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How long does open heart surgery take to complete?
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Heart surgery: A typical operation takes at least 3hrs, though some less, some more; depends on what needs to be done.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Depends: Most coronary operations are about 3-5 hours for average surgeon, disease and place. Some pride on speed, but thorough and careful is a good idea. Valve operations also vary with how bad the valve is, and if more than one valve needs work.
Answered 12/6/2018
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