VSD Repair, Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect

[cil14475]

Hi Dr Burke, I previously asked about a VSD repair, good news my son had surgery on Aug 31st, His surgeon was a wonderful surgeon from the USA named Tom Carl. After 4 hours his 1cm VSD (we thought is was only 7mm) and his ASD have been repaired. He is a different little boy now, putting on 600gm of weight in his first week following surgery. Thank you for your video preparing me for the surgery. His differed in that his patch was a material one not from his own tissue.

[cil14475]

You say this child has a large VSD, what is considered large? My sons VSD is 7 mm and I do believe its in the same place as the child in your video.

Cilla

[myun78]

Thank you for posting this video, my son is scheduled to undergo pVSD repair in 2 weeks and being able to see the surgery performed provides great insight into the procedure.

I visited your website and read that either a patch or harvested pericardium is used to close the VSD. In this video pericardium was used. Why is one chosen over the other?

Thank you. 

[rivnaz]

I believe the perfusionist also plays a vital role during the operation and was wondering why his or her name is not credited at the end of the video?

[twinsmomofmany]

Redmond Burke MD and the entire staff at Miami Children you make a difference in the life of every child and parent that you give hope to. I manufacture baby products for babies 6+ months. A percentage of our Heart Help Yourself Feeding Solution supports the fight of infant heart disease in America. Keep doing an amazing job. You are changing the world by teaching and providing hope for 30,000-40000 infants born with cardiac disease each year. You make a substantial difference

[Redmond111]

@twinsmomofmany

Thanks for your kind comment. I'm happy to hear about your feeding solution and your philanthropy. We really appreciate your work.

Sincerely,

Redmond Burke MD

[Bonannoish]

My son had this done twice in 4 days at only 4 months of age ,was paced for 7 days he is 7 now and in good health Big Thank You to Great Ormand Street Hospital. May God Bless you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[davidNtonya]

My daughter had this done when she was 4 1/2 months old.

~Tonya~

[midorikusagano]

galing

[bugnlv]

My daughter is going to have this done by the great Dr leonard bailey at loma linda university. hard to watch this at first but im glad to see what they will be doing.

[Redmond111]

Not all surgeons are the same, techniques and abilities vary tremendously.

I hope everything is going well for you.

Sincerely,

Redmond Burke MD

[sandiwilliams]

My daughter had this done when she was 5 months old, an ASD and a VSD repair, in Ottawa ON... amazing to see how this was done.

[joegi11]

Awesome!!!! -Barry CVP-

[dranne5]

Video of excellent quality. Audio needs enhancing.

[Redmond111]

Thanks for the comment.

Audio is a problem, as we don't project much while we're operating. I'm torn between adding a mike, doing voice over, or sticking with the real thing. Real time audio ensures families that this is the real thing, not an edited product.

There is tremendous variability in surgical skill. Most surgeons can't videotape their operations.

Redmond Burke MD