Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery
At Lutheran Hospital, cardiothoracic surgeons provide innovative solutions to repairs of organs within the chest cavity, primarily including the heart and lungs. At our Heart Center, cardiothoracic surgeons repair complex conditions and diseases, including:
Lutheran Hospital brings together clinical and surgical specialists to care for patients requiring cardiac or vascular surgery. The team members employ a collaborative approach, reviewing each case as a team to improve care and enhance outcomes. They deliver a range of surgical care, including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair
- Arrhythmias
- Blood vessel repair
- Congenital repair
- Coronary artery bypass
- Endovascular repair for abdominal aneurysm and thoracic aneurysm
- Esophageal and tracheal surgery
- Heart defect repair
- Heart valve repair and replacement
- Hyperhidrosis
- Lung surgery
- Mechanical device implantation
- Peripheral vascular treatment or intervention
- Thoracic surgery
- Transmyocardial laser revascularization
- Tumor removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Ventricular assist device implantation
Minimally Invasive Approach for Improved Recovery
With a more minimally invasive approach to cardiac surgery, the specialists at Lutheran Hospital are able to perform certain surgeries through small incisions in the side of the chest. These smaller incisions allow access to the heart with much less trauma.
Minimally invasive surgery can offer benefits to patients, including:
- Faster recovery
- Fewer complications
- Reduced blood loss
- Less pain
Cardiothoracic surgeons work with cardiologists, electrophysiologists and other members of the cardiovascular team to provide surgical solutions for patients who have not responded to other therapies. The surgical team also works closely with other clinical specialists to reduce the risk of complications from existing conditions such as diabetes and respiratory disease.