Heart Valve Surgery Operation: All-Inclusive Package with AUD Price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiography
Duration
- 7 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer airport-clinic-airport
Additional information
Decades of expertise in heart valve surgery, with advanced experience in minimally invasive techniques for complex valve conditions. Prof. Dr. Oztekin Oto provides individualized surgical strategies for valve repair and replacement, focusing on preserving the native valve whenever appropriate and delivering comprehensive, patient-centered cardiovascular care.
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About the clinic
Heart valve replacement at Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, focuses on minimally invasive techniques to repair or replace damaged heart valves. The procedure is performed by Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, a surgeon with over 35 years of experience and former President of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He uses small incisions of only 5 cm to help patients recover faster and with less pain compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
Advanced Surgical Approaches
The clinic specializes in small-incision surgery rather than opening the entire chest bone. For aortic valve replacement, Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto typically accesses the heart through the upper part of the sternum. Mitral valve surgery can be performed through the lower part of the chest or, for women, through an incision along the bra line. This method avoids cutting the breastbone entirely, which leads to better cosmetic results and lower infection risks. Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto prioritizes valve repair whenever possible to keep the patient’s natural tissue.
Valve Replacement Options
When a repair is not possible, patients can choose between two types of replacement valves. The clinic provides both mechanical and biological options:
- Mechanical valves are durable but require the patient to take blood-thinning medication for life.
- Biological valves use tissue from bovine, porcine, or human sources. These do not require lifelong blood thinners but may need replacement after 10 to 15 years.
Recovery and Patient Stay
A typical hospital stay at Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic lasts 3 nights. Most patients are mobile and walking within 48 hours of their surgery. Before leaving Turkey, it is recommended to stay in the city for about 5 days to complete necessary follow-up checks. Most people return to their normal daily activities within a few weeks of the procedure.
Expert Care and Accreditation
Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto has published over 100 papers and is a Fellow of both the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology. The clinic holds a Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government and is registered with Health Türkiye. These credentials verify that the facility meets international safety standards for patients traveling from abroad. Before surgery, every patient undergoes a detailed diagnostic work-up, including a transesophageal echocardiography, to plan the exact surgical approach.
To learn more about heart valve surgery or to book a consultation with Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, you can leave a request on Bookimed.
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