Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery.
Heart surgery performed through small incisions between the ribs rather than a full sternotomy. Includes mini-thoracotomy and port-access approaches. Offers reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
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What is minimally invasive cardiac surgery?
Heart surgery performed through small incisions between the ribs rather than a full sternotomy. Includes mini-thoracotomy and port-access approaches. Offers reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.
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