Advances in minimally invasive techniques may allow certain heart conditions to be treated through smaller incisions. Treatment plans are tailored to individual patient needs, with a focus on precision and careful surgical planning. In selected cases, less invasive approaches may be considered where appropriate.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) and Open Heart Surgery are two established approaches used in heart surgery. The main difference lies in how access to the heart is achieved during the procedure.
Both approaches are performed to treat heart conditions effectively. A consultation with (Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis will determine the most appropriate surgical approach for you.
(Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis is a cardiac surgeon with more than 32 years of experience in the surgical management of adult heart disease. Having trained and practised in Germany, the United States and Singapore, he has established an international clinical and academic profile in minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic and hybrid cardiac surgery. His clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, with treatment recommendations tailored to each patient’s individual condition and clinical needs.
His clinical expertise includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, heart rhythm surgery, heart failure surgery, complex re-operative cardiac surgery, and hybrid cardiovascular interventions. Where clinically appropriate, minimally invasive surgical approaches may be considered as an alternative to conventional open-heart surgery. Depending on the patient’s condition and the procedure performed, these approaches may be associated with smaller incisions and recovery experiences that differ from conventional surgery.
Beyond his clinical practice, (Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis is actively involved in surgical education, research and innovation. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the development of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, surgical technologies and clinical programmes through his clinical and academic work. He has authored more than 190 peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented at national and international scientific meetings, and participated in the education and training of cardiac surgeons, while continuing to contribute to the advancement of cardiac surgery through research, collaboration and education.
Based in Singapore, (Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis provides cardiac surgical care for both local and international patients. His approach emphasises evidence-based practice, personalised treatment planning and recommending the most appropriate surgical option for each patient’s individual condition.
