Hello everyone. i am new here.I am due for an aortic valve replacement.My cardiologist in Switzerland (where i live) has suggested that i undergo open heart ...Read more
Hello everyone. i am new here.I am due for an aortic valve replacement.My cardiologist in Switzerland (where i live) has suggested that i undergo open heart surgery for my aortic valve replacement operation (this will be my second, first one was for myectomy). Meanwhile, i found out about another method called endoscopic, whereby the valve is replaced from the side of the chest, without the need for an open heart surgery, with a lot less recovery time.This method is not used in Switzerland where i live, and the operation would need to be carried out in Greece.Does anyone know about the endoscopic method and what has their experience been?The transcatheter option was examined for my case, though due to the diameter of the valve, this option is not available to me.Many thanks
Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think you are referring to TEAVR, totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement. I think it is a proc ... Read more
Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think you are referring to TEAVR, totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement. I think it is a procedure which has a steep learning curve, requiring a high level of expertise by surgeons, then I would try to ensure it anywhere was made. Wish you the best in your way.
J Alexander Lassally Unless they are doing it transcatheter, any side access is still 100% open heart surgery via thoracot ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Unless they are doing it transcatheter, any side access is still 100% open heart surgery via thoracotomy and the same main surgery. i used to live in Basel and can attest to the traditional ways of Swiss docs... They sort of order you around like sheep - but I think they have some great hospitals in Zurich...
I am from: Pully, Switzerland
