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Choosing VPS Rockland Hospital for Fontan Procedure gives patients access to experienced congenital cardiac surgeons, advanced cardiovascular imaging, pediatric intensive care facilities, and structured postoperative management. Established in 2013, the NABH, NABL accredited hospital in Gurgaon, India has 345 beds and provides specialised congenital and cardiothoracic surgical services.
The Fontan Procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and involves rerouting venous blood directly to the pulmonary arteries. Different surgical approaches may be used depending on the patient's anatomy, including an extracardiac conduit or lateral tunnel technique. After surgery, patients are closely monitored for circulation, oxygenation, heart rhythm, fluid balance, and other potential complications. Long-term follow-up is important because Fontan circulation requires ongoing cardiac assessment throughout life.
Sheba Medical Center provides specialized Fontan Procedure with a focus on precise surgical reconstruction, advanced congenital cardiac techniques, and individualized postoperative care. Established in 1948, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Ramat Gan, Israel and operates 1900 beds, with modern pediatric cardiac surgical and critical-care infrastructure.
The Fontan Procedure can establish a circulation in which systemic venous blood flows directly to the lungs without being pumped by a ventricle. By reducing the volume load on the functional ventricle, the procedure can improve oxygenation and support circulation in appropriately selected patients with single-ventricle physiology. A detailed assessment before surgery helps the cardiac team determine the patient's readiness for Fontan completion and plan the most suitable surgical technique.
Choosing Herzliya Medical Center for Fontan Procedure gives patients access to experienced congenital cardiac surgeons, advanced cardiovascular imaging, pediatric intensive care facilities, and structured postoperative management. Established in 1983, the accredited hospital in Herzliya, Israel has 120 beds and provides specialised congenital and cardiothoracic surgical services.
The Fontan Procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and involves rerouting venous blood directly to the pulmonary arteries. Different surgical approaches may be used depending on the patient's anatomy, including an extracardiac conduit or lateral tunnel technique. After surgery, patients are closely monitored for circulation, oxygenation, heart rhythm, fluid balance, and other potential complications. Long-term follow-up is important because Fontan circulation requires ongoing cardiac assessment throughout life.
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi provides specialized Fontan Procedure with a focus on precise surgical reconstruction, advanced congenital cardiac techniques, and individualized postoperative care. Established in 2012, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and operates 209 beds, with modern pediatric cardiac surgical and critical-care infrastructure.
The Fontan Procedure can establish a circulation in which systemic venous blood flows directly to the lungs without being pumped by a ventricle. By reducing the volume load on the functional ventricle, the procedure can improve oxygenation and support circulation in appropriately selected patients with single-ventricle physiology. A detailed assessment before surgery helps the cardiac team determine the patient's readiness for Fontan completion and plan the most suitable surgical technique.
Choosing Acibadem University Hospital Atakent for Fontan Procedure gives patients access to experienced congenital cardiac surgeons, advanced cardiovascular imaging, pediatric intensive care facilities, and structured postoperative management. Established in 2014, the JCI accredited hospital in Istanbul, Turkey has 278 beds and provides specialised congenital and cardiothoracic surgical services.
The Fontan Procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and involves rerouting venous blood directly to the pulmonary arteries. Different surgical approaches may be used depending on the patient's anatomy, including an extracardiac conduit or lateral tunnel technique. After surgery, patients are closely monitored for circulation, oxygenation, heart rhythm, fluid balance, and other potential complications. Long-term follow-up is important because Fontan circulation requires ongoing cardiac assessment throughout life.
Life Kingsbury Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider for Fontan Procedure, offering complex congenital heart surgery supported by experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons, specialised operating facilities, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care. Established in 1918, the accredited hospital is situated in Cape Town, South Africa and has 212 beds.
The Fontan Procedure is generally the final stage of a staged surgical pathway for patients with single-ventricle heart defects. It redirects blood from the superior and inferior vena cava directly into the pulmonary arteries, reducing the workload on the functional ventricle and improving circulatory efficiency. Before surgery, the cardiac team evaluates ventricular function, pulmonary artery anatomy, heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and other factors that may influence suitability for Fontan circulation.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital provides specialized Fontan Procedure with a focus on precise surgical reconstruction, advanced congenital cardiac techniques, and individualized postoperative care. Established in 1984, the COHSASA, ISQua accredited hospital is located in Johannesburg, South Africa and operates 254 beds, with modern pediatric cardiac surgical and critical-care infrastructure.
The Fontan Procedure can establish a circulation in which systemic venous blood flows directly to the lungs without being pumped by a ventricle. By reducing the volume load on the functional ventricle, the procedure can improve oxygenation and support circulation in appropriately selected patients with single-ventricle physiology. A detailed assessment before surgery helps the cardiac team determine the patient's readiness for Fontan completion and plan the most suitable surgical technique.
