Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Joplin
The Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery- Joplin, treats the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic disease including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta in the chest. Our expertise and experience allows state-of-the-art care for chest problems from the most routine to the most complex. Our treatment philosophy encompasses the whole patient with a personal approach, utilizing the expertise of the cardiothoracic surgery care team.
We strive to remain on the cutting edge of cardiothoracic surgery, constantly reassessing and updating our techniques and approaches to patient care. Whether as a primary or secondary opinion, Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery's surgeons would like the opportunity to review your case and offer our expertise and advice.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery for the Lung
If your doctor recommends surgery for a condition affecting your lungs, you may be a candidate for robotic-assisted surgery. This form of surgery is performed through a few small incisions between your ribs, rather than making a long incision through the chest wall. Robotic-assisted surgery of the chest cavity offers patients potential benefits over traditional approaches, including:
- Fewer complications
- Less pain
- Minimized scar tissue
- Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
- Reduced muscle and tissue damage
- Shorter hospital stay
- Quicker recovery and return to normal activities
TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) Procedure
Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Joplin now offers a new TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure to treat patients with carotid artery disease.
Proven to decrease the risk of stroke, TCAR uses a less invasive approach than traditional carotid endarterectomy and is safer than transfemoral stenting. TCAR is an FDA-approved procedure that's been studied extensively by members of the medical community. Published data from clinical trials show the procedure has better patient outcomes, including a low risk of stroke for high-risk patients. Due to its less invasive surgical approach, TCAR also has shorter recovery times, with most patients returning home the day after the procedure.
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