Major Cardiac and Vascular Surgical Areas:

1. Coronary Artery (Bypass) Surgery

• Goal: To restore blood flow to the heart muscle by creating a new pathway (bypass) using a vessel taken from your own body (mammary artery, radial artery, saphenous vein) for blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

• Methods:

  • Open Heart Surgery (Sternotomy): The traditional and common method. Uses a heart-lung machine (CPB).

  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS CABG): Can be performed through small incisions, with or without partial use of the heart-lung machine. Results in less pain and faster recovery.

  • Robotic Coronary Bypass Surgery: The most advanced minimally invasive method. Performed with extreme precision using robotic arms.

2. Heart Valve Surgery

• Goal: To repair (valvuloplasty) or replace (valve replacement) narrowed (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation) heart valves.

• Valve Types:

  • Biological Valves: Made from porcine or bovine tissue. Have a limited lifespan and usually do not require long-term blood thinners.

  • Mechanical Valves: Made from durable materials. Require lifelong use of blood thinners (e.g., warfarin).

• Methods: Open surgery (sternotomy), minimally invasive approaches (mini-thoracotomy), or catheter-based Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for high-risk patients.

3. Aortic Surgery

• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: Replacement of a thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm at risk of rupture with a synthetic graft.

• Aortic Dissection Surgery: An emergency, life-saving operation to replace the torn segment of the aorta with a graft.

• Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR/TEVAR): A less invasive method involving the placement of a stent-graft inside the aneurysm through the groin.

4. Arrhythmia Surgery

• Ablation Therapy: A catheter-based procedure to destroy (burn or freeze) abnormal electrical foci or pathways. Used for arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib).

• Maze Procedure: A surgical technique performed during open-heart surgery to cut abnormal electrical pathways, especially in patients with persistent AFib.

• Pacemaker and ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Implantation.

5. Congenital Heart Disease Surgery

• Repair or correction of congenital heart defects (ASD, VSD, Tetralogy of Fallot, etc.) in adult and pediatric patients.

6. Peripheral Vascular Surgery

• Carotid Artery Surgery: Carotid endarterectomy or stenting to clear narrowed carotid arteries and reduce stroke risk.

• Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery: To prevent gangrene risk and relieve claudication (walking pain) caused by blockages in leg arteries.

• Varicose Vein Surgery and Endovenous Laser Ablation: Treatment for superficial venous insufficiency.

Your Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Process with Need Health:

• Advanced Diagnosis and Consultation: Your current symptoms and medical history are thoroughly evaluated by our cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon in Turkey. Necessary advanced tests (echocardiogram, angiography, CT angiography, MRI) are promptly scheduled.

• Multidisciplinary Heart Council: Each case is discussed by a council consisting of a cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other specialists as needed. The most suitable treatment method (medication, stent, or surgery) tailored to you is determined.

• Combination of Technology and Expertise: Your surgeries are performed by experienced teams in fully-equipped heart operating rooms using the most modern surgical techniques, including robotic systems.

• Intensive Care and Rehabilitation: The immediate post-operative period is spent in specialized intensive care units. If necessary, you are referred to a cardiac rehabilitation program after discharge.

• Comprehensive Support Package: Throughout your stay in Turkey, Need Health is responsible for all your medical coordination as well as your accommodation, transfer, and companion needs.

Your heart health is the most valuable investment in your life. In this critical field, Need Health is your reliable and professional guide, providing access to world-standard treatment.