

Memberships In Professional Societies

• 2022 – Present  Member, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
• 2022 – Present  American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
• 2021 – Present  International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
• 2021 – Present  Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Surgeons (CSCS)
• 2019 – Present  Society of Minimal Invasive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery India
• 2018 – Present  Indian Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (IACTS)
• 2010 – Present  Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  
  

Publications

1.  Ryaan El-Andari 1, Sabin J Bozso 2, Jimmy Jh Kang 2, Vinod K Manikala 2, Michael C Moon 2, Mohammed Al-Aklabi 2, Robert C Welsh 3, Jeevan Nagendran 2.  Surgical Repair of a Transannular Rupture During Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2021 Aug 6; 14:11795476211038126. PMID: 34393537. 
2. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Sreenivas V, Gupta VP, Choudhary SK, Airan B. Exercise performance after univentricular palliation. Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2018 Jan-Apr; 11(1):40-47. doi: 10.4103/apc.APC_43_17.
3. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Choudhary SK, Airan B.: Bidirectional Glenn on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A comparison of Three Techniques. J Card Surg. 2017 May; 32(5):303-309. doi: 10.1111/jocs.13123. Epub 2017 Apr 9.
4. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Bhoje A, Choudhary SK, Kothari SS, Juneja R, Saxena A, Airan B. Atrial switch procedure in children more than 5 years of age: mid-term results. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov; 23(5):694-698. Epub 2016 Jul 17
5. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Bhoje A, Choudhary SK, Airan B. Atrial Switch Operation in a Late Presenter With d-Transposed Great Arteries, Juxtaposed Atrial Appendages, and Bilateral Superior Caval Veins. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2016 Mar; 7(2):227- 30
6. Kumar MV, Choudhary SK, Talwar S, Gharde P, Saxena R, Sahu MK, Airan B.  Extra-anatomic bypass to supra-celiac abdominal aorta for complex aortic obstruction.  Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Apr;101(4):1552-7.
7. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Choudhary SK, Airan B.  Thyroid hormone supplementation following open-heart Surgery in children.  Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (January– March 2016) 32(1):17–22.
8. Sahu MK, Manikala VK, Singh SP, Bisoi AK, Chowdhury UK. Use of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct in the treatment of paradoxical hypertension after surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta in infants. Ann Card Anaesth.2015 Jul-Sep; 18 (3):437-40.
9. Talwar S, Kumar MV, Makhija N, Kapoor PM, Choudhary SK, Airan B. Bidirectional Glenn: open technique of anastomosis on cardiopulmonary bypass. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovasc Surgery. 2015 Sep; 31(3): 209-212.
10. Saxena R, Kumar MV, Kumar S, Gharde P, Talwar S, Choudhary SK.  Thrombus in the Proximal Aorta: Cardiopulmonary Bypass Strategy and Surgical Management. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Jul; 100(1):311-3.
11. KumVinod Manikalay SK, Airan B.  Conventional versus adjustable pulmonary artery  banding:   which   is   preferable?   Interact   Cardiovasc   Thorac Surg. 2014 Jun; 18(6):838-41.

12. Talwar S, Kumar    MV, Muthu Kumaran S, Airan  B.  Is sternotomy superior to thoracotomy for modified Blalock-Taussig shunt? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2014 Mar;18 (3):371-5.

Articles Submitted for Publication

• Vinod Manikala, MD1,4, Quynh Nguyen, BSc2, Danika Vautour, MD3,4, Wing Lam, MD, MPH3,4, Roderick MacArthur, MD, MSc1,4, Angela Neufeld, MD3,4 Redo heart transplant without allogeneic blood transfusion.
• Vinod Manikala, MD1,4*, Quynh Nguyen, BSc2, Abdullah Baghaffar, MD1,4, Angela Neufeld, MD3,4, Roderick MacArthur, MD, MSc1,4.  Left ventricular assist device inflow obstruction secondary to early ventricular remodelling
• Ryaan EL-Andari1, BSc., Abigail White2, MD, Nicholas M. Fialka1, BSc., Shubham Shan2, MD., Vinod K. Manikala2, M.S, M.Ch., Yonghze Hong2, MD, PhD., and Shaohua Wang2, MD, MSc. Mini-Sternotomy versus Full Sternotomy fIsolated Aortic Valve Replacement: A Single Center Experience
• Abigail White MD1, Devin O’Brien MD1, Lina Elfaki MSc2, Vinod Manikala MD1, Sabin Bozso MD PhD1, Maral Ouzounian MD  PhD2,  Michael  Moon  MD1  .  The use of the  Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent (AMDS) in acute type A aortic dissection repair prevents
  DANE (distal anastomotic new entry tear.