Private Cardiac Surgery Manchester | OPCAB, Aortic Valve & Aortic Surgery

Mr Haris Bilal — Specialist Cardiac & Aortic Surgery

Professor Bilal offers a comprehensive range of cardiac and aortovascular surgical services at The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle. His practice is focused on delivering outstanding outcomes in technically demanding procedures, with particular expertise in the areas below.

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)

OPCAB — beating heart bypass surgery — is Professor Bilal’s signature procedure and area of greatest expertise. Unlike conventional bypass surgery, OPCAB is performed without stopping the heart or using a heart-lung machine. This reduces the risk of:

• Stroke and neurological complications
• Kidney injury
• Cognitive impairment (“pump brain”)
• Blood transfusion requirements

OPCAB is particularly beneficial for elderly patients, those with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease or prior stroke. Professor Bilal is one of the UK’s most experienced OPCAB surgeons and has an exceptional track record in this technically demanding procedure.

Aortic Valve Replacement

Professor Bilal performs surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients with aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation. He has extensive experience in:

• Tissue (bioprosthetic) valve replacement
• Mechanical valve replacement
• Complex re-operative aortic valve surgery
• Combined coronary bypass and valve surgery

Professor Bilal will discuss which valve type is most appropriate for you based on your age, lifestyle, and medical history.

Complex Aortic Surgery

Professor Bilal is a specialist in surgery of the aorta — the main artery carrying blood from the heart. This includes:

• Aortic root replacement — for aneurysm or connective tissue disorders (e.g. Marfan syndrome)
• Ascending aorta replacement — for aneurysm or type A dissection
• Aortic arch surgery — complex reconstruction of the arch vessels
• Emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection

Combined Procedures

Many patients require combined surgery — for example, coronary bypass combined with valve replacement, or valve surgery combined with aortic root replacement. Professor Bilal has extensive experience performing these complex combined operations safely.

Second Opinions

Professor Bilal is happy to provide second opinions for patients who have been advised to undergo cardiac surgery elsewhere, or who wish to explore all available options before making a decision. Please contact us to arrange a consultation.