Behind Mr Chua’s Keyhole Bypass: Doctors Explain Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (Portrait)

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At 80, Mr Chua was diagnosed with severe blockages in all three of his coronary arteries, but he was determined to avoid open heart surgery. Could a keyhole bypass work for him?

In this behind-the-scenes interview, cardiologist Dr Lim Tai Tian and cardiothoracic surgeon Adj Prof Theodoros Kofidis share how they assessed Mr Chua’s condition, why minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) was the right option, and why more patients – and doctors – are turning to minimally invasive procedures over traditional surgery.
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