Heart surgery

The most common heart operations are those related to the replacement or repair of heart valves, as well as coronary bypass surgery to resolve obstructions in the coronary arteries. On other occasions, heart-related problems are found in the aorta, the membranes surrounding the heart (pericardium), or in abnormalities present at birth (congenital diseases).

Our cardiovascular surgery team specialises in valve repair, thus avoiding their replacement with artificial prostheses, in the complex Ross procedure and in heart chamber reconstruction surgery. Likewise, over the years, multiple surgical techniques have been developed that minimise damage to heart and body. These techniques include beating heart coronary surgery, mini-extracorporeal circulation devices, bloodless cardiac surgery, and the programme of waking up in the operating theatre after the operation.

Pioneers in the application of bloodless surgery

Teknon is a pioneer in the application of this innovative medical concept, Patient Blood Management, and is the only centre in Spain that offers a comprehensive service in Bloodless Medicine and Surgery capable of addressing all medical and surgical specialities, even the most complex ones, such as heart surgery. Transfusion-free heart surgery reduces post-operative complications and speeds up patient recovery.