Advances allow less invasive procedures, with faster recovery and safety equivalent to traditional techniques
In recent years, heart surgery has undergone a major transformation. Less invasive techniques have been replacing traditional procedures, such as the total opening of the chest bone (sternum), which was needed to access the. Instead, doctors are using smaller cuts on the chest sides (mini-torchotomies) and even robots to perform surgeries more accurately and less impact on the patient. These changes aim to offer effective treatments with less surgical trauma, less pain, lower risk of complications and faster recovery.
How are patients chosen for this type of surgery?
Not everyone can be operated on with these new techniques. Therefore, a careful assessment is essential before . Examinations such as echocardiography (which shows real -time images of the heart) help doctors understand if the patient has the ideal profile to undergo a minimally invasive procedure.
Training of professionals makes all the difference
Less invasive surgeries are more complex to perform and require specific technical preparation. Therefore, it is essential that surgeons receive proper training, both the most experienced and those still in training. Over time and practice, these professionals can achieve great results.
Safe and effective results
Several studies show that these more modern techniques are as safe as traditional surgeries. Research comparing both methods show that risks and results are similar – with the patient’s advantage recovering faster and often with less pain.
Surgeries with robotic assistance are already a reality
An example of state -of -the -art technology is the Vinci ™ surgical system, which is the only US -approved robot for heart surgeries. It allows extremely accurate movements, and studies with thousands of patients have shown that the results are excellent. This type of robot surgery has become a standard for many specialists, especially in cases of mitral valve surgery.
What to expect for the future
The tendency is that these less invasive and robot techniques become increasingly common in hospitals. With the advancement of technology, the idea is to make the procedures safer, with cuts Mencies, faster recovery and less complications. Thus, patients will have more modern and efficient treatments.
*By Dr. Maikon Madeira– CRM/SC 19606 / RQE 26976
Cardiovascular surgeon
Azambuja Hospital (Archdiocesan Hospital Consul Carlos Renaux)
