I feel and read robotic not all that it is cracked up to be and many times has to be repeated and no longer a repair it becomes a replacement. I was offered ...Read more
I feel and read robotic not all that it is cracked up to be and many times has to be repeated and no longer a repair it becomes a replacement. I was offered port access also. I chose sternotomy for these reasons. 1. surgeon has best viewing & full access. 2. less time on heart lung machine. 3. proven results. I spent 5 days in hospital, home alone week 2, driving week 4 and now on week 5 and doing great. My scar not that big of a deal, it runs into cleavage. My repair, surgeons said will last my lifetime. Janis Kielbasa
Open heart has lower risk for stroke, better view & access, less time on bypass. Recovery can be a little slower though due to larger wound. And of course ...Read more
Open heart has lower risk for stroke, better view & access, less time on bypass. Recovery can be a little slower though due to larger wound. And of course the scar, er, the red badge of courage. Consider what is right for you. -- DVB
Hi Jane, check out Nancy Slocum\'s journal. Dr. Chitwood did her surgery. I also have a friend who has passed away now from cancer, but Dr. Chitwood did heart ...Read more
Hi Jane, check out Nancy Slocum\'s journal. Dr. Chitwood did her surgery. I also have a friend who has passed away now from cancer, but Dr. Chitwood did heart surgery on him several years ago and they highly recommended him. I am going to Cleveland Clinic March 13, Dr.Gillinov will replace my aortic valve and possibly repair dilated aorta. Good luck with your search.
Linda Dixon
Hi Jane,
Here is some more information about Dr. Chitwood:
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-W.+Randolph-Chitwood-Greenville-North%20Carolina.php ...Read more
Hi Jane,
Here is some more information about Dr. Chitwood:
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-W.+Randolph-Chitwood-Greenville-North%20Carolina.php
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/02/17/dr-randolph-chitwood-east-carolina-heart-institute/
And, here is some information about Dr. McCarthy and his team in Chicago:
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2011/11/09/valve-clinic-tour-northwestern-patrick-mccarthy/
I hope that helps!
Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
I had mitral valve repair at Northwestern Hospital. They are rated #2 in country for valve surgery. The Bluhm cardio group head by Dr. Patrick Mccarthy there ...Read more
I had mitral valve repair at Northwestern Hospital. They are rated #2 in country for valve surgery. The Bluhm cardio group head by Dr. Patrick Mccarthy there is amazing. Dr. Chris Malaisrie did my surgery December 28th. I am 5 weeks post op and doing well. I chose to have a sternotomy versus port access. Janis K.
jane stephen janis k. why did you NOT select davinci/robotic?hate the idea of sternotomy for obvious reasons: ... Read more
jane stephen janis k. why did you NOT select davinci/robotic?hate the idea of sternotomy for obvious reasons: PAIN , LONGER HEALING, ETC. PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ME. MANY THANKS. JANE S.
I am from: naples, Florida
