Why Should I Choose Keyhole Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
Keyhole Coronary Artery Bypass surgery London is a method by which we use surgery to bypass blocks in heart arteries that create problems such as chest pain, breathlessness and heart attacks. There are certain patients where symptom relief is the most important result, but of course in many cases, it’s equally about making the patient healthier, and helping them live longer. Different types of surgery are best for different desired results, and many surgeries can be combined for multiple effects – therefore we look at all aspects of the patient and their needs before deciding on a course of action for treatment.
However, for most patients who are suitable for a keyhole treatment, this approach often works best. This is because of the benefits keyhole surgery has over traditional heart surgery are enormous. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with traditional heart surgery, it does involve opening the breastbone – a more painful operation, that takes longer to heal from. Therefore, wherever possible we would avoid this, and would recommend using a keyhole treatment for bypass grafting or revascularisation when applicable.
The benefits of coronary artery bypass surgery London over traditional heart surgery are:
- Less pain
- Less recovery time – you can get back to your daily life quicker
- Less bleeding
- Less chance of infection
- Smaller, less noticeable scarring (and in some cases none at all)
