total thoracoscopic cardiac surgery

Total thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, also known as total endoscopic cardiac surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows for heart operations to be performed through small incisions using endoscopic instruments and a video camera for visualization. This innovative approach is carried out by cardiac surgeons under general anesthesia. The surgery provides patients with the benefits of reduced pain, scarring, and a faster recovery compared to traditional open-heart surgery. Furthermore, it is often associated with lower rates of infection, reduced hospital stay, and improved cosmesis. This advanced technique offers the full scope of cardiac surgical procedures, such as coronary artery bypass, valve repair or replacement, and even some congenital heart defect corrections. Ongoing refinements in technology and surgeon expertise continue to expand the indications for total thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, making it a promising frontier in the field of cardiac medicine.