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.

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

 

Approaches

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.

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.

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

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

Conditions Treated

Surgery is recommended for patients with:

Minimally Invasive

Open Heart

  •  Left & Right Atrial Myxomas
  • Thrombi of Various Origins
  • Left & Right Atrial Myxomas (Rarely Necessary to Use Open Heart Approach)

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

During Surgery

After 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What to expect

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

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
  • Minimal Scarring
  • Faster Mobilisation & Improved Recovery
  • Less Infection
  • Less Blood Loss
  • Less Trauma
  • Less Arrhythmia
  • Better Lung function in the early stage
  • Better Cosmetic Effect

Open Heart

Suitability in certain complex & high-risk cases

Benefits

Minimally Invasive

  • Smaller Incisions
  • Minimal Scarring
  • Faster Mobilisation & Improved Recovery
  • Less Infection
  • Less Blood Loss
  • Less Trauma
  • Less Arrhythmia
  • Better Lung function in the early stage
  • Better Cosmetic Effect

Open Heart

Suitability in certain complex & high-risk cases

Contact Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your heart health journey? Our team at Theo Kofidis Cardiac Surgery is here to ensure a smooth and supportive experience from start to finish. Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.

Contact Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your heart health journey? Our team at Theo Kofidis Cardiac Surgery is here to ensure a smooth and supportive experience from start to finish. Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.