Heart Tumor Surgery

A heart tumor is an abnormal growth on the heart or heart valves. Although there are many types of heart tumors, this disease is extremely rare. Heart tumors can be divided into two main groups: benign and malignant. Tumors that form inside the heart and remain inside the heart are called “grade 1” heart tumors, while tumors that start in another organ and spread to the heart are called “grade 2” heart tumors.

The majority of heart tumors are benign myxomas. However, even these benign tumors can cause serious health problems depending on their size and location. A fragment from a heart tumor can enter the bloodstream and pose a risk of embolism. Tumors can also block the heart valves, causing symptoms similar to valvular stenosis. Symptoms such as general tiredness and fatigue may also occur due to heart tumors. Considering these risks, the tumor may need to be removed with cardiac tumor surgery.

The decision for heart tumor surgery is based on factors such as the size of the tumor, whether it is symptomatic or not and the general health status of the patient. Open heart surgery, endoscopic heart surgery and robotic surgery methods can be applied in heart tumors. The surgical method to be used is determined by the general condition of the patient, the size and spread of the tumor, and the level of expertise of the surgeon. Each of these surgical procedures is selected according to the patient’s condition and performed with a high success rate.