A new way to reach your heart -minimally invasive cardiac surgery

A median sternotomy has traditionally been used to execute most cardiac surgery procedures. Minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) eliminate the necessity for a sternotomy to gain access to the operating field .These procedures require the use of a professional cardiac surgeon as well as well-equipped cardiac centers.

Initially, MICS was utilised to graft the left internal mammary artery to the left anterior descending artery. Valve repair or replacement, as well as the closure of septal abnormalities, are now performed using minimally invasive methods

The procedure results in less bleeding and better lung function. The main benefit of Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is that there is no persistent sternal instability and there are less postoperative wound infections. Smaller incisions, fewer blood transfusions, minimum pain, early postoperative extubation, and speedier movement and rehabilitation are all advantages of the technique over standard open heart surgery.