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What post-operative complications could occur after minimally invasive heart surgery?

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

Many: Complications of minimally invasive surgery include infection, bleeding, perforation, inflammation, etc.

Answered 12/16/2018

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Same as traditional.: While smaller incisions imply less post op pain it isn't always true. In addition the operation done on the inside should be the same as a traditional operation done via sternotomy . Therefore the complication rate for various heart procedures should be similar or slightly better with mihs.

Answered 1/21/2013

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