Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, also known as MICS CABG (Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery/Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) or The McGinn Technique is heart surgery performed through several small incisions instead of the traditional open-heart surgery that requires a median sternotomy approach. MICS CABG is a beating-heart multi-vessel procedure performed under direct vision through an anterolateral mini-thoracotomy.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery are less blood loss, reduced post-operative discomfort, faster healing times and lowered risk of infections, as well as eliminating the possibility for deep sternal wound infection or sternal non-union. This procedure makes heart surgery possible for patients who were previously considered too high risk for traditional surgery due to age or medical history. Patients referred for this procedure may have Coronary Artery Disease (CAD); aortic, mitral or tricuspid valve diseases; or previous unsuccessful stenting.
The development of cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass techniques has reduced the mortality rates of these surgeries to relatively low ranks. For instance, repairs of congenital heart defects are currently estimated to have 4–6% mortality rates. A major concern with cardiac surgery is the incidence of neurological damage. Stroke occurs in 2–3% of all people undergoing cardiac surgery, and is higher in patients at risk for stroke. A more subtle constellation of neurocognitive deficits attributed to cardiopulmonary bypass is known as postperfusion syndrome, sometimes called "pumphead". The symptoms of postperfusion syndrome were initially felt to be permanent, but were shown to be transient with no permanent neurological impairment.
Minimally-invasive procedures (also known as minimally-invasive surgeries) have been enabled by the advance of various medical technologies. Surgery by definition is invasive and many operations requiring incisions of some size, are referred to as open surgery. Incisions made can sometimes leave large wounds that are painful and take a long time to heal. Minimally-invasive surgery refers to surgical techniques that limit the size of incisions needed and so lessens wound healing time, associated pain and risk of infection. An endovascular aneurysm repair as an example of minimally-invasive surgery is much less invasive in that it involves much smaller incisions, than the corresponding open surgery procedure of open aortic surgery. This minimally-invasive surgery became the most common method of repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms in 2003 in the United States.
The front-runners of minimally-invasive procedures were interventional radiologists. By the use of imaging techniques, interventional instruments could be directed throughout the body by the radiologists by way of catheters instead of large incisions needed in traditional surgery. So that many conditions once requiring surgery can now be treated non-surgically.
Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to ICU. Patients typically do not remember the breathing tube being removed as anesthesia wears off. We take great care in managing pain with medication. Then, you will be eased into mobility and do pulmonary hygiene exercises to clear the lungs and prevent infection. A physician assistant from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center explains the process. #heartsurgery #cardiacsurgery #HeartMonth #GoBlue
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Discover what heart surgery is (also known as cardiac surgery) and what life is like before and after heart surgery for those with coronary artery disease. Thor Sundt, M.D., director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Service at Mass General Brigham explains how to prepare for heart surgery, what recovery looks like, and if you can expect to live a normal life after surgery.
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Medical Animation: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Today, the most common approach for open-heart surgery is a sternotomy, which requires a 12-14-inch incision through the breastbone. But in the hands of experienced minimally invasive surgeons, many cardiac procedures can be performed through smaller 2- to 3-inch incisions between the ribs without the need to cut through the breastbone. Learn more in this medical animation from Sarasota Memorial's Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Team and medical director Jonathan Hoffberger, DO. For information or referrals, visit smhheart.com.
Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to...
Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to ICU. Patients typically do not remember the breathing tube being removed as anesthesia wears off. We take great care in managing pain with medication. Then, you will be eased into mobility and do pulmonary hygiene exercises to clear the lungs and prevent infection. A physician assistant from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center explains the process. #heartsurgery #cardiacsurgery #HeartMonth #GoBlue
Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to ICU. Patients typically do not remember the breathing tube being removed as anesthesia wears off. We take great care in managing pain with medication. Then, you will be eased into mobility and do pulmonary hygiene exercises to clear the lungs and prevent infection. A physician assistant from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center explains the process. #heartsurgery #cardiacsurgery #HeartMonth #GoBlue
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Discover what heart surgery is (al...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Discover what heart surgery is (also known as cardiac surgery) and what life is like before and after heart surgery for those with coronary artery disease. Thor Sundt, M.D., director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Service at Mass General Brigham explains how to prepare for heart surgery, what recovery looks like, and if you can expect to live a normal life after surgery.
Did you know? The first successful closed valve surgery in the world was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1923. Learn more about cardiac surgery options: https://www.brighamandwomens.org/surgery/cardiac-surgery
For more information on heart bypass surgery, click here: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/heart-bypass-surgery
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - What is Cardiac Surgery?
