Why is Cardiac Surgery in Israel a Top Choice?

The most common procedure performed in Israel is coronary bypass surgery, and approximately 400 of these procedures are done yearly at Sheba Medical Center – a clear testimony to expertise. In addition, Sheba’s cardiac specialists are world leaders in a range of other heart operations.

In particular, cardiac surgeons in Israel have extensive experience in heart valve surgeries. Currently, Sheba is the only hospital in Israel that offers the minimally invasive thoracoscopic assisted open-heart surgery and pioneering “Heartport” system, as well as other minimally invasive methods. These safer techniques are paving the way towards full robotic surgery.

With just one glance at the following numbers, the vast experience of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Sheba Medical Center becomes crystal clear:

• About 3,500 inpatients and 2,500 outpatients are treated yearly
• More than 1,200 open heart surgeries are performed annually, including adult congenital heart disease surgery and pediatric congenital heart surgery
• Hundreds of mitral valve and aortic valve replacement procedures have been done
• 50 transplantations have been done since 1992, with a success rate that rivals the best international medical centers

The success of cardiac surgery in Israel doesn’t end when the patient exits the operating room. Effective rehabilitation is necessary to strengthen the heart. At Sheba, the team of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department strives to optimize each individual’s quality of life, restoring each patient to their previous active lifestyle as soon as possible. To promote this goal, the on-site Hotel Shilev also offers comfortable accommodations for cardiac patients and their families.