In MICS To Perform heart surgery, surgeon has to cut the sternum or commonly known as breast bone, to reach the heart. For many decades Sternotomy is the standard approach for various heart operations.

With the advancements in instrumentation and technology the Surgeon can reach the heart without cutting breast stone, through small (2.5-3 inches) incision between the ribs, this is known as minimally invasive or “key-hole” cardiac surgery (MICS).

The advantages are:

1. Faster recovery
2. Less pain
3. Less blood loss
4. Less ICU and hospital stay
5. Cosmetically improved results
6. Early return to work

Almost all heart operations can be performed through MICS approach, some commonly performed surgeries are:

1. Bypass surgery; An-OPCAB also can be performed via MICS
2. Valve replacement/ repair surgeries (MVR, AVR)
3. Repair of congenital heart defects; ASD closure
4. Aortic surgeries; mini Bentall operation.

There are some very certain comorbid conditions in which MICS is not suitable & advised, Still we can decide that MICS Is suitable or not only after examining the patient and their reports (Echocardiogram, Angiogram etc.).  

What is the success rate of MICS?

MICS is a completely safe procedure if performed in precise and correct way, the success rate match to the success rate of heart surgeries performed through sternotomy.

MICS is totally safe procedure if performed in the right conditions, the success rate is similar to the success rate of heart surgeries performed through sternotomy.