Chosun University Hospital Medical Team Achieves Gwangju's First Successful Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] On the 5th, Professor Jeong Jae-han's surgical team in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Chosun University Hospital announced that they successfully performed the region's first "minimally invasive aortic valve replacement" on the 16th of last month, replacing the valve without opening the sternum.

Mr. Yang, who turned 77 this year, was diagnosed with "severe aortic valve stenosis" after visiting Chosun University Hospital due to chest tightness even after walking a short distance.

Aortic valve stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve of the heart becomes calcified and loses its function as one ages. Severe aortic valve stenosis has a 50% mortality rate within two years if untreated and carries a high risk of sudden death, making treatment essential.

Considering the patient's advanced age, Professor Jeong's team decided to perform minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, which minimizes the risk of infection, allows for faster postoperative recovery, and results in fewer surgical scars.

The approximately two-hour surgery was successful, and the patient, discharged six days after surgery, and his family expressed their gratitude, saying, "The recovery was fast, and the pain was less than expected, which surprised us," and "We were worried because of his age, but we are glad he underwent the surgery."

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