Aortic Video Series: Day Seven
Keyhole aortic valve replacement
Discover the Revolutionary Approach to Aortic Valve Surgery: Minithoracotomy
Imagine recovering from heart surgery in just 7-8 days instead of 12 weeks. With minithoracotomy aortic valve replacement, this isn’t just a possibility โ it’s a reality for many patients!
Minithoracotomy offers significant advantages over both full sternotomy and ministernotomy:
- No broken bones: Unlike sternotomy approaches, minithoracotomy accesses the heart through a small incision between the ribs.
- Faster healing: Incisions typically heal in 7-8 days, compared to 12 weeks for sternotomy procedures.
- Reduced complications: Lower risks of infection, bleeding, and postoperative pain.
- Quicker recovery: Patients often return to normal activities much sooner.
While not suitable for everyone, experienced surgical teams can assess your eligibility through echocardiograms, angiograms, and CT scans[11].
Ready to explore if minithoracotomy is right for you? Stay tuned for our next video where we’ll dive deeper into the preoperative assessment process. Your journey to a healthier heart โ with a faster recovery โ could be just around the corner!
PS: Curious about your options for aortic valve surgery? Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn if you’re a candidate for this revolutionary approach.
Mr. Birdi
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
BMed Sci (Hon) BM BS FRCS (CTh) MCh