Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery in Chennai – Advanced Keyhole Procedures
Advanced heart procedures using smaller incisions for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery in Chennai
Advanced heart procedures using smaller incisions for faster recovery, less pain, and better outcomes.
Minimally invasive heart surgery is an advanced technique that allows surgeons to perform complex cardiac procedures through small incisions without fully opening the chest. At HeartNarota, Dr. A. Mohammed Idhrees specializes in keyhole heart surgery, minimally invasive bypass surgery, and valve procedures, offering faster recovery and reduced pain compared to traditional open heart surgery. Call Now: +91-9962268787
What is Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery?
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) involves performing heart procedures through small chest incisions (mini thoracotomy or mini sternotomy) instead of a full sternum opening.
Types of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive CABG (Bypass Surgery)
- Also called MIDCAB or beating heart bypass
- Used for blocked coronary arteries
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
- Mitral valve repair
- Aortic valve replacement
Robotic Heart Surgery
- Precision-assisted surgery using robotic systems
Keyhole / Endoscopic Heart Surgery
- Performed through very small incisions
Who is a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Surgery?
- Patients with early-stage heart disease
- Selected bypass cases
- Valve disease patients
- Patients suitable for robotic or keyhole surgery
- Not all patients are eligible—evaluation is required.
Minimally Invasive vs Open Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive
- Small incision
- Faster recovery
- Less pain
- Minimal scar
Open Heart Surgery
- Large chest opening
- Longer recovery
- More pain
- Large scar
Procedure – How Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery is Performed
- Small incision (mini thoracotomy/keyhole)
- Use of specialized instruments
- Heart-lung machine (in some cases)
- Repair or bypass procedure
- Closure with minimal scarring
How Long Does Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Take?
The procedure typically takes 2 to 5 hours, depending on complexity.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Less pain
- Faster recovery
- Shorter hospital stay
- Reduced infection risk
- Minimal scarring
Recovery After Minimally Invasive Surgery
- ICU stay: 1 day
- Hospital stay: 3–5 days
- Full recovery: 2–4 weeks
Why Choose Dr. A Mohammed Idhrees?
- 18+ years of experience
- Expertise in advanced cardiac procedures
- International training
- High success rate
About the Doctor
Dr. A. Mohammed Idhrees Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon
- MBBS – The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- MS (General Surgery) – Madurai Medical College
- Advanced Aortic Surgery – Italy
- Valve Repair Training – Belgium
- Associated with SIMS Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is safe and effective when performed by experienced surgeons.
Pain is significantly less compared to open-heart surgery.
Most patients recover within 2–4 weeks.
It offers faster recovery and less pain, but suitability depends on the condition.
Yes, selected cases can undergo minimally invasive CABG (MIDCAB).