Cardiothoracic Surgery

Procedures



What Common Procedures Do Cardiothoracic Surgeons Perform?

Cardiothoracic procedures can be lifesaving and often involve complex techniques. Some of the most frequent ones include:

Heart Procedures

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): The most common type of open-heart surgery. It improves blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked arteries and may be necessary following a heart attack.
  • Heart valve repair or replacement: Fixes or replaces valves that are not working properly.
  • Aortic surgery: Treats problems like aneurysms in the body’s main artery.

Lung Procedures

  • Lung resection: Removes part or all of a lung, often to treat cancer or severe disease.

Chest and Esophagus Procedures

  • Esophageal surgery: Treats conditions like esophageal cancer or severe acid reflux.
  • Chest wall reconstruction: Repairs damage to the bones and muscles of the chest.
  • Diaphragm repair: Fixes issues with the muscle that helps you breathe.

Minimally Invasive and Advanced Techniques

  • Endoscopic surgery: Uses small tools and cameras to operate through tiny incisions.
  • Robotic-assisted surgery: Uses computer-guided tools for precise movements and faster recovery.
  • Stent placement: Keeps blood vessels open to improve circulation.

Other Types of Cardiothoracic Surgeries

  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
  • Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge repair of Mitral Valve (M-Teer) with MitraClip®
  • Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge repair of Tricuspid Valve (T-Teer) with TriClip™
  • Valvuloplasty
  • PFO or ASD Closure
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Lobectomy