Minimally invasive heart and aortic surgery

What we treat

Our program focuses on complex heart valve and thoracic aortic conditions, including mitral valve disease, tricuspid valve disease, aortic valve disease, and thoracic aortic aneurysm. Whenever possible, procedures are performed through smaller incisions rather than traditional open surgery, lowering complication risk and shortening hospital stays.

Read more about our conditions and treatments:

• Mitral valve disease
• Tricuspid valve disease
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm
• Aortic valve disease

A multidisciplinary approach

Every patient is evaluated by a team of cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and specialized nursing staff, who work together to determine the most appropriate treatment. This collaborative model ensures that each patient receives a carefully considered, individualized care plan.

Why Karolinska University Hospital

Karolinska University Hospital has a long-standing leadership position in cardiovascular care, with milestones including early use of the heart-lung machine, contributions to pacemaker development, and one of Europe's first artificial heart implantations. This heritage underpins a continued focus on safe, evidence-based surgical care for patients with complex cardiac conditions today.