Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
Cardiovascular Surgery is a medical specialty that manages the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. In this field, treatments include open surgery, minimally invasive (small incision) techniques, endovascular methods, and robotic surgery.
What Are Cardiovascular Diseases?
Diseases that occur in the cardiovascular system include:
- Heart rhythm disorders
- Congenital heart anomalies
- Heart valve diseases
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart muscle diseases
- Cardiac tumors
- Peripheral artery disease
- Venous insufficiency
- Varicose veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
Which Diseases Does Cardiovascular Surgery Treat?
Cardiovascular surgery (CVS) deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases related to the heart and vessels, including heart valve disorders, congenital heart anomalies, coronary artery diseases, arterial and venous diseases, and varicose veins. Treatment recommendations include lifestyle adjustments, medication, and, when necessary, surgical interventions.
Diseases treated by cardiovascular surgery include:
- Heart valve diseases
- Coronary artery disease
- Arterial and venous diseases
- Leg vessel occlusions
- Carotid artery occlusions
- Varicose vein diseases
- Fistula surgeries
Procedures Performed in Cardiovascular Surgery
When diseases cannot be treated with medication or other methods, the following procedures may be performed:
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Minimally invasive heart surgery (small incision techniques)
- Robotic heart surgery
- Hemodialysis access surgery
- Valve repair and replacement
- Surgical treatment of aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and arrhythmias
- Varicose vein treatments
- Cardiac tumor treatments
- Peripheral vascular surgery
- Peripheral interventional procedures (balloon, stent)
Coronary Bypass
A surgical method used when there is narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries that supply the heart. Vessels from the leg, forearm, or chest are prepared and grafted to bypass the blocked area.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Small-incision surgeries that preserve the integrity of the chest wall allow for a faster return to daily life. Procedures are performed through incisions made under the breast or in the armpit without opening the sternum. These operations involve less blood loss, lower infection risk, and minimal scarring, reducing psychological impact.
Robotic Heart Surgery
Also known as Da Vinci robotic surgery, this technique is successfully used in procedures such as bypass surgery, valve replacement, and closure of heart defects. It offers significant advantages by improving patient comfort and accelerating recovery.
Hemodialysis Access Surgery
A surgical method applied in patients with kidney failure or chronic kidney disease to enable dialysis. It allows patients to undergo dialysis using their own vessels without the need for a catheter.
Valve Repair and Replacement Surgeries
All problems related to the aortic, tricuspid, or mitral valves can be treated using a multidisciplinary approach and minimally invasive techniques.
Surgical Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Dissections, and Arrhythmias
In major aortic surgeries, stents with a diameter of 2–3 cm can be successfully placed inside the aorta. This procedure is performed in collaboration with the Interventional Cardiology department.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Doppler examinations are performed to determine the most suitable treatment method. Based on the results, treatments may include surgery, interventional procedures, sclerotherapy, stripping, endovenous thermal ablation (laser), and foam sclerotherapy.
Cardiac Tumor Treatments
In cases of tumors in the heart or heart valves, treatment may involve open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or robotic surgery, depending on the patient’s condition.
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Especially used in arterial blockages in the legs, this procedure involves bypassing the blockage using the patient’s own vein or an artificial graft. Symptoms such as redness, bruising, pain, and coldness caused by arterial blockage are eliminated.
Peripheral Interventional Procedures
Narrowing or blockage in leg vessels may cause symptoms such as coldness, pain, and difficulty walking. These blockages can be treated without open surgery by accessing the vessel through the groin and using angiography to place a balloon or stent. These procedures leave no surgical wound, require shorter hospital stays, and carry lower risks of bleeding and infection.