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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Joshua Clegg posted an update

2 years ago (October 1, 2024)

What's the difference between Bentall procedure and Ross procedure? I just checked mychart and I'm scheduled for Bentall procedure instead of Ross procedure.

Rita Savelis

2 years ago (October 1, 2024)

Bentall procedure replaces aortic root (to deal with aneurysm) and can include replacement of aortic valve or not. You should probably have a discussion with your surgeon.

Marie Myers

2 years ago (October 1, 2024)

Big difference between the 2 procedures! As Rita said, a Bentall may involve replacing the aortic valve with either a tissue valve or a mechanical valve. A Ross Procedure replaces your aortic valve with your own pulmonary valve, and a donor valve is placed into your pulmonary valve position.

Joshua Clegg

2 years ago (October 1, 2024)

Just called the cardiac office about this. They said it's the way system is set up. On their end, they're seeing "Ross/Bentall" pending upon pre op assessment to see if I'm a good candidate for it or not with Ross being my first option and Bentall as a backup.

J Alexander Lassally

2 years ago (October 2, 2024)

I'd get that sorted asap --- and there should be zero confusion there! Which hospital are you having it at?

Joshua Clegg

2 years ago (October 2, 2024)

University of Rochester Medical Center

Joshua Clegg posted an update

2 years ago (September 27, 2024)

The date of the big day has been set, and I'll have the Ross procedure on Oct 18th. I'll be doing the pre-op assessment on Oct 11th. Wish me luck!

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Marcus Krauss

2 years ago (September 27, 2024)

Best of luck! I'm getting my Ross Procedure on Oct 21.

Jacquelyn Erndl

2 years ago (September 27, 2024)

Best of luck to you!

John Russo

2 years ago (September 27, 2024)

Good luck 🍀👍

Joshua Clegg

2 years ago (September 28, 2024)

Thank you and wishing you all a smooth and speedy recovery as well. :)

Joshua Clegg posted an update

2 years ago (September 23, 2024)

I'm new to this. I'm a 44-year-old male with BAV and severe stenosis. My wife and I met with a cardiac surgeon earlier this morning, and he said I'm a good candidate for the Ross procedure. Before this meeting, I've been struggling mentally with anxiety and fear since last week's... Read more.

Rose Madura

2 years ago (September 23, 2024)

Hi Joshua, welcome to this site. I'm sorry you need to have surgery. I would recommend Adam Pick's book. He has the Ross Procedure and he discussed the entire process. I'm sure it will help you. I had my BAV replaced with a tissue valve. I also had an ascending... Read more.

John Russo

2 years ago (September 23, 2024)

Hi Joshua - great question. I have read these & found them to be great. Looking for more myself. I'm getting as much information as possible. I think the key is to get mentally & physically (if possible) prepared for surgery. I'm heading in for a complex multi-valve procedure on... Read more.

Trisha Gross

2 years ago (October 3, 2024)

Hi Joshua, I also read downloaded Adam's book and read tons of research online about the Ross. I completed the Ross Procedure Aug.22nd 2024 at Cleveland Clinic. It is normal to have those fears but I will say once I found my surgeon, I felt comfortable and was ready to... Read more.

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