Recovery period for this operation is typically 5-7 days in the hospital and several weeks out of the hospital. The repair of a tear in this extremely large vessel which carries all the blood flow to the body as it exits from the heart. Our commitment to provide a skilled, prompt response to this emergency has made us a Delaware Valley leader in this very specialized area. This laser procedure offers new hope to cardiac patients with blocked arteries too small or too damaged to be bypassed conventionally. Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Minimally invasive heart surgery using small incisions and video camera assistance is being performed more frequently at our institution.
Patient discomfort is less and the overall length of stay is reduced.