Can Bentall, David and Yacoub Surgeries be Repaired with Armpit (Minimally Invasive) Method?
The Bentall, David and Yacoub procedures are complex surgical procedures used to treat aortic and aortic valve diseases. Traditionally, these surgeries are performed through large incisions and cutting the sternum. However, as technology and surgical techniques have improved, minimally invasive approaches have become possible in some cases.
Here is what you need to know about these surgeries:
What is Bentall Surgery?
Bentall’s surgery is a comprehensive procedure involving replacement of the aortic root, aortic valve and ascending aorta. This procedure usually requires major surgery.
Bentall Surgery with Armpit Method
The Bentall procedure is difficult to perform using minimally invasive methods. However, this technique can be performed by experienced surgeons in some specialised centres in suitable patients. Bentall surgery is performed with a minimally invasive approach, using small incisions and special surgical instruments.
What is David’s Surgery?
David’s operation is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing the aortic root and preserving the patient’s own aortic valve. This operation often requires open heart surgery.
David Surgery with Armpit Method
It is possible to perform David’s surgery with minimally invasive methods. However, it is necessary to consult experienced cardiac surgeons who perform this method with the underarm minimally invasive method. In David’s surgery performed with the underarm method, the aortic root is repaired using small incisions and the aortic valve is protected.
What is Yacoub Surgery?
The Yacoub operation is a surgical procedure that involves replacing the enlarged part of the aortic root and preserving the aortic valve. This operation also usually requires a major surgical intervention.
Yacoub Surgery with Armpit Method
The traditional treatment of Yacoub’s surgery is by cutting the sternum. However, it is also performed with minimally invasive methods. It is important to seek advice from cardiac surgeons who can perform underarm Bentall, David and Yacoup operations. In this method, the procedure is performed with small incisions and special instruments under the armpit between the ribs, thus accelerating the patient’s recovery process.
It is a source of pride for us that we are the first in Turkey and in the world to perform Bentall, David and Yacoup surgeries with small incisions under the armpit. Now, such complex and difficult surgeries have been included in the list of surgeries performed by us under the armpit between the ribs.
It is important for patients with aortic aneurysm to seek the opinion of Cardiovascular Surgery Specialists who perform these methods.
