Operation Harken

The Harken operation is a surgical procedure developed by American surgeon Harkena in the 1940s. It is used to treat thyroid diseases, in particular to remove tumors and nodes.

Harken surgery involves using a special needle that is inserted into a thyroid nodule or tumor. The surgeon then uses an electrical current to destroy the tumor cells, causing it to shrink. After this, the surgeon removes the node or tumor using special instruments.

This operation is one of the most common procedures for the treatment of thyroid diseases in the world. It is highly effective and has a low complication rate, making it one of the safest treatment methods.

However, like any other operation, Harken surgery may have its risks and complications. Some of these include bleeding, infection, damage to nearby tissues and nerves, and the possibility of recurrence of the disease. Therefore, before undergoing surgery, it is necessary to carefully assess all possible risks and choose the most appropriate treatment method for a particular patient.

Harkenen operation Harkenen operation is a method of treating congenital heart disease, in which pulmonary blood flow is reduced, which leads to a decrease in blood volume in the lungs and a decrease in pulmonary blood flow resistance. It is usually performed in newborns up to 3 months of age, but it can also be performed in older children.

History of the creation and development of the Harken operation: This type of operation was first proposed by cardiac surgeon N.N. Amosov. In 2008, the first such operation on a patient’s heart was performed at the Moscow Research Institute of Cardiology. The initiator was the head of the department of cardiac surgery at the Research Institute, Tatyana Matveeva.

The essence and features of the Harkenen operation: When performing the Harkenen method of normalizing blood flow in the vessels of the lungs, the increased pressure coming from the outside is reduced. The heart converts pressure into different forces that help the systemic blood flow - the movement of blood through the vessels. The basis of this operation is the connection between each other and the removal of the pulmonary vessels from the heart.

As a result of the operation, the left coronary artery and pulmonary vein are connected with a suture through a small hole in the septum. The required flow of blood inflow and outflow is achieved. The pulmonary blood flow decreases, and the systemic blood flow increases and acquires the desired intensity. This ensures normal heart contraction and breathing. This method allows you to treat pulmonary valve defects without surgery.