CABG (Bypass Surgery): Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
Blood vessels taken from the chest wall, leg or arm are used to create new routes around blocked heart arteries.
- Also called
- coronary artery bypass grafting, heart bypass
- Duration
- About 3–5 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- About 5–7 days
Cardiac Surgery surgeons for CABG (Bypass Surgery)
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Dr. Abhay Jain
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
MBBS, MCh - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, DNB - General Surgery
18+ Years Experience
CABG (Bypass Surgery) in India
CABG (Bypass Surgery) is a cardiac surgery procedure used to treat Coronary Artery Disease. It usually takes about 3–5 hours under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is about 5–7 days.
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It is usually considered for multiple blocked coronary arteries, left main disease and diabetes with complex disease. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 781 cardiac surgery surgeons at 10,921 hospitals across 133 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Coverage for CABG (Bypass Surgery) depends on your policy and insurer. Please check with your insurer before admission. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether CABG (Bypass Surgery) is right for you.
CABG (Bypass Surgery) Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 93 | 747 |
| Hyderabad | 84 | 611 |
| Mumbai | 73 | 489 |
| Navi-mumbai | 31 | 129 |
| Bhopal | 21 | 85 |
| Bangalore | 20 | 519 |
| Gwalior | 17 | 21 |
| Thane | 16 | 249 |
| Indore | 15 | 69 |
| Kolkata | 15 | 534 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 14 | 167 |
| Amritsar | 12 | 258 |
| Begusarai | 11 | 36 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 11 | 0 |
| Darbhanga | 10 | 17 |
| Greater_Noida | 10 | 19 |
| Nashik | 10 | 82 |
| Gaya | 8 | 7 |
| Nagpur | 8 | 118 |
| Visakhapatnam | 8 | 73 |
| Chennai | 7 | 614 |
| Dehra Dun | 7 | 0 |
| Guwahati | 7 | 21 |
| Patna | 7 | 105 |
| Salem | 7 | 22 |
| Shyamnagar | 7 | 0 |
| Ahmedabad | 6 | 774 |
| Bhiwandi | 6 | 0 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 | 7 |
| Karimnagar | 6 | 22 |
| Kulti | 6 | 2 |
| Mangalore | 6 | 13 |
| Mysore | 6 | 30 |
| Agra | 5 | 283 |
| Ajmer | 5 | 112 |
| Bareilly | 5 | 13 |
| Bidar | 5 | 0 |
| Coimbatore | 5 | 82 |
| Dewas | 5 | 2 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 5 | 5 |
| Rajkot | 5 | 45 |
| Sagar | 5 | 2 |
| Agartala | 4 | 46 |
| Bharatpur | 4 | 2 |
| Bikaner | 4 | 4 |
| Dwarka | 4 | 0 |
| Kharagpur | 4 | 0 |
| Pune | 4 | 338 |
| Rampur | 4 | 2 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 12 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Ahmadnagar | 3 | 180 |
| Amravati | 3 | 250 |
| Ankleshwar | 3 | 96 |
| Bathinda | 3 | 14 |
| Chandigarh | 3 | 35 |
| Dombivli | 3 | 0 |
| Howrah | 3 | 14 |
| Kakinada | 3 | 4 |
| Khandwa | 3 | 0 |
| Meerut | 3 | 21 |
| Mount_Abu | 3 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | 3 | 4 |
| Nizamabad | 3 | 9 |
| Surat | 3 | 82 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 177 |
| Bhagalpur | 2 | 25 |
| Gandhidham | 2 | 0 |
| Haldwani | 2 | 0 |
| Hazaribag | 2 | 0 |
| Jabalpur | 2 | 11 |
| Jammu | 2 | 3 |
| Jamnagar | 2 | 5 |
| Kalyan | 2 | 0 |
| Kanpur | 2 | 33 |
| Kozhikode | 2 | 10 |
| Kukatpalli | 2 | 0 |
| Madurai | 2 | 34 |
| Mehsana | 2 | 0 |
| Palakkad | 2 | 7 |
| Raipur | 2 | 37 |
| Shahjanpur | 2 | 0 |
| Srikakulam | 2 | 3 |
| Vijayawada | 2 | 70 |
| Aizawl | 1 | 38 |
| Aligarh | 1 | 178 |
| Ballari | 1 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 0 |
| Bhandara | 1 | 1 |
| Bhilai | 1 | 2 |
| Bhuj | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar Sharif | 1 | 11 |
| Borivli | 1 | 0 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 1 | 0 |
| Chittorgarh | 1 | 0 |
| Cuttack | 1 | 11 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 1 | 0 |
| Dausa | 1 | 0 |
| Dehradun | 1 | 0 |
| Durgapur | 1 | 6 |
| East Champaran | 1 | 0 |
| Erode | 1 | 3 |
| Gangtok | 1 | 0 |
| Guntur | 1 | 16 |
| Habra | 1 | 0 |
| Hassan | 1 | 1 |
| Hubli | 1 | 7 |
| Jalna | 1 | 2 |
| Jamshedpur | 1 | 23 |
| Kannur | 1 | 3 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Kasaragod | 1 | 1 |
| Kochi | 1 | 4 |
| Kolhapur | 1 | 14 |
| Mahbubnagar | 1 | 1 |
| Masaurhi | 1 | 0 |
| Mathura | 1 | 8 |
| Model town | 1 | 0 |
| Moradabad | 1 | 4 |
| Morbi | 1 | 0 |
| Nagercoil | 1 | 2 |
| Nellore | 1 | 7 |
| Ottappalam | 1 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 6 |
| Raurkela | 1 | 0 |
| Srinagar | 1 | 8 |
| Tiruppur | 1 | 0 |
| Ujjain | 1 | 0 |
| Vadodara | 1 | 80 |
| Valsad | 1 | 2 |
| Varanasi | 1 | 57 |
| West Godavari | 1 | 0 |
| Yadgir | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Multiple blocked coronary arteries
- Left main disease
- Diabetes with complex disease
What happens during the procedure
- General anaesthesia
- Chest opened through the breastbone
- Grafts attached beyond the blockages (on or off heart-lung machine)
- Chest closed; ICU monitoring
Recovery
About 6–12 weeks with cardiac rehabilitation.
Typical hospital stay: About 5–7 days
Risks & complications
- Bleeding
- Irregular heartbeat
- Infection
- Stroke (uncommon)
CABG (Bypass Surgery) cost in India
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist
Hospitals Offering CABG (Bypass Surgery) in India
230 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
| Hospital | City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality |
|---|---|---|
| Medanta-The Medicity | Delhi NCR | 6 |
| KIMS | Hyderabad | 6 |
| Star Hospitals | Hyderabad | 6 |
| MPCT Hospital | Navi Mumbai | 5 |
| Echelon Hospital | Navi Mumbai | 4 |
| Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida | Delhi NCR | 4 |
| Care Hospital | Hyderabad | 4 |
| Apollo Hospitals | Hyderabad | 3 |
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CABG (Bypass Surgery) near you
FAQs
How long does CABG (Bypass Surgery) take?
About 3–5 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: About 5–7 days.
What anaesthesia is used?
General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after CABG (Bypass Surgery)?
About 6–12 weeks with cardiac rehabilitation.
Is CABG (Bypass Surgery) covered by insurance?
It is usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to your policy's terms, waiting periods and sub-limits. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
A balloon catheter passed from the wrist or groin opens a narrowed heart artery, and a stent is placed to keep it open. It is performed by an interventional cardiologist.
Heart Valve Replacement
A diseased heart valve is repaired or replaced with a mechanical or biological valve, through open surgery or, for selected patients, a catheter (TAVI).
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