Device Closure Surgery in Jaipur

What is Device Closure Procedure?

The Device Closure Procedure is a minimally invasive technique used to correct certain congenital heart defects, such as Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Instead of open-heart surgery, this procedure involves inserting a device through a catheter to seal the abnormal opening in the heart.

The device is carefully guided to the defect site and deployed, effectively closing the hole or ductus arteriosus. Over time, the surrounding tissue grows over the device, permanently sealing the defect. This approach offers several benefits, including shorter recovery times, reduced risk of complications, and minimal scarring compared to traditional surgical methods.

Why is a cardiac closure device used?

• Correcting Irregular Heart Openings: A primary function of a cardiac closure device is to repair abnormal openings in the heart, particularly ASDs. These openings, common in congenital heart defects, create a hole in the septum, the partition between the heart’s upper chambers. This hole allows oxygen-rich blood to mix with oxygen-poor blood, disrupting the heart’s normal function.
• Restoring Natural Blood Flow: By employing a cardiac closure device, medical professionals can restore the heart’s typical blood flow pattern. This ensures that oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood remain separate, which is essential for maintaining the heart’s overall health and function.
• Reducing Long-Term Complications: The use of a cardiac closure device is crucial in minimizing the risk of enduring heart and lung problems resulting from untreated ASDs. Such complications may include heart enlargement, irregular heart rhythms, and pulmonary

How it is performed?

Dr. Ankit Gupta has expertise in performing the device closure procedure. Before the surgery starts, a patient is administered IV and intravenous medicines are started. The person has leads attached to his chest for ECG.

The person’s groin/arm area is cleaned and a plastic thin tube called a catheter will be inserted through that area. Meanwhile, the patient is given sedatives for relaxation purposes and local anesthesia, but they will be awake and conscious throughout the procedure.

After the size of the hole is determined, a special catheter is administered in the arteries which carry a small metallic mesh-like closing device.

This device is then fitted in the hole and then released by the catheter. This catheter is then taken out, eventually, heart tissue develops on the closure device, thus making it a part of the heart itself.

What are the benefits of using an ASD closure device?

• Gentler Procedure: One of the primary advantages is the gentle approach of the procedure. Unlike open-heart surgery, it involves smaller incisions, leading to less discomfort and a quicker recovery.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Patients typically experience shorter hospital stays when undergoing ASD closure with a device. Many can return home within a day or two after the procedure.
• Reduced Risks: Minimally invasive methods such as ASD closure pose fewer risks and complications compared to traditional open-heart surgery. This makes it a safer option, especially for older adults and individuals with other medical conditions.
• Quicker Recovery: The recovery process following ASD closure is usually swift. Most patients can resume their normal activities and work within a relatively short period, often within days or a few weeks.
• Improved Appearance: Closure devices result in smaller incisions and minimal scarring, providing an aesthetic advantage. With less visible scarring, patients can achieve a more aesthetically pleasing outcome compared to open-heart surgery.
• Effective Closure: ASD closure devices offer an efficient and long-lasting solution to seal the defect, preventing improper mixing of blood and restoring proper heart function.