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| Speciality | Cardiac Sciences |
| Procedure | Fontan Procedure |
| Success Rate | 90-95% |
| Recovery Time | Few days |
| Treatment Time | 5-6 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | 5% |
The Fontan procedure is a complex surgery that is typically performed to treat congenital heart defects that result in a single functional ventricle in the heart. The Fontan procedure is usually followed by another surgical intervention known as the Glenn procedure. During the surgery, oxygen-poor blood is rerouted to go to the pulmonary artery from the lower body instead of going through the heart. This helps improve oxygenation and circulation in the body.
The Fontan procedure is used to treat congenital heart defects such as tricuspid atresia, hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), pulmonary atresia, and other conditions where the heart has only one functional pumping chamber.
Recovery after the Fontan procedure is usually challenging. The hospital stay lasts from 1 to 2 weeks. Initially, patients may be kept on medications to support heart function and prevent complications. Physical activity and movement are gradually increased under medical supervision. Regular follow-up visits are scheduled to monitor the heart's function and overall health. Long-term care and management are crucial to ensuring the best possible outcomes and quality of life for the patient. Rehabilitation is suggested by the team of healthcare experts.
A number of determining factors can be used to rank hospitals for your suitable procedure. While categorizing hospitals for Fontan Procedure in South Korea, some of the important factors are Infrastructure, Availability of the Procedure, Popularity for the procedure, Technology Used, Qualified & Experienced Specialists, Cost, Facilities provided, Success Rate
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Absolutely! Yes. Before you plan medical travel to South Korea, you can benefit from an efficient & helpful online consultation with the chosen specialist there. When having a conversation with one of our patient advisors, you can ask them to book your video consultation with the specialist. They will check the doctor's availability, send the payment link to you, and finalize your appointment.
Many people have started traveling to South Korea for Fontan Procedure due to the country’s modern healthcare infrastructure and high success rate. There are many additional factors making South Korea the preferred choice for Fontan Procedure including:
Recovery times for various procedures vary depending on the patient's health and the complexity of the treatment. Rehabilitation and post-operative care play an important role in speeding up the recovery time and helping the patient to get back to their healthier self. It is recommended that the patient maintain regular contact with their surgeon for a few months after surgery to speed up recovery.
