Minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery is based on minimal access cardiovascular interventions. Specialists use special techniques that reduce the size of the incisions. This is why sometimes special instruments are required to facilitate maneuvering through small surgical openings.
What are the advantages of minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery?
With the reduction in the size of the incisions, the size of the scars is also reduced. This reduces the possibility of infection and bleeding, as well as the likelihood of the wound opening after the operation. Another advantage is that with the reduction in the size of the surgical wound, the pain after surgery is less, the recovery is faster and, therefore, the hospital stay is shorter.
What are the risks of this type of surgery?
The risks of minimally invasive surgery are lower than those of conventional surgery, due to the smaller size of the wound. Even so, in the event that the professional has the need to improve visibility, it is possible to widen the incisions of the surgical field and go from a minimally invasive surgery to a conventional one, with all its risks.
What care should the patient follow after the operation?
The patient’s postoperative care is the same as for any cardiovascular surgery. The difference, as we have already mentioned, is the reduction in pain and hospital stay, since the wounds are much smaller. In fact, it is common for the patient to be able to walk only 48 hours after surgery.