Minimally Invasive Atrial Myxoma Surgery – A New Painless and Scarless Solution to an Old Problem

Minimally Invasive Atrial Myxoma Surgery – A New Painless and Scarless Solution to an Old Problem

Atrial Myxoma is arguably the most common primary cardiac tumor. In adults, 50% of all benign tumors are Atrial Myxoma. Surgeons treat a number of these lesions because of their frequency in the population. The potential for a permanent cure after resection is very high. New minimally invasive atrial myxoma surgeries are now available in specialized centers. Atrial myxomas arise in the atrial chambers of the heart and tend to be friable and gelatinous. Their presence inside the heart can cause several symptoms. Our clinic specializes in a minimally invasive approach to curing our patients and restoring a great quality of life!

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A picture of Giovanni B. Ciuffo, MD wearing his Mercy One doctor attire.

About the Author

Giovanni B. Ciuffo, MD Director is an expert in Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery and Bloodless Heart Surgery is the outcome of his commitment to the development and improvement of both of these techniques. He runs a Cardiothoracic Surgery practice and manages Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery Program where he cares for patients from all over the country and locally. Click here to learn more about Dr. Ciuffo.

Board Certified:
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery