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Dr. Kenneth Liao and surgery team posing for a photo with a cake as they celebrate the 600th robotic surgery.

In March, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao achieved a significant milestone by completing his 600th robotic heart surgery.

Jasmariah Swenson and her husband while on a flight to Houston.

The Stitch

Patient travels from Utah for open heart surgery

March 6, 2024 cardiac surgery, connective tissue disorders, Department of Surgery – Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jasmariah Swenson sought specialized cardiac care from Dr. Marc Moon and Dr. Jose Diez after an onset of chest pain.

Dr. Todd Rosengart shows a patient a chest x-ray.

The Stitch

Taking charge of your heart health

September 6, 2023 cardiac surgery, Heart Health, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. Todd Rosengart offers advice on the importance of heart health and details recent advances in cardiac surgery.

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Minimally invasive heart procedures: What you should know

February 28, 2017 American Heart Month, cardiac surgery, Dr. Joseph Lamelas, Heart Health, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, minimally invasive, Nicole Blanton

An estimated five million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year, according to the American Heart Association. Issues with the heart valve often

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Getting comfortable with minimally invasive cardiac surgery

March 6, 2015 cardiac surgery, Dr. Todd Rosengart, Healthcare, Heart Health, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, minimally invasive, Scott Holmes, Surgery

As minimally invasive surgical techniques become more widely available, how can cardiothoracic surgeons prepare themselves, healthcare teams and their patients? Three experts, including Dr. Todd