Surgical Techniques Used in Bentall Procedure

In the high-stakes world of ER, the Bentall surgical procedure plays an essential role as a life-saving hero for patients with severe aortic issues.

The Bentall procedure repairs the aortic root and valve, which is an open-heart surgery. The surgery fixes issues like aortic aneurysms in that part of the aorta.

Hugh Bentall named it after himself, and first performed and described it in 1968.

Now let's explore what techniques are used in the Bentall procedure to treat a patient's severe aortic issues and its related factors, and complications as well.

What is Bentall Surgery?

A Bentall procedure corrects aorta problems which carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart sized around 30 cm long and 2.5 cm wide, it's the largest artery.

Your doctor may recommend a Bentall procedure if you have aorta problems. These problems can include:

• Aortic regurgitation 
• Marfan’s syndrome 
• Aortic aneurysm 
• Aortic dissection 

Surgical Techniques Used in Bentall Procedure

Here are the 5 Surgical Techniques

1. Incision and Exposure

The Bentall procedure starts by making an incision to expose the heart and aorta. This access is critical for the surgeon to perform complex reconstruction.

2. Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Cardiopulmonary bypass provides a bloodless field for cardiac surgery. It uses an extracorporeal circuit to support the body which drains venous blood to a reservoir, oxygenates it, and pumps it back.

3. Aortic Cross-Clamp

Using an aortic cross-clamp is critical in the Bentall procedure. It creates a bloodless field, letting surgeons work on the heart.

4. Excision of Diseased Aorta and grafting

The surgeon will excise the affected part of your aorta and aortic valves And then also temporarily remove your coronary arteries. After that, he will Insert an artificial aortic graft with a built-in valve make two holes in the graft, and re-attach the coronary arteries

5. Weaning Off Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is the shift from full CPB support to the patient's own heart and lungs.

Conclusion 

Bentall surgery procedure helps to treat patients with diseased aorta, and several techniques are used by processing the surgery.

So, if you are one of the patients who have a heart problem, then you need to consult with your doctor for the treatment its related questions.