Mini Sternotomy Aneurysm Repair

[Gregory]

Has anyone in the community had min-invasive ascending aneurysm repair at Cleveland Clinic or elsewhere? I understand this is the preferred first option for the Aorta Center at CCF, if possible. Not something I am pushing, but curious if anyone's had experience.

Thanks
Greg

 

[Greg a]

Hi Greg
I have not had the minimal invasive procedure so cant really give first hand opinion BUT from what I have read here and elsewhere the minimal invasive is by far easier on the bod .....your ribs are not spread so not hard on your back as to post op back pain and recovery is quicker......I should never be considered as a poster child for any procedure as I some how tend to mess up

Some interesting reading here http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?36426-Invasive-Vs.-Minimally-Invasive-AVR

By the way ... very

interesting name