Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

Traditional heart surgery requires the surgeon to cut open the patient's chest and divide the breastbone. Minimally invasive heart surgery allows our cardiac surgeons to work through small incisions only three to four inches long, using elongated instruments and scopes.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery?

• Less pain
• Shorter recovery time
• Smaller scars
• Shorter hospital stay
• Low risk of infection
• Low risk of bleeding and blood transfusion

What minimally invasive heart procedures do MedStar Heart Institute surgeons perform?

• Valve replacements and repairs
• Coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG

The MedStar Heart Institute is the only place to go for heart surgery. Schedule an appointment or second opinion with one of our top surgeons or call 202-877-DOCS. Or order a free information kit about our cardiac surgery program.