- Pediatric heart transplantation
Bhopal: An expert lecture was organized to acquire the skills and updated knowledge required for pediatric heart transplantation following a successful adult heart transplant. In this lecture, Prof. P.C. (Peter) Van de Woestijne, Head of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department in the Netherlands, shared his insights on pediatric heart transplantation, the Ross procedure, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Faculty members, residents, and students participated in the program and gained valuable information on the latest advancements in pediatric cardiac surgery and heart transplantation. During his lecture, Prof. Van de Woestijne highlighted the Ross procedure, an advanced surgical technique for treating aortic valve disease in young patients. He also emphasized the benefits of minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Additionally, he shared his expertise in pediatric heart transplantation and explained how specialized surgical techniques can improve patient outcomes.
