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

Dr. Ciuffo’s practice is presently located in Las Vegas, NV. He practices with his colleagues at the Nevada Heart and Vascular Center and he serves as the Director of Cardiac Surgery at the University Medical Center of South Nevada.

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