Brief Profile
Prof. Dr. Amitabha Chakrabarti is an esteemed figure in Eastern India's medical community, known for pioneering Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic procedures. With a focus on less invasive techniques, he has improved patient recovery. Heading the region's largest Thoracic Vascular Unit, Dr. Chakrabarti's leadership has transformed patient care and advanced thoracic surgery practices in the area.
Qualification
- MBBS, DNB (General Surgery),
- M.Ch (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery),
- MNAMS
Post held in past
- Prof and Head of the Department CTVS in KPC Medical College, Kolkata
Fields of Expertise
- Robotic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Onco Surgery
Awards & Recognition
- P K Sarkar Memorial Oration in ATCVSWB 2022
Professional Memberships & Certifications
- IACTS
- ESTS
- ERS
- ISCCM
- IMA
- ASI
Publications
- Chakraborty, Unmesh & Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh. (2023). Ganglioneuroma presenting as subpulmonic effusion—a differential to consider?. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 10.1007/s12055-023-01522-7.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh & Chakraborty, Unmesh. (2023). Is systemic heparinization beneficial in arteriovenous fistula surgery? - Our experience. Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 10. 27. 10.4103/ijves.ijves_64_22.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh. (2020). Understanding the practice of thoracic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 36. 10.1007/s12055-020-01025-9.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh. (2020). Our experience of thoracic surgery during COVID19 pandemic. The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians. 8. 64. 10.4103/jacp.jacp_38_20.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh. (2020). Central venous occlusion in dialysis patients – Novel surgical management. Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 7. 399. 10.4103/ijves.ijves_83_20.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Bandyopadhyay, Manujesh & Purkayastha, Biswarup. (2017). Malignant perivascular epitheloid cell tumour (PEComa) of the lung – a rare entity. Innovative Surgical Sciences. 2. 10.1515/iss-2016-0032.
- Chakrabarti, Amitabha & Purkayastha, Biswarup & Pattari, Sanjib & Kukatla, Lokesh. (2015). Pericardial angiosarcoma: an interesting case report. Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 33. 10.1007/s12055-015-0408-z.
Key Procedures Performed
- Robotic Lung Resection
- Robotic Chest Tumour Resection
- Vats Thoracic Surgeries
- Surgery For Aortic And Carotid Arterial Disease And Peripheral Arterial Disease
Rare/ Unique Skills
- Minimally Invasive Surgeon Including Robotics And Endobronchial Intervention
Interests
- Building the State of Art Thoracic
- Vascular Division in Eastern India
Languages Spoken
English, Bengali, Hindi
