Thane: 39-Year-Old Marfan Syndrome Patient Undergoes Complex Bentall Heart Surgery At KIMS Hospitals

On September 11, 2026, a 39-year-old Thane resident with Marfan syndrome underwent a complex Bentall heart surgery at KIMS Hospitals. The patient's aortic root, the section of the main blood vessel nearest the heart, had become severely enlarged, causing a major leak in the aortic valve. This condition, known as annulo-aortic ectasia with severe aortic regurgitation, can lead to life-threatening complications such as aortic dissection and heart failure.

Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting the body's connective tissue, can weaken the aortic wall and cause the aortic root to gradually enlarge. This can result in aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition characterized by internal bleeding and damage to various organs. In the patient's case, the enlarged aortic root had led to severe aortic regurgitation, where the aortic valve failed to close correctly, causing blood to flow back into the heart.

Dr Saumya Sekhar Jenasamant, the consulting Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, performed the aortic root replacement surgery, replacing the damaged aortic root and aortic valve with an artificial graft and valve. The coronary arteries, responsible for supplying blood to the heart muscle, were then reconnected to the new graft.

The surgery, which also involved careful reconnection of these critical blood vessels, was a major procedure requiring intricate planning due to the aortic root's close connection to the aortic valve and coronary arteries.

Dr Jenasamant emphasized the importance of regular monitoring for individuals with Marfan syndrome, as changes in the aorta can progress over time. The patient recovered well from the surgery and was discharged on the fifth postoperative day.