Surgeon Q&A: 4 Must-Know Facts About The Ross Procedure

[@naththomas9946]

Very informative webinar.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Nathan, Thanks for the kind words about this video with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy about the Ross Procedure. If anybody out there would like to learn more about Dr. El-Hamamsy, please click - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Ismail-El-Hamamsy-New+York+City-New%20York.php.

[@ahmedmaysani2519]

I am 58-year-old who unfortunately was born with bicuspid Aortic valve which was functioning very well until 2 years ago when it became heavily calcified. Went into operating theatre for Ross procedure 4 weeks ago. I was very happy and excited about it. However, when I wake up after the operation, I was told that Ross procedure could not be performed due to the fact my pulmonary valve cusps are thickened associated with a dilated annuls. Consequently, my Aortic valve was replaced with tissue valve. I have been very disappointed since I left the hospital as this is not the outcome I had hoped for. I have many questions and would highly appreciate if they can be answered; 1. Could my pulmonary valve be repaired and used? 2. Is there anything can be done going forward to prepare my pulmonary valve for Ross procedure in the future when the time comes to replace the tissue valve.?

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Ahmed, Sorry to hear that you were not able to get a Ross Procedure. You raise a really great question. Unfortunately, we do not have a great answer for you. That said, we will put this question into our educational queue. The next time we meet with a Ross Procedure expert, we will ask your question and do our best to get an answer (hopefully on video). Sound good?

[@ahmedmaysani2519]

@@HeartValveSurgery yes it does and many thanks for the speedy reply.

[@MichealAngeloArts]

Great conversation!! Are you able to advise on the best medical centers / surgeons to perform the Ross Procedure in Australia?

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Michael, Thanks for the kind words about this Ross Procedure video with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy. We only know of one Ross Procedure surgeon in Australia. His name is Peter Skillington. You can learn about him in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fISlmqGnot5geq8. Hope that helps!

[@MichealAngeloArts]

@@HeartValveSurgery Thank you so much

[@HeartValveSurgery]

@@MichealAngeloArts Sure thing! If you need anything else, please let us know. Or, you can always jump over to our website to learn more at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/. 👍👍👍

[@brianpite0893]

I had open heart aortic valve surgery one year ago. Would i be eligible for the Ross procedure in seven to ten years?

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Brian, Great question. From what we understand, the Ross Procedure may be available to patients if their bioprosthetic or mechanical aortic valve needs to be re-replaced. That said, we will do our best to learn more about this possibility in the near future. In the meantime, we always encourage patients to discuss their specific cardiac questions with their respective medical teams. Hope that helps!!!

[@CC3782-r9n]

Can the Ross procedure be performed for bicuspid aortic valve with associated aortic aneurysm?

[@JustinKulm-gl3vc]

Yes it can

[@CC3782-r9n]

@@JustinKulm-gl3vc Do you know which Ross Regional center performs this procedure with combined aneurysm repair? Thanks in advance

[@HeartValveSurgery]

CC, Great question. Here is a patient success story of Koert Takkunen, a bicuspid aortic valve and aneurysm patient, that got a Ross Procedure with Dr. Paul Stelzer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City - www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2024/05/19/ross-procedure-patient/. That said, this is a very, very, very complex procedure. We would encourage you to find a medical team dedicated to the Ross Procedure that has a lot of experience with the Ross Procedure.

[@gillianwhaites5974]

I’d like to know if there’s an age limit for this procedure?

[@gillianwhaites5974]

I have a bicuspid Val an and associated enlarged Aorta. I’m 74 and Female.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Gillian, Great question. The oldest aortic valve patient that we are aware of who received the Ross Procedure was 76 years old. However, the Ross Procedure is typically used for younger patients. That said, we would encourage you to discuss the Ross Procedure with your medical team.