0:44 - Coronary Artery Disease
1:03 - Symptoms
1:57 - Bypass Surgery
2:54 - Before Surgery
3:06 - After Surgery
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Heart Surgery: What to Expect Before & After Cardiac Surgery | Mass General Brigham
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Discover what heart surgery is (also known as cardiac surgery) and what life is like before and after heart surgery for those with coronary artery disease. Thor Sundt, M.D., director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Service at Mass General Brigham explains how to prepare for heart surgery, what recovery looks like, and if you can expect to live a normal life after surgery.
Did you know? The first successful closed valve surgery in the world was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1923. Learn more about cardiac surgery options: https://www.brighamandwomens.org/surgery/cardiac-surgery
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1:03 - Symptoms
1:57 - Bypass Surgery
2:54 - Before Surgery
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Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond.
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Pancho Claus, a Houston icon known for giving thousands of toys to kids in need, is recovering from double bypass surgery and will need several weeks of rest.
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Today, the most common approach for open-heart surgery is a sternotomy, which requires a 12-14-inch incision through the breastbone. But in the hands of experie...
Today, the most common approach for open-heart surgery is a sternotomy, which requires a 12-14-inch incision through the breastbone. But in the hands of experienced minimally invasive surgeons, many cardiac procedures can be performed through smaller 2- to 3-inch incisions between the ribs without the need to cut through the breastbone. Learn more in this medical animation from Sarasota Memorial's Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Team and medical director Jonathan Hoffberger, DO. For information or referrals, visit smhheart.com.
Today, the most common approach for open-heart surgery is a sternotomy, which requires a 12-14-inch incision through the breastbone. But in the hands of experienced minimally invasive surgeons, many cardiac procedures can be performed through smaller 2- to 3-inch incisions between the ribs without the need to cut through the breastbone. Learn more in this medical animation from Sarasota Memorial's Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Team and medical director Jonathan Hoffberger, DO. For information or referrals, visit smhheart.com.
Cardiac surgery is a life-changing event, and there are important things to know for what comes during recovery. Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to ICU. Patients typically do not remember the breathing tube being removed as anesthesia wears off. We take great care in managing pain with medication. Then, you will be eased into mobility and do pulmonary hygiene exercises to clear the lungs and prevent infection. A physician assistant from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center explains the process. #heartsurgery #cardiacsurgery #HeartMonth #GoBlue
To learn more about the Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Program, please visit https://cle.clinic/3Sd3A8s
Learn about our Integrated Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Program. Hear from our residents and staff why this program is one of the world's best. Our goal is to provide an innovative training experience rooted in operative practice, team building, leadership, and the academic development of our residents and fellows.
If you liked the video hit like and subscribe for more!
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Discover what heart surgery is (also known as cardiac surgery) and what life is like before and after heart surgery for those with coronary artery disease. Thor Sundt, M.D., director of the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Service at Mass General Brigham explains how to prepare for heart surgery, what recovery looks like, and if you can expect to live a normal life after surgery.
Did you know? The first successful closed valve surgery in the world was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 1923. Learn more about cardiac surgery options: https://www.brighamandwomens.org/surgery/cardiac-surgery
For more information on heart bypass surgery, click here: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/heart-bypass-surgery
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1:03 - Symptoms
1:57 - Bypass Surgery
2:54 - Before Surgery
3:06 - After Surgery
About Mass General Brigham:
Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond.
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Today, the most common approach for open-heart surgery is a sternotomy, which requires a 12-14-inch incision through the breastbone. But in the hands of experienced minimally invasive surgeons, many cardiac procedures can be performed through smaller 2- to 3-inch incisions between the ribs without the need to cut through the breastbone. Learn more in this medical animation from Sarasota Memorial's Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Team and medical director Jonathan Hoffberger, DO. For information or referrals, visit smhheart.com.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, also known as MICS CABG (Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery/Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) or The McGinn Technique is heart surgery performed through several small incisions instead of the traditional open-heart surgery that requires a median sternotomy approach. MICS CABG is a beating-heart multi-vessel procedure performed under direct vision through an anterolateral mini-thoracotomy.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery are less blood loss, reduced post-operative discomfort, faster healing times and lowered risk of infections, as well as eliminating the possibility for deep sternal wound infection or sternal non-union. This procedure makes heart surgery possible for patients who were previously considered too high risk for traditional surgery due to age or medical history. Patients referred for this procedure may have Coronary Artery Disease (CAD); aortic, mitral or tricuspid valve diseases; or previous unsuccessful stenting.