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Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek, who provided insights on minimally invasive aneurysm surgeries, answered the question, “What is an aneurysm?” Prof. Dr. Civelek also shared information about aneurysm surgeries, explaining that thanks to advancing technology, these procedures can now be performed using minimally invasive methods. With minimally invasive aneurysm surgery, patients experience a smoother recovery process, and most can return to their social activities within just one week.
Although medicine has made remarkable advances in recent years, coronary heart diseases remain one of the biggest health problems, says Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek, who also explained the advantages of minimally invasive surgery.
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek emphasized that heart surgeries can be performed without cutting the rib cage and provided detailed information about the minimally invasive method and its advantages. Prof. Dr. Civelek explained that cardiovascular surgery is a field that requires serving and caring for patients 24/7. He highlighted that this specialty should be embraced not just as a profession but as a lifestyle, approached with passion, otherwise, success rates may decline. Aware of this responsibility, Prof. Dr. Civelek stressed the importance of addressing patients’ psychological well-being as well. With this approach, they aim to treat patients’ existing conditions at the highest level while ensuring a smoother and less traumatic recovery period after surgery.
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek explained that in standard heart surgery, the patient’s chest bone is cut to access the heart. He added, “Over the past 10 years, thanks to advances in medical technology, we have been performing heart surgeries using the minimally invasive method, which involves small-incision surgical procedures.”
Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek explained that in standard heart surgery, the patient’s chest bone is cut to access the heart. He added, “Over the past 10 years, thanks to advances in medical technology, we have been performing heart surgeries using the minimally invasive method, which involves small-incision surgical procedures.”
At Medical Park Ordu Hospital, a heart valve procedure was successfully performed without traditional surgery. The operation was carried out on 78-year-old Mohamed Ali Elhejjaji, who traveled from Libya to Ordu, and it was completed successfully.
Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek explained that in the early stages, coronary artery diseases often show no symptoms. He noted that as narrowing in the coronary arteries increases, less blood reaches the heart muscle, leading to chest pain. “This pain is a sign that the heart is not receiving enough blood. It is a very serious warning,” he emphasized.
Necati Acu, 51, who was visiting his father-in-law in Ordu, experienced chest and back pain and was examined, revealing the need for a bypass surgery. He underwent the procedure without opening the chest and successfully recovered, being discharged in good health.