The first robotic surgery happened in Belgium in 1997. It was considered an expensive novelty met with skepticism. Fast forward 26 years and now it's a standard of care across many medical specialties ...

The Impella reduces the heart’s workload while supplying blood and oxygen to other vital organs.

This breakthrough, which is a first in the Triad, offers a new option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a ...

A new minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged heart valve through a small neck incision, potentially allowing patients to recover faster than with traditional open-heart surgery.

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

This procedure just started to be offered in 2025.

The 4-month-old successfully underwent surgery without any blood transfusion at Seattle Children’s hospital early this year.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG), a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced that ...

Heart surgery may seem daunting, but even experienced surgeons remain amazed by the body's resilience. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London explains how the heart can restart after surgery, how ...

When we think of heart surgery, we often think of last-minute, life-saving interventions. Operating on the heart is challenging and complex, so it’s not undertaken lightly. But heart surgery can also ...

LISBON, Portugal—Patients who undergo a cardiac prehabilitation prior to elective surgery or procedures via a smartphone app have a lower incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) ...