traditional open heart surgery is invasive (typically involving an incision of 6 to 8 inches through the sternum) and requires a long healing and recovery process. Minimally invasive heart surgery offers an alternative to certain types of open heart surgery, resulting in less pain and faster recovery for most people. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery can incorporate robotic technology to help surgeons during the procedure.
This is what you need to know.
The Heart of the Matter
In minimally invasive (robotic) cardiac surgery, your surgeon will make one or more small incisions between your ribs. Then, surgical instruments, with a photo-sensitive device is inserted through the incision. The surgical tools are connected to robotic arms that the surgeon controls with a computer device. This allows your surgeon to better handle the instruments and perform the procedure more precisely
This type of surgery can be used for several different cardiac procedures, including :.
- CABG
- valve surgery
- Aneurysm Repair
What to Expect during the minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Because it involves a smaller incision, minimally invasive cardiac surgery can have a number of benefits for patients. These include:
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stays after surgery
- Reduction the risk of infection and bleeding
- Reduced recovery time
people who undergo a minimally invasive cardiac surgery usually come home from two to five days after the procedure . Generally, it takes between one and four weeks to recover from this form of surgery. In comparison, open heart surgery has a typical recovery time which can be two times longer.
However, not everyone is eligible for minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Your surgeon will assess the risks and benefits of these techniques with the traditional open-heart surgery and to determine the best choice based on your age, medical history, type of heart problem you have, and other factors.
Want to learn more about minimally invasive cardiac surgery? Visit UPMC Web site heart Vascular Institute or contact us at 1-855-UPMC-HVI (876-2484).
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