Expert Cardiac Surgery at One of Shanghai's Premier Cardiothoracic Centers
The Department of Cardiac Surgery at Shanghai Chest Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of Shanghai's most distinguished cardiac surgery centers, with a national reputation for excellence in valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and the management of complex cardiac surgical conditions. As a dedicated cardiothoracic specialty hospital, Shanghai Chest Hospital offers uniquely integrated cardiac and thoracic surgical expertise under one roof, enabling seamless multidisciplinary care for patients with combined cardiac and thoracic conditions. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their cardiac surgical care journey.
About the Department
The cardiac surgery department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated cardiac surgery wards, a cardiac surgical ICU (CSICU), multiple cardiac operating theaters with heart-lung bypass capability, a minimally invasive cardiac surgery program, a hybrid operating room for combined interventional and surgical procedures, an aortic surgery program, and works in close collaboration with cardiology, cardiac anesthesiology, perfusion, and critical care through a fully integrated multidisciplinary Heart Team.
Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair — Gold standard for degenerative MR; posterior leaflet resection; artificial chordae (ePTFE); ring annuloplasty; Alfieri stitch; one of Shanghai's most experienced mitral repair programs; repair rates >95% for degenerative disease
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery — Right mini-thoracotomy approach; video-assisted; robotic mitral repair (da Vinci); one of China's most experienced minimally invasive mitral programs; no sternotomy; faster recovery
- Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery — da Vinci Xi robotic mitral repair and replacement; 3D visualization; wristed instruments; one of China's most experienced robotic cardiac surgery programs
- Mitral Valve Replacement — Bioprosthetic (Carpentier-Edwards, Hancock, Trifecta) and mechanical (St. Jude, On-X) valves; for non-repairable mitral disease; rheumatic mitral stenosis
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) — For high-risk surgical patients; valve-in-ring; valve-in-MAC; coordination with cardiology
Aortic Valve Surgery
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) — Bioprosthetic and mechanical valves; sutureless valves (Perceval, Intuity) for rapid deployment; one of Shanghai's most experienced SAVR programs
- Minimally Invasive AVR — Upper mini-sternotomy; right mini-thoracotomy; reduced blood loss; faster recovery
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) — Transfemoral TAVR; SAPIEN 3; Evolut PRO+; Venus-A; VitaFlow; bicuspid aortic valve TAVR; valve-in-valve TAVR; CT-guided planning; Heart Team decision; coordination with cardiology; one of Shanghai's most experienced TAVR programs
- Ross Procedure — Pulmonary autograft for aortic valve replacement; for young patients; avoids anticoagulation; one of China's most experienced Ross procedure programs
- Aortic Valve Repair — Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (David procedure, Yacoub remodeling); bicuspid aortic valve repair; one of China's most experienced aortic valve repair programs
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Tricuspid Valve Repair — Ring annuloplasty (De Vega, Carpentier-Edwards MC3); for functional TR; concomitant with left-sided valve surgery
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Intervention — TRILUMINATE (TriClip); CLASP TR (PASCAL); for high-risk surgical patients; coordination with cardiology
Multi-Valve Surgery
- Combined mitral + aortic + tricuspid surgery; rheumatic multi-valve disease; one of Shanghai's most experienced multi-valve surgery programs; minimally invasive approach for selected cases
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- On-Pump CABG — Cardiopulmonary bypass; arrested heart; complete revascularization; LIMA to LAD; radial artery; saphenous vein grafts; one of Shanghai's most experienced CABG programs
- Off-Pump CABG (OPCAB) — Beating heart surgery; avoids CPB; reduced neurological complications; for high-risk patients; one of Shanghai's most experienced OPCAB programs
- Minimally Invasive Direct CABG (MIDCAB) — Left mini-thoracotomy; LIMA to LAD; no sternotomy; for isolated LAD disease
- Hybrid Coronary Revascularization — MIDCAB (LIMA-LAD) + PCI for non-LAD vessels; hybrid operating room; Heart Team decision
- Redo CABG — For failed prior CABG; patent graft preservation; one of Shanghai's most experienced redo CABG programs
- CABG + Valve Surgery — Combined CABG + AVR or MVR; one of Shanghai's most experienced combined procedures
Aortic Surgery
- Ascending Aorta & Aortic Root — Bentall procedure (composite valve-graft); valve-sparing root replacement (David, Yacoub); ascending aorta replacement; one of Shanghai's most experienced aortic root surgery programs
