Overview
In minimally invasive heart surgery, heart (cardiac) surgeons perform heart surgery through small incisions in the right side of your chest, as an alternative to open heart surgery. Surgeons operate between the ribs and don't split the breastbone (sternotomy), which results in less pain and a quicker recovery for most people.
In minimally invasive surgery, your heart surgeon has a better view of some parts of your heart than in open heart surgery. As in open surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery sometimes requires stopping your heart temporarily and diverting blood flow from your heart using a heart-lung machine, which is done through femoro-femoral bypass.
Key Advantages
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery offers many advantages for appropriate candidates:
Smaller Scars
Less noticeable or scarless incisions for better cosmetic results
Less Blood Loss
Reduced bleeding during and after the procedure
Lower Infection Risk
Smaller incisions mean lower risk of surgical site infections
Reduced Pain
Less trauma to tissue results in significantly reduced post-operative pain
Shorter Hospital Stay
Faster recovery allows earlier discharge from hospital
Quicker Return to Activities
Resume normal daily activities and work much faster
World Record Achievement
Dr. Anil Sharma holds the world record for the smallest incision in open-heart surgery, officially recognized by the International Book of Records. This breakthrough technique reduces patient trauma, accelerates recovery, and sets new standards in cardiac surgery worldwide. With over 2200 MICS procedures performed, Dr. Sharma has one of the largest MICS series globally.