Overview
The Congenital Heart Surgery Service offers a comprehensive surgical program that includes every procedure available for the treatment of pediatric heart disease and defects. We care for children of every age, including preterm and low-birth-weight newborns, tailoring procedures and treatments to the needs of each individual child and his or her family.
During surgery, this individualized approach includes cardiopulmonary bypass and neuroprotection strategies customized to each patient's condition and needs, helping to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved.
Heart Problems We Treat
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Hole in the wall between the heart's lower chambers
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
Combination of four heart defects present at birth
Transposition of Great Arteries
Reversed positions of the pulmonary artery and aorta
Types of Congenital Heart Surgery
Surgery becomes necessary when non-invasive procedures fail to correct a heart defect. There are two main types of congenital heart surgery:
Reparative Congenital Heart Surgery
This procedure is used to correct the heart defect completely. It aims to restore normal heart function and structure.
Palliative Congenital Heart Surgery
A surgical procedure that relieves symptoms and makes the child more comfortable, though it doesn't necessarily correct the actual defect completely. Common palliative procedures include:
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Blalock-Taussig procedure: Insertion of a tube to connect the aorta to the pulmonary artery to increase blood flow to the lungs
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Fontan procedure: Helps patients with a single ventricle by allowing deoxygenated blood to flow into the lungs while avoiding the heart
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Pulmonary artery band: A band placed around the pulmonary artery to restrict blood flow to the lungs
Expert Pediatric Cardiac Care
Dr. Anil Sharma specializes in the surgical procedures most effective in correcting congenital heart conditions, offering young patients the promise of a long and healthy life. With customized neuroprotection strategies and individualized care for each child, optimal outcomes are consistently achieved.