Complex Aortic Surgery

Dr. Loumiotis is an expert in thoracic aortic surgery, offering extensive experience in treating complex aortic pathologies along its entire length—from the aortic root at the heart to its bifurcation. He is highly proficient in performing a wide range of technically demanding procedures, addressing conditions that are often life-threatening and require precise, timely intervention.

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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Large aortic root aneurysms with a normal aortic valve can be fixed by keeping the patient's native valve. Dr. Loumiotis is an expert in Valve Sparing Root Replacement. The benefits are a lot. The patient keeps his own valve with lower risk of infection, reoperation, or need for anticoagulation.

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Complex Aortic Valve Repair: Dr. Loumiotis is one of the few surgeons who can repair your leaky aortic valve. 

Aortic Root Replacement: When the valve is not repairable, aneurysm and valve can be replaced with either a tissue valve or a mechanical valve conduit. 

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Aortic Arch Aneurysms/Descending Thoracic and Thoraco-abdominal Aneurysms: Dr. Loumiotis and his team have unique training and expertise in treating these complex aortic pathologies. 

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Endovascular Aortic Surgery: Following the most up-to-date guidelines, Dr. Loumiotis performs endovascular Aortic Surgery when appropriate.  

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Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery: Specific Aortic pathologies can be surgically treated with minimally invasive incisions. 

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Aortic Dissections/Emergencies: These are lethal diseases with a dismal outcome unless treated promptly. Dr. Loumiotis, has vast experience treating aortic emergencies.

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Ross Procedure: Young patients with a diseased aortic valve may be candidates for a valve replacement with their own pulmonary valve. Dr. Loumiotis performs this unique procedure. 

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