Duke pediatric cardiac surgeons are experienced in the full range of pediatric heart surgeries. They perform -- and in some cases have pioneered -- the latest techniques.
When possible, our surgeons perform procedures through small, minimally invasive incisions, to reduce the risk of infection and bleeding, and to help your child recover faster.
Some of the most common procedures Duke pediatric heart surgeons perform include:
- Congenital heart defect surgery
- Heart transplants
- Marfan syndrome heart surgery
- Pacemaker placements
- Pulmonary valve replacements
- Ventricular assist device (VAD) placement