A Chennai hospital has developed a minimally invasive procedure to treat children with congenital heart diseases.

The advancement was reported on October 7. It aims to give young patients a less intrusive and safer treatment option.

Congenital heart defects are among the most common birth defects. Many require surgery in early childhood.

Minimally invasive techniques use small cuts instead of open surgery. Recovery is usually faster and less painful.

The procedure could help families avoid long hospital stays. It also lowers the risk of complications.

Chennai is a major centre for cardiac care in India. Its hospitals treat patients from across the country.

Doctors say early detection improves outcomes. Screening newborns for heart defects is key.

The hospital plans to offer the procedure to more patients. Medical teams are being trained in the technique.

India sees thousands of children born with heart defects each year. Affordable treatment remains a challenge for poor families.