Micro-Invasive Heart Surgery for Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) | Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital, China

9.60

Beijing, China

Overview

Age group

Kids

Type of care

Inpatient

Method

Gentle

About the offer

As a National Training Base for Three-Level Prevention and Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease, Beijing Jingdu Children’s Hospital’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Center focuses on the core feature of right axillary mini-incision technique, safeguarding CHD children with leading medical expertise and quality services. Led by authoritative expert Professor Yang Xueyong, the core surgeons have over 5,000 independent CHD surgery experiences. The right axillary mini-incision (3-5cm, concealed) avoids sternal splitting and rib cutting, preserving thoracic integrity, preventing complications like pigeon chest, and not affecting breast development. It features less bleeding, rapid recovery (ambulation within days), and shortened hospitalization to 7-10 days. Equipped with class 100 laminar flow operating rooms, the center performs nearly 1,000 CHD surgeries annually with a 99. 7% success rate, pioneering mini-incision radical surgery for complex CHD. Comprehensive preoperative assessment, postoperative monitoring, and humanized care ensure surgical safety, providing precise, minimally invasive, and efficient one-stop services. The optimal surgical timing for children is 1-2 years old.

What’s included

Medical service

Examination

Pediatric cardiology consultation and comprehensive physical examination
Symptom assessment (poor feeding, failure to thrive, sweating, fast breathing, recurrent chest infections, exercise intolerance)
Transthoracic echocardiography-oriented clinical evaluation (defect location, size, shunt severity)
Pre-anesthesia assessment and surgical fitness evaluation (cardiopulmonary status, comorbidities)
Assessment for pulmonary hypertension and signs of heart failure

Laboratory tests

Complete blood count (CBC)
Coagulation profile (PT/INR, APTT)
Renal and liver function tests, electrolytes
Blood type and crossmatch (as required)
Infection screening per surgical protocol (e.g., hepatitis, HIV, and others as indicated)
Electrocardiogram (ECG) and chest X-ray
Echocardiography with Doppler (VSD type, gradient, Qp/Qs estimation, ventricular size/function, pulmonary pressures)
Additional imaging or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) if needed for operative planning

Diagnosis

Confirmation of VSD type (perimembranous, muscular, outlet/supracristal, inlet) and hemodynamic significance
Evaluation of shunt volume, left heart enlargement, and heart failure severity
Assessment of pulmonary artery pressure and operability (including risk of Eisenmenger physiology)
Screening for associated lesions (aortic valve prolapse/regurgitation, PDA, ASD, RV outflow obstruction)
Determination of suitability for micro-invasive surgical repair (and comparison to catheter-based closure when appropriate)

Treatment

Individualized micro-invasive VSD repair plan based on anatomy, age, and clinical condition
Minimally invasive access approach (small incision technique) with continuous hemodynamic monitoring
VSD closure via patch repair or device-assisted technique when clinically appropriate and available
Perioperative management: anesthesia, pain control, infection prevention, and heart failure optimization
Post-operative monitoring for rhythm disturbances (including AV block), residual shunt, bleeding, and respiratory status
Follow-up echocardiography to confirm closure effectiveness and cardiac recovery
Discharge plan with activity guidance, wound care, medication instructions, and follow-up schedule

Other

Multidisciplinary case review (cardiology, cardiac surgery, anesthesia, ICU, pediatrics)
Family counseling on benefits, risks, expected length of stay, and recovery milestones (case-dependent)
International patient support: scheduling coordination, documentation guidance, interpreter services, and in-hospital navigation
Comprehensive medical summary for follow-up care with the child’s local cardiologist
Caregiver education on warning signs (fever, breathing difficulty, reduced feeding, palpitations, fainting) and follow-up adherence

Distant service

Remote review of echocardiography reports/images and clinical history to confirm candidacy for micro-invasive repair
Online consultation to discuss closure options (surgical vs. catheter-based when applicable), risks, and expected outcomes
Pre-arrival testing checklist to streamline admission and reduce on-site waiting time
Post-discharge telemedicine follow-ups to review recovery, medications, and echocardiography results
Coordination with local healthcare providers for long-term monitoring and routine cardiology follow-up

Extra add-ons

Single room

Hospital meals

Personal coordinator

Language Assistance

Visa Support

AiroCare

AiroMedical support

Payment protection

Patient advocacy

Price match

Meet the provider

Dr. Yang Xueyong, PhD

pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, congenital heart disease surgery

9.60

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