Robotic Bypass Surgery

Minimally invasive methods are increasing as an alternative to classical surgery methods in cardiac surgery, especially with the technology developed in the last 15 years. In recent years, robotic bypass surgeries provide an important advantage in terms of patient comfort and speed of recovery.




 

Robotic surgery with a 4-inch incision

Liv Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, it is possible to perform the robotic bypass surgery without cutting the heart cage and stopping the heart. 3 holes are drilled under the patient's armpit and a 4 cm incision is made in the rib. A camera is placed into this incision. This camera provides 8-10 times larger and clear 3D images. One surgeon attaches surgical instruments to the arms of the robot, the other surgeon uses them on the console of the camera.

Surgery can be performed without stopping the heart

Coronary artery bypass surgery, mitral valve surgery, congenital heart surgery and arrhythmia surgery are performed by robot in patients who are appropriate for this method. Coronary artery bypass surgery can be performed without stopping the heart or by stopping the heart (using a heart-lung machine). Mitral valve operations are performed by stopping the heart.

The patient returns to normal life in a short time

Unlike classic bypass surgery, the robotic bypass surgery can be performed without cutting the heart cage and stopping the heart. The patient can return to normal life much earlier. Because of much lower infection rate and less bleeding, robotic by-pass surgery provides cosmetic advantage to the patient. The surgery is performed with small incisions and therefore no scarring. In addition, the patient achieves normal physical condition faster.

Less pain, lower infection

Coronary artery bypass surgery, mitral valve surgery, congenital heart surgery and arrhythmia surgery are performed by robot in patients who are appropriate for this method. Coronary artery bypass surgery can be performed without stopping the heart or by stopping the heart (using a heart-lung machine). Mitral valve operations are performed by stopping the heart. With robotic heart surgery, the recovery period is significantly shortened. The patients usually are back to work after 15 days. This reduces the risk of bleeding, infection and pain.