Miami Childrens Hospital offers the most advanced techniques for the surgical management of pediatric cardiovascular problems. MCHs Congenital Heart Institute brings together a select group of world-renowned cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons whose teamwork has contributed to the development of many new treatments and surgical techniques including Minimally Invasive Management of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease.
CARDIAC SURGERY STATISTICS
Post operative and follow-up care is streamlined by using an integrated computer database management system. All patients are supported as needed by Miami Childrens caring, dedicated pediatric CICU team.
By providing the kind of personal care which puts each child at the center of a team medical effort, the MCH Congenital Heart Institute has worked miracles for critically ill children and provided calming relief to distressed families.
Services Include:
Complex neonatal congenital heart surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryPediatric tracheal reconstructionCardiopulmonary support/ventricular assist/ECMOAutologous or directed blood donation offered upon request for surgical procedures requiring blood transfusion
Minimally Invasive Management of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Video-assisted endoscopic techniques for congenital heart disease offered at Miami Childrens Hospital, were pioneered by Redmond P. Burke, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery. Using endoscopic cameras and specially designed instruments, several cardiac problems can now be corrected through small punctures, avoiding large incisions in the patients chest. This minimally traumatic technique results in less post-operative pain and a more rapid recovery.
The following heart defects have been repaired using this new technique:
- Patent ductus arteriosus interruption
- Vascular ring division
- Pericardial window
- Diaphragm plication
- Thoracic duct ligation
- Ligation of collateral vessels
Long-term cosmetic results are dramatically superior to conventional surgical incisions.
Additional Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery Resources
Adult Congenital Heart Clinics
Advanced Pediatric Cardiovascular Techniques
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Cardiac Prenatal Program
Congenital Heart Institute Patient Letters
Congenital Heart Institute Success Stories
Catheterization Lab
Pediatric Electrophysiology
Main Congenital Heart Institute page