Bentall Procedure

A Bentall procedure is a surgery that is conducted to rectify problems associated with the aorta, the largest artery in the human body. An aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The Bentall procedure is used for the treatment of joint disease of the ascending aorta and the aortic valve. During this procedure, a composite graft is used to replace the aortic valve, aortic root, and the ascending aorta. When the replacement of any of these components is not required, then some alternative surgery may be carried out instead of Bentall procedure.

When is Bentall Procedure Required?

The following are some of the problems with the aorta and aortic valve that are treated with the help of Bentall surgery

• Aortic aneurysm
• Aortic regurgitation
• Aortic dissection
• Lesions associated with Marfan syndrome

Factors Affecting the Cost of Bentall Procedure

Bentall procedure is a complex surgery that must be performed by experienced and skilled cardiothoracic surgeons. It requires a prolonged hospital stay as compared to other cardiac surgeries and the patient requires greater monitoring at the hospital and home.

Some of the factors that affect Bentall surgery cost include the following:

• The type of composite graft used
• Experience and skills of the surgeon
• Duration of hospital stay
• Duration of ICU stay
• Medicines and consumables used
• Duration of ventilator use
• Hospital charges and nursing fee
• Any unforeseen complications
• Hospital room category
• Additional investigations required after the surgery