<link href="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" id="bootstrap-css"> <script src="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> <script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <!------ Include the above in your HEAD tag ----------> <p>Most cardiac operations today are performed through a sternotomy, which involves splitting the entire breastbone. <strong><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery/">Minimally invasive cardiac surgery</a></strong> encompasses a variety of operations performed through incisions that are substantially smaller and less traumatic than the standard sternotomy. Minimally invasive incisions measure about 3 to 4 inches compared to 8 to 10 sternotomy incisions. Specialized handheld and robotic instruments are used to project the dexterity of the surgeon’s hands through these small incisions in performing the operations.</p> <p><strong>What are the benefits of minimally-invasive cardiac surgery?</strong></p> <p><strong>Minimally invasive surgery</strong> confers many advantages over standard approaches derived largely from the reduced trauma to the chest wall tissues. The benefits of <strong><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery/">minimally invasive cardiac surgery</a></strong> include:</p> <ul> <li>Smaller incisions</li> <li>Smaller scars</li> <li>Reduced infection risk</li> <li>Less blood loss</li> <li>Less pain</li> </ul> <p>Shorter hospital stays. Stays after minimally invasive operations are from 3 to 5 days compared to 5 to 7 days for traditional sternotomy-based cardiac operations.</p> <p>Fewer physical restrictions. Patients undergoing standard incision cardiac operations are restricted from driving an automobile or lifting objects weighing more than 5 pounds while patients undergoing <strong><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery/">minimally invasive cardiac surgery</a></strong> are not subject to these restrictions</p> <p>Shorter recovery time. Recovery times after minimally invasive operations are from 2 to 4 weeks compared to 6 to 8 weeks for standard sternotomy-based cardiac operations.</p> <p>Also See:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/heart-specialist-in-chandigarh/">Best Heart Surgeon in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/bypass-heart-surgeon-in-chandigarh/">Bypass Heart Surgeon in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery/">Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/pediatric-heart-surgeon-in-chandigarh/">Pediatric Heart Surgeon in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/bypass-heart-surgeon-in-chandigarh/">Bypass Surgeon in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/heart-specialist-in-chandigarh/">Heart Specialist in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/">Cardiologist in Chandigarh</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/what-is-a-cardiologist-surgeon/">What is a Cardiologist Surgeon?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-cardiologist-and-a-cardiac-surgeon/">Difference Between Cardiologist and Cardiac Surgeon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/bypass-heart-surgery/">Bypass Heart Surgery</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/invasive-heart-surgery/">Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/valve-replacement/">Valve Replacement Surgery</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.abheartcare.com/blog/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery/">Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeon</a></p>