At Eregli Anadolu Hospital, Fontan Procedure is performed using specialized congenital cardiac surgical techniques and comprehensive preoperative cardiovascular assessment. Established in 1998, this JCI accredited hospital in Zonguldak, Turkey has 75 beds and offers advanced pediatric and adult congenital cardiac services.
The Fontan Procedure may be considered for patients with complex heart defects such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, or other conditions resulting in single-ventricle physiology. The surgical team connects the systemic venous circulation directly to the pulmonary arteries, allowing blood to reach the lungs without being pumped there by a ventricle. Detailed assessment may include echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, CT or MRI imaging, and evaluation of lung and ventricular function before surgery.
Riyadh Care Hospital is a trusted healthcare provider for Fontan Procedure, offering complex congenital heart surgery supported by experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons, specialised operating facilities, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care. Established in 1990, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and has 325 beds.
The Fontan Procedure is generally the final stage of a staged surgical pathway for patients with single-ventricle heart defects. It redirects blood from the superior and inferior vena cava directly into the pulmonary arteries, reducing the workload on the functional ventricle and improving circulatory efficiency. Before surgery, the cardiac team evaluates ventricular function, pulmonary artery anatomy, heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and other factors that may influence suitability for Fontan circulation.
Care national Hospital offers advanced Fontan Procedure using modern congenital cardiac surgery techniques and individualized cardiovascular care plans. Established in 2003, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and has 460 beds, providing comprehensive cardiac care for local and international patients.
The Fontan Procedure is a major palliative heart surgery used for children and selected adults with complex congenital heart defects in which only one ventricle is capable of adequately supporting circulation. During the procedure, blood returning from the body is directed toward the pulmonary arteries without passing through a functional pumping chamber. This helps separate systemic and pulmonary blood flow and improves oxygenation in patients with single-ventricle physiology.
Medical Park Ordu Hospital provides specialized Fontan Procedure with a focus on precise surgical reconstruction, advanced congenital cardiac techniques, and individualized postoperative care. Established in 2014, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Ordu, Turkey and operates 150 beds, with modern pediatric cardiac surgical and critical-care infrastructure.
The Fontan Procedure can establish a circulation in which systemic venous blood flows directly to the lungs without being pumped by a ventricle. By reducing the volume load on the functional ventricle, the procedure can improve oxygenation and support circulation in appropriately selected patients with single-ventricle physiology. A detailed assessment before surgery helps the cardiac team determine the patient's readiness for Fontan completion and plan the most suitable surgical technique.
Medical Park Elazig Hospital provides specialized Fontan Procedure with a focus on precise surgical reconstruction, advanced congenital cardiac techniques, and individualized postoperative care. Established in 2014, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Elazig, Turkey and operates 124 beds, with modern pediatric cardiac surgical and critical-care infrastructure.
The Fontan Procedure can establish a circulation in which systemic venous blood flows directly to the lungs without being pumped by a ventricle. By reducing the volume load on the functional ventricle, the procedure can improve oxygenation and support circulation in appropriately selected patients with single-ventricle physiology. A detailed assessment before surgery helps the cardiac team determine the patient's readiness for Fontan completion and plan the most suitable surgical technique.
Chennai, India
At The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Fontan Procedure is performed using specialized congenital cardiac surgical techniques and comprehensive preoperative cardiovascular assessment. Established in 1999, this JCI, NABH accredited hospital in Chennai, India has 1000 beds and offers advanced pediatric and adult congenital cardiac services.
The Fontan Procedure may be considered for patients with complex heart defects such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, or other conditions resulting in single-ventricle physiology. The surgical team connects the systemic venous circulation directly to the pulmonary arteries, allowing blood to reach the lungs without being pumped there by a ventricle. Detailed assessment may include echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, CT or MRI imaging, and evaluation of lung and ventricular function before surgery.
At Paracelsus Clinic, Fontan Procedure is performed using specialized congenital cardiac surgical techniques and comprehensive preoperative cardiovascular assessment. Established in 1953, this accredited hospital in Lustmuhle, Switzerland has 95 beds and offers advanced pediatric and adult congenital cardiac services.
The Fontan Procedure may be considered for patients with complex heart defects such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, or other conditions resulting in single-ventricle physiology. The surgical team connects the systemic venous circulation directly to the pulmonary arteries, allowing blood to reach the lungs without being pumped there by a ventricle. Detailed assessment may include echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, CT or MRI imaging, and evaluation of lung and ventricular function before surgery.
Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, Vilnius is a trusted healthcare provider for Fontan Procedure, offering complex congenital heart surgery supported by experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons, specialised operating facilities, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care. Established in 1998, the JCI accredited hospital is situated in Vilnius, Lithuania and has 36 beds.
The Fontan Procedure is generally the final stage of a staged surgical pathway for patients with single-ventricle heart defects. It redirects blood from the superior and inferior vena cava directly into the pulmonary arteries, reducing the workload on the functional ventricle and improving circulatory efficiency. Before surgery, the cardiac team evaluates ventricular function, pulmonary artery anatomy, heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and other factors that may influence suitability for Fontan circulation.
| 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.