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Dr. Alessandro Varrica

Dr. Alessandro Varrica

Cardiac Surgeon ·
, milan, Italy

15+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian

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Specialises in:

Congenital heart defects in newborns and childrenCongenital heart disease in adultsAtrial septal defect (ASD)Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR)Congenital aortic valve disorders

About Dr. Alessandro Varrica

  • Dr. Alessandro Varrica is a Cardiac Surgeon specialising in paediatric cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease surgery, and the management of adults with congenital heart defects.
  • He works in the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and the Department of Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases in Adults at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan, Italy.
  • He has extensive experience in treating congenital heart defects in patients ranging from newborns to adults and older individuals with congenital heart disease.
  • He completed his specialisation in Cardiac Surgery with honours at the University of Rome La Sapienza in 2008 and earned his PhD from Maastricht University in 2017.
  • He received specialised international training at Boston Children's Hospital in the United States and the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
  • His clinical interests include neonatal cardiac surgery, the Ross procedure, surgery for adults with congenital heart disease, and minimally invasive surgical approaches for selected congenital heart defects.
  • He has performed more than 500 cardiac surgeries as the primary surgeon in patients with congenital heart defects, according to his professional biography.
  • He is a member of the paediatric cardiac surgery group within the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
  • He has participated in international humanitarian cardiac surgery missions through the Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo Association, including missions in Cameroon, Egypt, and Morocco.
  • He has contributed to scientific research on paediatric cardiac surgery, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and postoperative outcomes.

Conditions treated by Dr. Alessandro VARRICA

  • Congenital heart defects in newborns and children
  • Congenital heart disease in adults
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD)
  • Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR)
  • Congenital aortic valve disorders
  • Congenital pulmonary valve disorders

Area of Interest

  • Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery
  • Neonatal Cardiac Surgery
  • Ross Procedure
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Surgery
  • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
  • Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Axillary-Access Cardiac Surgery
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Postoperative Cardiac Support

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery with Honours - University of Palermo, Italy, 2003
  • Specialisation in Cardiac Surgery with Honours - University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy, 2008
  • PhD - Maastricht University, the Netherlands, 2017

Work Experiences

  • Cardiac Surgeon, Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Department of Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases in Adults - IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
  • Senior Surgeon for Congenital Heart Disease - IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy | 2015 onwards, according to the supplied biography
  • Member, Paediatric ECMO Team - IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy, Since 2012
  • Cardiac Surgeon - IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy, Since 2009
  • Clinical Training - Boston Children's Hospital, USA, 2014
  • Clinical Training - Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 2019

Memberships (2)

  • Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH) – Paediatric Surgery Group
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

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Procedures Performed

Fontan Procedure
Glenn procedure
Norwood Surgery
Ross procedure

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FAQ's Related to Cardiac Surgeon

A paediatric cardiac surgeon specialises in the surgical treatment of congenital and other heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Some surgeons also treat adults who were born with congenital heart defects. Procedures may include repairing structural abnormalities, correcting blood flow problems, and repairing or replacing heart valves.

A consultation may be recommended when a child has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that may require surgery. A paediatric cardiologist generally evaluates the condition and refers the child to a cardiac surgeon when surgical treatment needs to be considered.

Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, also called partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVR), is a congenital condition in which some pulmonary veins drain into the right side of the circulation rather than the left atrium. The need for surgery depends on the abnormal connections, the amount of blood flow involved, and the effect on the heart.

ECMO is a form of temporary life support that uses a machine to provide oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide when the heart or lungs cannot provide adequate support. In selected children recovering from cardiac surgery, ECMO may be used while the heart or lungs recover. It is an intensive treatment that requires specialised monitoring.

Some congenital heart defects can be repaired successfully, while others require staged procedures or lifelong follow-up. Outcomes depend on the type and complexity of the defect, the child's overall health, and the treatment provided. Even after successful surgery, some patients need long-term monitoring.

Follow-up helps clinicians monitor heart function, valve performance, heart rhythm, and the effects of surgery as a child grows. Some patients may need additional procedures or specialist care during adolescence and adulthood.

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