Traditionally, veins are removed from a patient's leg which involves long incisions from ankle to groin. Since 2008 Mr Zacharias was one of the first surgeons in the UK to pioneer an endoscopic (key hole) vein harvesting technique which reduces both pain and post operative infection risk. Feedback from patients also highlights the cosmetic benefits. Compared to the traditional incision which can be in excess of 40 cm
The endoscopic (key hole) approach is very versatile and can be used for treating other rare conditions too. The most common other endoscopic operation is the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). Patients with this condition presents with a fast, irregular heartbeat (palpitations). Specialist cardiologists (Electrophysiologist) routinely treat this.
Aortic valve replacement surgery is the most commonly performed heart valve procedure. Prior to surgery, common symptoms reported by patients include shortness of breath, chest tightness, light headedness and tiredness.
Mr Joseph Zacharias is a Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who over the past 18 years has introduced many patient centred procedures and reviewed, presented and published his excellent results. He is passionate about teaching and training and continues to help disseminate his learning and skills to doctors at all levels of training. Mr Zacharias has one of the largest experiences in endoscopic heart surgery in the UK and continues to maintain a busy practice in both complex heart and lung surgery.
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