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- Best Private Hospital in South Africa, 2020 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Private Hospital in South Africa in 2020 by the International Healthcare Commission.
- Best Hospital for Cardiology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Cardiology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
- Best Hospital for Orthopedics, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Orthopedics in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
- Best Hospital for Neurology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Neurology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
- Best Hospital for Pulmonology, 2019 - Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Johannesburg was named the Best Hospital for Pulmonology in 2019 by the South African Medical Association.
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- Best Hospital in Africa for Patient Experience, 2019 - Life Kingsbury Hospital was awarded the Best Hospital in Africa for Patient Experience in 2019 by the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards.
- Best Hospital for Medical Tourism in South Africa, 2020 - Life Kingsbury Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Medical Tourism in South Africa in 2020 by the Global Health and Pharma Awards.
- Best Private Hospital in Cape Town, 2021 - Life Kingsbury Hospital was named the Best Private Hospital in Cape Town in 2021 by the Global Health and Pharma Awards.
- Best Maternity Hospital in Western Cape, 2021 - Life Kingsbury Hospital was named the Best Maternity Hospital in Western Cape in 2021 by the Global Health and Pharma Awards.
- Best Hospital for Patient Safety in South Africa, 2021 - Life Kingsbury Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Patient Safety in South Africa in 2021 by the Global Health and Pharma Awards.
- Best Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, 2018, Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards: eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre received this award for its outstanding healthcare services in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Best Hospital in Durban, 2019, KZN Health Excellence Awards: This award recognized eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre for its exceptional healthcare services in Durban.
- Best Private Hospital in South Africa, 2019, KZN Health Excellence Awards: This award recognized eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre for its outstanding private healthcare services in South Africa.
- Best Hospital in Durban, 2020, KZN Health Excellence Awards: This award recognized eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre for its exceptional healthcare services in Durban.
- Best Private Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, 2020, Standard Bank KZN Top Business Awards: This award recognized eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre for its outstanding private healthcare services in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Outcomes of Heart Port Surgery
| Speciality | Cardiac Sciences |
| Procedure | Heart Port Surgery |
| Success Rate | 90-95% |
| Recovery Time | 2-4 weeks |
| Treatment Time | 4-6 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | 5% |
What is a Heart Port Surgery, and how does it work?
Heart port surgery is also known as minimally invasive heart surgery or port-access cardiac surgery. This procedure is performed through small incisions on the chest using a catheter, a video camera for visualization, and other advanced medical instruments Heart port surgery is performed with visual aids, eliminating the need for a large incision, as in traditional open-heart surgery. The surgical instruments are inserted through small ports in the chest cavity. The surgeon uses a camera- guidance to get a magnified view of the heart, enabling precise surgery.
What medical conditions can be treated through Heart Port Surgery?
Heart port surgery can treat various heart conditions, including coronary artery disease (CAD) requiring bypass grafts, valve repair or replacement, atrial septal defect (ASD) or ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure, and some congenital heart defects.
What is the recovery process after a Heart Port Surgery?
Heart port surgery falls into the category of minimally invasive heart surgery. The recovery process after heart port surgery is generally faster than open-heart surgery. Patients need to stay in the hospital for a few days for close monitoring. They are then discharged under the proper guidance and medical prescription of the healthcare team. Regular follow-up sessions are scheduled to ensure proper recovery. Post-discharge, patients are advised to follow their surgeon's instructions for wound care, medication, and activity restrictions. Full recovery may take several weeks, depending on the patient's medical condition and other parameters like age and overall health.
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Procedures related to Heart Port Surgery :
- Fontan Procedure
- Fontan Procedure in Israel
- Fontan Procedure in Singapore
- Fontan Procedure in Morocco
- Fontan Procedure in Malaysia
- Fontan Procedure in Tunisia
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in Israel
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in Singapore
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in Morocco
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in Malaysia
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair in Tunisia
- PDA Closure
Most highly rated hospitals for Heart Port Surgery in Other Destinations are:
- Israel
- Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel-Aviv
- Assuta Hospital, Tel-Aviv
- Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva
- Kaplan Medical Centre, Rehovot
- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Medical Center), Tel-Aviv
- Singapore
- Farrer Park Hospital, Connexion
- Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth
- Gleneagles Hospital, Napier Road
- Thomson Medical Center, Thomson Road
- Parkway East Hospital, Joo Chiat Pl
- Morocco
- Malaysia
- Tunisia
Frequently Asked Questions
The ranking of hospitals according to the procedure is based on a number of elements. In South Africa, Hospitals for Heart Port Surgery are ranked on the basis of the following factors- Popularity for the Procedure, Infrastructure, Accessibility of the treatment, Qualified Medical Personnel, Technology Used, Price, Amenities provided, and Success Rate.
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Due to the country's cutting-edge healthcare system and high success rate, many people have begun traveling to South Africa for Heart Port Surgery. Additional factors make South Africa the ideal option for Heart Port Surgery. These include:
- Cost-effective treatment options
- Experienced and certified experts
- Accredited hospitals
- Modern healthcare technologies
- Data privacy and transparency
The time of recovery after treatment depends on the patient’s overall health as well as the criticality of the treatment. Additionally, post-treatment rehabilitation is crucial for accelerating recovery and cutting down on recovery time. Patients must go back for follow-up appointments after surgery in order to ensure proper healing and speed up the healing process.