WHAT IS A KEYHOLE CARDIAC SURGERY?
A keyhole cardiac surgery is a surgery that is an alternative to open heart surgery. It is performed by operating the heart through the gaps in the rib cage, without splitting the breastbone. Most of these surgeries are conducted by robots these days.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF KEYHOLE CARDIAC SURGERIES OVER OPEN HEART SURGERIES?
- Smaller Incisions
- Smaller scars
- Less pain
- Less bleeding
- Less/No infection
- Fast recovery
Dr Mahadevan Ramachandran, a cardiac surgeon with over 15 years of independent experience in the premier hospitals of Kerala. He is currently working as Chief Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at the following hospitals:
Total Cardiac Care, Thiruvananthapuram
Cosmopolitan Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
Azeezia Medical College, Kollam
NIMS Medicity, Neyyantinkara
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