Pericardectomy

The name “pericardectomy” translates as “removal of the pericardial sac.” This operation is performed to treat various heart diseases. Most often it is required for certain types of tumors, inflammations and other pathological conditions of the pericardium - pericardial tissue. This is a difficult hospital operation that takes 2-3 days. Currently, pericardiectomy is performed using laparoscopic technology. Next we will talk in more detail about this surgical intervention.