Heart Tumour Operations

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Understanding
Heart Tumour Operations

Minimally Invasive & Open Heart

Heart tumours, though rare, can pose significant health risks. One of the most common types is the left atrial myxoma. These tumours can grow to dangerous sizes, threatening to block blood flow or cause stroke or pulmonary embolism if they dislodge into the bloodstream. Surgical removal is essential to prevent these serious complications.

Approaches

Minimally Invasive

Minimally Invasive

Performed through a small incision between the ribs on the right side of the chest.

Utilises advanced imaging and surgical techniques to access and remove the tumour.

Suitable for most cases, providing a less traumatic option compared to open heart surgery.

Open Heart

Rarely used for Heart Tumours

Only used in rare, complex cases where minimally invasive techniques are not feasible.

Conditions Treated

Surgery is recommended for patients with:

Minimally Invasive

  • Left & Right Atrial Myxomas
  • Thrombi of Various Origins

Open Heart

  • Left & Right Atrial Myxomas (Rarely Necessary to Use Open Heart Approach)

What to expect

Before Surgery

Minimally Invasive & Open Heart

  • Thorough assessment including medical history, physical examination, and advanced imaging (e.g., echocardiogram, CT scan).
  • Consultation with (Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis to explore minimally invasive & open heart options, their potential benefits & risks, and if patient qualifies for minimally invasive surgery.
During Surgery

Minimally Invasive

  • General anaesthesia is administered.
  • A small incision is made between the ribs on the right side of the chest.
  • Advanced imaging guides the surgical instruments to the tumour.
  • The tumour is carefully removed, minimising trauma to surrounding tissues.

Open Heart

  • General anaesthesia is administered.
  • A larger incision is made to provide direct access to the heart.
  • The heart-lung machine takes over the work of the heart during the procedure.
  • The tumour is located and removed with precision.
After Surgery

Minimally Invasive

  • Usually 1 day in ICU & 3-4 days in general ward.
  • Faster mobilisation and return to daily activities.
  • Follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress and overall cardiac health.

Open Heart

  • Usually 2 days in ICU & 5-7 days in general ward.
  • Slower mobilisation while in recovery.
  • Follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress and overall cardiac health.

Benefits

Minimally Invasive

Smaller Incisions

Less pain & quicker recovery period.

Minimal Scarring

Results in smaller scars that are less visible.

Faster Mobilisation & Improved Recovery

Regain strength and mobility faster, allowing you to resume normal activities sooner.

Less Infection

Smaller incisions reduce the risk of post-surgical infections, leading to safer recovery.

Less Blood Loss

Minimises blood loss, decreasing the need for transfusions.

Less Trauma

Reduced physical trauma to the body facilitates quicker healing and less post-operative pain.

Less Arrhythmia

Lowers the likelihood of irregular heartbeats, enhancing overall cardiac stability post-surgery.

Better Lung function in the early stage

Preserving chest structure promotes improved lung function and breathing capacity shortly after surgery.

Better Cosmetic Effect

Smaller incisions result in less visible scarring, maintaining a more natural appearance.

Open Heart

Suitability in certain complex & high-risk cases

Open heart heart tumour operation is only employed for complex or high-risk cases that may not be manageable with less invasive methods, but is rarely necessary.

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