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Early Results Of Totally Endoscopic Congenital Heart Surgery
Alaaddin Yilmaz
1,
Fadhil Alamrani2;
1Cardio-thoracic surgeon at Jessa Hospital in Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium,
2ISOHE international health education, Belgium, Belgium
BACKGROUND: Congenital heart disease is a common condition that affects the heart's structure and function. Endoscopic corrective cardiac surgery is a minimally invasive approach to repairing congenital heart defects, using small holes and specialized tools to access and repair the heart.
METHODS: In this study, 22 patients with congenital heart disease، age range 5-24 years, underwent endoscopic corrective cardiac surgery for various conditions. Of these patients, 8 (36%) had an atrial septal defect (ASD), 3 (13.63) had a ventricular septal defect (VSD) with infundibular stenosis, 5 The procedures were performed by a team of experienced cardiac surgeons using state-of-the-art equipment. The patients were carefully evaluated before and after surgery, with a focus on factors such as length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and overall survival rates.
RESULTS The results of the study were successful, with low rates of postoperative complications and favourable outcomes in terms of survival and recovery. The average length of hospital stay was shorter than with traditional open surgery, and the patients generally experienced less pain and discomfort following the procedure.
The specific techniques used for each condition varied depending on the nature and location of the defect.(22.73%) had mitral valve repair, and ( 27%) had a VSD.
:CONCLUSIONS:Overall, this study provides evidence that endoscopic corrective cardiac surgery can be a safe and effective approach for repairing various types of congenital heart defects. However, each patient's case is unique, and decisions about the most appropriate treatment approach should be made in consultation with a qualified medical professional. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore the long-term benefits of this technique.
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