Carotid Surgery in Hyderabad — Endarterectomy & Stenting
Carotid artery disease is a leading cause of stroke in India. Dr. Pritee Sharma performs both carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills — choosing the safer option for each individual anatomy and risk profile.
The carotid arteries in the neck supply the brain. Cholesterol plaque narrows them silently until a small fragment breaks off and causes a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or full stroke.
Once carotid stenosis exceeds 70% (symptomatic) or 80% (asymptomatic in fit patients), intervention significantly reduces stroke risk. Duplex ultrasound, CT angiography and, when needed, MR angiography guide the decision.
Dr. Sharma performs CEA with patch angioplasty and shunt when needed, or transfemoral / transcarotid stenting (TCAR) with cerebral protection.
Take the next step toward healthier vessels
Book a consultation with Dr. Pritee Sharma at Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills.
Symptoms to watch for
- Sudden weakness or numbness of one side of body (TIA / stroke)
- Transient blindness in one eye (amaurosis fugax)
- Sudden slurred speech or difficulty finding words
- Bruit heard over the neck on examination
- Often asymptomatic — found on routine duplex
Common causes & risk factors
- Atherosclerosis and ageing
- Hypertension and dyslipidemia
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Family history of stroke
How Dr. Pritee Sharma treats this condition
Best Medical Therapy
High-dose statin, antiplatelet, tight BP control, smoking cessation — the foundation for every patient.
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Open surgical removal of the plaque with patch closure — the gold standard for most symptomatic patients.
Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
Transfemoral stenting with distal cerebral protection — for anatomy hostile to open surgery.
TCAR (TransCarotid Artery Revascularisation)
Direct neck access with flow reversal — the lowest stroke-risk stenting technique available.
Emergency Intervention
Rapid CEA/CAS within 2 weeks of a TIA or minor stroke for maximum stroke-prevention benefit.
Why early care matters
- Up to 70% reduction in stroke risk after successful intervention
- Prevents recurrent TIA and disabling stroke
- Improves cognitive function in select patients
- Faster recovery than post-stroke rehabilitation
Why choose Dr. Pritee Sharma
- Both CEA and stenting available under one roof
- Cerebral monitoring during surgery (transcranial Doppler, shunt when indicated)
- Combined vascular–neurology stroke pathway
- 24×7 emergency stroke workup
Frequently asked questions
For most patients, CEA has slightly lower stroke risk. Stenting is preferred in radiation-treated necks, high lesions or high-risk cardiac patients. Dr. Sharma personalises the choice after imaging review.
About 90–120 minutes under general or regional anaesthesia. Most patients go home in 2–3 days.
In experienced hands, the combined stroke/death risk is well under 3% — significantly lower than the stroke risk of leaving a tight carotid untreated.
Restenosis occurs in about 5–10% at 5 years and is usually managed with a stent. Aggressive risk-factor control minimises recurrence.
What to expect during recovery
- Overnight ICU observation, ward stay 2–3 days
- Neck sutures removed at 5–7 days (CEA)
- Return to desk work in 10–14 days
- Lifelong antiplatelet and statin therapy
- Duplex follow-up at 1, 6, 12 months, then yearly
Why this matters in Hyderabad
- Hyderabad's IT, BPO and corporate workforce spend 9–12 hours seated daily — a leading driver of varicose veins, DVT and venous reflux in patients under 45.
- High prevalence of diabetes across Telangana (over 14% of urban adults) makes diabetic foot disease and PAD some of the most common limb-threatening conditions seen at Renova Century Hospital.
- Hot, humid summers and prolonged standing in retail, teaching and healthcare further increase the burden of chronic venous insufficiency in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
- Patients travel to Banjara Hills for vascular care from across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra — Dr. Sharma's team coordinates out-station travel, imaging review and cashless insurance.
Dr. Pritee Sharma — Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon
21+ years of dedicated vascular and endovascular surgical experience.
- MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery)
- DNB Peripheral Vascular Surgery — Gold Medalist (awarded by the Hon'ble Ex Vice President of India)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Surgery
- Head of Department, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery — Renova Century Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Former Consultant — Army Hospital Research & Referral, Delhi
- Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Member — Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons
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