NCH’s Rooney Heart Institute is advancing cardiac care through the Miami Method, an innovative minimally invasive surgical technique pioneered by Dr. Joseph Lamelas. Instead of opening the breastbone, surgeons operate through a small incision between the ribs using specialized instruments designed to improve visibility and precision. This approach allows surgeons to perform procedures on major heart valves, including the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves, while reducing the size of the incision and supporting a faster recovery. With recovery times potentially decreasing from months to weeks, the Miami Method is helping improve patient outcomes and advancing the future of cardiac surgery.
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