Welcome to the Department of Pulmonology at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevpura, a center of excellence for comprehensive lung care. Our well renowned pulmonologists specialize in diagnosing and treating complex respiratory disorders using cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques.
Specialists in pulmonology and interventional pulmonology help people manage issues with their lungs and airways. These chest-related (often called pulmonary or thoracic) problems are treated using advanced tools and methods. Their expertise includes robotic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, pleuroscopy, and full airway evaluations.
Pulmonology doctors team up with thoracic surgeons, cancer experts, pathologists, and other needed doctors. They craft a plan for your treatment based on test results, available solutions, a precise diagnosis, and what you need and aim to achieve.
We are one of the few advanced centers in India offering Interventional Pulmonology (IP) services for both diagnosis and treatment of airway, lung, and pleural diseases—without the need for major surgery.
A fresh perspective in interventional pulmonology
Interventional Pulmonology is a super-specialty within respiratory medicine that uses advanced bronchoscopic and imaging techniques to diagnose and treat conditions such as lung cancer, chronic cough, airway blockages, pleural effusion, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and recurrent pneumothorax, often without the need for open surgery.
Doctors specialising in interventional pulmonology stay ahead in using cutting-edge tools for diagnosing and treating diseases. One such tool is robotic bronchoscopy, a game-changing method. Using this technique, doctors can now view and take biopsies from areas of the lung that were unreachable. It helps doctors collect tissue samples from or near the airways that might hold cancer cells. This method has a proven record of shortening the time patients wait to move from diagnosis to getting treated.
Conditions We Diagnose & Treat
- Airway narrowing/obstruction
- Airway stricture from benign or malignant causes (tumours, scarring, inflammation)
- Compressed airways due to structural issues or tumours
- Congenital airway stenosis (present from birth)
- Tracheomalacia (weakened windpipe walls causing collapse)
- Lung and airway cancers
- Lung cancer – diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment
- Suspected or confirmed lung cancer evaluation
- Cancer in the chest (lung, mediastinal, and airway tumours)
- Endobronchial tumours
- Carcinoid tumours
- Pleural tumours
- Pleural and chest cavity conditions
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Fibrosing mediastinitis (scar tissue in the chest cavity)
- Infections & inflammatory diseases
- Tuberculosis (active and latent)
- COVID-19 related breathing issues and recovery care
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Fungal and atypical lung infections
- Sarcoidosis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Relapsing polychondritis
- Amyloidosis affecting lungs/airways
- Chronic respiratory conditions
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) & pulmonary fibrosis
- Chronic respiratory failure (including ventilator-dependent patients)
- Airway bleeding & growths
- Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
- Recurring respiratory papillomatosis (wart-like airway growths)
- General respiratory issues
- Chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks)
- Unexplained breathlessness
- Lung collapse
- Unusual chest X-rays requiring further assessment
Our IP team specializes in early and accurate diagnosis of lung conditions, even from deep-seated or peripheral lung lesions. These procedures are particularly important in suspected lung cancer, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and ILD.
Key Diagnostic Procedures
- EBUS-TBNA (Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy) – for sampling lymph nodes and mediastinal masses
- Radial EBUS-Guided Biopsy – for evaluating peripheral lung nodules
- Cryobiopsy – for diagnosing interstitial lung diseases with higher yield than forceps biopsy
- Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
- Endobronchial Biopsy – for mucosal or visible airway lesions
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) – for detecting infectious or inflammatory diseases
- Medical Thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy) – for diagnosing pleural effusion, pleural thickening, or malignancy
Examinations, Procedures & Non-Surgical Treatments at KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) – contactless technique to stop bleeding or ablate tumours in the airways
- Balloon Dilation / Dilatation – inserting a balloon to open narrowed airways (airway stenosis)
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) – washing the lung airways with saline to diagnose infections or inflammatory lung conditions
- Bronchoscopy – flexible or rigid scope examination of the airways
- Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy – guided approach to reach deep lung lesions
- Endobronchial Cryotherapy & Biopsy – freezing to remove tumours or take tissue samples; also for granulation tissue removal
- Endobronchial Laser Treatment – high-energy laser to shrink or remove airway blockages
- Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy (EBUS) – tissue sampling of lung masses or lymph nodes using ultrasound imaging
- Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction – minimally invasive method for COPD patients to improve breathing
- Electrocautery & Debulking – removal of airway tumours or masses
- Foreign Body Removal – in both adults and children, extraction of inhaled objects from airways
- Microknife Treatment of Strictures – precise cutting to relieve narrowed airways
- Placement of Endobronchial Valves – to manage persistent air leaks or collapsed lungs
- Airway Stent Placement – silicone or metallic stents to keep narrowed or collapsed airways open
- Pleuroscopy (Medical Thoracoscopy) – minimally invasive examination of the pleural space for diagnosis or biopsy
- Pleurodesis with Talc – for recurrent pleural effusion
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) Placement – for managing long-term pleural effusions
- Chest Tube Insertion & Pleural Fluid Drainage
- Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy – sampling of small peripheral lung nodules
- Rigid Bronchoscopy – for large airway tumours or severe obstructions
- Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy – precision-guided sampling of small or hard-to-reach nodules
- Thoracentesis – needle drainage of fluid from around the lungs
- Tracheostomy Placement & Management – creating and managing a breathing opening in the neck
- Transbronchial Cryobiopsy – advanced lung biopsy method for diagnosing interstitial lung diseases
Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique clinical profile, ensuring optimal safety and comfort.
What Makes KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura Stand Out in Pulmonology and Interventional Pulmonology
Top-notch care for patients
Our interventional pulmonologists get some of the best ratings in patient satisfaction surveys. Patients appreciate their knowledge and the way they listen to explain and address concerns showing kindness and understanding throughout.
Trusted for excellence
At KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, the Pulmonology Department focuses on high clinical standards and follows national guidelines for diagnosing and treating lung conditions.
Wide-ranging expertise
The lung care team includes pulmonary specialists, interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, therapists, and nurses. They team up to strengthen and maintain your lung health.
Invasive trailblazers
We use the latest invasive methods whenever we can, including robotic-assisted procedures for diagnoses and treatments, which you can access at KIMS Hospitals in Mahadevapura. These methods involve smaller cuts, reduce pain, and help people heal faster.