Ross Procedure Advantages with Dr. Paul Stelzer and Peter Woglom

[@journeytohealabrokenhearta4397]

Just had open heart surgery with Dr Stelzer. He is most wonderful. I had severe regurgitation and a highly damaged aortic valve. Was not able to have the Ross Procedure since my other valve was leaking In addition he removed an aortic aneurysm. What I ended up having was a BioBental with a Bovine Pericardial Valve put in to replace my aortic valve. 95 days since the surgery at Mt Sinai which was on July 20, 2022 and I feel amazing I am 67 years old. Dr Stelzer is the best!

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Fantastic to learn about your wonderful surgical result with Dr. Stelzer at Mount Sinai!!!

[@afrazishmail]

Dr stelzer save my life and I will forever keep him in my heart. He is such an amazing man. I remember being so scared and nervous until I met him and he made me feel so much better. Dr stelzer did my Ross procedure I was number 692. He really give me a second chance in life and I am forever grateful. Keep up the good work Dr.

[@sylvanafow1340]

Hi! Hope you read my message. My son will have to have it done once he is at least a year old. How old were you when you got it? My baby is not even 6 weeks old :(

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Great to hear that Dr. Paul Stelzer took great care of you!

[@Essenceofase]

Dr. stelzer is wonderful he performed my open heart surgery 12 years ago. He is awesome.

[@sylvanafow1340]

Hi! Have you had to undergo a second surgery? I know the person is supposed to undergo thus surgery every 5 to 10 years.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Fantastic!

[@olgadrazhyna1941]

Dr.Stelzer is amazing.He save my husband life.Thank u so much doctor.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Love this!

[@hecthefoodguy3167]

Dr. Stelzer is awesome....I am a ROSS patient .... #427 ....Going Strong and feeling great 7 years after surgery...Dr.Stelzer and his team are ELITE ...Best in the business...The staff at the Mt. sinai HEART were very very attentive during my whole procedure... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DOC !! Chef Hector NYU LAW Culinart INC.

[@hecthefoodguy3167]

@@shanithmuhammed1490 everyone is different... I have been ok.. after surgery you will need to see your cardiologist on a regular basis... I have yearly echocardiograms done. To make sure heart valves are well... Good luck to you...

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Love it! More patient praise for Dr. Stelzer!

[@deepaksinghsisodiya5690]

Can I run after ross procedure ???plese help me

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Can you run now? Most patients can return to an active lifestyle after a Ross Procedure. But, you may want to discuss this with your medical team.

[@deepaksinghsisodiya5690]

Yes I run daily .I joined state police in India after that during traing period my problem arise ....could I run after surgery???could I able to complete my training ?????

[@TheDeckerterrier]

I had the Ross Procedure done in Oklahoma City. Mechanical valves require coumadin for life....how does warfarin allow for quality life? I am now 68 and it's worked well for me, had the procedure done in my early 50's. My first open heart was at the age of 10 in Columbus Ohio, they repaired the Aortic Valve, my second was at Walter Reed in D.C. they gave me a pig valve. Ross Procedure Advantages While the Ross Procedure is a very complex procedure, the benefits of this type of valve replacement appear to weigh heavily on the plus side. There is less need for mandatory use of life-long anticoagulants. The autograft can grow with children. The autograft is live tissue that can communicate with other cells in the body. There is longer (20+ years) documented freedom from cardiac-related death or reintervention versus mechanical valve replacement. Studies also show a reduced incidence of stroke and post-operative bleeding. Patients reported a better quality of life years after aortic valve replacement utilizing the Ross Procedure.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@garyjene9146]

What is the possibilty of using the donor valve in the aortic position instead of the pulmonary valve?

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Gary, Yes, that is known as a homograft valve replacement. We are not sure how much that is done these days. Most stand-alone tissue valve replacements are either made from cows or pigs. That said, here is a story you might appreciate about a homograft - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/08/05/video-aortic-valve-replacement-with-homograft-by-dr-kevin-accola/. Hope that helps!!!

[@sharps8726]

Which valve usually narrows if a issue arises is it the replacement aortic with the pulmanary or the replacement pulmanary? Thanks

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Here is a video about Ross Procedure reoperations that you might want to watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHai4FsZrebbpI.

[@SassySoccaPlaya13]

Also, what repercussions does the procedure cause to the pulmonary valve? Is there a chance of rejection in the replaced pulmonary valve?

[@morgancooke8064]

HLH W. there can always be rejection especially if its donor

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Here's a video about Ross reoperations that you might want to watch - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHai4FsZrebbpI.

[@Jennheart88]

I’m 31 years and undergoing open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve for the first time in my life. I’m nervous about which approach to pick. I think Ross procedure would be great because of its durability and I want to have children but also now you risk the potential of two leaking valve . The tissue valve is great too but can only last 10 years . What do you guys think? My cardiologist actually said he wouldn’t recommend Ross because of it’s risk but my surgeon recommended it for me

[@amrikjaswal76]

Hi did you ever get the Ross procedure done? If so how are you doing? I have an enlarged aortic valve due to having a bicuspid valve. I am very scared to under go surgery. I am 43 and just found out I had it last year, I got very sick last year due to influenza b, pneumonia, streptococcus and septic shock...doctors saying is a miracle I am still on this earth, and now I am all stressed out again about this. Hope you are well.

[@lilyandlogansmommy]

Hello I'm getting ready to have this done on 27th of August so how are things post surgery

[@AndyProfitGt]

@@lilyandlogansmommy Hey how did it go?

[@duboispascal117]

Got it 2years ago the 3months recovery is not that fun lmao but it’s worth it doing greater than ever and my cardio is like a normal person now

[@sylvanafow1340]

@@duboispascal117 hi! Glad to hear ir worked out well for you. When will you need to have it done again?

[@sadiajura455]

My little 8 months boy is going for ross procedure next Month

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Sadia, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your son and your medical team for a very successful Ross Procedure!!!

[@antonellapirolo7793]

I had a Ross Procedure In 2018 I. Montreal now my Cardiologist is telling me that I need another surgery he said that I’m rejecting the pulmonary valve.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Sorry to hear this!

[@utkarshnagar4335]

“Its use has declined considerably in the United States because of the technical complexity of the procedure and the incidence of late postoperative aortic root dilation and autograft failure with AR. There is also a low incidence of pulmonary homograft stenosis” Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine(20th)

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Actually, there has been an 8 times increase in the Ross Procedure during the past 7 years.

[@reneeavallone2162]

amazing!!! Life saver!

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Completely agree. Dr. Stelzer is a lifesaver!

[@moniquesinned4210]

Best DR EVer

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Yes, Dr. Stelzer is a living legend!