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Cost of Arterial Switch Surgery in Major Cities of United Arab Emirates

City	Minimum Cost (USD)	Minimum Cost (AED)	Maximum Cost (USD)	Maximum Cost (AED)
Abu Dhabi	USD 25110	92154	USD 32950	120926
Dubai	USD 25110	92154	USD 32950	120926
Sharjah	USD 25110	92154	USD 32950	120926

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The arterial switch technique is a rare open-heart surgery that corrects the transposition of the major arteries in infants. During surgery, the surgeon places the aorta and pulmonary artery correctly. The aorta connects to the left ventricle and the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle. This life-saving procedure is often performed within the first two weeks after birth to ensure the baby's appropriate blood circulation and heart function.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a dangerous congenital heart abnormality in which the aorta and pulmonary artery, the main arteries leaving the heart, are reversed and corrected by arterial switch surgery. Realigning the arteries ensures that the body receives oxygen-rich blood and returns blood flow to normal. Newborns usually have it done in the first few weeks of their lives.

This disorder is typically identified soon after delivery because of signs like poor feeding, breathing difficulties, or bluish skin (cyanosis). Suppose prenatal or postnatal screening results in the suspicion or confirmation of TGA, a pediatric cardiologist must be seen immediately. Timely surgical repair is essential for survival and long-term health.

Preparation includes echocardiography, chest X-rays, and perhaps cardiac catheterisation to confirm the diagnosis and prepare for the surgery. To maintain the ductus arteriosus open until surgery, the baby could be put on prostaglandin infusion. Parents receive counselling regarding the process, its hazards, and anticipated results.

General Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia aims to keep the infant pain-free and sleeping.
Heart-Lung Bypass: During surgery, blood is sent outside the body.
Artery Switching: The pulmonary and aortic arteries are transected and moved into their proper locations.
Coronary Artery Transfer: Reimplantation of the coronary arteries into the new aorta is known as coronary artery transfer.
Closure: The infant is kept under strict observation in intensive care, with the heart and chest closed.

After the 6 to 8-hour treatment, patients must stay in the hospital for 1-2 weeks, including in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Heart function monitoring and full recovery take place over several months.

Bleeding or infection
Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)
Coronary artery complications
Residual or recurrent obstruction of arteries
Heart failure (rare)
Risk of long-term complications requiring future interventions

By correcting TGA, arterial switch surgery can restore the heart structure and circulation to almost normal, saving lives. It promotes normal development and growth for most children, lowers cyanosis, and greatly increases survival.

Pain management, close observation, and a slow weaning off of medication are all part of the recovery process. Monitoring heart function, growth, and exercise tolerance requires long-term follow-up by a pediatric cardiologist. The majority of kids bounce back quickly and have busy lifestyles.

Over 90% of cases are successful, particularly in facilities with experience. When properly cared for, most babies with artery switches develop and flourish normally, have great long-term results, and have a low risk of problems.

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Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

209 bed capacity 14-beds in the Intensive Care Unit
64 Slice CT, High End MRI, Neuro-navigation Surgical Systems
3.0 Tesla MRI
Neuro-physiology
Specialized physiotherapy
Well managed rehabilitation services
10 operating theatres
Royal Suites and Presidential Suites available
It comprises the most advanced treatment related equipment.
It is adorned with cutting edge diagnostic equipment.
Personal attention is given and there is an empathetic approach to healing, the hospital terms it the 'art of healing'.
Customised services are provided to International patients.
Centers of excellence
- Cardiology
- Pediatrics
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- IVF
- Gynecology & obstetrics
- Orthopedics & sports medicine
- Shoulder and upper limb unit
- Burjeel vascular centre
- Bariatric & metabolic surgery

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Burjeel Medical City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Hospital owns an International Patient Services Team that is responsible to assist international patients with world-class healthcare, transportation arrangement, accommodation facilities, language interpreters, and much more.

Burjeel Medical City (about 1.2 million square facilities)provides 7-star hospitality to its patients. It has the largest facility space bed among all the private hospitals. The Hospital consists of-

Large waiting areas and consultation rooms
Spacious lobbies on each floor
338 Luxurious Patient Rooms
70 Ambulatory Rooms
Intensive Care Units
The Hospital comprises various centers, under Burjeel Cancer Institute-
Breast Center
Uro-oncology Center
Surface Malignancy Center (HIPC)
Head & Oncology Center
Medical Oncology & Hematology Center and others

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Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is accredited by ISO, JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

Inpatient Pharmacy
Outpatient Pharmacy
Nursing Department
Laboratories
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Rehabilitation Center

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Dr. Naresh Kumar Goyal is highly trained as a cardiologist with exposure in virtually all aspects of cardiology. He qualified with an MD in internal medicine in 1999 from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, and served in the Cardiology Department as an honorary resident. From this stage, he also started with training in the temporary pacing of the pacemaker as well as interventional services. View More

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