- Aortic Arch Surgery — Total arch replacement; frozen elephant trunk (FET); Sun's procedure; deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA); selective cerebral perfusion; one of China's most experienced aortic arch surgery programs
- Type A Aortic Dissection — Emergency surgery; ascending aorta + arch replacement; FET for extended dissection; one of Shanghai's most experienced acute type A dissection programs
- Type B Aortic Dissection — TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair) coordination with vascular surgery; open repair for complicated type B; hybrid procedures
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA) — Open repair; Crawford classification; spinal cord protection; intercostal reimplantation; one of Shanghai's most experienced TAAA programs
- Marfan Syndrome & Connective Tissue Disorders — Prophylactic aortic root replacement; valve-sparing procedures; lifelong surveillance; coordination with genetics
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Shanghai Chest Hospital's minimally invasive cardiac surgery program is one of China's most comprehensive:
- Right Mini-Thoracotomy — For mitral valve, tricuspid valve, ASD closure, and myxoma resection; no sternotomy; 4-5cm incision; one of China's most experienced right mini-thoracotomy programs
- Upper Mini-Sternotomy — For aortic valve and ascending aorta; J-sternotomy; reduced blood loss; faster recovery
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery — da Vinci Xi for mitral repair, ASD closure, myxoma resection; one of China's most experienced robotic cardiac surgery programs
- Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery — Fully endoscopic mitral repair; ASD closure; no chest wall incision beyond port sites
Other Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery — Cox-Maze IV procedure (cut-and-sew or bipolar RF); concomitant with valve surgery; LAA exclusion; one of Shanghai's most experienced surgical AF ablation programs
- Cardiac Tumors — Left and right atrial myxoma resection; minimally invasive and robotic approach; papillary fibroelastoma; one of Shanghai's most experienced cardiac tumor programs
- Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) — Septal myectomy (Morrow procedure); extended myectomy; one of Shanghai's most experienced HOCM surgery programs; coordination with cardiology for alcohol septal ablation
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) — HeartMate 3; HVAD; bridge to transplantation; destination therapy; coordination with heart failure team
- Heart Transplantation — Evaluation and listing; orthotopic heart transplantation; immunosuppression management; one of Shanghai's experienced heart transplantation programs
- Pericardial Surgery — Pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis; pericardial window; pericardial effusion drainage
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Chest Hospital Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery — One of China's most experienced robotic cardiac surgery programs; mitral repair; ASD closure; myxoma resection
- Aortic Arch Surgery (Sun's Procedure) — One of China's most experienced total arch replacement + frozen elephant trunk programs
- Ross Procedure — One of China's most experienced Ross procedure programs; pulmonary autograft for young patients with aortic valve disease
- Valve-Sparing Root Replacement — David and Yacoub procedures; one of China's most experienced programs; avoids prosthetic valve
- Hybrid Coronary Revascularization — MIDCAB + PCI in hybrid OR; Heart Team approach; minimally invasive complete revascularization
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class cardiac surgery at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your cardiac diagnosis, echocardiography reports, cardiac CT/MRI, coronary angiography, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate cardiac surgeon based on your condition — valve surgery, CABG, aortic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or heart transplantation.
- MDT Submission — We facilitate pre-arrival Heart Team case review for complex valve and aortic cases.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai Chest Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Surgical Coordination — Full coordination of pre-operative assessment, cardiac anesthesia planning, surgical admission, and ICU care.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, anticoagulation guidance, cardiac rehabilitation coordination, and remote follow-up after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you require valve surgery, CABG, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, or any complex cardiac surgical procedure — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Chest Hospital's cardiac surgery team.
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